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OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE
AT T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F S O U T H E R N M A I N E
Course Catalog
SUMMER SESSION 2022
J U N E 2 1 – J U LY 2 8
GROWING
is the result of
LEARNING.
MALCOLM X
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
We are thankful for our many
talented board members, Make time for OLLI in
volunteers, and staff who make
OLLI programming possible. your summer schedule
STAFF
From music to history, literature, and
Donna Anderson, Director
207-228-8181 science, we hope you will find something fun
donna.anderson@maine.edu
and energizing to experience this summer.
Rob Hyssong,
OLLI Program Coordinator We all know that summer is THE time to be in Maine when
207-228-8336 we have more sunshine, warmer weather, and many options for “playtime.”
robert.hyssong@maine.edu
But you may also choose to integrate some learning into your summer
Megan Saul, schedule. We are offering classes and workshops both remotely and in
Administrative Specialist 3 person at the Wishcamper Center.
207-228-8482
megan.saul@maine.edu Among the offerings, this summer, are popular repeat courses and some
Anne Cardale, Program Director, new classes:
Maine Senior College Network Richard Fortier will address The Science of Evolution (page 20) and Steven
207-780-4128
Piker will take us through the American Indian Renaissance (page 15).
acardale@maine.edu
Chris Queally will focus on Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice (page 17),
ADVISORY BOARD
and you can be inspired by attending Buck Benedict’s The Sixties through
(2021-22)
the Great Speeches of the Sixties (page 16).
Susan Jennings, Chair
Take a mental staycation by joining Anne Cass’s workshop From Beach
Peter Curry, Vice-Chair
Reads to Bodice Rippers: the Romance Genre (page 17).
Paula Johnson, Secretary
We hope you will carve out a place
Membership & Administration
for OLLI this summer.
Anne Cass, Co-Chair IN THIS ISSUE
Karen Day, Co-Chair Sincerely,
4 About us
External Relations
6 What to expect
Star Pelsue, Chair
9 Important dates
Teaching & Learning Donna Anderson
Pamela Delphenich, Co-Chair Director 10 Schedule-at-a-glance
Eileen Griffin, Co-Chair 12 Instructor index
Social Relations 14 Courses & workshops
Elizabeth Housewright, Co-Chair
24 Special Interest Groups
Gael McKibben, Co-Chair
26 Registration
SAGE Programming
Star Pelsue, Chair
Board Members
Lynn Bailets
Bob Greene
Georgia Koch
David Morton
Steve Piker
John Roediger
REGISTER ONLINE AT USM.MAINE.EDU/OLLI 3
ABOUT US
MISSION
OLLI at USM is committed to providing,
for its members, a wide variety of
stimulating courses, lectures, work-
shops, and complementary activities
in a creative and inclusive learning
community.
VISION
OLLI will be driven by the creative and
innovative spirit of its founding mission,
will maintain its strong sense of
community and inclusiveness, expand
its abundant opportunities for members
to exchange ideas and experiences,
and maintain a standard of excellence.
CORE ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES
Learning for the love of it! These are the fundamental beliefs of OLLI
at USM that guide our planning and
If you are 50 or older, with a curious mind and an interest in
decision-making. These core values
learning just for the joy of it, we invite you to join 1,350-plus support our vision, shape our culture,
like-minded learners who are members of the Osher Lifelong and reflect what we value.
Learning Institute (OLLI). Joy of Learning. We believe that
continuing to grow and learn new things
OLLI is located on the Portland campus of the University of Southern
is a deeply fulfilling lifelong priority.
Maine and is committed to providing its members with a wide variety of
stimulating courses, lectures, workshops, and complementary activities Community. We recognize the impor-
in a creative and inclusive learning community. tance of interaction with other members
to share knowledge and experiences,
As an OLLI at USM member, you’ll choose from an extensive array of
to expand our perspectives, and to make
peer-taught courses in the liberal arts and sciences. There are no entrance
new friends, in an atmosphere of
requirements, grades, or tests. Your experience and love of learning are
inclusiveness, respect, and openness.
what count. Some OLLI at USM classes involve homework — usually
reading or honing skills taught in class. Assignments are not mandatory Accessibility. We strive to make classes,
but can enhance your learning experience. lectures, workshops, seminars, and
activities affordable and accessible for
OLLI at USM is one of 16 active Senior Colleges throughout Maine and
all members.
participates in the Maine Senior College Network (maineseniorcollege.org).
The National Resource Center for all Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes Excellence. We strive for excellence by
(osher.net) is located at Northwestern University in Chicago. Currently, committing our intelligence, creativity
there are 125 OLLIs throughout the country. and energy to achieving quality in our
curriculum, faculty, facilities, operations,
and relationships within our community.
Volunteerism. We recognize the crucial
OLLI: BY THE NUMBERS importance of volunteers to the success
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of our programs.
1,350+ 154
OLLI BRANCHES OLLI ACTIVE STUDENTS ACTIVE MAINE OLLI VOLUNTEERS
IN THE US (2021-22) SENIOR COLLEGES (2020-21)
4 OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE | SUMMER 2022
ABOUT US
Join us
There are several ways to join the
OLLI community of lifelong learners.
Become a member
OLLI at USM is an autonomous, self-governing
organization supported through an annual
membership fee of $25. The membership fee covers
the fiscal year from July 1 – June 30. Our monthly
online newsletter and Facebook page outline
upcoming programs and events open to you.
Member benefits include:
• Access to sign up for OLLI courses and
workshops online. MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
• Access to OLLI Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
at no additional cost. See page 24 for the list
Richard “Red”& Louise Sullivan
C APE ELIZ ABETH, M AINE
of current SIGs.
• Access to some OLLI Special Events at no What is your experience with OLLI? We joined OLLI five
additional cost, including topical pop-up years ago, lured in by Walter Allan’s genetics class and the
discussions, game nights, and more. late Betsy Wiley’s 21st Century Novels class. Both were
wonderful introductions to the quality and scope of OLLI
• Access to courses at the 16 active Maine
offerings. During the darkest days of COVID, OLLI classes
senior colleges throughout the state. Visit
kept us engaged and sane. We’ve enjoyed meeting our
MaineSeniorCollege.org for more information.
classmates on ZOOM and are happy to have taken a few
classes in person this spring.
Apply for a scholarship
Is there a favorite class you have taken? Thinking back,
Full and partial scholarships are available through a
we find that it’s difficult to choose favorite classes. Betsy
simple, friendly, confidential process. Scholarships
Wiley taught us how to read with our hearts as well as
are limited to $50 per person per session, applicable our heads and to have the joy of unlocking a book with
to one course, the SAGE program, or workshops. readers who had been with her for many years. These days
Scholarships do not apply to OLLI at USM member- Louise is thinking about Susan Welch’s class, Why Do Most
ship, trips, or special events. Russians Like Putin? on a daily basis while Red’s favorites
Scholarship applications can be completed online or are Walt Allan’s history of science classes, especially The
downloaded from the OLLI website: usm.maine.edu/ Making of the Atomic Bomb.
olli/olli-scholarships. The form must be completed, What do you enjoy most about OLLI? We have made new
signed (if downloaded), and submitted with each of friends, learned so much, and become curious about
your course registration forms. even more. By volunteering to lend a hand on committees
Please note: It is not possible to register for courses online and helping to facilitate a class, we’ve learned a little
with a scholarship. Please email your registration form and about OLLI’s inner workings and the dedicated staff,
scholarship request to OLLI at our general email address: faculty, and board. Many, many thanks from us Sullivans
olliatusm@maine.edu before registration day to ensure to OLLI at USM.
timely enrollment in your class. Scholarships, gift certifi-
cates, free memberships, or other waivers will be accepted “We have made new friends, learned so much,
after online registration opens. However, classes and and become curious about even more.”
workshops may be filled, so please turn them in as soon as THE SULLIVANS, OLLI MEMBERS SINCE 2010
possible. If you have any questions, please email olliatusm@
maine.edu, and we will contact you as soon as we can.
REGISTER ONLINE AT USM.MAINE.EDU/OLLI 5
GENERAL INFORMATION
What to expect
We cannot describe all you will experience at OLLI in just a few paragraphs.
Still, this page contains important information for OLLI Students from registration
to student conduct. So make sure to read carefully!
LOCATIONS
A NOTE ABOUT COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS Courses and workshops will be held
The University of Southern Maine requires full COVID vaccinations for participation both remotely and in-person:
in face-to-face learning experiences. This summer you will be required to show Remote on Mondays, Tuesdays,
proof of vaccination at your first OLLI class or workshop. and Thursdays. Most classes will be
In addition, all OLLI members must respect current USM mandates, including the taught online via distance learning,
requirement for face masks at all times indoors and during face-to-face classes, using Zoom, unless otherwise noted.
workshops, and lectures.
Not familiar with Zoom? We will offer
training sessions for all participants
who want or need it. Watch your email
BOOKS & MATERIALS SESSION SCHEDULE for training session announcements.
Acquiring books and materials is the Summer classes are held once a week,
In-person on Tuesdays and
student’s responsibility. Books and remotely on Zoom Mondays and
Wednesdays. Courses and workshops
materials will be listed in each class Thursdays and in-person on Tuesday
may take place in the Wishcamper
description as: afternoons and Wednesdays. The term
Center. We will notify you in advance
runs for six weeks, from June 21 –
• Required: the class (i.e., a literature of the class about the exact location.
July 28, unless otherwise noted in
course) cannot function without
the course description.
the book. PARKING
Morning classes run from 9:30 –
• Suggested: it would enhance the Parking in the USM garage attached
11:30 a.m.; afternoon classes run from
class but is not necessary. to the Abramson Center will be free
12:45 – 2:45 p.m. (see page 10). Any
• If no books or materials are listed to OLLI members during the Summer
exceptions to usual times are noted.
in a course description, none are 2022 session. You do not need to
There also are summer workshops purchase a parking pass. See page 8
needed.
on Tuesday mornings both remote on for details.
Students can purchase books at Zoom and in-person (see page 11).
USM’s University Store, which is open
NEWS & UPDATES
from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. You may TUITION
visit in person or call 207-780-4070. For news and updates on OLLI
Tuition is $50 per course for regular activities, read your OLLI Newsletter,
The University Store is located at
OLLI at USM courses. Workshops go to the OLLI at USM website
218 Abromson Hall — the building
cost $15 for single sessions and $25 (usm.maine.edu/olli), or follow us on
attached to the parking garage.
for two or three sessions or a full Facebook (@OsherLifelongLearning
Students also are welcome to day. Exceptions to the usual pricing InstituteAtUSM).
procure books from other sources, structure are clearly noted.
including online vendors, local
You must be an OLLI 2022–2023
libraries, and friends.
member to enroll in summer courses
and workshops. Membership costs
$25 per fiscal year and runs from
July 1 –June 30.
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WAIVERS WEATHER CLOSURES & DELAYS
Accessibility
Students with scholarships, gift Campus Closures
certificates, free memberships, or
If USM at Portland is closed, the OLLI
other waivers must email registrations
office and face-to-face classes and & Special
Accommodations
to the OLLI office at olliatusm@
events will be canceled. Remote classes
maine.edu before registration begins
and events will be held at the discretion
for timely processing. Waivers
of the instructor or organizers.
will be accepted after that deadline, OLLI at USM is committed
but we cannot guarantee your Delayed Openings and Early Closures to making our programming
selected classes will be available. accessible for all members.
If the USM Portland campus opens late
Please notify OLLI at 207-780-
or closes early, the OLLI office and
REFUND POLICY 4406 as soon as you register
in-person classes will be canceled
to discuss your options.
You will receive a 100% refund for accordingly.
classes dropped by Thursday, June
For example, if USM opens after OLLI’s HEARING ASSISTANCE
30, 2022, the end of the second week
regular start time (e.g., USM delays
of summer classes. No refunds will
opening until 10 a.m.), all OLLI classes In-Person: Portable assisted-
be made after that point. You cannot
starting earlier than 10 a.m. will be listening devices are available for
receive a refund for OLLI at USM
canceled. If USM announces an early use in any Wishcamper classroom.
annual membership fees. To transfer Please contact Rob Hyssong at
closure (e.g., campus closes at 12 p.m.),
to a different class or drop a class, least two weeks prior to class start
OLLI classes beginning after 12 p.m.
email olliatusm@maine.edu or at robert.hyssong@maine.edu
will be automatically canceled.
call 207-780-4406. or 207-228-8336.
To confirm USM Campus weather
Remote: Zoom allows members
OLLI STUDENT HANDBOOK closures or delays
to have complete control over
Whether you’re a new member or Call the USM Storm Line at 207- the volume of your classroom.
a returning “regular,” there is 780-4800 or look for a yellow notice Additional auto-captioning
much to learn about OLLI. In the at the top of the USM Homepage services can be set up upon
OLLI Student Handbook, you can (usm.maine.edu).
request. Please contact Rob
find information about the OLLI
Hyssong at least two weeks prior
organization, membership, classes,
to class start at robert.hyssong@
other educational offerings, parking,
maine.edu or 207-228-8336.
registration, the arts at OLLI, tips
on staying informed, and much more.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
You can find the Student Handbook
QUESTIONS? USM campus: The USM parking
on the OLLI website under Resources: We are here to help you! garage is free and open to OLLI
usm.maine.edu/olli/olli-student-
Email us: members during the summer
handbook.
olliatusm@maine.edu session. Handicapped parking
Call us: is available on all levels of the
207-780-4406 parking garage. You can access
Abromson Center through
the elevators.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
THE USM CAMPUS ON-CAMPUS PARKING
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute OLLI Students must park in the USM
(OLLI) is located on the University garage attached to the Abromson
of Southern Maine (USM) Portland Community Education Center, located
QUESTIONS?
Campus in Wishcamper Center on Bedford Street. There are 16
We are here to help you!
(44 Bedford Street, Portland, Maine). handicapped spaces available in
this garage. Email us:
Classrooms are located on the 1st and
olliatusm@maine.edu
2nd floors. The OLLI office is located Garage parking is free for OLLI
on the 2nd floor in Room 210. members during the summer session. Call us:
You do not need to purchase a 207-780-4406
Wishcamper Center has an elevator
parking pass.
located in the lobby on the west side
of the building.
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Important Dates
OLLI SUMMER SESSION 2022
Summer session will run June 21 – July 28.
Mark your calendar for these other important dates.
JUN 1 Online registration for OLLI summer courses begins.
The registration system will automatically turn on between 12:01
and 12:15 a.m. (Tuesday night into Wednesday morning).
Students with scholarships, gift certificates, free memberships,
or other waivers must contact us at olliatusm@maine.edu
before June 1, so staff can process them promptly. We cannot
guarantee your first-choice class, but you will be our top priority
the morning after registration goes “live.” Scholarships, gift
certificates, free memberships, or other waivers will be accepted
after June 1, but some classes and workshops may be full,
so please turn them in as soon as possible.
JUN 3 OLLI staff begins processing mail-in, drop-off, and phone
registrations.
JUN 8 Course and workshop offerings open to the Maine Senior
College Network.
Please contact us at olliatusm@maine.edu and leave your name and
phone number plus the course you are interested in. We will contact
you to enroll.
JUN 21 OLLI summer session classes start
JUN 30 Deadline to receive a refund on dropped courses.
JUL 5 OLLI summer workshops
QUESTIONS?
JUL 12 OLLI summer workshops We are here to help you!
Email us:
JUL 19 OLLI summer workshops olliatusm@maine.edu
Call us:
JUL 28 OLLI summer session ends 207-780-4406
AUG 1–4 OLLI summer session make-up week
The OLLI staff will be on holiday May 30, June 20, and July 4. The OLLI office will be
closed, and all in-person classes will be canceled on these dates. If you have a remote
class scheduled on one of these dates, please contact your instructor to see if they
plan to observe the holiday.
REGISTER ONLINE AT USM.MAINE.EDU/OLLI 9
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
Courses MONDAYS THURSDAYS
by schedule AFTERNOONS • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. MORNINGS • 9:30 – 11:00 A.M.
Courses run Monday – Thursday
The Sixties through the Great Broadway: The Eight
beginning the week of June 21 – July 28.
Speeches of the Sixties (16) Longest-running Musicals
Full course descriptions, costs, and
BUCK BENEDICT Ever! (18)
materials can be found on the page listed
LORRAINE MASURE
next to each course title. Journey of Souls (21)
All in-person courses will be held at STEPHEN KERCEL MORNINGS • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.
the USM Portland campus unless noted
Intentional Intuition for the Growing Friendships (22)
otherwise.
Elder Wise Woman (22) JOAN CHADBOURNE
LUCILLE MELTZ
Food: The Secret Sauce
TWO PATHWAYS TO LEARNING Your Inner Fish (22) of History (16)
HAL SCHEINTAUB SANDRA GARSON
Refer to these icons to find the
right program style for you: Europe Between the Wars (15)
TUESDAYS
ALICIA HARDING
IN-PERSON
AFTERNOONS • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. AFTERNOONS • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M.
REMOTE (ZOOM)
Celebrating Folk Music (18) This Year’s Supreme Court
TERRY FOSTER Cases (20)
Want to search for programs by topic?
MIKE BERKOWITZ
See page 14 for our full index. Europe Between the Wars (15)
ALICIA HARDING Kastrup’s Theory of
Want to find a program by instructor?
Consciousness (22)
See page 12 for our instructor index.
STEPHEN KERCEL
WEDNESDAYS
Myths of Western
MORNINGS • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. Civilization (16)
ED SOLANO
Shakespeare’s Merchant
of Venice: How do We View
Shylock? (17)
CHRIS QUEALLY
The Films of the African
Continent (14)
JOHN SERRAGE
AFTERNOONS • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M.
The Science of Evolution (20)
QUESTIONS? RICHARD FORTIER
We are here to help you!
American Indian
Email us: Renaissance (15)
olliatusm@maine.edu STEVEN PIKER
Call us:
Explore Portland’s Historic
207-780-4406
Neighborhoods — On Foot (15)
BRUCE WOOD
Location TBA
10 OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE | SUMMER 2022SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
Workshops TUESDAYS
by schedule 1 SESSION: 7/5 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.
Workshops run on Tuesdays throughout
From Beach Reads to
the summer session. Full workshop
Bodice Rippers:
descriptions, costs, and materials can be
The Romance Genre (17)
found on the page listed next to each
ANNE CASS
course title.
All in-person workshops will be held at Anthropocene: The Geologic
the USM Portland campus unless noted Epoch You Are Entering in
Real-Time (21)
otherwise.
DAVID VON SEGGERN
The Films of John Ford —
TWO PATHWAYS TO LEARNING
Part 3 (The 50s) (14)
D e WAYN MARZAGALLI
Refer to these icons to find the
right program style for you: Tax Planning in
Retirement (19)
IN-PERSON
DEREK THARP
REMOTE (ZOOM)
1 SESSION: 7/12 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.
The Flying Dutchman,
Want to search for programs by topic? a Ghost Ship in Casco Bay
See page 14 for our full index. and Opera (18)
Want to find a program by instructor? CALIEN LEWIS
See page 12 for our instructor index.
Retirement Income
Planning (19)
DEREK THARP
1 SESSION: 7/19 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.
Social Security Planning (19)
DEREK THARP
1 SESSION: 7/19 • 9:30 A.M.– 3:30 P.M.
As, Bs, Cs and Ds of
Medicare (19)
BARBARA HOPKINS
3 SESSIONS:
7/5, 7/12, & 7/19
9:30 – 11:30 A.M.
Civic Education on Trump and
the American Presidency (20)
PAUL MACEK
REGISTER ONLINE AT USM.MAINE.EDU/OLLI 11INSTRUCTOR INDEX
Courses & ABC
workshops by BUCK BENEDICT
instructor The Sixties through the Great Speeches
of the Sixties................................................................16
Instructors are listed here in alphabetical MIKE BERKOWITZ
order for both courses and workshops. This Year’s Supreme Court Cases................................. 20
For full descriptions and presentation style
ANNE CASS
(in-person or remote), please go to the page
From Beach Reads to Bodice Rippers:
listed next to the course or workshop title.
The Romance Genre..................................................... 17
Want to search for programs by topic? JOAN CHADBOURNE
See page 14 for our full index. Growing Friendships................................................... 22
Looking to fill a specific day or time?
See page 10 for our schedule-at-a-glance. DEF
RICHARD FORTIER
The Science of Evolution............................................. 20
TERRY FOSTER
Celebrating Folk Music.................................................18
GHI
SANDY GARSON
FOOD: The Secret Sauce of History...............................16
ALICIA HARDING
Europe Between the Wars............................................ 15
BARBARA HOPKINS
As, Bs, Cs and Ds of Medicare.......................................19
12 OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE | SUMMER 2022INSTRUCTOR INDEX
JKL TUV
STEPHEN KERCEL DEREK THARP
Journey of Souls........................................................... 21 Tax Planning in Retirement.........................................19
Kastrup’s Theory of Consciousness............................. 22 Retirement Income Planning.......................................19
Social Security Planning...............................................19
CALIEN LEWIS
The Flying Dutchman, a Ghost Ship DAVID VONSEGGERN
in Casco Bay and Opera................................................18 Anthropocene: The Geologic Epoch
You Are Entering in Real Time...................................... 21
MNO
W X YZ
PAUL MACEK
Civic Education on Trump BRUCE WOOD
and the American Presidency..................................... 20 Explore Portland’s Historic
Neighborhoods — On Foot........................................... 15
DEWAYN MARZAGALLI
The Films of John Ford — Part 3 (The 50s)....................14
LORRAINE MASURE
Broadway: The Eight Longest-running
Musicals Ever! .................................................................. 18
LUCILLE MELTZ
Intentional Intuition for the Elder Wise Woman......... 22
PQRS
STEVEN PIKER
American Indian Renaissance...................................... 15
CHRIS QUEALLY
Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice:
How do We View Shylock?............................................ 17
HAL SCHEINTAUB
Your Inner Fish............................................................ 22
JOHN SERRAGE
The Films of the African Continent..............................14
EDWARD SOLANO
Myths of Western Civilization......................................16
QUESTIONS?
We are here to help you!
Email us:
olliatusm@maine.edu
Call us:
207-780-4406
REGISTER ONLINE AT USM.MAINE.EDU/OLLI 13COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Full listing FILM
of courses &
The Films of the African Continent
workshops JOHN SERRAGE
Courses and workshops are listed by COURSE WED, 6/22 – 7/27 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $50
subject. Details including books and
Six films from six African countries will be shown and
materials are listed here.
discussed. Course format will include in-person discussion
and film.
TWO PATHWAYS TO LEARNING John Serrage is a neonatologist, public health physician, organist,
archaeologist, and Portland tour guide.
Refer to these icons to find the
right program style for you:
The Films of John Ford —
IN-PERSON
Part 3 (The 50s)
REMOTE (ZOOM) DE WAYN MARZAGALLI
WORKSHOP TUE, 7/5 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $15
In this 4-part series, we will watch excerpts of the films
PROGRAM TOPICS
of John Ford, arguably, one of the best directors ever.
14 Film We will review and discuss his incredible filmmaking
genius. Part 3 will be devoted to his fourth and final
15 History
academy award for best director: The Quiet Man. We will
17 Literature also watch excerpts from other movies from the 50s
18 Music such as The Last Hurrah, The Horse Soldiers, and The
Searchers. Workshop format will include online discussion
19 Personal finance
and film.
20 Politics & current events
DeWayn Marzagalli was born in New York City; he married his childhood
20 Science sweetheart; served in the U.S. Navy and was employed as a Federal Agent
for over 25 years. Retired, he devotes his time to volunteering for his church,
22 Self knowledge & care
at the Maine Medical Center, and with OLLI.
Want to find a program by instructor?
See page 12 for our instructor index.
Looking to fill a specific day or time?
See page 10 for our schedule-at-a-glance.
DID YOU KNOW?
You can order your books through the USM
University Store by calling 207-780-4070.
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HISTORY Explore Portland’s Historic
Neighborhoods — On Foot
BRUCE WOOD
Europe Between the Wars COURSE WED, 6/22 – 7/27 • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. • $50
ALICIA HARDING
Enjoy six narrated walks through Portland’s historic
COURSE TUE, 6/21 – 7/26 • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. • $50
neighborhoods exploring the city’s history, architecture, and
COURSE THU, 6/23 – 7/28 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $50 people since Europeans arrived. Discuss historic structures,
immigrant populations, and locally and regionally
The years between WWI and WWII were a time of resent-
famous architects, and view their works. The longest walk
ment, retribution, relocation, and great artistic achievements.
will be two miles in two hours. The greatest elevation
Newly-created countries instituted dictatorships, and the
change will be between Congress Street and the water-
victors often acted out of malice and revenge toward
front. All walks will be on pavement, with side trips into
those they blamed for the war and ensuing suffering and
two grassy cemeteries. We will meet rain or shine. The
destruction. At the same time, the arts flourished, and the
instructor will contact students about the meeting place
advances in science introduced new concepts and under-
before each class. Repeat course. Course format includes
standings of how the world worked. Repeat course. This
in-person movement and is wheelchair accessible.
course will be offered in two sessions: Tuesdays with in-person
lectures, or Thursdays with online lectures. SUGGESTED BOOK: Portland, A Short History, Allan Levinsky,
ISBN 9781933212432 (USM $14.95)
SUGGESTED BOOK: Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, ISBN
9780060850524 Bruce Wood moved to Portland after retiring as a computer programmer
for Amtrak. He fell in love with the city’s history and architecture and
Alicia Harding is a current instructor in World History at Southern Maine served on Portland’s Historic Preservation Board. He has led tours for the
Community College. She retired from Deering High School in 2000 and has Maine Historical Society at the Observatory and Victoria Mansion.
since enjoyed teaching at the college level and, most especially, teaching
at OLLI. She has a master’s degree in European Intellectual History.
American Indian Renaissance
STEVEN PIKER
COURSE WED, 6/22 – 7/27 • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. • $50
In 1900, knowledgeable U.S. Native Americans and settlers
expected that, although descendants of contemporary
Native Americans would endure indefinitely, Native American
cultures would soon disappear, and no such would
resurface. From what was then known, it was a sensible
expectation but was largely proven false by the 20th
century Native American cultural renaissance. Befitting
the large number of traditional Native American cultures,
the renaissance has been a many-splendored thing.
Course themes include agency, creativity, self-worth,
syncretism, and resilience. I leave you with a traditional
Navajo felicitation: “Walk in beauty.” Course format will
include in-person lectures and discussions.
SUGGESTED BOOK: The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native
America from 1890 to the Present, David Treuer, ISBN
9781594633157
Steven Piker is an anthropologist, has taught for 44 years at Swarthmore
College, 10 years at three of Maine’s senior colleges, and lives in Yarmouth
two blocks from two of his three grandchildren.
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Food: The Secret Sauce of History
The Sixties through the
SANDRA GARSON
Great Speeches of the Sixties
COURSE THU, 6/23 – 7/28 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $50
BUCK BENEDICT
Most history can be explained as the need to eat. America
was “discovered” in the search for fish for Lent; Rome
COURSE MON, 6/27 – 8/8 • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. • $50
needed to conquer lands to have enough food for its
The sixties were a time of tragedy, but also triumph, citizens; Britain provoked war with China to get cheaper
of marching for human rights and against the war in tea, and banana republics! So those seemingly ordinary
Vietnam. This is an opportunity to re-visit this seminal ingredients in your pantry — tea, salt, spaghetti, cinna-
decade in American history (and our lives) through an mon — are the reason the world is what it now is. We’re
examination of some of the better speeches of the Sixties. going to examine how food controls world affairs and how
These include well-known speeches by the Kennedys, it’s the root cause of history. Repeat course. Course format
Martin Luther King, Lyndon Johnson, and Malcolm X, will include online lectures and discussions.
but also lesser-known, but no less powerful ones by
Sandra Garson is a food historian, published food writer and cook who
Fannie Lou Hamer, Rachel Carson, Betty Friedan and ran a successful catering business and bakery that advocated for local
Gloria Steinem, and many others. Repeat course. Course food. She studied food history at Radcliffe, has given public talks and
format will include online presentations and discussions. published two cookbooks with food history essays.
Buck Benedict is a former speechwriter and communications consul-
tant who taught public speaking and speechwriting at the University
of Pennsylvania for 16 years. He created this course to share his love of
Myths of Western Civilization
the spoken word. He retired in 2018 and lives on Peaks Island. EDWARD SOLANO
COURSE THU, 6/23 – 7/28 • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. • $50
Let’s discuss the myths we live with: American Exceptionalism;
If It’s Science, It’s Truth; The Necessary War; The Delusions
of American Democracy; The Inferiority of Non-European,
Indigenous Cultures; This Food Is Good for You; Our Leaders
Are Looking Out for Us; The Best Criminal Justice System
(Money Can Buy). But we’ll also explore other myths
suggested by class members. The intention is to exchange
ideas and to learn from different points of view. So bring
an open mind and a sense of humor. Course format will
include online lectures, discussion, and film.
Ed Solano is a former editor, reporter, high school teacher and corporate-
world marketer. Motivation for the course: If humanity is ever going to
cure the threats to world health and safety it has created, discussion will
lead the way.
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LITER ATURE
Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice:
How do we view Shylock?
CHRIS QUEALLY
COURSE WED, 6/22 – 7/27 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $50
Since King John expelled the Jews from England in 1290
and Oliver Cromwell did not allow their return until 1665 —
FACULT Y SPOTLIGHT almost 50 years after Shakespeare’s death, what was
Shakespeare’s experience of Jews if he had any at all? Yet
Buck Benedict Shylock, the Jewish money lender, is the play’s most
PE AKS ISL AND, M AINE notable and interesting character, speaks in only 5 of the
play’s 20 scenes, and does not appear at all in Act V; he is
What is your history with OLLI? still a powerful character who speaks some of the most
I’ve taught The 60s Through the Great moving lines anywhere in theater. Course format will include
Speeches of the 60s continuously since I in-person lectures, discussion, and film.
introduced the course in Summer 2020.
REQUIRED BOOK: The Merchant of Venice, William Shakespeare,
I hope to keep teaching the course until any edition
I get it right. Or everyone has taken it.
Chris Queally has taught more than a dozen Shakespeare classes at OLLI.
What is the best aspect of teaching He has a master’s degree from The Shakespeare Institute in Stratford
on Zoom? Not having to take the ferry! upon Avon UK.
Just kidding. Because the class is
limited in size, it works well on Zoom.
Also, since speeches are subjective, the From Beach Reads to Bodice Rippers:
conversations we get into are very rich. The Romance Genre
And people can attend “from away.” ANNE CASS
What is your favorite thing about WORKSHOP TUE, 7/5 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $15
teaching at OLLI? The bright and
Never read a romance? Always spurned the genre? The
engaged people I’ve met who have taken
romance genre is the top-selling genre among booksell-
the class. And what we learn from each
ers. Hang out with other fans of Romance (or learn why
other about the 60s, but also about
there are so many fans) for two hours. Discuss a little
each other. I’ve learned more from my
history, and a bit of information — and a lot of chat. We
students than they have learned from
will compile a list of good reads for the upcoming
me. The course gives us a chance not
summer. Workshop format will include in-person discussion.
only to review the past but also to see
how we can apply it to the present. Anne Cass is an unabashed reader of romances, with a preference for the
Regency era. She is looking forward to sharing that interest.
Describe your teaching style in four
words. Passionate. Prepared.
Interactive. Receptive.
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MUSIC Broadway: The Eight Longest-running
Musicals Ever!
LORRAINE MASURE
Celebrating Folk Music COURSE THU, 6/23 – 8/8 • 9:30 – 11:00 A.M. • $50
TERRY FOSTER
We will review the “old chestnuts”: Mamma Mia!, A Chorus
COURSE TUE, 6/21 – 7/26 • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. • $50
Line, Les Misérables, Wicked, Cats, The Lion King, Chicago,
Did you grow up playing and/or singing folk songs? Think of and finally The Phantom of the Opera — all chosen by their
what Baez, Dylan and Guthrie sang, plus much older folk number of performances according to the run count of the
songs that your parents knew and maybe some interna- original Broadway production. Original date, backstage,
tional ones. This course will feature lecture, discussion, lots the background and foreground of the play and development
of videos, and if we can do it safely, maybe some singing. of plot, and — of course — music will all be part of the
No text is required, just interest in having fun. Books may course. All together now: Mamma Mia, here I go again. My,
be suggested and there will be lots of handouts. Piano and my, how can I resist you? Course format will include online
accordion will be used. Repeat course. Course format will lectures, discussion, and film.
include in-person lectures, discussion, and film.
Lorraine Dutile Masure has led senior college classes across four venues
Terry Foster has played music since the age of five. He has played in folk, for over ten years: Remembering the ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s decades, Ethics,
rock and blues/jazz groups. He co-founded Senior College, OLLI’s and mostly Broadway Musicals. Courses include history, music, serendipity,
predecessor and has taught in our program for 25 years. He has three and student/instructor show-related recollections.
graduate degrees plus a doctorate.
The Flying Dutchman, a Ghost Ship
in Casco Bay and Opera
CALIEN LEWIS
WORKSHOP TUE, 7/12 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $15
The class will explore Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman
and Opera Maine’s July production incorporating Maine’s
own ghost ship. Workshop includes in-person lecture and
PowerPoint.
Calien Lewis has served as Opera Maine’s dramaturg for over ten years and
presents for the company in various venues. She has degrees in literature,
theatre, and law, with studies in music, history, and the humanities. She is
a resident of Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
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PERSONAL FINANCE Social Security Planning
DEREK THARP
WORKSHOP TUE, 7/19 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $15
As, Bs, Cs, and Ds of Medicare
This workshop will cover key considerations for how to
BARBARA HOPKINS
get the most from your Social Security benefit. We will
WORKSHOP TUE, 7/19 • 9:30 A.M – 3:30 P.M. • $25 cover topics such as the long-term health of the Social
Medicare is the US Health program begun in 1965 to cover Security program, how to figure out how much you can
people beginning at age 65. This workshop helps people expect to receive in retirement, when you should apply
understand enrollment timetables, enrollment procedures, for Social Security benefits, how to coordinate claiming
Medicare Products, the Part D prescription drug program, strategies with a spouse, ways to minimize taxes on Social
and strategies needed to choose an appropriate plan. Security benefits, and other important considerations for
Students are encouraged to ask questions throughout class. maximizing your Social Security benefit. Repeat workshop.
Repeat workshop. Workshop format will include online lectures Workshop format will include online lectures.
and discussions. Derek Tharp, PhD, CFP,® CLU,® RICP,® is a finance professor at USM. Derek
is the founder of Conscious Capital, Inc, a Maine-registered investment
Barbara Hopkins has over 28 years of experience in the health insurance
advisor. He blogs regularly at the Wall Street Journal’s Experts Blog, and
field and has been a licensed agent since 2006. She has taught people about
he has been quoted in publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street
Medicare since 2007 throughout Adult Education programs throughout
Journal, and Washington Post.
Maine. She holds a master’s degree in Communication Management and
Professional Certificate in Instructional Design.
Tax Planning in Retirement
Retirement Income Planning DEREK THARP
DEREK THARP WORKSHOP TUE, 7/5 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $15
WORKSHOP TUE, 7/12 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $15 This workshop will cover key considerations for planning
This workshop will cover key considerations for generating for taxes in retirement. We will cover topics such as how
a sustainable income in retirement. We will cover topics such various types of income are taxed in retirement, how to
as how to coordinate Social Security with other retirement avoid Social Security and Medicare tax traps, how to take
income sources, how to coordinate distributions from distributions from retirement accounts in a tax-efficient
different types of retirement accounts in a tax-efficient manner, and charitable giving in retirement. We will
manner, why navigating the 10 years before and after consider tax planning strategies from the perspectives of
retirement are so crucial to retirement income planning, both those who are already in retirement and those who
and how to put together your own dynamic retirement are still working toward retirement. Repeat workshop.
spending strategy. Repeat workshop. Workshop format will Workshop format will include online lectures.
include online lectures. Derek Tharp, PhD, CFP,® CLU,® RICP,® is a finance professor at USM. Derek
is the founder of Conscious Capital, Inc, a Maine-registered investment
Derek Tharp, PhD, CFP,® CLU,® RICP,® is a finance professor at USM. Derek
advisor. He blogs regularly at the Wall Street Journal’s Experts Blog, and
is the founder of Conscious Capital, Inc, a Maine-registered investment
he has been quoted in publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street
advisor. He blogs regularly at the Wall Street Journal’s Experts Blog, and
Journal, and Washington Post.
he has been quoted in publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street
Journal, and Washington Post.
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POLITICS & CURRENT EVENTS SCIENCE
This Year’s Supreme Court Cases The Science of Evolution
MIKE BERKOWITZ RICHARD FORTIER
COURSE THU, 6/23 – 7/28 • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. • $50 COURSE WED, 6/22 – 7/27 • 12:45 – 2:45P.M. • $50
Once again, the Supreme Court plays a pivotal role in Explore evidence from multiple fields of science supporting
the direction our country is headed. Key issues SCOTUS the theory of biological evolution by natural selection.
will “settle” include abortion, gun control, voting, tuition Through Powerpoint presentations, narrative, and class
at religious schools, etc. Each week we will focus on two discussions we will look at Darwin’s reasoning from
cases — addressing relevant precedents and discussing the animal and plant domestication to the distribution of life
implications of those decisions. Mini-lectures, polls, and on the planet, the fossil record, and comparative anatomy
video clips will help guide discussion. Is the court political? and embryology. Learn about evidence unknown to
Is it too political? Should we reexamine the nomination/ Darwin from genetics and DNA studies that offer compelling
confirmation process? What changes need to be made? confirmation of his theory. Marvel at how evolution and
Course format includes online lectures, discussion, and film. environmental change over deep time explain the wondrous
biodiversity of today’s planet. Course format will include
Mike Berkowitz taught in daycare centers, elementary schools, special
education, and two colleges before finding his niche teaching at OLLI. in-person lectures, discussion, and film.
He enjoys challenging folks to think in new ways. SUGGESTED BOOKS: Why Evolution Is True, Jerry A. Coyne, ISBN
9780143116646; On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural
Selection, Charles Darwin, ISBN 9780486450063
Civic Education on Trump
and the American Presidency Dr. Richard Fortier received his BS in biology at Yale in 1969, concentrating
on zoology, paleontology, and evolution. Following medical school, he
PAUL MACEK practiced psychiatry for 40 years. He has presented senior college courses
entitled Earth, Evolution, and Extinction and Planet of the Humans.
WORKSHOP TUE, 7/5, 7/12, & 7/19 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $25
With misinformation at an Orwellian high, we have reached
a time in the life of our nation when certain historic ideas
have to be clarified. This workshop attempts clarify and
explore the most important questions in American society
in the context of the Trump presidency. What is the future
of the electoral process in American democracy? Is it possible
to have “freedom of conscience, of education, of speech,
of assembly,” if you have no freedom of the press? Other
topics include education, immigration, income inequality,
racism, women’s rights, and guns. The instructor welcomes
a diversity of political thought. Workshop format will include
online lectures and discussions.
SUGGESTED BOOK: The Fall of the House of Trump, Paul Macek,
ISBN 9780967047348
Paul Macek has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in history and English.
He taught US History and American Literature at the high school level for
over 25 years and worked as a proofreader and copyeditor for 30 years. He
is the author of seven books, most recently, The Fall of the House of Trump.
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Anthropocene: The Geologic Epoch Journey of Souls
You Are Entering in Real-Time STEPHEN KERCEL
DAVID VON SEGGERN COURSE MON, 6/27 – 8/8 • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. • $50
WORKSHOP TUE, 7/5 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $15 This course examines 29 case studies performed by Michael
Since about 1950, humankind has had a notable, steadily Newton, PhD, using hypnotherapy. In each case, the subject
increasing impact, sometimes called the Great Acceleration, recalls the last moments of a previous life, the passage
in which the technosphere of human-created infrastructure into death, and the experience of “life between lives” in
and human-produced materials, some clearly deleterious, an alternative dimension of reality. The course is not a
has come to reflect the dominance of our species. Evidence debate on whether these stories are reports of objectively
of this technosphere is now being recorded in the layers “real” events. It is a look of “this is my experience of death.”
of the Earth and will be detectable millennia from now It deliberately violates two commonly held academic
regardless of whether we persist or not as a species. The taboos, serious inquiry into “the afterlife” and admitting
workshop will challenge the participants to identify and first-person experience as legitimate evidence to be
quantify some of the more prominent items of the growing critically examined. Repeat course. Course format will include
technosphere and their impacts. Repeat workshop. Workshop online lectures and discussions.
includes in-person lecture and discussion. Steve Kercel, PhD, in Electrical Engineering, was a Research Fellow of UNE’s
New England Institute of Cognitive Science and Evolutionary Psychology. He
David von Seggern, PhD, has retired from a career in earth science,
was Rapid Communications Editor of the Journal of Integrative Neuroscience.
specifically seismology. Most of his career, and his avocations after retirement,
He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Tennessee and Maine.
have touched on issues pertinent to the Earth and how we interact with it.
He enjoys the outdoors and coordinates a walking group for OLLI.
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SCIENCE • continued from previous page
SELF KNOWLEDGE & CARE
Kastrup’s Theory of Consciousness
Growing Friendships
STEPHEN KERCEL
COURSE THU, 6/23 – 7/28 • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. • $50
JOAN CHADBOURNE
Each week, this course will discuss a different YouTube video COURSE THU, 6/23 – 7/28 • 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. • $50
presented by Bernardo Kastrup, a double PhD in Artificial
Research shows that friendships enrich and lengthen lives.
Intelligence and Philosophy. His theory of consciousness is
Together we will explore nurturing long-haul friendships
a response to philosopher David Chalmer’s Hard Problem of
and cultivating new ones. What do we invest and receive
Consciousness. Students will view each video prior to class,
in our preferred friendships? How do we foster and support
and the instructor will facilitate an open discussion of the
connections? The class is interactive, supportive, and fun.
ideas presented in the video. Prior familiarity with Kastrup’s
We will explore friendship from a consciousness, biological,
work is desirable, but not required. Course format will
psychological, and social perspective. Course format will
include online lectures and discussions.
include online discussion.
Steve Kercel, PhD, in Electrical Engineering, was a Research Fellow of UNE’s
New England Institute of Cognitive Science and Evolutionary Psychology. He SUGGESTED BOOK: Big Friendships: How We Keep Each Other
was Rapid Communications Editor of the Journal of Integrative Neuroscience. Close, Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman, ISBN 9781982111915
He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Tennessee and Maine.
Joan Chadbourne, EdD; five long-time friendships allowed her to flourish
during the pandemic. She facilitates groups to explore, deepen and expand
thinking and relationships. She has been a professor, consultant to business
Your Inner Fish and individuals, and author of Healing Conversations Now.
HAL SCHEINTAUB
COURSE MON, 6/27 – 8/8 • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. • $50
Intentional Intuition for the Elder
In Your Inner Fish, you will travel beyond the usual anthro-
Wise Woman
pocentric account of human origins, to a place where you
LUCILLE MELTZ
will see how your body carries within it … not only in your
bones but also in your genes … a history of life on earth, COURSE MON, 6/27 – 8/1 • 12:45 – 2:45 P.M. • $50
and your connections to it. This class, based on an acclaimed The practice of intentional intuition allows us into a world
book and enriched with media and meaningful discussions, of ever expanding wisdom as we age. Instead of simply
will introduce to you some 21st Century ideas in genetics, acknowledging our intuitive voices, we can activate intuitive
developmental biology, and evolution while revealing beauty power to address the issues of elder womanhood and
in the interconnectedness of all living things. Course format balance reason with inner knowing. Through group and
will include online lectures and discussions. interactive exercises, discussion and individual practice,
Hal Scheintaub earned a PhD in Biophysics in 1975. He was a public health learn how to recognize your intuitive style, and strengthen
research scientist for twelve years before becoming a high school science its positive influence in your life. This class is a follow up
teacher and consultant for science curriculum development at MIT. He is a to the Spring workshop Elder Women Intuitive Wisdom, but
life-long learner.
the prior workshop is not a prerequisite. Repeat course.
Course format will include online lectures, discussion, and
hands-on work.
Lucille Ann, MSED, MA,owner of Touch the Soul coaching and Hand
Reading, is an experienced professional public speaker, spirtual guide,
author and teacher. She uses intuition in her daily life and has been
teaching classes on intuition for over 30 years. (ltl-light.com)
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we learn in
this world is ever
WASTED.
E L E A N O R R O O S E V E LTSPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Special Interest Groups
OLLI at USM offers many diverse activities beyond the classroom. Open exclusively
to current OLLI members, our Special Interest Groups provide great opportunities to
connect socially with people with similar interests.
To participate in any Special Interest BOOK CLUB OLLI NIGHT OUT
Group, you must be a current OLLI
Members meet monthly to discuss Come enjoy good food and good
member. Special Interest Groups are
readings from various genres, company with fellow OLLI gourmands
not intended as instructional events.
including contemporary novels, who meet periodically at local
Many programs run year-round,
classics, biographies, memoirs, restaurants. Watch the OLLI Newsletter
except for July and August.
short stories, etc. for upcoming dates and locations.
FMI: Karen Winslow at FMI: Contact Barbara Bardack at
ARTS & CRAFTS
kpwinslow@yahoo.com, or bravalascala@gmail.com
Try your hand at a new skill on Anna Messmer at
the third Thursday of each month at aemessmer@maine.rr.com OLLI SINGERS
3:15 p.m. A member of the group
This group, directed by an experienced
will demonstrate and lead an activity BRIDGE CLUB
leader and supported by a skilled
(fabric and paper crafts, jewelry
Those who enjoy playing bridge for accompanist, meets weekly to have
making, book arts, knitting, crocheting,
fun are welcome to join this group, fun with vocal music and prepare
mixed-media collage, etc.). This group
which meets weekly. for several performances each year.
will meet via Zoom until further notice.
FMI: Contact Barbara Freeman at All are welcome.
FMI: Contact Sue Jennings at
bhfreewoman@gmail.com FMI: Contact Vicki Swerdlow at
jensusa10@gmail.com
vicki@maine.rr.com
WATCH NOW: Learn more DOWNHILL SKI CLUB
about this SIG at tinyurl.com/ OLLI UKES!
A seasonal outlet for downhill skiing
olliArtsCrafts
enthusiasts, the club welcomes new Meets twice a month to share and
and returning members. Skiers plan have fun playing a wide variety of
BICYCLE & NOSH trips to area mountains when snow ukulele music. All levels welcome.
If you like to bike, how about joining conditions are good, and driving FMI: Contact Cheryl Eling at
a group of OLLI members for a ride conditions permit. This group does cfeling@gmail.com
every couple of weeks with a delicious not meet in the warm months.
treat along the way? This group does FMI: Contact Lois Winter at OUTDOOR/WALKING CLUB
not meet in the winter months. loiswinter54@gmail.com to join the
Outdoor enthusiasts gather twice
FMI: Contact Mark Love at
email list for notice of upcoming
a month for invigorating walks in
mlove196@maine.rr.com ski trips
interesting places.
FMI: Contact Rae Garcelon at
HISTORY BOOK CLUB
raegarcelon@gmail.com
Members read and discuss one
work of history each month. Works PHOTOGR APHY CLUB
include social, political, economic,
Shutterbugs at OLLI at USM meet
and foreign-policy history as well as
and learn from each other while
biography, autobiography, memoir,
sharing their love of photography.
and historical fiction.
FMI: Contact Sharon Roberts at
FMI: Contact Sue Gesing at
sharonlh@gwi.net
susangesing@gmail.com, or
Dawn Leland at lelanddm@gmail.com
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