Learning for thefun of it!

www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes

JUNE 2016 | June 6 –30

Lewes/Ocean View• For adults 50+ •

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June 2016 CalendarTHURSDAY, MAY 12:

Priority Registration deadline

THURSDAY, MAY 26:Instructor Orientation—10-11 a.m.

MONDAY, MAY 30:Office closed; Memorial Day

MONDAY, JUNE 6:First day of classes

THURSDAY, JUNE 30:Last day of classes

TUESDAYS, LUNCHTIME:T’ai Chi, 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.

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Contents

About Osher Lifelong Learning in Lewes..........................................................2

Course Schedule by Day ................15, 16

Course Selection Form....................18, 20

Gifts ..................................................................9

Guests..............................................................2

How to Register ..........................................2

Identification Badges ................................2

Inclement Weather Policy ......................8

June Calendar ............Inside front cover

June Courses ................................................3

Member Benefits ........................................2

Membership ................................................2

Refunds ..........................................................2

Registration Form ............................17, 19

Registration Information................17, 19

Textbooks and Supplies ..........................2

Travel................................................................2

University of Delaware Policies ............2

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in LewesFred Thomas Bldg., 520 Dupont Ave., Lewes, DE 19958 • Phone: 302-645-4111 • Fax: 302-645-4112 Email: LLL-lewes@udel.eduwww.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes

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Osher Lifelong Learning Instituteat the University of Delaware in Lewes/Ocean View

A program of the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies

THE COUNCIL ANDCOMMITTEESBill Sharkey—Chair

Lynn Kroesen—Vice-Chair, Communications

Rob Morgan—Secretary

Peter Feeney—Long Range Planning

Dolores Fiegel—Community Relations

Mary Folan—Academic Affairs

Phil Fretz—Finance

Sabatino Maglione—Scholarship

Carol West—Academic Affairs

Bob Comeau—Ex-officio

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTSPaul Collins—Information Technology

Peter Feeney—Art

Bernard Fiegel—Life Skills/Recreation

Bill Fintel—Science/Math

Phil Fretz—History/International Studies

Jim Mace—Health/Psychology

James McMahon—Economics/Finance

Lee Mussoff—Humanities/Language

Jon Newsom—Performing Arts/Music

OTHER COMMITTEESRuth Barnett—Library

Bernard Fiegel/Joan Sciorra—Social

Mary Folan/Joan Sciorra—Travel

UNIVERSITY STAFFSoma Chakrabarti—Director, Continuing Studies

Anna Moshier—Program Coordinator

Renee Moy—Administrative Assistant II

Bill Ashmore—Instructional/Tech Support—Ocean View

John Lafferty—Instructional/Tech Support—Lewes

On the cover: “Crew Boat, 2016”copyright Jeff Stephanic 2016.All rights reserved.

Osher Lifelong Learning Instituteat the University of Delaware in Lewes/Ocean View

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About Osher Lifelong Learningin LewesIn 1989, the University of Delaware established the Southern Delaware Academy of Lifelong Learning. In 2010 the Academy received endowment sup-port from the Bernard Osher Founda-tion. In recognition of that support, wejoined similar organizations in 49 otherstates and became the Osher LifelongLearning Institute (OLLI) at the Univer-sity of Delaware in Lewes.The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learn-ing Institute at the University of Delawarein Lewes/Ocean View is to operate a self-governing, cooperative educationalcommunity for active adults in southernDelaware. Osher provides a positivelearning and social environment that fosters intellectual development and opportunities to interact through teach-ing, class attendance and travel. It is runby members who volunteer their timeand talents and operates under the aegisof the University of Delaware Division ofProfessional and Continuing Studies.

MembershipMembership is open to men andwomen 50 years of age or older and tomembers’ spouses or partners at anyage. Whether your formal educationended early in life, or includes advanceddegrees, we welcome you. An interest inlearning is all that is required. Registra-tion forms are at the back of the catalogand online. The membership fee is $50for the June semester.

Member Benefits• Register for as many classes as you like• Participate in OLLI sponsored trips• On site wireless Internet access

• On site use of computers• Student rate on software• Use of libraries and online resources (all UD and Del Tech)• Audit of one UD credit course in falland spring semester on a space availablebasis without paying tuition. Does notinclude online/distance learningcourses, Associate in Arts program, certificate programs or UD travel/studyprograms. All relevant fees apply.• Access to Google Apps account• Student discounts at various venues/retailersSome benefits require either a UD ID card(small fee) or a UDelNet ID (@udel.eduemail account). These benefits are onlyavailable to full year members.

How to RegisterYou may register and pay online atwww.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes,by mail or in person (Mondays throughThursdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.) with the June2016 Registration Form, together withpayment, at the OLLI office, Fred ThomasBuilding, 520 Dupont Avenue, Lewes, DE19958. Checks to be made payable toUniversity of Delaware. Priority registration deadline isMay 12, 2016.

RefundsMembership fees will be refunded priorto the end of the second week of the semester. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Osher office.A $15 processing charge will be deductedfrom all refund requests received afterthe first day of classes. Membership refunds cannot be transferred to another semester.Refunds will take up to six weeks toprocess. Questions should be directedto the Osher office.

Textbooks, Supplies and HandoutsThe catalog lists any textbooks or othersupplies required for some courses andany charge for handouts beyond the allocation provided each instructor.Members are responsible for these costs.

Identification BadgesWe ask our members to wear an identification badge at all times. Member and guest badges (and temporary badges for those who forget)are available in the OLLI office.

GuestsVisitors and prospective members whowish to become familiar with our program are welcome to visit on a singleday. Please visit the office to pick up anID badge.

TravelOLLI sponsors trips to enhance our educational experience. Many are one-day trips associated with particularcourses. Information about these trips, including sign- up dates, are posted onthe travel bulletin board. Members havefirst priority and a surcharge is requiredof non-members. Questions about travelmay be directed to the OLLI office at302-645-4111.

University of Delaware Policies Our members must comply with University policies, including those thatprohibit sales or solicitations (except fordesignated activities where they arespecifically permitted); sexual harassment; or disruptive behavior.

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June 2016 CoursesCourses held in Lewes unless otherwise noted.

AA14 STAINED GLASSThursdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 9–June 30Instructor: Paul Puch, assisted byRodney Lau

Students will learn the “Tiffany” methodof stained glass. They will design apattern, cut glass, grind, foil and soldera project. Class is open to beginnersand advanced artists. All projects to beapproved by the instructor. There willbe a $20 lab fee to cover cost of materials. Class limited to 12 students.

Paul Puch holds a B.A. from St. FrancisUniversity and an M.A. from MiddleburyCollege. He taught Spanish and Latin atthe secondary level for MontgomeryCounty Public Schools in Maryland for31 years.

AA64 OIL AND ACRYLICPAINTINGINTERACTIVEWORKSHOP

Mondays, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 6–June 27Instructors: Carol Halloran, Ellen Watkins

Oil and acrylic painting workshop forintermediate painters. Come join us for acooperative workshop where we assistand critique each other’s work. Gainknowledge from the experience andunique perspectives of three respectedartists and learn the protocol of a formalopen crit session, engaging the entireclass in discussion and encouragingcritical thinking. Students should bring

their own supplies in oils or acrylicmedium and a lunch. Some floor easelswill be available, but students areencouraged to bring their own set-up.Students may bring their ownphotographs and images for inspiration.Optional art and cultural expeditionsmay be scheduled once per session tonationally known museums in Baltimore,Washington, D.C. or Philadelphia. Class limited to 16 students.

Carol Halloran is a retired R.N. She hasworked pencil sketch portraits and hastaken photography classes. Carol nowpaints mostly landscapes in oil from herphotos. She has been with OsherLifelong Learning in Lewes since 2004.

Ellen Watkins has painted for over 30years. She learned her craft throughyears at Fairfax Adult Education classesand Corcoran Art School.

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AA109 ART FREE WRITETuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 7–June 28Instructor: Patty Bennett

Students will observe pieces of artbrought in by local artists, then spend5-8 minutes writing about each one.Students will be asked to read whatthey wrote. Passing is an option. Thenthe artist will tell the true story of thepiece. In a two-hour class, approximately4-6 pieces may be used. No previousexperience in writing or art is needed.Students should bring a laptop or paperand writing utensil. Class limited to 10 students.

Patty Bennett is a retired high schoolmath teacher. She has her A.B. degree

from Mount Holyoke College and hasbeen a member of the Rehoboth BeachWriters’ Guild since 2013. Patty waspublished in the May 2015, issue ofDelaware Beach Lifemagazine andwrites a weekly column, “Talk of theTown,” in the Delaware Coast Press.

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AA110 INTERIOR DESIGNThursdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 4 Sessions, June 9–June 30Instructor: Frank DeFranzo

This course is intended as a survey ofthe field of design for the homeowner.As such we will focus chiefly onresidential design. We will discuss themain aspects of design includinghistory, styles, space planning, lighting,furniture, surfaces, colors, fabrics,windows and usage. Bring graph paper,a scale ruler and foam core. Class limited to 15 students.

Frank DeFranzo holds a B.A. from Seton Hall University in psychology andeducation. He was a public schoolteacher for 15 years. Frank holds acertificate in interior design from theNew York School of Design and workedfor J.C. Penney and Sears CustomDesign, Modernage, Ethan Allen andother design firms. He owned andoperated his own design firm,Daiseyfield Designs for the past 35 years.

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AA111 HERALDRYWORKSHOP

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, June 15Instructor: Linda Schlafman

Heraldry developed during themedieval period as a necessary form ofpersonal identification. It is a uniqueform of art in which shape, form, lineand color have specific meanings. It requires learning a special “language”in order to describe the design onecreates. Participants will enjoy a daycreating a complete achievement: theirown, personal “coat of arms” (suitablefor framing!). Additional fee of $10 for supplies. Class limited to 10 students.

Linda Schlafman holds an M.A./Ed. incurriculum design and supervision. Sheworked as an exhibits specialist at theSmithsonian Institution where she wasthe creator of “The Crystal Quest” for theSmithsonian and “Arms and Armor ofStyria” for Swarovski Crystal. Lindataught for 27 years at Sidwell FriendsMiddle School in Washington, D.C. Shewas a presenter at National Associationof Museums, the South Coastal Libraryand Cheer Center.

HE95 CRASH COURSE INPLANT-BASED EATING

Mondays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, June 6Instructor: Dorothy Greet

In one four-hour class using the mostcurrent scientific and medicalinformation, we will critique theStandard American Diet (SAD) and willexplore why and how to move towardwhole food plant-based eating with NOadded oil. Through discussion, film andtastings, we will learn about theextraordinary health benefits of plant-based eating. This course is based onthe research of T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D.(Cornell), China Study; and CaldwellEsselstyn, M.D. (Cleveland Clinic)Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease.Additional fee of $5. Class limited to 20 students.

Dorothy Greet holds a certificate inplant-based nutrition from CornellUniversity and degrees from theUniversity of Pittsburgh (M.Ed.) and YaleUniversity (M.Div.). She is a heart attacksurvivor and is reversing her heartdisease through plant-based eating.Dorothy maintains her own blog athttp://greetplantbased.blogspot.com.

HE98 PILATES MAT CLASSTuesdays, 10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 7–June 28Instructor: Kathleen JacksonHeld at The Wellness Center, 20268 Plantation Road in Lewes.

This class will teach you traditionalPilates exercises using various props tomodify and enhance the exercises.Props include soft balls, bands, rings andfoam rollers. This guided class is ideal forindividuals who want to gain bodyawareness, particularly people whowant to maintain their balance, strength

and mobility. Participants do not needany prior Pilates experience or otherexercise experience (i.e., lifting weightsor yoga). The class will be paced so thatstudents learn and practice breathingtechniques to support the exercisestaught. Students will need to providetheir own mats. Prerequisite: Studentsmust be able to get on the floor on amat and exercise from a lying, sittingand a standing position. Class limited to 10 students.

Kathleen Jackson is armed with alifelong interest in teaching (formermiddle school teacher and corporatetechnology trainer) and in sports andfitness (favorites include track and field,tennis, volleyball and basketball). Kathyreceived her Pilates certification fromBody Arts and Sciences International(BASI) in 2003 and the Pilates MethodAlliance (PMA) in 2008. She is a certifiedpersonal trainer through the NationalStrength and Conditioning Association(NSCA) and is also certified with theArthritis Foundation to teach groupexercise classes for people with arthritis.Kathy has been teaching Pilates matclasses, reformer and tower classes andPilates chair classes since 2003. She andher husband recently moved to Lewesfrom northern New Jersey where shetaught Pilates for 11 years.

HE127 HEALTHY LIVINGTuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 7–June 28Instructor: John Rees

In this four-week course, the instructorwill be presenting functional medicineapproaches to achieving true health.The definition of health should go waybeyond “my doctor says I am okay,” butshould be defined in terms of joy,creativity, high energy, resistance todisease and purpose. Up to date topicswill be presented, based on the latestresearch in an easy to understandapproach that will allow the student toput into practice tips to begin a

journey back to vitality. Significanttime in each class will be provided forquestions and answers. Class limited to 40 students.

John Rees completed hisundergraduate study at St. LouisCollege of Pharmacy and graduated in1982 from Chiropractic College atLogan University. He has receivedextensive postgraduate education in anumber of areas includingrehabilitation, management of MVAs(motor vehicle accidents), temporalmandibular joint (TMJ), hundreds ofhours of nutritional education. Mostrecently, he completed a certificationprogram in functional medicine andattained the title of CFMP or CertifiedFunctional Medicine Practitioner fromthe Functional Medicine Universitysponsored by Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Health Sciences. He is theowner operator of FunctionalChiropractic in Milton, Delaware.

HE132 MEDITATION ANDSELF-AWARENESS

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 4 Sessions, June 7–June 28Instructor: Susan Rivers

Explore various ways to incorporatemeditation into your life. We will learnwhat it is to meditate, what is keeping usfrom developing a meditation practice,how to live in the moment and more. Class limited to 20 students

Susan Rivers is a graduate of SUNYand holds a B.S. in biology/chemistryresearch. She worked in research labsat GE and Pfizer, was a counselor in ajuvenile delinquency center and inmedical sales for 27 years. Susan is acertified holistic health practitioner,massage therapist, polarity therapist,reflexology, meditation instructor,yoga instructor and past owner/president of Rivers Edge HolisticHealth and Fitness, Boonton, NewJersey. She retired in April 2014.

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HX184 LEWES HISTORICALSOCIETYPRESENTATION

Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, June 9Instructor: Marcos Salaverria

Engage, Educate, and Entertain. Thisphrase represents the educationalmission of the Lewes Historical Society.Called, “not a beach town, but a townthat happens to have a beach,” Leweshas almost 400 years of interestinghistory. Learn how the Lewes HistoricalSociety interprets and interacts withvisitors of all ages through specialevents, programs and presentations.Lewes Historical Society, director ofeducation, Marcos Salaverria willdeliver a lecture including informationon the founding period massacre,legendary buried pirate treasure, anaval bombardment of Lewes andsome of the longing lasting residentsthat might still haunt the area.Class limited to 70 students.

Marcos Salaverria started with theLewes Historical Society in August 2014as the director of education. Marcos hashad a love for history since age eightwhen his grandfather took him toexplore the Revolutionary and Civil Warbattlefields of Virginia. Graduating witha B.A. degree in history from SaintMary’s College of Maryland in 2006 anda Master’s degree in history fromWashington College in 2009, he has 10 years in the museum field.

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HX196 LOOKING BACK ON9/11/01

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 4 Sessions, June 8–June 29Instructor: Barbara Mullin

Many questions remain on what reallyoccurred on September 11, 2001. A three DVD set will be shown withinterviews of the “truthers” and the“debunkers.” Recommended readings:September 11 and American Empire:Intellectuals Speak Out edited by DavidRay Griffin and Peter Dale Scott andCognitive Infiltration: An ObamaAppointee’s Plan to Undermine theSeptember 11 Conspiracy Theory byDavid Ray Griffin. Class limited to 70 students.

Barbara Mullin holds a bachelordegree in nursing from Seton HallUniversity and a two-year certificatefor school nursing from CaldwellCollege. She did hospital nursing,worked as a visiting nurse and as aschool nurse in New Jersey. She isactive in Coastal GeorgetownAmerican Association of UniversityWomen, Sussex County League ofWomen Voters and is a volunteer atBeebe Hospital’s Route 24 campus.

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HX198 18 MONTHS TO GLORYTuesdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 3 Sessions, June 7–June 21Instructor: Ray Glick

This course will cover the completehistory of the Pony Express. Why is wascreated, how it operated, its relay andhome stations, the horses, the ridersand the owners. It was a venture of highrisk, great opportunity, failure andsuccess. It occurred just prior to theoutbreak of the American Civil War. Itbecame an iconic and timeless storyrelated to the American West. Class limited to 40 students.

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Ray Glick is a graduate of The OhioState University College of VeterinaryMedicine. He has earned the college’sdistinguished alumnus award. He hasbeen an owner/practitioner in twoveterinary practices. He has held seniorexecutive positions with Johnson &Johnson, 3M, Boehringer Ingelheim andthe Banfield pet hospital organizations.Ray is a longtime student/instructorfocusing on the significant contributionsof the horse and mule in the Civil Warand the American West. He is a frequentspeaker at Civil War roundtables andCivil War museums. He served sevenyears as a special visitors tour guide atthe National Museum of the PonyExpress in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

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HX199 THE ELECTORALCOLLEGE: DO WE STILLNEED IT?

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 4 Sessions, June 7–June 28Instructors: Jo-Ann Vega, Bob Wimmer

Demographic and technological changescould result in a 2016 presidential electionwithout a clear winner. It’s possible thesitting vice president could announce theresults of the Electoral College and hiselection to the presidency. Let’s explorehow this scenario could happen byreviewing why the Articles ofConfederation failed and led to theConstitutional Convention; theConstitution and the election of thepresident; the need for and passage ofthe 12th amendment in 1804; historicalexamples from the past 50 years;proposals to change the Electoral College;and then forecast the 2016 election. Joinus for lively and informative sessions.There will be a $1 charge for handouts.Class limited to 25 students.

Jo-Ann Vega, joins forces with BobWimmer. Bob graduated from SetonHall University with a B.A. and master’sdegree in social studies and taught at

Edison High School in New Jersey. Bobretired and moved to Delaware in 2002.Jo-Ann has been presenting historyprograms at Osher for five years.

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HX200 MARVEL MUSEUMTuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, June 14Instructor: Rosalie Walls

This offering will provide OLLI membersan opportunity to hear from the MarvelMuseum. The presentation will include ahistory of the museum and an expositionof the current programs and events. Class is limited to 70 students.

Rosalie Walls is the director of the MarvelMuseum in Georgetown, Delaware.

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HX201 NANTICOKE INDIANMUSEUM

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, June 28Instructor: Sterling Street

This offering will provide OLLI membersan opportunity to hear about theNanticoke Indian Museum. TheNanticoke Indian Museum is the onlyNative American museum in the state ofDelaware. The presentation will include anhistory of the museum and an expositionof the current programs and events. Class limited to 70 students.

Sterling Street is the museum coordinatorat the Nanticoke Indian Museum.

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HX202 WHISPERS OF ANGELSWednesdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 1 Session, June 22Instructor: Esthelda R. Parker Selby

Whispers of Angels is a documentary onthe Underground Railroad. This film wasproduced by a Delaware basedproduction company. The instructor will

lead discussion after the film. Class limited to 70 students.

Esthelda R. Parker Selby, fondlyknown as Stell, has lived in Milton sinceher school age years. She received herbachelor’s from Delaware StateCollege/University and later completedher master’s degree from the Universityof Delaware. She jokes about being aHornet and a Blue Hen. In 1970, Stellwas one of the first to be hired as ateacher in the newly formed CapeHenlopen School District where shecompleted 34 years of service beforeretiring. Stell is the vice mayor in Milton.

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HX203 HISTORY OF EDWARDBAKER’S CALIFORNIAREGIMENT—PART II

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 8–June 29Instructor: Tim Linehan

Sen. Edward Baker of Oregon, organizeda California Regiment. At Ball’s Bluff,Baker was killed and the battle bungled.Additional recruits were needed quickly.Pennsylvania adopted the regiment andre-designated it the 71st PennsylvaniaVolunteer Infantry. Part 2 continues withregimental action including Antietam,Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and in thesubsequent campaigns of the Army ofthe Potomac. The course covers theirstory in part through the stories of theofficers and men. Details of battles andthe regiment’s actions in them includingbattle diagrams, regiment positioningand outcomes are reviewed. Throughpersonal letters and comments ofsoldiers and officers, the story of theinfantryman is experienced. Articles inthe Philadelphia Inquirer and othernewspapers, and the statements bygovernment officials and periodphotographs of individuals andbattlegrounds enhance theunderstanding of the effects of the waron the human side. Class limited to 40 students.

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Tim Linehan is a returning Osherinstructor. He holds B.S. and M.S.degrees in engineering and completeda 40 year career in major corporations.He is a graduate of the Institute ofChildren’s Literature. He has studied theAmerican Civil War for 20 years,researching for his Civil War novel at theGrand Army of the Republic Museum inPhiladelphia. His young adult historicalnovel, Drums of Couragewas publishedin 2005. Tim is a past president of theBucks County (PA) Civil War Round Table.

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HX204 THE LOVING STORYTuesdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 1 Session, June 28Instructor: Reverend Eric Henry

Film synopsis: When Mildred andRichard Loving were arrested in July1958, in Virginia, for violating a state lawthat banned marriage between peopleof different races, such laws had beenon the books in most states since theseventeenth century. But the Lovingsnever expected to be woken up in theirbedroom in the middle of the night andarrested. This film documentary bringsto life the Lovings’ marriage and thelegal battle that followed through little-known filmed interviews andphotographs shot for Lifemagazine. The instructor will lead discussionfollowing the viewing of the film. Class limited to 40 students.

Reverend Eric Henry taught socialstudies in the Caesar Rodney SchoolDistrict for 26 years before retiring in2005. He served in the USMC during theVietnam War from 1968-1971 andserved for 14 years with the DelawareAir National Guard as the education andsafety officer. Eric just celebrated his20th anniversary as a local pastor. He iscurrently the pastor at Agape TempleInternational Ministries in Greenwood,Delaware.

HU121 INTERESTING ISSUES INCONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 2 Sessions, June 7–June 14Instructor: Mary Boyd

A macro and micro look at history,philosophy, political science and law ascontext to the U.S. Constitution.Selected readings, cases, opinionpieces, lectures and discussions meantto expand and strengthen one’sthinking and feeling about our societyand its governing documents. Foranyone interested in opening newhorizons of thought. Class limited to 70 students.

Mary Boyd is an attorney and teacherof U.S. constitutional and education law.Her background includes business andfinance and historic preservation.

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HU212 INTRODUCTION TOTHE STUDY OF WORLDRELIGIONS

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 8–June 29Instructor: James Gibson

The purpose of this course is tointroduce the student to the academicand scholarly study of world religions.The study of religions, especiallywestern religions, has a long history inwestern thought and includes nearlyevery critical method from thephilosophical and conceptual to theempirical study of anthropology,sociology and psychology amongothers. This course will explore firsthandthe issues and methods of critical andhistorical scholarship in understandingfundamental questions of humanexperience and thought posed byreligious belief and practice. Thestudents will be encouraged to developand apply the skills of evaluating truthclaims of both the academic positionand the faith alternative. Students areencouraged to bring the RevisedStandard Version of the Bible to class. Class limited to 25 students.

James Gibson has a Ph.D. in religiousstudies from Temple University and anM.A. in philosophy from BostonUniversity. He is a (retired) associateprofessor of philosophy and religion atIndiana University of Pennsylvania, andpreviously taught at Villanova, Rutgersand the Intellectual Heritage Programat Temple.

T’ai Chi Chih Lunch EnthusiastsT’ai Chi Chih enthusiasts meet Tuesdays from 12:30-1 p.m. inthe Fred Thomas Building throughout the year. Open to allmembers.

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HU213 OSHER FREE WRITETuesdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 4 Sessions, June 7–June 28Instructor: Philip Fretz

Free write is a time to let yourimagination go to your pen, pencil ortext editor. Given a prompt of asentence, or phrase or even just one ortwo words, write whatever comes tomind. Free writing is the practice ofwriting down all of your thoughtswithout stopping and without regardfor spelling, grammar or any of theusual rules of writing. We will do this forabout five minutes then each personcan share what he or she has written. Itis okay to pass. All you need is paper,pen, pencil, a laptop or tablet. It is fun tohear how one topic can generate asmany versions as there are participants. Class limited to 10 students.

Philip Fretz, originally fromPhiladelphia, retired here after 37 yearsin the computer services industry. Heholds a B.A. in political science fromHaverford College and an M.B.A. incomputer science from TempleUniversity. He served two years in SierraLeone, West Africa as a Peace Corpsvolunteer and then served two years inthe U.S. Army field artillery overseas. Philis a member of the Rehoboth BeachWriters’ Guild. He has a love of travel,reading, writing, singing and genealogy.

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HU214 WHAT IS A POEM,ANYWAY?

Thursdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 3 Sessions, June 9–June 23Instructor: John McClenahen

Considering several significantquestions and drawing extensively onparticipants’ experiences andperspectives, this discussion courseexplores the varied natures of poetryand the relationship of poetry to suchother forms of expression as music,paintings, photographs and prose.Among the questions to discuss are:What do you think a poem is? Must apoem be written? Could a single wordbe a poem? Do all cultures have poems?Can prose be poetry? Are poemsinherently good or bad? Class limited to 10 students.

John McClenahen is an award-winningwriter and photographer. He is theauthor of three books of poetry, mostrecently An Unexpected Poet (2013),several books of photographs and twochildren’s books. He received a B.A. fromSt. Lawrence University and hasgraduate degrees from Western ReserveUniversity and Georgetown University.

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HU215 FAMILY GENEALOGY—DISCOVER YOURSTORY

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, June 7Instructors: Virginia Catley, Carolyn S. Hedlund

Join two members of the Sussex CountyGenealogy Society (SCGS) of Delawareas they present information and storiesabout how to find your own familyhistory among the immense amount ofrecords being digitized and madeavailable online and off. From anoverview of the SCGS, which providesongoing support and learningopportunities to individuals researchingtheir family histories, to a monologue ofa Swedish immigrant in periodcostume, you will get a glimpse of therich rewards available to those willingto chase after them. Class limited to 70 students.

Virginia Catley has a passion fordiscovering her family genealogy and isa relative newcomer to this interest(within the past three years). She is amember of the Sussex CountyGenealogy Society.

Carolyn S. Hedlund, Ph.D., is apsychologist and has been doing familyresearch since the 1970s. Retirementand relocation to Lewes in 2007afforded the opportunity to devotemore time to this interest. Carolyn hastaught introductory and advancedsessions on family genealogy. She is amember of the Sussex CountyGenealogy Society.

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Inclement Weather PolicyWhen Cape Henlopen School District classes are canceled becauseof inclement weather or an area-wide emergency, Lewes lifelonglearning classes are canceled. When the school district has a

delayed opening, our activities will begin on time.

Check for information at the following:Phone: 302-645-4111 (recorded message)Web: www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewesTV: WBOC or www.wboc.com, at weather closings

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IT104 HOME COMPUTERBASICS

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 4 Sessions, June 8–June 29Instructor: Rich Parfitt

This course is intended for a non-technical audience who would like tolearn about the different types of homecomputers available, how the Internetworks and the different ways a homecomputer can connect to the Internet.There are no prerequisites for thecourse. Students will learn fromlectures, handouts and class discussion.This course may help studentsdetermine what type of homecomputer and Internet access wouldwork best for them. Class limited to 15 students.

Rich Parfitt received a B.A. in math andEnglish in 1980, and an M.B.A. ininformation systems in 1986. He hasworked in the IT department of variouscorporations for over 30 years. Richmoved to Lewes in September 2014 andenjoys local hiking and the beaches.

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IT105 iPAD APPS ADVANCEDWednesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 3 Sessions, June 8–June 22Instructors: Jamie Brown, Pat Brown

This three-session course is for a person whois familiar and comfortable with the iPad.The course will include downloading andinstalling free or trial apps in the areas offinance, installing and using Raise, Groupon,Mint, travel apps and the final session onbeginning coding on the iPad using Tynker.Tynker is the program taught to K-12 CapeHenlopen students during theHour ofCode. The class will include coordinatingyour apps and programs amongyourApple devices and Mac computer. Class limited to 15 students.

Jaime Brown earned a B.S. in recreationand leisure studies and her doctor ofmedicine from Virginia College ofOsteopathic Medicine. Jaime recentlyseparated from the Army where sheworked as a physician. She is currentlyteaching anatomy and physiology atSussex Tech in Georgetown, Delaware,and is working at the YMCA as apersonal trainer. She is certified in theYMCA’s diabetes prevention program.

Pat Brown is retired from the United StatesArmy and is a retired computer teacher.She taught computers to students fromage 2 to 93. She taught high schoolcomputer and web design classes andtaught at Virginia Community College. Patis certified in computer operating systems.

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IT106 HOW TO ADD PIZZAZZTO A POWERPOINTPRESENTATION

Mondays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 2 Sessions, June 13–June 20Instructor: Gary Lippe

This class will demonstrate various waysto take a bland PowerPointpresentation and make it moreinteresting, eye-catching and able tobetter hold an audience’s attention. Wewill explore modifications of font, colorand size, borders and shading, applyingthemes and object shapes, strategicpositioning of objects and text,embedding music, videos and soundeffects, transitions, animations:entrance, exit, emphasis and motionpaths and timing. Prerequisite for thiscourse is PowerPoint skills sufficient tocreate slides for a presentation. Class limited to 10 students.

Gary Lippe holds a B.S. from ThomasEdison State College. He has over 30years’ experience in the informationtechnology field. Programmer/systemanalyst and corporate instructor atregional education center for a majorcomputer manufacturer. He has morethan 15 years teaching computer andancillary subjects for an adultproprietary school. Gary has beenaccredited as a CompTIA certifiedtechnical trainer (CTT+).

GiftsWhile we calculate membership fees to cover our operatingcosts, we always have a need for additional and upgradedaudiovisual equipment, computers and classroom teachingaids and library materials. Many of those items are paid from theGift Fund. We are happy to receive your donations to the Gift Fundfor a specific use or, preferably, unrestricted so your Council can focus themon our greatest needs. You may include a gift with your registration. For more information on how to make these tax-deductible gifts, contactthe OLLI office, 302-645-4111.

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IT107 iPHONE/iPAD BASICSTuesdays, Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, June 16–June 30Instructor: Barbee Kiker

The first day is for iPhone users onlyas we will cover the Phone app. Topicsinclude making and receiving calls,phone settings and options and visualvoicemail. This class will help ensureyou are using all the phone capabilitiesof your iPhone. The remaining four dayswill be for both iPhone/iPad users asmost functions are similar on bothdevices. We will review the basics fillingin any gaps. Topics include the interface(when to swipe vs. tap), settings andbuilt-in apps. We’ll concentrate onMessages (texting), Mail (emails), Safari(browsing the web), Maps (findinglocations and getting directions). Learnhow to take better pictures with theCamera app and how to organize,delete and edit photos in the Photosapp. This class will give you theconfidence to figure out apps on yourown. Please bring your iPhone/iPad toclass. Let us know if you would like touse one of Osher’s iPads. We will beusing the latest operating system (iOS).Note that the iPad is an Apple productand tablets made by other manufacturersare not interchangeable. Class limited to 15 students.

Barbee Kiker holds a B.A. and M.S.W.from the University of Georgia. Sheprovided computer training and coursedevelopment for ONLC Training Centersbased in Wilmington, Delaware for 15years. Barbee has taught computerrelated courses with Lifelong Learningin Delaware and Florida since 2007 andis doing her best to keep up withtoday’s technology!

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iPAD AND iPHONE TECHLUNCH SESSIONS Wednesday, Thursday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Dates: 2 Sessions, June 9–June 15Instructor: Jeff Stephanic

Sharpen your iPad and iPhone skills.We are pleased to offer two brownbag drop-in workshops at the Lewescampus with Jeff Stephanic focusingon helping individuals with systemand technical issues relating toiPhones and iPads. Jeff will be onhand from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. onThursday, June 9 and Wednesday,June15, 2016. Come in for a casualhelp session. Class limited to 30 students.

Jeff Stephanic is professor emeritusof The George Washington Universitywhere he taught traditional anddigital photography, foundationdesign and new media for 34 years.His art has been exhibited bothnationally and internationally and isin numerous public and privatecollections. He also served as directorof George Washington’s OnlineLearning Initiative during itsformative years. He has frequentlybeen accused of being an “earlyadopter” of new art and teachingtechniques/tools.

LA09 HIER WIRD DEUTSCHGESPROCHEN

Thursdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 4 Sessions, June 9–June 30Instructor: Winfried Mroz

This is a continuation of the Spring 2016course. Students should be able to readGerman and translate it. Properpronunciation, word order and somegrammar will be taught. Required text:Parallel Text German Short Stories 1, editedby Richard Newnham (New PenguinParallel Texts) ISBN: 978-0-14-002040-3. Class limited to 12 students.

Winfried Mroz is a retired gynecologistwith an interest in history and music. Heis co-founder of the Dover SymphonyOrchestra and co-founder of the DoverEnglish Country Dancers. His courses atOsher Lifelong Learning range from theCrusades, German, Benjamin Franklinand the history of musical instruments.Win has played various stringinstruments all his life.

Fall 2016 SEMESTERSeptember 6 - November 22

Fall 2016 is shaping up to be an exciting and full semester.Many new courses will be offered in addition to coursescontinued or repeated from the Spring 2016 semester.

LS05 KITCHEN KAPERSXXVIII—SUMMERTASTES FROM THEKITCHEN AND GRILL

Fridays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.Dates: 3 Sessions, June 10–June 24Instructors: Bernard Fiegel, Dolores FiegelDirections to the Fiegels’ home inEdgewater Estates will be providedby phone or by email.

June has it all ... Father’s Day,graduations, weddings and Osher’ssummer session. For the days and nightsthat are less about events and moreabout casual eating and dining, KitchenKapers XXVIII will offer menus ripe withseasonal flavors for summer mealssimple enough to prepare on week daysand elegant enough to impressweekend guests. We’ll gather in theinstructors’ home kitchen, at the Weberoutdoor grill and on the screened porch,to view, participate in food preparationand taste prepared dishes. Look at it aseating your weekly exam withappropriately selected wines. Learncooking techniques, collect recipes andsocialize. Food and wine expenses willbe divided among the students.Estimated cost: $10 each session. Class limited to 10 students.

Bernard and Dolores Fiegel are activemembers of The Four Seasons, a localprogressive food group established in2001, and founders of The HappyGourmands founded in 1976.Instructors of Kitchen Kapers andKitchen Kapers Road Show, introducedin 1997 and Grape Adventures in 1998.

LS127 LANDSCAPE DESIGNThursdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 9–June 30Instructor: Eddie Filemyr

Bring pictures of your landscape toclass. Through class discussion andinstructor insight learn new ideas andnew plants to refresh your landscape.Four students will be interviewed eachclass. Design principles, planting needs,new cultivars and personalized designwill be addressed. Contribute yourknowledge to your classmates’landscape dilemmas through classdiscussion. Learn design concepts andquick fixes from the instructor. Comeand participate, revolutionize yourgarden and enjoy! Class limited to 15 students.

Eddie Filemyr has an M.F.A. fromAntioch University, a B.S. in studio artand design from Skidmore College. Shealso holds a permanent New York stateteaching certificate in art. Eddie haskept a home art studio since 1978. Shehas taught art at Hood College, AntiochU./Columbia, St. John’s High School inMaryland, and at Wilson College inPennsylvania. She is a member ofRehoboth Art League, Mispillion ArtLeague, Milton Art Guild and MillsboroArt League. Eddie has also worked as alandscape designer in Maryland and asa freelance landscape designer in Idahoand Delaware. She also completed themaster gardener course in Washington,Idaho and Delaware. She resides withher husband in Milton, Delaware.

LS129 AARP SMART DRIVERCOURSE—BASIC

Mondays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, June 20Instructor: Andrew Mollura

The AARP Smart Driver Course coversdefensive driving techniques and thenormal changes in vision, hearing andreaction time associated with aging.The course provides practicaltechniques for adjusting to thesechanges to ensure the driver’s ownsafety and that of others on the road.Participants learn about current rules ofthe road and how to operate theirvehicles more safely in today’sincreasingly-challenging drivingenvironment. This six-hour course ispresented to participants who havenever taken a driver-safety course orhave taken a course in Delaware morethan five years ago.

The AARP Smart Driver Course is gearedtoward drivers 50 and older, but can betaken by licensed drivers of all ages andthere are no tests. Participants shouldcontact their auto insurance companyabout multi-year discounts. Feel free tobring your lunch. There is a certificate feeof $15 for AARP members and $20 fornonmembers payable to the instructor. Class limited to 30 students.

Andrew Molluramanaged an electricutility’s security and investigative dutiesin Pennsylvania after retiring from thePennsylvania State Police. He continuedmanaging these and other duties withsuccessor companies. Andy owned aprivate-investigation company inPennsylvania and, after relocating, inDelaware. Andy holds a B.A. from theUniversity of Pittsburgh and an M.B.A.from Saint Francis University.

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LS130 AARP SMART DRIVERCOURSE-REFRESHER

Mondays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, June 27Instructor: Andrew Mollura

The AARP Smart Driver Course coversdefensive driving techniques and thenormal changes in vision, hearing andreaction time associated with aging. Thecourse provides practical techniques foradjusting to these changes to ensure thedriver’s own safety and that of others onthe road. Participants learn about currentrules of the road and how to operatetheir vehicles more safely in today’sincreasingly-challenging drivingenvironment. This four-hour refreshercourse is presented to participants whohave taken a driver-safety course inDelaware within the past five years.

The AARP Smart Driver Course is gearedtoward drivers 50 and older, but may betaken by licensed drivers of all ages andthere are no tests. Participants shouldcontact their auto insurance companyabout multi-year discounts. Feel free tobring your lunch. There is a certificate feeof $15 for AARP members and $20 fornonmembers payable to the instructor. Class limited to 30 students.

Andrew Mollura. See course LS129 forinstructor’s information.

LS138 GOING THE DISTANCEIN LONG TERMRELATIONSHIPS

Mondays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 6–June 27Instructor: Deborah Brown

Long term relationships make use ofpersonal skills like communications andbusiness skills like money management.They can be extremely rewarding andcan also hit several speed bumps alongthe long path. This course will attemptto look at some of the speed bumps,such as differences in world views,aging, illness, old and moldy

resentments, and then together exploreways to get over the speed bumps,around them or blast right through. Class limited to 10 students.

Deborah Brown most recently is agraduate of the Center forTransformational Presence where shelearned about a life coaching model thathelps people use their internal intuitionand imagination to move past stumblingblocks like confusion or fear in order tomake choices and find opportunities tolead the life they want. Deb graduatedfrom the International Coach Academyin 2011 as a life coach. She has a master’sdegree in education with a counselingspecialty from George Mason Universityin Virginia. She has been working withnonprofits in the human services field forthe past 20 years.

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LS140 HOMESTEADING INYOUR BACKYARD

Thursdays,10 a.m.–NoonDates: 4 Sessions, June 9–June 30Instructor: Jeri Berc

This will be a field course, and willintroduce students to hobby scaleorganic agriculture includingcomposting, beekeeping, backyardchickens, fruit tree care, canning anddehydrating, rain water harvesting,seed saving and starting, greenhouseand cold frame use and construction.Students will be given the opportunityto participate in activities while learningabout fundamental principles. Class limited to 15 students.

Jeri Berc is retired from the USDANatural Resources Conservation Service. She worked on internationalconservation policy and field assistanceand holds a Ph.D. in soil science. Jeribuilt an organic hobby farm with horses,chickens, bees, orchard, berries,greenhouse and pasture on four acres inMilton, Delaware and maintains a blogat http://www.longlifeinstitute.net/.

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LS141 ANOTHER RESOURCETO HELP US AGE INPLACE

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.Dates: 2 Sessions, June 8–June 15Instructor: Linda Forte

Easter Seals offers a variety of programsat its facility in Georgetown andthrough various home assistanceprograms. Easter Seals helps peoplewith disabilities, conditions of aging, orphysical limitations by maintaining andenjoying independence and busy lives;good news for those of us eager toremain at home when/if we, or ourpartner, need care. Other programsinclude information, guidance andoptions for home safety, comfort andmobility for independent living andadvice on assistive technologies orhome modifications. This will be a two-part program which includes apresentation by the instructor at theFred Thomas building and the followingweek, a tour of the Georgetown facility. Class limited to 25 students.

Linda Forte is the community outreachcoordinator for Easter Seals Delawareand Maryland’s Eastern Shore. For 20plus years Linda was director of theAdult Plus Program (now Encore!) atDelaware Technical and CommunityCollege. During this time we knew heras a friendly and innovative competitorwho developed courses and an activetrip program to events and venues inthe mid-Atlantic area. She built adynamic Elderhostel (now RoadScholar) program presenting a widerange of courses in Rehoboth Beach,Del. Her love of working with seniorsmotivates her interest in offering thisopportunity.

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PA71 HISTORICPERFORMANCES OFTWO SELDOMPRODUCED OPERAS

Mondays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 6–June 27Instructor: Patricia Mossel

Recorded live in 1986 at the Vienna StateOpera, Placido Domingo and Eva Martonstar in a sumptuous performance ofPonchielli’s famed four-act melodramaLa Gioconda, a story of tyranny andintrigue set in semi-historical, romanticVenice. This opera is seldom producedbecause it requires a large expert cast ofsingers and a large ballet and solodancers for the performance of thefamous “Dance of the Hours.” In 1975Beverly Sills performed at Wolf Trap inperhaps her most acclaimed portrayal,that of Queen Elizabeth in the Donizettirarity Roberto Devereux. When Miss Sillsfirst sang this role at New York City Operain 1970 the opera had not been stagedfor 125 years and was one of thetheatrical events of the year, culminatingin overwhelming acclaim for her vocaland dramatic prowess in the role.

Patricia Mossel holds an M.A. from YaleUniversity in English literature and a B.A.from the University of Rochester inEnglish literature. She taught collegelevel English literature and Shakespearehonors; was director of development forSan Francisco Opera; was the executivedirector of the Washington NationalOpera, resident company of theKennedy Center for the Performing Artsin Washington, D.C.; and has served onboards, including the National Society ofFund Raising Executives and OperaAmerica. Pat currently serves on theboard of the Dallas Morse CoorsFoundation for the Performing Arts.

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PA72 MUSIC AND IMAGESWednesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 8–June 29Instructor: Jon Newsom

Drawing on visual presentations of musicthat the instructor has made over theyears, we will revisit such works asBartok’s Cantata Profana and SecondViolin Concerto,Copland’s Quiet City,Hindemith’s Requiem for Those We Love(Walt Whitman), Picker’s The Encantadas(Herman Melville), Stravinsky’s Symphonyof Psalms and Symphonies of WindInstruments, and Vaughan Williams’ SeaSymphony. We will discuss aspects of themusic in terms of melody, harmony,rhythm, form, dynamics, articulation,instrumentation and–whatever else youwant to know about–with the use ofvisual aids. We will hear complete pieceswith various kinds of imagery chosen tocomplement the music both in terms ofaffect and structure. The primary purposeof the course is your better enjoyment ofthe music offered. Materials for coursepreparation and presentation aredonated by Winslow Media, LLC. Class limited to 70 students.

Jon Newsomwas educated atColumbia College (1963), where he,majored in music and at PrincetonUniversity (1965), where he received hisMFA in musicology. He studied jazz withLennie Tristano. Jon escaped the “Hallsof Ivy” to take a job as a referencelibrarian in the music division of theLibrary of Congress, where he woundup as chief, retiring to join Osher in2008 to recover his sanity.

RR02 ENGLISH COUNTRYDANCE

Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 9–June 30Instructors: Ted Mason, Carol West

Come and enjoy the dance formAmerica grew up with. It’s been fun formore than three centuries, it’s still funand we think you’ll like it. It’s easy tolearn! If you can walk and smile, you cando this kind of dance. The caller willexplain all the moves and walk youthrough the dance before it starts, thencontinue to prompt you as the dancegoes on. The dances focus on thegroup, not the individual. Wecustomarily change partners after eachdance, so we get to dance with lots ofdifferent people. We’re a friendly group!It’s easy and there’s the music! It’s NOTto be missed! Class limited to 24 students.

Ted Mason looks forward to teachingEnglish Country Dance this summer. Heholds a bachelor’s degree in humanitiesand a degree from Colgate RochesterCrozer Theological Seminary [M. Div].His second career was owning a cateringfirm for 22 years. He works at the SussexYMCA teaching aquatic classes. Tedholds an instructor’s certificate from theAmerican Arthritis Foundation. He is acoach for Delaware 50+ for its Matter ofBalance program.

Carol Westwas a high school mathteacher in Maryland for 25 years. She isa beginner caller for English CountryDance. She enjoys music in all formsand plays violin and handbells.

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RR25 INTERNATIONALDANCING FOR FUNAND FITNESS

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, June 7–June 28Instructor: Andrew Montano

This semester will include new dancesand the most popular previously taughtdances. International dancing hasbecome a popular and enjoyablephysical activity. The dances taught inthis program illustrate the types of danceenjoyed by different cultures around theworld and use a variety of rhythms anddance movements that are fun to do.Partners are not required and noprevious dance experience is necessary.If you can walk, hop and run (a little) youcan learn international dancing andexperience the energy and exuberanceassociated with the dances of Israel, thesatisfaction that comes from Greekdancing, the fun of Italian dances andthe pride that comes from mastering thelively Balkan, Russian and Scottishdances. International dancing is a greatway to exercise both mind and body,improve stamina and balance, meetpeople and have fun dancing together. Class limited to 30 students.

Andrew Montano is a retired electricalengineer. He is an international folkdance instructor and leader for over 30years in New Jersey at the BridgewaterSenior Center, the Monmouth andMorriston Folk Dancers and an adjunctprofessor teaching international folkdancing at Ocean County College.

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SS131 THE GREAT FILTER—WILL HUMANSSURVIVE?

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–NoonDates: 1 Session, June 21Instructor: Bill Fintel

In this one-session course, we willexplore why no other intelligent life hasever been detected in our universe andwhat are the major threats to humansurvival. The Great Filter is a conceptproposed to explain why intelligent lifehas never been detected beyond Earth,when currently we have data to supportthat in the vastness of our universe,there is a high probability that there aremany habitable planets like Earth(those of the right size and distancefrom a properly sized sun). If interest inthis topic warrants, this course will becontinued in the fall with guidancefrom this June class. Class limited to 70 students.

Bill Fintel loves our Earth and all life on it.Bill graduated from Cornell as a chemicalengineer and has always been a devoteeof the famous Cornell astronomer CarlSagan, who believed that intelligent lifewould be found somewhere else in ourUniverse. Bill has taught several OLLIcourses on climate change, a definitefactor in human survivability.

Look for the Fall 2016 catalog in July!

June 2016 Course Schedule by Day

MondayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)AA64 Oil and Acrylic Painting—

Halloran/Watkins *HE95 Crash Course in Plant-Based

Eating—Greet *Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA64 Oil and Acrylic Painting—

Cont’d *HE95 Crash Course in Plant-Based

Eating—Cont’d *LS138 Going the Distance—D. BrownPA71 Historic Performances of

Two Operas—Mossel

TuesdayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)HE98 Pilates Mat Class—Jackson+ *HE132 Meditation and Self-

Awareness—RiversHU121 Issues in Constitutional Law—

Boyd *HU213 Osher Free Write—Fretz

HX198 18 Months to Glory—Glick *HX199 The Electoral College—Vega/

WimmerPeriod 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA109 Art Free Write—BennettHE127 Healthy Living—ReesHU215 Family Genealogy—Catley/

Hedlund *RR25 International Dancing—Montano

WednesdayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)HX196 Looking Back on 9/11/01—MullinIT104 Home Computer Basics—ParfittLS141 Help Us Age in Place—Forte *Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)HU212 Study of World Religions—

GibsonHX203 Edward Baker’s Regiment—

LinehanIT105 iPad Apps Advanced—J. Brown/

P. Brown *PA72 Music and Images—Newsom

ThursdayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)AA110 Interior Design—DeFranzoHU214 What is a Poem, Anyway?—

McClenahen *LA09 Hier Wird Deutsch Gesprochen—

MrozLS140 Homesteading in Your

Backyard—Berc+Lunch Session (11 a.m.–1 p.m.)

iPad and iPhone Tech Lunch Session—Stephanic *

Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA14 Stained Glass—PuchHX184 Lewes Historical Society—

Salaverri *LS127 Landscape Design—FilemyrRR02 English Country Dance—

Mason/West

Friday (10 a.m.–1 p.m.)

LS05 Kitchen Kapers XXVIII—Fiegels+*

MondayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)AA64 Oil and Acrylic Painting—

Halloran/Watkins *IT106 How to Add Pizzazz to

PowerPoint—Lippe *Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA64 Oil and Acrylic Painting—Cont’d*LS138 Going the Distance—D. BrownPA71 Historic Performances of Two

Operas—Mossel

TuesdayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)HE98 Pilates Mat Class—Jackson+*HE132 Meditation and Self-Awareness—

RiversHU121 Issues in Constitutional Law—

Boyd *HU213 Osher Free Write—FretzHX198 18 Months to Glory—Glick *HX199 The Electoral College—Vega/

Wimmer

Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA109 Art Free Write—BennettHE127 Healthy Living—ReesHX200 Marvel Museum—Walls *RR25 International Dancing—

Montano

WednesdayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)AA111 Heraldry Workshop—Schlafman *HX196 Looking Back on 9/11/01—MullinIT104 Home Computer Basics—ParfittLS141 Help Us Age in Place—Forte *Lunch Session (11 a.m.–1 p.m.)iPad and iPhone Tech Lunch Session—Stephanic *Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA111 Heraldry Workshop—Cont’d *HU212 Study of World Religions—

GibsonHX203 Edward Baker’s Regiment—

Linehan

IT105 iPad Apps Advanced—J. Brown/P. Brown *

PA72 Music and Images—Newsom

ThursdayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)AA110 Interior Design—DeFranzoHU214 What is a Poem, Anyway?—

McClenahen *LA09 Hier Wird Deutsch Gesprochen—

MrozLS140 Homesteading in Your

Backyard—Berc+Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA14 Stained Glass—PuchIT107 iPhone/iPad Basics—Kiker *LS127 Landscape Design—FilemyrRR02 English Country Dance—

Mason/West

Friday (10 a.m.–1 p.m.)

LS05 Kitchen Kapers XXVIII—Fiegels+*

15+ Class held offsite. See course write-up for exact times and locations.* Check course description for exact dates and time. See course write-ups for exact times and locations.Week 1: June 6–10 • Week 2: June 13–17 • Week 3: June 20–24 • Week 4: June 27–June 30

WEEK1—June 6–June 10

WEEK2—June 13–June 17

MondayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)AA64 Oil and Acrylic Painting—

Halloran/Watkins *IT106 How to Add Pizzazz to

PowerPoint—Lippe *LS129 AARP Smart Driver-Basic—

Mollura *Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA64 Oil and Acrylic Painting—Cont’d *LS129 AARP Smart Driver—Basic—

Cont’d*LS138 Going the Distance—D. BrownPA71 Historic Performances of

Two Operas—Mossel

TuesdayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)HE98 Pilates Mat Class—Jackson+ *HE132 Meditation and

Self-Awareness—RiversHU213 Osher Free Write—Fretz

HX198 18 Months to Glory—Glick *HX199 The Electoral College—Vega/

WimmerSS131 The Great Filter—Fintel *Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA109 Art Free Write—BennettHE127 Healthy Living—ReesIT107 iPhone/iPad Basics—KikerRR25 International Dancing—

Montano

WednesdayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)HX196 Looking Back on 9/11/01—

MullinHX202 Whispers of Angels—Selby *IT104 Home Computer Basics—ParfittPeriod 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)HU212 Study of World Religions—

GibsonHX203 Edward Baker’s Regiment—

Linehan

IT105 iPad Apps Advanced—J. Brown/P. Brown *

PA72 Music and Images—Newsom

ThursdayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)AA110 Interior Design—DeFranzoHU214 What is a Poem, Anyway?—

McClenahen *LA09 Hier Wird Deutsch Gesprochen—

MrozLS140 Homesteading in Your

Backyard—Berc +Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA14 Stained Glass—PuchIT107 iPhone/iPad Basics—Kiker *LS127 Landscape Design—FilemyrRR02 English Country Dance—

Mason/West

Friday (10 a.m.–1 p.m.)

LS05 Kitchen Kapers XXVIII—Fiegels+ *

MondayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)AA64 Oil and Acrylic Painting—

Halloran/Watkins *LS130 AARP Smart Driver—Refresher—

Mollura *Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA64 Oil and Acrylic Painting—Cont’d *LS130 AARP Smart Driver—Refresher—

Cont’d*LS138 Going the Distance—D. BrownPA71 Historic Performances of

Two Operas—Mossel

TuesdayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)HE98 Pilates Mat Class—Jackson+ *HE132 Meditation and

Self-Awareness—RiversHU213 Osher Free Write—FretzHX199 The Electoral College—Vega/

WimmerHX204 The Loving Story—Henry *

Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA109 Art Free Write—BennettHE127 Healthy Living—ReesHX201 Nanticoke Indian Museum—

Street *IT107 iPhone/iPad Basics—Kiker *RR25 International Dancing—

Montano

WednesdayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)HX196 Looking Back on 9/11/01—

MullinIT104 Home Computer Basics—ParfittPeriod 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)HU212 Study of World Religions—GibsonHX203 Edward Baker’s Regiment—

LinehanPA72 Music and Images—Newsom

ThursdayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–Noon)AA110 Interior Design—DeFranzoLA09 Hier Wird Deutsch Gesprochen—

MrozLS140 Homesteading in Your

Backyard—Berc+Period 2 (1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)AA14 Stained Glass—PuchIT107 iPhone/iPad Basics—Kiker *LS127 Landscape Design—FilemyrRR02 English Country Dance—

Mason/West

16 + Class held offsite. See course write-up for exact times and locations.* Check course description for exact dates and time. See course write-ups for exact times and locations.

Week 1: June 6–10 • Week 2: June 13–17 • Week 3: June 20–24 • Week 4: June 27–June 30

WEEK3—June 20–June 24

WEEK 4—June 27–June 30

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�Newspaper article � Friend � Library display � Radio ad �TV � Internet �Other

By submitting this form, I agree to hold the University of Delaware, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents harmless for anyclaims of personal injury or damage arising out of my association with the program or presence on the University campus,including any injury or damage arising as a result of the University's negligence. I authorize the University to record or photographmy image and/or voice for use by the University or its assignees in educational and promotional programs and materials.

Signature Required__________________________________ Date of Registration ________________

REGISTRATIONIS EASY!Simply complete the formand return it to the office atthe Fred Thomas Building ORregister online.

MAILOsher Lifelong LearningInstituteFred Thomas Building520 Dupont AvenueLewes, DE 19958

IN-PERSONMondays–Thursdays9 a.m.–2 p.m.OLLI Office, Room 109Fred Thomas Building

ONLINEwww.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes

LATE REGISTRATIONSRegistration forms receivedafter May 12will beprocessed on a space-available basis.

June 2016 Registration Form

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June 2016 Course Selection Form

Please choose your courses in order of priority.

1. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

2. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

3. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

4. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

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14. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

15. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

Please use your priorities wisely!

Sign up only for those you intend to take—and DO NOT sign up for multiple courses in the same time slot.

The smaller the class limit, the greater the likelihood of waiting lists.

Note: If you were wait- listed for a course during the previous semester, you receive preference this semester if (1) the identical course is offered again and (2) you indicate the course as your Priority 1.

Course Code Course Title Day/Time Wait ListedSpring 2016

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Please clearly fill in all information

Name (Please print) __________________________________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________

City________________________________________ State __________ Zip Code ________________

Telephone (Home) __________________________ (Cell) __________________________________

Date of Birth________________ Do you use a handicapped parking permit? � Yes �No

If you do not want your address, phone number and email address published in a member directory,please check here: �In case of emergency or illness, call:

Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Relationship __________________________________ Telephone ____________________________

I would like to be actively involved in:

�Teaching or organizing a course in __________________________________________________

� Serving on the following committee:

�Academic Affairs �Communications � Community Relations �Gardening � Library

�Office Volunteer � Planning � Social �Travel

Education: �H.S. �Two-year College, A.A. � B.A., B.S., R.N. �M.A., M.S. � Ph.D., M.D., J.D., Ed.D.

Membership Dues: �New member � Returning member

$_______ $50 June 2016 semester

$_______ Donation to Gift Fund $_______ Donation to Kirilla Scholarship Fund

$_______ Total (Make check(s) payable to “University of Delaware.”) Check #_________

Credit card: �American Express �Discover �MasterCard �Visa Amount $_________

Credit card no: ___ ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___ Exp. Date: ________

Print Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature Required: __________________________________________________________

New Members:How did you learn about the lifelong learning program?

�Newspaper article � Friend � Library display � Radio ad �TV � Internet �Other

By submitting this form, I agree to hold the University of Delaware, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents harmless for anyclaims of personal injury or damage arising out of my association with the program or presence on the University campus,including any injury or damage arising as a result of the University's negligence. I authorize the University to record or photographmy image and/or voice for use by the University or its assignees in educational and promotional programs and materials.

Signature Required__________________________________ Date of Registration ________________

REGISTRATIONIS EASY!Simply complete the formand return it to the office atthe Fred Thomas Building ORregister online.

MAILOsher Lifelong LearningInstituteFred Thomas Building520 Dupont AvenueLewes, DE 19958

IN-PERSONMondays–Thursdays9 a.m.–2 p.m.OLLI Office, Room 109Fred Thomas Building

ONLINEwww.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes

LATE REGISTRATIONSRegistration forms receivedafter May 12will beprocessed on a space-available basis.

June 2016 Registration Form

20

June 2016 Course Selection Form

Please choose your courses in order of priority.

1. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

2. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

3. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

4. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

5. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

6. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

7. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

8. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

9. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

10. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

11. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

12. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

13. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

14. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

15. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

Please use your priorities wisely!

Sign up only for those you intend to take—and DO NOT sign up for multiple courses in the same time slot.The smaller the class limit, the greater the likelihood of waiting lists.

Note: If you were wait- listed for a course during the previous semester, you receive preference this semester if (1) the identical course is offered again and (2) you indicate the course as your Priority 1.

Course Code Course Title Day/Time Wait ListedSpring 2016

Nonprofit Org.U.S. POSTAGE PAID

University ofDelaware

Osher Lifelong Learning Instituteat the University of Delaware in LewesFred Thomas Building520 Dupont AvenueLewes, Delaware 19958

Cert no. XXX-XXX-XXXX

Go ahead—you deserve itMeet others with similar interests and discover that learning is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Contact usby calling 302-645-4111 or email LLL-lewes@udel.edu. Arrange to meet a member, take a tour or join our mailing list.

www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes

COURSE LOCATIONS

� Fred Thomas Building520 Dupont Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958

� Town Hall and Community Center32 West Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970