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February 2021 Program Offerings
OLLI Membership is required to attend an
OLLI Course or Virtual Tour
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Indiana State University
Phone: 812-237-9040 Web Site: www.indstate.edu/olli
E-mail: olli@indstate.edu
Annual Membership $40 (September 2020 - August 2021)
Winter 2021 Only Membership $20 (January - April 2021)
Courses
Exploration of the Arctic Don’t Stop the Carnival
From 350 B.C. to 2021 A.D. With Elmer Guerri and Bob Warn
With Elmer Guerri
Date: Mondays, February 15 and 22, 2021
Date: Mondays, Febr uar y 1 and 8, 2021 Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Place: Zoom link will be sent to
Place: Zoom link will be sent to Individuals registered
individuals registered Cost: $6 (Zoom only)
Cost: $6 (Zoom only)
Elmer Guerri and Bob Warn will conduct a two
Come along and experience the challenges faced session class featuring the book and stage
by Arctic explorers who took advantage of rapidly production Don’t Stop The Carnival by Herman
developing technological advances during Wouk (1965). OLLI participants will read the
subsequent generations to make significant book, and they will listen to the soundtrack from
discoveries. Become familiar with explorers from the stage production, which was composed by
the Greeks to the Vikings and those with names Jimmy Buffett. OLLI troubadour Coach Bob
Bering, Amundsen, Ross, Franklin, Kane, Hayes, Warn will discuss the various musical
Hall, Shackleton, Nordenskiold, Nansen, and, of compositions from the stage play score designed
course, Parry, Peary, and Cook whose battled in to highlight various scenes from the book. He will
the race to the North Pole. Enjoy the adventures also entertain OLLI participants by playing on the
of explorers who “went native” including guitar and accordion some of Buffet’s popular
Stefansson, Rasmussen, Freuchen, and Koch. songs.
The class will be rounded-out by examining the
current legal and sovereign challenges as coun-
tries compete for rights to oil, gas, and mineral
resources of the earth’s “last remaining frontier”
in a battleground whose rules of engagement are
in the process of being negotiated and formalized.
Courses
Planning Your Summer Yard
With Tom Cummings of The Apple House and Jim Martin of Bunch Nurseries
Date: Thur sdays, Febr uar y 18 and 25, 2021
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Place: Zoom link will be sent to Individuals r egister ed
Cost: $6 (Zoom only)
In an effort to combat the mid-winter doldrums and to inspire early
searches through landscaping and lawn and seed catalogs, come join local lawn and garden experts
with special knowledge and skills to help you start thinking of warmer times and being outside.
Tom Cummings of The Apple House will discuss specific plants for specific sunlight and seasonal
applications and how to lay out a flower garden. Participants will become familiar with annuals and
perennials and species which will allow seasonal long colors, including the use of wildflower species.
Tom will discuss soil preparation, planting of seeds, and the best times to begin planting.
Jim Martin of Bunch Nurseries will discuss various yard, and garden, and landscape features, as well
as valuable tips for making sure adequate drainage is planned for plants, beds, and ornamental
landscape structures. Class participants will be asked if they have any landscape issues that can be
discussed in class with Jim giving his excellent advice. OLLI is also working on a special walking
tour through the large inventory of trees, shrubs, ornamentals and landscaping materials maintained
by Bunch Nurseries in the coming warmer months.
Virtual Tours
OLLI Happy Hour - Trivia
Date: Thur sday, Febr uar y 4, 2021
Time: 2 - 3 PM
Place: Zoom link will be sent to those r egister ed
Cost: FREE (Zoom only)
Join the OLLI Program Administrator, Michelle Bennett, for Happy Hour! You supply your own
drinks and snacks and she will provide a trivia filled hour of fun and friends. Come join other OLLI
members for a not so fast paced trivia game that is sure to brighten your February blues.
A Tour of the Orchestra – Viola
Date: Tuesday, Febr uar y 9, 2021
Time: 1 - 2:30 PM
Place: Zoom link will be sent to those r egister ed
Cost: $3 (Zoom only)
Join Samantha Johnson-Helms, Executive Director and Principal Clarinet, and Esteban Hernandez
Parra, Violist for the Terre Haute Symphony as they discuss the viola and its role in the symphony
orchestra. Esteban will present a brief history of the viola, demonstrate the instrument’s mechanics
and popular orchestral excerpts, and give a performance of a short solo piece. The presentation will
close with a short question and answer session.
Virtual Tours
Swope Art Museum Virtual Tour: Virtual Cooking with Butler’s Pantry
Psychodiagnostik With Kris Kraut, Chef and Owner of
With Edward Trover, Curator of Collections & Bulter’s Pantry
Exhibitions Swope Art Museum
Date: Thur sday, Febr uar y 18, 2021
Date: Tuesday, Febr uar y 16, 2021 Time: 5 - 6 PM
Time: 2 - 3 PM Place: Zoom link will be sent to those
Place: Zoom link will be sent to registered
those registered Cost: $30 (Zoom only)
Cost: $3 (Zoom only)
Come join Kris for our third virtual cooking
Join Ed for a look at ten selections from the presentation. This presentation will feature a
Swope’s permanent collection to commemorate Carnival Theme connection with the OLLI class
the 100th anniversary of Hermann Rorschach’s titled “Don’t Stop the Carnival” . Even better you
book Psychodiagnostik. This book contained the don’t have to go shopping for the ingredients!
results of his studies on mental patients, and the You will pick up your complete kit the day before
ten cards that became the foundation of the the event at The Butler's Pantry. More
Rorschach test. While still a medical student, he information will be sent out to those registered!
wondered why different people saw different
things in art, and began showing inkblots to
children and analyzing their responses. Join us for
this virtual tour and ask yourself, What do you
see? And why?
(You might want to register for the Wednesday February 3
presentation in advance of this tour.)
Vigo County History Center Virtual Tour: A Tour of the Orchestra – The Double Bass
Fort Harrison
With Kerri Wilhelm, Executive Director for the Date: Tuesday, Febr uar y 23, 2021
Vigo County Historical Society & Museum Time: 1 - 2:30 PM
Place: Zoom link will be sent to those
Date: Monday, Febr uar y 22, 2021 registered
Time: 2 - 3 PM Cost: $3 (Zoom only)
Place: Zoom link will be sent to those
registered Join Samantha Johnson-Helms, Executive Director
Cost: $3 (Zoom only) and Principal Clarinet, and Brian McAnally,
Principal Bass for the Terre Haute Symphony
Join Kerri Wilhelm, the new director for the Vigo as they discuss the double bass and its role in the
County Historical Society & Museum, for a more symphony orchestra. Brian will present a brief
in depth look at Fort Harrison. Fort Harrison was history of the bass, demonstrate the instrument’s
a War of 1812 era stockade constructed in mechanics and popular orchestral excerpts,
October 1811 on high ground overlooking the and give a performance of a short solo piece. The
Wabash River on a portion of what is today the presentation will close with a short question and
modern city of Terre Haute, Indiana. answer session.
Wednesday Presentations
What Do You See? The Rorschach Test Pain Management
With Liz O’Laughlin, Professor and Director of With Jennifer L. Hutchens, PsyD, HSPP Clinical
Training ISU Psychology Department Psychologist for Union Hospital Health Group
Pain Management Center
Date: Wednesday, Febr uar y 3, 2021
Time: 1:30 - 3 PM Date: Wednesday, Febr uar y 10, 2021
Place: Zoom link will be sent to Time: 1:30 - 3 PM
those registered Place: Zoom link will be sent to
Cost: FREE but r egistr ation is those registered
required (Zoom only) Cost: FREE but r egistr ation is
required (Zoom only)
In preparation of our Swope Art Museum Virtual
Tour: Psychodiagnostik on February 16, ISU Come learn about “whole” patient treatment for
Professor Liz O’Laughlin will explain what the pain management and why it is important to
Rorschach Test is and what it isn’t and how it is determine the cause(s) of pain and how diet,
administered and interpreted. In addition, we will nutrition, exercise, and mental health can play a
also look at the history and changes that have role in easing physical pain.
occurred to the test over the years. Finally, we
will learn what purposes the Rorschach test is
typically used for (i.e., personality assessment, to
assess for disordered thinking) which will touch
on mental health.
Leonardo da Vinci's Hidden Message: The New Vigo County Jail, An Update
Leonardo's Knots With John Plasse, Vigo County Sheriff
With Caroline Cocciardi, Writer and Filmmaker
Date: Wednesday, Febr uar y 24, 2021
Date: Wednesday, Febr uar y 17, 2021 Time: 1:30 - 3 PM
Time: 1:30 - 3 PM Place: Zoom link will be sent to those
Place: Zoom link will be sent to registered
those registered Cost: FREE but r egistr ation
Cost: FREE but r egistr ation is required (Zoom only)
is required (Zoom only)
Join Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse for an
Author Caroline Cocciardi update on the new Vigo County Jail and plans for
focuses on a facet of the future. The current Vigo County Sheriff’s
Renaissance artist Leonardo da Office and jail was built in 1980 and was later
Vinci’s artwork that has been overlooked for expanded to a total of 268 rated beds in 2000. The
centuries but visual to the naked eye. Leonardo’s new jail is slated to open in 2021 and will be able
placement and use of inspired knots throughout to hold 500 inmates.
his artwork as seen in such iconic works as “Mona
Lisa” to ‘The Last Supper.” The intertwining knot
Leonardo invents tells the story of a hidden
message unlocked by Cocciardi and revealed in
Mona Lisa’s embroidery pattern. This lecture is
based on Caroline’s book, Leonardo’s Knots.OLLI Extras
Danube Explorer September 5, 2022
21 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 7 dinners
Deadline for registration is March 31, 2021
Experience the Danube River aboard an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship on a seven-night cruise
through four countries. Includes two nights in Prague and escorted shore excursions with
English-speaking guides in six cities. (Use the December registration form to request a trip
brochure)
Highlights
Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Personal listening device for on-board excursions
Mayflower Cruises & Tours Most meals included onboard with a variety of
Visit five countries international cuisine
Seven-night cruise in a suite or stateroom of your choice Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks
on-board the vessel accompany onboard lunches and dinners
First-class service by an English-speaking crew Two-night hotel stay and touring in Prague, the Czech
Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides Republic
Indiana State University Student Recreation Center Membership
A new benefit to OLLI at ISU Membership!
As a member of OLLI, you are now eligible to purchase a membership to the Student
Recreation Center on Indiana State University’s campus. Members who want a membership to
the SRC will need to reach out directly to the OLLI Office to start the application process.
Visit Campus Recreation Website to learn more about facility hours and offerings at
https://www.indstate.edu/student-affairs/campus-rec. If you have additional questions, please
contact Associate Director of Operations, Brittani Lee at 812-237-3915 or by email at
Brittani.Lee@indstate.edu
Amenities
Elevated walking/jogging track
Cycling room, for instructor-led classes
A lap pool, leisure pool, 22-person spa, sauna, and water volleyball and basketball
Wet classroom for aquatic programs such as lifeguarding and special programs
Fitness center outfitted with cardio and strength-training equipment
Three-court gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, badminton and pickleball
Multi-purpose activity studios, suitable for aerobics, martial arts and fitness classes
OLLI Education Affiliate Rates:
6 month membership: $195 or 12 month membership: $348
The OLLI water aerobics class is not included in the SRC membership fee. The membership
does include access to all of the SRC “normally programmed” group exercise classes.Preview of OLLI Programming Topics for March 2021
Award-winning Historian and Author Tim Crumrin will detail the struggles of woman during
pioneer days at his presentation titled Her Daily Concern.
We continue to help you plan your summer yard and garden with a presentation by John
Devereaux from Graham Grain about spring plants.
Music of the Big Bands Era 100 Years of Paul Whiteman featur ing a r ecital by pianist J ohn
Spicknall
Join OLLI Program Administrator, Michelle Bennett for a look at the life and legacy of Ruth
Bader Ginsburg in How She Changed the World.
Virtual Cooking with Butler’s Pantry teaches you to prepare a tasty meal for two.
Continuation of Virtual Tours * Swope Art Museum
* Vigo County Historical Museum
* Terre Haute Symphony - A Tour of the Orchestra
Thank You Sponsors!Membership Form February 2021
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If you wish to pay by credit card, please call the OLLI office at 812-237-9040 or go on-line
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MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO OLLI AT ISU and mail to
OLLI at ISU Tirey Hall 134B Terre Haute, IN 47809
Cost Per
Programs Requiring Payment or RSVP Person # Total
Annual Membership $40 (September 2020 - August 2021) $40
Winter Semester Membership ONLY (January 2021 - April 2021) $20
Courses
Exploration of the Arctic From 350 B.C. to 2021 A.D. Febr uar y 1 & 8 (Zoom only) $6
Don’t Stop the Carnival F ebruary 15 & 22 (Zoom only) $6
Planning Your Summer Yard Febr uar y 18 & 25 (Zoom Only) $6
Virtual Tours
OLLI Happy Hour - Trivia Febr uar y 4 (Zoom only) FREE
A Tour of the Orchestra – Viola Febr uar y 9 (Zoom only) $3
Swope Art Museum Virtual Tour: Psychodiagnostik February 16 (Zoom only) $3
Virtual Cooking with Butler’s Pantry Febr uar y 18 (Zoom only) $30
Vigo County History Center Virtual Tour: Fort Harrison Febr uar y 22 (Zoom only) $3
A Tour of the Orchestra – The Double Bass Febr uar y 23 (Zoom only) $3
Wednesday Presentation
What Do You See? The Rorschach Test Febr uar y 3 (Zoom only) FREE
Pain Management Febr uar y 10 (Zoom only) FREE
Leonardo da Vinci's Hidden Message: Leonardo's K nots Febr uar y 17 (Zoom only) FREE
The New Vigo County Jail, An Update Febr uar y 24(Zoom only) FREE
OLLI Extras
Request for Danube Explorer Brochure FREE
Indiana State University Student Recreation Center Membership Application FREE
Donation to OLLI $
Total Due
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