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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at PSU
126 Outreach Building
100 Innovation Boulevard
University Park, PA 16802
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2013 Fall Catalog
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OLLI
2013 Fall Term
Courses & Activities
September 12 – November 8
OLLI
For the Love of Learning
2013 Fall Term Catalog
of Courses & Activities
September 12 – November 8, 2013
Registration processing begins
Monday, August 19, 2013
Offering Courses In:
Bellefonte
Foxdale Village
Liberty Hill
Penns Valley
Philipsburg/Moshannon Valley
State College
The Village at Penn State
Village Heights
Windy Hill Village
Office phone: (814) 867.4278
Website: www.olli.psu.edu
Email: olli@psu.edu
126 Outreach Building
100 Innovation Boulevard
University Park, PA 16802
Registration Procedures.....................................2
Art, Music and Dance ......................................3
Games, Hobbies and Crafts...............................4
Health, Fitness and Nutrition............................6
History, Politics and Culture.............................7
Home & Cooking...........................................10
Registration Form ..........................................11
Calendar.........................................................13
Legal & Financial Planning.............................15
Literature, Language and Writing....................16
Local Interests.................................................18
Miscellaneous..................................................19
Nature, Gardening and Environment..............20
Outdoor Recreation........................................20
Philosophy & Religion....................................21
Science............................................................22
Travel..............................................................22
Extracurricular Activities.................................23
Video Courses ........................................... Insert
Membership Information
There are MANY BENEFITS of an OLLI Membership:
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Enroll in OLLI courses (not open to non-members)
Receive reduced rates and preferred placement for OLLI trips
Save money on select local theatre performances
Obtain OLLI catalogs, newsletters and flyers
Get special discounts at several local businesses
Join Social and Special Interest Groups
Learn about no-cost Penn State activities open to the public
Engage in a range of rewarding volunteer opportunities
Registration processing begins
Monday, August 19
at 9:00 AM.
After August 19, you can
register for courses any time
until a course begins by
registering online, in-person
or by phone.
Annual MEMBERSHIP Dues ................................................................................................................................$50.00
*Membership in OLLI is good for a full year whether you join in fall, winter, spring or summer.
Annual ON-SITE MEMBERSHIP Dues .................................................................................................................... $10.00
(Available at Foxdale, Liberty Hill, The Village at Penn State, Village Heights, Windy Hill Village)
*On-site members may take courses offered at their facility only. Members wishing to take courses at ALL sites must pay the $50 annual fee.
Trial Membership ....................................................................................................................... FREE (One Term Only)
*For one term only, individuals who are new to OLLI can register for courses without paying membership dues
(but must pay all course and special fees).
Course Fees
Scholarships are available upon request by
phoning the OLLI office at (814) 867.4278.
• Single session course ......................................$10.00
• Two session course .........................................$20.00
• Three or more session course .........................$30.00
Note: Scholarships must be approved before registration.
Additional fees for materials, lab or studio use are listed in the course description.
To Join OLLI & Register for Courses
Note: Phone and walk-in registrations cannot be accepted in the OLLI office on August 19th as staff will be
processing the large volume of mail-in registrations received before this date.
Online (begins August 19 @ 9:00 AM) using a major credit card. Go to the OLLI website at www.olli.psu.edu and click the
“Register Today” button.
• If you are new to OLLI – create a new account, purchase a membership and then register for courses.
• If you are already an active member – log in using your username & password to renew your membership, if necessary, and register for courses. (Please do not create a new account.)
By Mail (processing begins August 19 @ 9:00 AM) – Send your registration early! Complete the enclosed Course Registration
Form and mail with your check (payable to OLLI at Penn State) to 126 Outreach Building, University Park, PA 16802.
Payment is required at the time of registration.
By Phone (begins August 20 @ 9:00 AM) using a major credit card by calling (814) 867.4278. (The OLLI office cannot take
registrations over the phone prior to this date.)
In Person (begins August 20 @ 9:00 AM) The OLLI office cannot process walk-in registrations prior to this date. After
August 19, come to the OLLI office at 126 Outreach Building, 100 Innovation Blvd., University Park from 9:00 AM to 4:00
PM, Monday through Friday.
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Course Descriptions
Art, Music & Dance
0103PV Music in Art, Then and Now
Friday – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
October 25
0101FX Introduction to Social Ballroom Dancing
Thursdays – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Artist Karl Leitzel will give a brief overview, with examples, of
artists through history depicting musicians. Examples can be found
in classical realism through impressionism and into the present day.
Karl, who often paints musicians performing their music, will then
create a painting of a local musician while the class watches.
Instructor: Karl Leitzel is a full-time professional artist and partner/
resident artist at the Green Drake Gallery. He is the founder of
Landscape Artists International.
Location: Green Drake Gallery, 101-B W. Main Street, Millheim
Tuition: $10.00
Learn to dance basic figures in the rhythms of Waltz, Foxtrot,
Rumba, Cha Cha, Tango and Swing. No previous ballroom dance
experience is necessary. Partners are necessary, but pairing with
someone of the same sex is acceptable.
Instructors: Carter and Ruby Ackerman have been teaching
social ballroom dancing for 25 years for Centre Region Parks and
Recreation.
Location: Foxdale Village, Auditorium, 500 E. Marylyn Ave.,
State College (Park in front of the building or on the upper parking
deck on Marylyn Ave.)
Special Notes: No special clothing is required. Wear comfortable
shoes with soles that allow you to rotate.
Tuition: $30.00
0102FX Introduction to the Symphony
Thursday – 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
September 12
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0104SC Rhythm Circle
Wednesday – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
October 30
In the womb, the first thing we hear is our mother’s heartbeat as
we are cradled in the flow of her daily movements. We are formed
in rhythm which is an inherent part of who we are. Come explore
the universe of percussion instruments from around the world.
Together we will create a symphony of sound that will uplift,
inspire and encourage your inner child to play! No experience is
necessary, just bring your sense of adventure.
Instructor: Carol Lindsay has a B.A. in music and has been a
percussionist since 1968. She currently plays in the Nittany Valley
Symphony, the Celtic band, Callanish and the world music duo,
From the Heart. In collaboration with her friend, Jessie Barth, she
plays in sing-a-longs titled, “A Rodgers & Hammerstein Sing”
celebrating America’s greatest songbook.
Location: Patton Township Municipal Building, Board Meeting
Room, 100 Patton Plaza, State College (Off Green Tech Dr.
opposite Home Depot)
Tuition: $10.00
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Maestro Jinbo will present an introduction to the Nittany Valley
Symphony, including a preview of its 2013-2014 season and
general information about symphony orchestras. Content is suited
to current symphony attendees as well as potential new audience
members. No advance preparation necessary, but bring any
questions you may have.
Instructor: Michael Jinbo is in his 24th season as Music Director
and Conductor of the Nittany Valley Symphony.
Location: Foxdale Village, Auditorium, 500 E. Marylyn Ave.,
State College (Park in front of the building or on the upper parking
deck on Marylyn Ave.)
Tuition: $10.00
Liability Disclaimer: Individuals acknowledge and assume any and all risk associated with
participation in OLLI activities. OLLI makes no representation regarding the appropriateness of any activity
for an individual. OLLI disclaims any and all liability for each individuals’ participation in said activities.
If a course involves physical activity, participants are responsible for wearing the proper attire and using the
proper equipment (if applicable). It is highly recommended that participants consult their physician before
participating in physical activity. OLLI disclaims any and all liability for each individual’s participation in
any course that involves physical activity.
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0105SC So You Always Wanted to Strum a Ukulele?
Tuesdays – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
October 1, 8, 15
Course Locations
are indicated by the following:
In a course just for fun, Stu will give a brief history of the ukulele
and the crazes over it in the ‘50s and currently. He will introduce
types, parts, tuning, holding and fingering and provide ukes to have
the class immediately strumming simple chords to simple tunes.
Also included is listening to past and present popular players like
Ukulele Ike and Arthur Godfrey.
Instructor: Stu Dance, who got his first ukulele in 1948 and
has been playing it ever since, probably has one of the largest
collections of uke music available today. He collects and plays
many types of ukes.
Location: Pine Hall Lutheran Church, Social Hall, 1760 W.
College Ave., State College (Enter at the rear entrance off the
parking area)
Tuition: $30.00
games, hobbies & crafts
0106SC Water Media
Tuesdays – 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
0201B Glass Christmas Ornaments Past and Present
Wednesday – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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October 2
Join other amateur artists of all levels of expertise for occasional
demonstrations but no systematic instruction. Jim will provide
individual critiques to guide your progress as you evolve as an artist.
Instructor: James Cartey, retired Penn State Staff Architect of 28
years, has pursued watercolor as his lifelong hobby.
Location: State College Friends Meeting House, Social Room,
611 E. Prospect Ave., State College
Special Notes: Students are responsible for purchasing their own
supplies. A list of recommended materials will be provided.
Tuition: $30.00
0107SC The Elements of New Life Scripts
Saturdays – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
September 28, October 5, 12
B – Bellefonte
FX – Foxdale Village
LH – Liberty Hill
PMV – Philipsburg/Moshannon Valley
PV – Penns Valley (including Boalsburg)
SC – State College
VH – Village Heights
VP – The Village at Penn State
WH – Windy Hill Village (Philipsburg)
In lecture format, James will discuss how and when blown glass
Christmas ornaments came to popularity in the U.S. Then
he will explain how he got started in glassblowing and how his
career evolved into making Christmas ornaments. He will include
examples of his work and tools.
Instructor: James Byrnes, who spent 30 years as a scientific
glassblower, now makes Christmas ornaments full time using the
same tools and skills.
Location: St. John Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 216 N.
McAllister St., Bellefonte
Tuition: $10.00
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0202FX The Craze of Collecting
Tuesday – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
October 8
Using the elements of nature - earth, water, fire and air - as a
foundation, participants explore their past, present and future
through the use of theatre. A monologue is written to look at the
past. A dialogue of “conflict” is acted to investigate options for new
behaviors and a scene from the future puts you on center stage as
“star” of your life.
Instructor: Elle Morgan has a B.A. in theatre and a Master’s in
mass communications. Her experiences range from a counselor of
adjudicated youth at a wilderness center to a teacher of arts and
careers at an inner city learning center. She is currently a health
writer for Mount Nittany Health.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Sanctuary, 780
Waupelani Dr. Extension, State College (Off Whitehall Rd. across
from the YMCA)
Special Notes: Wear comfortable clothes for moving. Optional
reading: To Be and How to Be-Transforming Your Life Through Sacred
Theatre by Peggy Rubin, ISBN 978-0-8356-0853-4. Bring a snack!
Tuition: $35.00, Includes $5.00 for handouts.
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This course explores the pleasures and adventures of collecting
all kinds of things, from prints to baskets to stamps and more.
Participants are encouraged to bring to class a few examples of their
own collections to share.
Instructor: Nancy Toepfer, an avid collector of vintage Native
American pottery, has always enjoyed and been inspired by the
collections of others. She is a former Head Docent at the Palmer
Museum of Art.
Location: Foxdale Village, Living Room, 500 E. Marylyn Ave.,
State College (Park in front of the building or on the upper parking
deck on Marylyn Ave.)
Special Notes: Be prepared to bring 5-10 examples from your own
collection.
Tuition: $10.00
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0203FX Christmas Snowflake Quilling
Mondays – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
October 14, 21
0205SC Wednesday Morning Knitting Club
Wednesdays – 9:45 AM to 11:45 AM
September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23
Quilling is an ancient art form using thin paper strips to create
decorative designs. Participants will start by making a snowflake
or two to hang as holiday decorations, but can move on to other
possibilities, such as animals, flowers, birds, place cards, favors, etc.
as their skills develop.
Instructor: Doris Carter first learned quilling as a hobby in
Florida in 1999 and has taught it twice before as an OLLI course.
Location: Foxdale Village, Needlework Room, 500 E. Marylyn
Ave., State College (Park in front of the building or on the upper
parking deck on Marylyn Ave.)
Special Notes: Each registrant should bring Elmer’s glue, a 6”
ruler, tweezers, and a pencil to the first class. Quilling paper,
quilling tool, snowflake pattern, and a block of styrofoam will be
supplied for each participant.
Tuition: $27.00, Includes $7.00 for supplies.
Come to the “one-room schoolhouse of knitting” where you will
meet knitters of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Be
inspired by the work of others through the exchange of patterns
and ideas. Learn new stitches and improve the old.
Instructor: Diane Senn is an avid needle worker who has been
knitting since she was a teenager.
Location: Instructor’s Home, State College (Directions will be
provided)
Tuition: $30.00
0204SC History of Women’s Basketball
Tuesdays – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
October 8, 22
0206SC How to Make a Placemat Purse
Tuesday – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
October 29
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Create your own purse by using a lined placemat of your choice.
We will sew up the side seams, add the bottom seam, pocket and
tabs and then personalize with a favorite pin, buttons or baubles.
Instructor: Vicky Droll, OLLI’s Volunteer Chair, is interested in
a number of sewing crafts.
Location: Instructor’s Home, State College (Directions will be
provided)
Special Notes: You will need a lined placemat approximately
12.5” x 18”, thread to match and a favorite pin, button or bauble to
decorate the front. A set of bamboo handles, a pocket and tabs for
attaching the handles will be supplied. A selection of decorations
will also be on hand.
Tuition: $16.00, Includes $6.00 for supplies.
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Do you remember when women were too “fragile” to run the
whole length of a basketball court? Come explore the history of
women’s basketball and the many rule changes that have occurred
over the years. We will play a few games by the various rules to get
a true feeling for how the women’s game has evolved. You can sign
up to play or to listen, observe and cheer on your OLLI friends.
Meet the Lady Lions coach Coquese Washington and be invited to
see a Lady Lions practice session.
Instructor: Judy Reed likes to take up a challenge and share her
many varied interests with other OLLI members.
Location: Bryce Jordan Center, meet at the Guest Entrance on
the Porter Rd. parking lot level, Curtin Rd. & University Dr.,
University Park (Park at the Bryce Jordan Center using the parking
permit provided)
Special Notes: If you sign up to play, wear sneakers and
comfortable clothing. Please indicate if you will be a player or
cheerleader at the time of registration.
Tuition: $20.00
0207SC Hockey 102
Thursdays – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
September 19, 26, October 3
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Ray will provide an introduction to college hockey, culminating in
a tour of the new Pegula Ice Arena.
Instructor: Ray Lombra played ice hockey at Providence College,
was a volunteer associate head coach at PSU for 24 years, as well as
a professor of economics.
Location: PSU Outreach Building, Room 119, 100 Innovation
Blvd., University Park (Stop in the OLLI Office, Room 126 on the
first day of class for your parking permit)
Special Notes: Hockey 101 is not a prerequisite for Hockey 102.
Tuition: $30.00
non-discrimination policy:
OLLI at Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and educator, and does not discriminate in practices or employment
opportunities on the basis of an individual’s race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation,
marital status, veteran status, disability, or any proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.
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health, fitness & nutrition
0301FX Acupuncture Moves to the Mainstream
Wednesday – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
October 30
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In 1971, James Reston, a New York Times columnist, who had an
emergency appendectomy in China, described how acupuncture
relieved his post-operative pain. Since then, acupuncture has
flourished in the the West, and American patients spend $500
million a year on it. What is acupuncture?
Instructor: Greg Wright is a licensed acupuncturist with a homebased, community-style practice in State College.
Location: Foxdale Village, Meeting Room, 500 E. Marylyn Ave.,
State College (Park in front of the building or on the upper parking
deck on Marylyn Ave.)
Tuition: $10.00
Cancellations: OLLI reserves the right to
cancel or postpone any class or activity because of
insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances.
Members will receive a full refund of course fees &
special fees for any course that is cancelled by OLLI
or the instructor(s).
0302SC Skin Care and Make-up Techniques for the
Mature and/or Sensitive Skin Type
Thursdays – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
October 24, 31
0208WH Express Yourself with Counted Cross Stitch
Mondays – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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September 30, October 7, 14
There is no age limit on beautiful. Learn how to make your skin
glow by using effective and tested skin care techniques. We’ll focus
on the most gentle care for mature and/or sensitive skin. You’ll also
receive product information as well as make-up suggestions for a
glowing rather than a made-up face.
Instructor: Jane Koot, a former teacher, made skin care a personal
focus eight years ago. Having read many books and filling three
notebooks, she enjoys sharing this information with others.
Location: Instructor’s Home, State College (Directions will be
provided)
Tuition: $20.00
Beginners who want to learn the basics of counted cross stitch
will learn how to start, count, and finish a project. Those with
experience are also welcome to come and share ideas.
Instructor: Janis DeStefano has been creating cross stitch art for
over 30 years, starting with simple ones and progressing to the
most complicated designs.
Location: Windy Hill Village, Westminster Place Apartments
Community Room, 225 Dogwood Dr., Philipsburg
Special Notes: Participants should bring a small kit or design they
want to start. These are available at Michaels or JoAnn Fabrics. Be
sure to bring a hoop that fits your project.
Tuition: $30.00
0303SC Reiki – Relax and Rejuvenate
Thursdays – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7
(No class October 10)
0209WH Learn to Play Mah Jongg
Fridays – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
September 20, 27, October 4
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Reiki is a hands-on wellness technique that channels life energy to
activate the natural rejuvenation of the body. It is a complementary
practice that promotes relaxation and stress reduction. You will
learn how to facilitate Reiki for yourself and your loved ones. Take
an active role in your wellness.
Instructor: Beth Whitman is a Karuna Reiki® Master Teacher and
Healing Facilitator for groups and individuals.
Location: Patton Township Municipal Building, Board Meeting
Room, 100 Patton Plaza, State College (Off Green Tech Dr.
opposite Home Depot)
Special Notes: Wear comfortable, non-binding clothing. This is
an interactive class and you may choose to be seated in a chair or
lie on the floor. Bring any comfort aides you may need such as
pillows, yoga mats, blankets, and water.
Tuition: $30.00
Looking for a new hobby? Mah Jongg is an ancient game that
originated in the Far East. Similar to Rummy, Mah Jongg is a game
of skill, strategy and calculation and involves a certain degree of
chance. This class is for beginners, but more experienced players
are welcome.
Instructor: Deb Jones is a retired high school teacher. She has
been playing Mah Jongg for four years and has taught several new
players in the Philipsburg area.
Location: Windy Hill Village, Westminster Place Apartments
Community Room, 225 Dogwood Dr., Philipsburg
Special Notes: Participants are welcome to drop by the Philipsburg
Elks Country Club any Tuesday (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) to watch
experienced players play Mah Jongg. (Optional)
Tuition: $30.00
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0304SC Self Massage
Mondays – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
September 16, 23
0402B Bellefonte Governors: Who Are (or Were)
Those Guys?
Tuesday – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
October 1
Learn self-manipulation of muscles with the intention of relieving
or reducing chronic or acute pain.
Instructor: Bridget Stemberger is a graduate of Mount Nittany
School of Massage.
Location: St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall,
1795 W. College Ave., State College
Tuition: $20.00
Judge Brown will present an in-depth look at the seven men who
lived in Bellefonte and later became Governors of Pennsylvania,
California and Kansas.
Instructor: Judge Charles C. Brown, Jr. is currently a Senior Judge
of the Centre County Court of Common Pleas and a Bellefonte
native. He has a general interest in Bellefonte history, particularly
of the governors.
Location: The Oaks, Community Room, 200 Rachel Drive,
Pleasant Gap
Tuition: $10.00
0305VH Cataracts, Glaucoma, Dry Eyes, Oh MY!
What to Know About Our Eyes as We Age
Wednesday – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
new
September 25
0403B Reconstruction, 1865 – 1876
Mondays – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21
We will engage in a frank discussion about the common eye
conditions affecting most as they enter their Golden years. We will
discuss common problems and treatments. Emphasis will be on
audience questions and interaction.
Instructor: Dr. Jay Fiore is an Ophthalmologist at Heimer Eye
Care Associates specializing in cataract and corneal surgery.
Location: Village Heights, Meeting Room, 305 Village Heights
Dr., State College (Enter via the gate off of Windmere Dr. – Gate
is open 30 min. before the start of class. Please park on Village
Heights Drive.)
Tuition: $10.00
Southerners feared Union efforts to give freedmen full voice in
reshaping the South. Northerners feared that freedmen would
get no rights at all. The meaning and propriety of Reconstruction
Amendments to the Constitution were bitterly debated and rarely
enforced. Southern anger over devastating human losses and
economic and political disorder long endured. Reconstruction
yielded more animosity than the war did.
Instructor: Jim Dungan has taught numerous Civil War courses
for OLLI. He majored in history at the undergraduate and master’s
levels. Jim has read several hundred Civil War books and has visited
most of the Civil War battlefields east of the Mississippi River.
Location: The Oaks, Community Room, 200 Rachel Drive.,
Pleasant Gap
Tuition: $30.00
history, politics & culture
0401B Light Artillery Batteries of the Civil War
Thursday – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
September 26
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0404FX Medieval Mediterranean
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Mondays & Thursdays – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
September 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, October 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21
This course will cover the organization and management of light
artillery batteries. Equipment and ordnances will be discussed. An
artifacts display and demonstration will focus on Civil War shells
and fuses. Enjoy a PowerPoint presentation on artillery reenacting.
Instructor: Gary Hoover, the Commander of Thompson’s
Independent Battery C reenactment unit, has been an artillery
reenactor and living historian for twenty years.
Location: St. John Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 216 N.
McAllister St., Bellefonte
Tuition: $10.00
For Christians, Jews, and Muslims between the years 500 and
1500, the Mediterranean (Middle of the Earth) Sea was the main
means for moving people and goods between East and West. Two
experienced history professors will combine lectures and discussion
in presenting the role of the Middle Sea in the Middle Ages,
possibly offering lessons useful to understanding today’s world.
Instructors: Dale Landon taught ancient and medieval history
at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Art Goldschmidt taught
Middle East and world history at Penn State.
Location: Centre LifeLink, Main Classroom, 125 Puddintown
Rd., State College (Located on E. College Ave., beside Hilton
Gardens. Turn onto Puddintown Rd to enter the parking area)
Tuition: $30.00
Please remember to call the OLLI office
at (814) 867.4278 if unforeseen circumstances will
prevent you from attending a course for which you have
registered. Your notification may allow a waitlisted
OLLI member to attend.
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0405FX A Civilian Volunteer in Vietnam
Fridays – 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
September 13, 20, 27
0408SC Breaking Barriers: A Brief History of Penn State’s
Black Student Athletes
Wednesday – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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October 16
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Dr. Nelson was a team physician for the American Friends Service
Committee project in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, 1967-69. She was
captured by NLF forces during Tet, 1968, and held for two months.
She has made several trips back, including four to volunteer as a
teacher-aide for English in Quang Ngai, 2008-2011.
Instructor: Marjorie Nelson, a life-long Quaker, graduated from
Earlham College, Indiana University Medical School. She holds a
Master’s in Public Health from Yale University and has taught at
Ohio University Medical School for 25 years.
Location: Foxdale Village, Meeting Room, 500 E. Marylyn Ave.,
State College (Park in front of the building or on the upper parking
deck on Marylyn Ave.)
Tuition: $30.00
0406PMV Ghost Town Hike at Peale
Tuesday – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
September 17
The rich legacy that black student-athletes left Penn State will
be reviewed historically, clarified by human interest stories, and
informed by Diana’s experiences with them as a fan, a friend,
a faculty member and now Director Emeritus of the Morgan
Academic Support Center for Student Athletes.
Instructor: Diana Kenepp has been a distinguished Penn State
professor for many years but is best known for heading up Penn
State’s nation-leading academic support system for student athletes.
She is now Director Emeritus of the Morgan Academic Support
Center for Student Athletes.
Location: Centre LifeLink, Main Classroom, 125 Puddintown
Rd., State College (Located on E. College Ave., beside Hilton
Gardens. Turn onto Puddintown Rd to enter the parking area)
Tuition: $10.00
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0409SC Christmas in Germany
Thursday – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
October 17
This hike will feature a three hour walk exploring the confines
of a ghost town named Peale. Located near Grassflat from 1883
to 1912, Peale had a population of approximately 2,500 people
and contained over 300 buildings. Every building was owned
by the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Company and every job was
company paid.
Instructor: Dave Caslow is a retired secondary social studies
teacher with 39 years experience at Philipsburg-Osceola, Warrior
Run and Tyrone High Schools.
Location: Grassflat, approx. 12 mi. north of Philipsburg
(Directions will be provided)
Special Notes: Wear long pants, shirt and good shoes. Bring a
snack, water and apply tick repellant. Visit the website: http://
go.owu.edu/~jbkrygie/krygier_html/peale/peale_interp.html
Tuition: $10.00
Do you realize that a lot of America’s favorite Christmas traditions
actually originated in Germany? You’ll hear about the Christmas
Tree and its ornaments and you’ll be treated to a display of
traditional decorations like nutcrackers, smokers, pyramids and
more from the Ore Mountain Region (Erzgebirge). There will be
also a short movie: Discover Seiffen, Germany’s Christmas Village.
Instructors: Renate Ferree and co-instructor Irmgard Lee are
both natives of Germany and have spent many happy Christmas
holidays there.
Location: Instructor’s Home, State College (Directions will be
provided)
Special Notes: Participants may bring a favorite German
Christmas decoration and share its story. Allergy alert: Instructor
has 2 cats!
Tuition: $11.00, Includes $1.00 for food.
0407PV America’s Columbus Place is in Boalsburg
Wednesday – 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
September 18
Take a tour of the Columbus Chapel at the Boal Mansion and
see the Columbus artifacts. A discussion will be led by Museum
CEO and Columbus descendant Christopher Lee on “Christopher
Columbus through the centuries - discoverer or invader?”
Instructor: Christopher Lee, CEO of the Columbus Chapel
and Boal Mansion Museum, is a descendant of the Boals and of
Columbus. A member of the Boalsburg Village Conservancy and
Boalsburg Heritage Museum, he was the nationwide spokesman
for General Mills during the Columbus 500th Anniversary.
Location: Boal Mansion Museum, 163 Boal Estate Dr., Boalsburg
Tuition: $20.00, Includes $10.00 for museum admission.
course & special fees refund policy:
If a course is dropped at least 14 days prior to the course
start date, an OLLI member may choose either to receive
a full refund minus a $5.00 processing fee for each course
dropped, or ask that the amount be credited to their
OLLI account for later use. When courses are dropped
less than 14 days before the course start date, no refund
or credit for course fees or special fees will be applied. If
a course is cancelled by OLLI or the instructor, OLLI
members will receive a full refund or course credit.
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0412SC Childhood Memories of Life in the Concessions
of Pre-Revolutionary China
Tuesdays – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
new
September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22
Walter will focus on the experience of Western children caught
between two cultures as they grew up in the foreign concessions
of China. Memoirs by John Hersey & Thornton Wilder, among
others, will be discussed. The instructor will provide historical/
social background material.
Instructor: Walter Broughton taught briefly in Wuhan and Tainjin
Universities where he encountered the concessions Westerners had
built. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from Cornell.
Location: PSU Outreach Building, Room 119, 100 Innovation
Blvd., University Park (Stop in the OLLI Office, Room 126 on the
first day of class for your parking permit)
Special Notes: Optional Text: The Ford of Heaven by Brian Power,
ISBN-10: 1904955002.
Tuition: $30.00
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0410SC Pennsylvania’s “Molly Maguires”:
new
Prosecution or Witch Hunt?
Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
September 16, 18, 20
0413SC Introducing the Beatles
Thursdays – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
October 3, 10
Examine new evidence in Pennsylvania’s “Molly Maguire”
prosecutions. This course addresses contentious arenas, including
the most recent academic treatment of this highly controversial
history; the role of Roman Catholic clergy in these prosecutions;
and the Pinkerton smear campaign against the Irish Catholic
benevolent order known as the “Ancient Order of Hibernians.”
Instructor: Anne Flaherty, great-great-granddaughter of John
Kehoe (alleged “King of the Mollies”), has presented at Fairfield
University and UMass, Boston (OLLI).
Location: Centre LifeLink, Main Classroom, 125 Puddintown
Rd., State College (Located on E. College Ave., beside Hilton
Gardens. Turn onto Puddintown Rd to enter the parking area)
Special Notes: Students can view a sampling of Flaherty’s revisionist
work in her blog titled “From John Kehoe’s Cell” (available through
Google).
Tuition: $30.00
Learn about the innovations and musical legacy of the Beatles,
from their earliest days in Liverpool through their musical heyday
at Abbey Road Studios.
Instructor: Kenneth Womack holds a Ph.D. in 20th-century
British Literature and is the author or editor of three books devoted
to the Beatles. Ken was recently named Penn State Laureate for the
2013-2014 academic year.
Location: PSU Outreach Building, Rm. 121H, 100 Innovation
Blvd., University Park (Stop in the OLLI Office, Rm. 126 on the
first day of class for your parking permit)
Special Notes: Optional Text: Long and Winding Roads by Kenneth
Womack, ISBN-10: 0826417469
Tuition: $20.00
0414SC Nobel Prize Week 2011: An Inside Look at an
Extraordinary Experience
Friday – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
October 11
0411SC Spring Creek Canyon – An Early History
Thursday – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
October 31
What really goes on during Stockholm’s Nobel Week? See pictures,
videos, and exhibits offering an inside look at the celebrations during
the “Magic Week” leading up to the awards, as well as the pomp
and circumstance of the Prize Ceremony and State Dinner. You’ll
hear about state protocols, Nobel ‘minders’ and ‘Nobelmobiles’,
and enjoy an intimate look at a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Instructors: Beth Glasser and her husband, Ron Gilliland, attended
the Nobel Prize Ceremony and celebration week in Stockholm during
December 2011. Ron was a member of the High-Z team, whose
Principal Investigators were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Location: PSU Outreach Bdlg., Rm. 119, 100 Innovation Blvd.,
University Park (Stop in the OLLI Office, Rm. 126 on the day of
class for your parking permit)
Tuition: $10.00
Though the future of Spring Creek Canyon has been an issue in our
news, its history has been largely glossed over. In this PowerPoint
presentation, explore the 200 plus year history that is the very root
of Centre County.
Instructor: Bob Hazelton is a retired engineer and serves on the
OLLI and Centre County Historical Society Boards. He is heavily
into local history, focusing on exploring existing sites coupled with
historical documentation.
Location: Patton Township Municipal Building, Board Meeting
Room, 100 Patton Plaza, State College (Off Green Tech Dr.
opposite Home Depot)
Tuition: $10.00
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0415VP Making Global Connections
Wednesday – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
October 23
new
This course is intended to educate the participant about the many
programs and events offered through Global Connections. It will
give an overview of this 52 year old organization and include some
fun and interesting cultural competency information, as well as tips
for how to be a great local friend to a newly arrived international
person or family. Handouts, brochures and an international snack
will be provided.
Instructor: Tamra Fatemi-Badi is a Program Coordinator with
Global Connections. She loves being part of a multi-cultural family
and working with international people.
Location: The Village at Penn State, Lion’s Den, 260 Lion’s Hill
Rd., State College (Park in visitor parking in front of the Commons
Building and enter at the blue awning)
Tuition: $10.00
0503PV A Day at The Barn
Tuesday – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
September 17
new
What does it take to buy an old 1820’s barn, take it down, have
it moved, rebuild it, decorate the interior with antiques, and
landscape the exterior? Well, a lot of vision, perseverance, and faith!
Come hear how Lou and Jane did just that and created a fabulous
and unique home for themselves. After the tour, a light lunch will
be served with time to explore the house and grounds.
Instructors: Jane Moore is an active volunteer with Centre
Volunteers in Medicine and Meals on Wheels. Lou Moore is retired
from the Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology department
at Penn State.
Location: Instructor’s Home, Boalsburg (Directions will be
provided)
Special Notes: Wear comfortable shoes and be aware that there are
numerous stairs involved.
Tuition: $10.00
home & cooking
0501B Cheesemaking, Tasting, Pairing and Farm Tour
Thursday – 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
October 3
John will give a broad overview of cheese-making, along with how
to age cheese in cheese caves. Learn how to evaluate 4 or 5 different
samples by knowing what to look for. Experience pairing cheeses
with different foods. You will also have an opportunity to tour a
working Amish dairy farm.
Instructor: John Esh has 11 years experience marketing cheese to
wineries and cheese shops.
Location: Instructor’s Home, Howard (Directions will be provided)
0504SC A Pain*full Experience (AM)
Tuition: $16.00, Includes $6.00 for food and handouts.
Monday – 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
September 16
0502LH Guys’ Gourmet: A Taste of Cuba
Thursday – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
November 7
0505SC A Pain*full Experience (PM)
Hola! The gourmet guys (Tres Amigos) are back again featuring a Monday – 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
taste of Cuba. Hodge will create Picadillo Cubano, Steve will whip September 16
up Flan Tradicional, and John will add Tostones to the fiesta. So
brush up on your Spanish and bring your appetite. Adios!
Instructors: Hodge Barton, a former English as a Second
Language teacher, has taught students from many cultures and
has learned to prepare many cultural dishes. Steve Gentry, OLLI’s
Past President, is a cook by necessity as his Mom, who prepared 3
meals per day, told him that if he were hungry at other times, he
would have to cook for himself. John Stevens, OLLI’s past Vice
President, has credentials at the Bar-B-Q pit and serves as sous
chef for his wife, Linda.
Location: Liberty Hill Clubhouse, Great Room Kitchen, 411
Beacon Circle, Boalsburg (Enter through front entrance)
Tuition: $17.00, Includes $7.00 for food.
Note:
These two courses
contain the same
content. They are
offered at different
times to accommodate
member’s schedules.
With the inviting aroma of baked bread filling the bakery, Tony
will teach the process of creating sourdough, provide some history
of the baking craft, and tempt you with some samples of his wares.
Instructor: Tony Sapia is the owner of Gemelli Bakers in downtown
State College. In October 2008, Tony won the California Raisin
Market Board competition for the best raisin bread in America. A
graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY,
Tony spent 1.5 years in Italy perfecting his art.
Location: Gemelli Bakery, 129 S. Pugh St., State College (Entrance
is located in the alley at the rear of the McAllister Street parking
garage)
Tuition: $12.00, Includes $2.00 for food.
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and all liability for each individual’s participation in said
activities.
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operation of any program and to use them, whether taken by a representative
of OLLI at Penn State or by other participants, for promotional purposes.
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their images to be used in such photography. Participants who prefer that
their images not be used are asked to contact the OLLI at Penn State office
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are responsible for wearing the proper attire and using the proper equipment
(if applicable). It is highly recommended you consult your physician before
participating in this activity. OLLI disclaims any and all liability for each
individual’s participation in this event.
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fall morning courses
MONDAY – A.M.
0304SC Self Massage
Sept 16, 23
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
St. Peter’s United Church of
Christ, SC
TUESDAY – A.M.
WEDNESDAY – A.M. THURSDAY – A.M.
1102SC Adv. Beginner Tennis 02xxSC Knitting Club
ALSO MEETS ON THURS A.M. Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23
Sept 17, 24, Oct 1
9:45 AM – 11:45 AM
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Instructor’s Home, State
Spring Creek Park
College 0404FX Medieval
Mediterranean
1403SC Einstein’s Theory of
Relativity
ALSO MEETS ON THURS A.M.
Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Centre LifeLink, State College
Centre LifeLink, State College
0508SC Foods in Historical
Periods
Oct 9, 16, 23
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SC Friends Meeting House, SC
0706FX The Giants of
Modern Drama
Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Foxdale Village, Living Room
0506SC Pain* Management
Sept 18
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Gemelli Bakery, State College
0204SC Women’s Basketball
Oct 8, 22
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Bryce Jordan Center, PSU
1102SC Adv. Beginner Tennis
ALSO MEETS ON TUES A.M.
Sept 19, 26, Oct 3
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Spring Creek Park
0404FX Medieval
Mediterranean
ALSO MEETS ON MON A.M.
Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Centre LifeLink, State College
1101B Bicycling Pine Creek
Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 17
(No class Oct 10)
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Pine Creek Rails-to-Trails
FRIDAY – A.M.
0209WH Play Mah Jongg
Sept 20, 27, Oct 4
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg
0903SC The World of
Gemstones
Oct 4, 11, 18
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Patton Twp. Bldg., SC
0902SC Facts & Factoids:
Atlantis
Oct 25, Nov 1, 8
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Patton Twp. Bldg., SC
1401FX Male, Female or in
0706SC The Control of Force
Between
Sept 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21
Oct 15, 22, 29
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
SC Presbyterian Church, Rm 10
Foxdale Village, Meeting Room
0802PV Mountain Edge
0101FX Ballroom Dancing
Alpaca Farm
Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17,
Sept 18
24, 31
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor’s Home, Centre Hall Foxdale Village, Auditorium
1103SC Two Day Bike Trip
Sept 26 & 27
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Jim Thorpe, PA 0208WH Cross Stitch
Sept 30, Oct 7, 14
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg
0601FX LTC Insurance
Oct 15, 22
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Foxdale Village, Living Room
0303SC Reiki
1001LH Culinary Herbs
Sept 26, Oct 3, 17, 24, 31,
Sept 25, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Nov 7 (No class Oct 10)
Liberty Hill Clubhouse,
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Boalsburg
Patton Twp. Bldg., SC
0414SC Nobel Prize Week
2011
Oct 11, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PSU Outreach Bldg., Rm. 119
0704SC The Great Gatsby
Sept 30, Oct 7, 14, 21
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
St. Peter’s Church of Christ, SC
0305VH Cataracts,
0406PMV Ghost Town Hike
Glaucoma, Dry Eyes
Sept 17
Sept 25
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Grassflat, PA
Village Heights, Meeting Room
0901FX Get the Most Out of
a Garage Sale
Sept 16
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Foxdale Village, Meeting Room
0503PV A Day at The Barn
Sept 17
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Instructor’s Home, Boalsburg 0806SC Landscape Tour of
Lion Shrine
Oct 2
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Nittany Lion Shrine, PSU
1103SC Two Day Bike Trip
Sept 26 & 27
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Jim Thorpe, PA 0504SC A Pain*full
Experience (AM)
Sept 16
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Gemelli Bakery, State College
1003VH Jalapenos to
Habaneros
Sept 17
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Village Heights, Meeting Room
0201B Glass Christmas
Ornaments
Oct 2
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
St. John Lutheran, Bellefonte
0804SC Tour Eisenhower
Auditorium
Sept 19
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Eisenhower Auditorium, PSU 0705SC Louise Erdrich &
Native Women’s Issues
Oct 10, 17, 31, Nov 7
(No class Oct 24)
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
St. Peter’s Church of Christ, SC
0103PV Music in Art
Oct 25
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Green Drake Gallery, Millheim
0708WH Childhood
0402B Bellefonte Governors
Literature
Oct 1
Oct 9
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Oaks, Pleasant Gap
Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg
1104PMV Pontoon Boat
Ride on Black Moshannon
Oct 17
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park
0202FX Craze of Collecting
Oct 8
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Foxdale Village, Living Room
0408SC PSU Black Athletes
Oct 16
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Centre LifeLink, State College
0107SC New Life Scripts
0502LH A Taste of Cuba
Sept 28, Oct 5, 12
Nov 7
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Unitarian Universalist
Liberty Hill Clubhouse, Boalsburg
Fellowship, SC
0809WH Bicycle Coast-toCoast
Oct 15, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg
0707WH Journaling
Oct 23
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg
0206SC Placemat Purse
0104SC Rhythm Circle
Oct 29, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Oct 30, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor’s Home, SC
Patton Twp. Bldg., SC
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SATURDAY – A.M.
Shaded Blocks
indicate a single
session course
fall afternoon courses
MONDAY – P.M.
TUESDAY – P.M.
WEDNESDAY – P.M. THURSDAY – P.M.
FRIDAY – P.M.
0410SC PA “Molly Maguires”
0106SC Water Media
Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15,
ALSO MEETS Wed & Fri
22, 29
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Centre LifeLink, State College SC Friends Mtg. House
0410SC PA “Molly Maguires”
Sept 16
Sept 18
1402SC How Science
Impact My Life
ALSO MEETS Mon & Fri
Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Centre LifeLink, State College Unitarian Univ. Fellowship, SC
0410SC PA “Molly Maguires”
0403B Reconstruction,
1865 - 1876
Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
The Oaks, Pleasant Gap
0412SC Concessions of
China
Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
PSU Outreach Bldg., Rm. 119
1404VP CSI - Weather
Sept 18, 25, Oct 2
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Village at Penn State,
Lion’s Den
0207SC Hockey 102
Sept 19, 26, Oct 3
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
PSU Outreach Building,
Room 119
0405FX Volunteer in
Vietnam
Sept 13, 20, 27
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Foxdale Village, Mtg. Room
0507SC Two Tastes of
Regional Mexico
Sept 30, Oct 7
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Instructor’s Home, SC
0105SC Strum a Ukulele
Oct 1, 8, 15
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Pine Hall Luth. Church, SC
1202SC Jewish Proverbs
Oct 16, 23, Nov 6 (No class
Oct 30)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cong. Brit Shalom, SC
0702LH Robert Frost
Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Liberty Hill Clubhouse, Boalsburg
1203SC Ethics in Films
Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PSU Outreach Bldg., Rm. 119
0203FX Snowflake Quilling
Oct 14, 21
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Foxdale Village, Needlework
Room
0703SC Voices in American
0805SC Happy Valley
Literature
Winery
Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
Sept 17, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
HV Vineyard and Winery, SC
Centre LifeLink, State College
0605SC Starting a Small
Business
Sept 26, Oct 3
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Centre LifeLink, State College
0505SC A Pain*full
Experience (PM)
Sept 16
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Gemelli Bakery, State College
0407PV Columbus Place is
1601LH Highlights of Peru
in Boalsburg
Sept 24
Sept 18, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Boal Mansion Museum,
Liberty Hill Clubhouse, Boalsburg
Boalsburg
0413SC The Beatles
Oct 3, 10
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
PSU Outreach Bldg., Rm. 121H
0606SC Saving In The
Market Place
Oct 8, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
PSU Outreach Bldg., Rm. 121G
0302SC Make-up
1002SC Tree Walk
Techniques
Oct 9, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Oct 24, 31, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Thompson Woods Preserve, SC
Instructor’s Home, SC
0807SC Wegmans: Green
Grocer’s Goodies
Oct 8, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wegmans, Cafe
0604SC Preparing for a
Rise in Interest Rates
Oct 16, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
PSU Outreach Bldg., Rm. 121G
0102FX Intro to the
Symphony
Sept 12, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Foxdale Village, Auditorium
0803B Bellefonte Victorian
Christmas
Oct 22, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
St. John Luth. Church, Blft.
0603SC Nine Mistakes in
Retirement
Oct 23, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
PSU Outreach Bldg., Rm. 121G
1201B An Intro to the
FaithCentre
Sept 26, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
FaithCentre, Bellefonte
0415VP Making Global
0602SC Real Estate Reality
Connections
Oct 29, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Oct 23, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Centre LifeLink, State College
The Village at PS, Lion’s Den
0401B Artillery Batteries of
the CW
Sept 26, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
St. John Luth. Church, Blft.
0301FX Acupuncture
Oct 30, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Foxdale Village, Mtg. Room
0501B Cheesemaking &
Farm Tour
Oct 3, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Instructor’s Home, Howard
0409SC Christmas in
Germany
Oct 17, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Instructor’s Home, SC
after receiving &
reviewing your
confirmation,
mark your
calendar!
0808VH Tales of a SC
Businesswoman
Oct 24, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Village Heights, Mtg. Room
0801B Ghost Hunting
Oct 24, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
St. John Luth. Church, Blft.
0411SC History Spring
Creek Canyon
Oct 31, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Patton Twp. Bldg., SC
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Sept 20
ALSO MEETS Mon & Wed
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Centre LifeLink, State College
0506SC Pain* Management
Wednesday – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
September 18
legal & financial planning
Five aspiring bakers who have taken Tony’s Pain*full Experience
will enjoy a hands-on session from mixing the dough, through the
stages of proofing, shaping and finally baking. Tony will teach the
shaping secrets of artisan bakers and send you home to dazzle your
family and friends.
Instructor: Tony Sapia is the owner of Gemelli Bakers in downtown
State College. In October 2008, Tony won the California Raisin
Market Board competition for the best raisin bread in America. A
graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY,
Tony spent 1.5 years in Italy perfecting his art.
Location: Gemelli Bakery, 129 S. Pugh St., State College (Entrance
is located in the alley at the rear of the McAllister Street prkg. garage)
Special Notes: Prerequisite: Pain*full Experience.
Tuition: $15.00, Includes $5.00 for food.
0601FX Understanding Long Term Care Insurance
Tuesdays – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
October 15, 22
0507SC Two Tastes of Regional Mexico
Mondays – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
September 30, October 7
new
Each region of Mexico has its own unique flavors. Experience the
difference between the Baja and Jalisco, temptingly diverse. Wear a
smile and bring an appetite!
Instructors: Anne and Lynn Hutcheson believe half the enticement
of traveling is the food.
Location: Instructor’s Home, State College (Directions will be
provided)
Tuition: $27.00, Includes $7.00 for food.
0508SC Foods in Historical Periods: The White House of
Presidents Buchanan, Lincoln, Johnson and Grant
Wednesdays – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
new
October 9, 16, 23
Explore the history and culture of the administrations before,
during, and after the Civil War. Partake of “the perfect good taste”
of PA’s only president “Old Buck,” a berries and cream reception
with the Lincolns, a Johnson “down home” and a gay dinner party
with “Ulys” and Julia.
Instructors: Dale Landon taught ancient and medieval history at
Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Evelyn Landon is a former
English teacher and caterer, enjoys cooking and food history.
Location: State College Friends Meeting House, Kitchen, 611 E.
Prospect Ave., State College
Tuition: $42.00, Includes $12.00 for food.
New OLLI Program!
Intersession Video Courses
Learn about Long Term Care Insurance, activities of daily living,
qualified or non-qualified policies, elimination periods, benefit
periods and COLAs. Learn how to assess the quality of an insurance
company, understand policy components and develop a strategy for
selecting a long term insurance care policy.
Instructor: David Panko has been a financial advisor since 1987, a
General Securities Principal, FINRA Chairman Arbitrator, and an
OLLI instructor since 1997.
Location: Foxdale Village, Living Room, 500 E. Marylyn Ave.,
State College (Park in front of the building or on the upper parking
deck on Marylyn Ave.)
Tuition: $20.00
0602SC Real Estate Reality – Selling and/or Buying
Tuesday – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
new
October 29
Todd will give you residential real estate straight talk on developing
realistic expectations and client goals, finding out why some homes
sell in 2 days and others take 2 years, learning how to sell your
home “on time and on budget”, and using techniques to avoid the
top 3 mistakes home sellers make.
Instructor: Todd Costello at Remax Centre Realty has been
assisting Centre County families with their real estate needs for
over 17 years.
Location: Centre LifeLink, Main Classroom, 125 Puddintown
Rd., State College (Located on E. College Ave., beside Hilton
Gardens. Turn onto Puddintown Rd to enter the parking area)
Tuition: $10.00
0603SC Nine Mistakes That Could Derail
Your Retirement
Wednesday – 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
October 23
new
We’ll explore such themes as underestimating retirement income
needs, not planning for unexpected health care expenses and
neglecting the effects of inflation on investments. We’ll also discuss
how to make the most of your retirement savings.
Instructor: Jim Isola has over 16 years of experience as a financial
advisor and has taught several OLLI courses over the last decade.
Jim currently works at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.
Location: PSU Outreach Building, Room 121G, 100 Innovation
Blvd., University Park (Stop in the OLLI Office, Room 126 on the
day of class for your parking permit)
Tuition: $10.00
Are you eager to continue learning in-between OLLI terms?
Register now for our first series of video courses. See the catalog
insert for details.
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0604SC Preparing for a Rise in Interest Rates
Wednesday – 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
October 16
literature, Language
& writing
new
Many people associate fixed-income investing with safety. But not
everyone realizes how much rising interest rates can impact a fixed
income portfolio. Market analysts are anticipating higher interest
rates in the coming years, and we believe that now is an optimal
time to begin preparing for them. We will discuss interest rate risk
and related topics including the economic forces that contribute to
higher rates, the relationship between a bond’s “duration” and its
interest-rate sensitivity and the importance of asset allocation.
Instructor: Jim Isola has over 16 years of experience as a financial
advisor and has taught several OLLI courses over the last decade.
Jim currently works at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.
Location: PSU Outreach Building, Room 121G, 100 Innovation
Blvd., University Park (Stop in the OLLI Office, Room 126 on the
day of class for your parking permit)
Tuition: $10.00
0605SC Starting a Successful Small Business
Thursdays – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
September 26, October 3
new
Starting a successful small business requires knowledge about self,
rules and regulations and skills to grow one’s business. We will
discover the best practices for starting a business in PA and review
the A to Zs that can help you succeed as an entrepreneur, manager
and technician of your business. Participants will receive a 60 page
“Simple Steps for Starting Your Business” handbook and a CD with
resources on business start-up issues. This is an interactive course
and active participation is encouraged.
Instructor: John Vincenti has been a SCORE Central PA Certified
Counselor for 7 years, Chapter Chair for 3 years and Associate
District Director. He has organized and taught Business Basics A to
Z and Beyond the Basics seminars.
Location: Centre LifeLink, Main Classroom, 125 Puddintown
Rd., State College (Located on E. College Ave., beside Hilton
Gardens. Turn onto Puddintown Rd to enter the parking area)
Tuition: $20.00
0606SC Saving Money In The Market Place
Tuesday – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
October 8
new
Are you getting what you paid for? Do you ever feel ripped off
in the marketplace? Do you understand Pennsylvania’s sales tax
applications? Do you know how to choose an electricity provider?
Join AARP Pennsylvania’s outstanding consumer advocate team to
hear exciting ways you can save money in your everyday shopping
habits and better manage household utility bills.
Instructors: Mary Bach is a well-known consumer advocate and
chair of AARP’s Consumer Issues Task Force. Sonny Popowsky is
a former Consumer Advocate of Pennsylvania.
Location: PSU Outreach Building, Room 121G, 100 Innovation
Blvd., University Park (Stop in the OLLI Office, Room 126 on the
day of class for your parking permit)
Tuition: $10.00
0701FX The Giants of Modern Drama: Ibsen,
Strindberg, Chekhov
Mondays – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21
new
Ibsen, Strindberg and Chekhov were the giants who introduced
and shaped modernism in the theatre in the late 19th and 20th
centuries. We will learn about their fascinating lives, their methods
of work and read and discuss a play by each: Ibsen’s A Doll House,
Strindberg’s Ghost Sonata and Chekhov’s The Three Sisters.
Instructor: Helen Manfull, Professor Emeritus of the Penn State
School of Theatre, is an actor and director.
Location: Foxdale Village, Living Room, 500 E. Marylyn Ave.,
State College (Park in front of the building or on the upper parking
deck on Marylyn Ave.)
Special Notes: Students will be required to read the three plays for
class. Copies of the plays will be provided at the first class.
Tuition: $35.00, Includes $5.00 for handouts.
0702LH Reading Robert Frost
Thursdays – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
September 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
new
Robert Frost is one of the most popular American poets of the
20th century, but his work is often far more complex (and more
interesting) than it at first appears. We will closely examine Frost’s
poetry to discover its beauty, richness, and depth. For the first
session, please read Frost’s first book of poetry, A Boy’s Will, which
appears on pages 3-30 of the collected edition.
Instructor: Gregg Baptista received his Ph.D. in English from
Penn State and has taught several undergraduate writing and
literature courses there.
Location: Liberty Hill Clubhouse, Craft Room, 411 Beacon
Circle, Boalsburg (Enter through front entrance)
Special Notes: Required Text: The Poetry of Robert Frost: The
Collected Poems by Robert Frost, ed. Edward Connery Lathem,
ISBN# 0805069860. (Note: The textbook is a paperback version
widely available. There is a hardcover version with the same text,
if you prefer: The Poetry of Robert Frost: The Collected Poems,
Complete and Unabridged, ed. Edward Connery Lathem, ISBN-10:
0805005021.)
Tuition: $30.00
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Need directions to an OLLI class?
Go to the OLLI website at www.olli.psu.edu and
visit the OLLI Calendar. Click on your class on the
calendar for directions and a map.
0705SC Louise Erdrich and Native Women’s Issues
Thursdays – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
October 10, 17, 31, November 7
new
(No class Oct. 24)
Give the gift of lifelong learning!
OLLI Gift Certificates are available in any amount
and can be used for membership, courses and trips. To
purchase an OLLI gift certificate, call (814) 867.4278
or stop in the office.
0703SC Alternative Voices in American Literature
Wednesdays – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
October 16, 23, 30, November 6
Dan will provide an introduction to four influential late-20thcentury American multicultural novels: African American
(Morrison’s Song of Solomon); Jewish American (Potok’s My
Name is Asher Lev); Italian American (DiDonato’s Christ in
Concrete); and Hispanic American (Cisnero’s House on Mango
Street). He will present the background and a resume of each
book leaving time for questions and discussion.
Instructor: Dan Walden, Professor Emeritus of American
Studies, English and Comparative Literature at Penn State
University, is the author of 7 books and 95 articles. He is a
pioneer in African American and Jewish American Studies and
has innovated multicultural studies at Penn State.
Location: Centre LifeLink, Main Classroom, 125 Puddintown
Rd., State College (Located on E. College Ave., beside Hilton
Gardens. Turn onto Puddintown Rd to enter the parking area)
Special Notes: All the texts are optional. Purchase the books
and read them if you like.
Tuition: $30.00
0704SC F. Scott Fitzgerald and the One Percent; or,
Why is The Great Gatsby so Great?
Mondays – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
new
September 30, October 7, 14, 21
As a group, we will explore the meaning of Gatsby and the
development of Fitzgerald as a writer by reading The Great Gatsby,
some short stories, and Fitzgerald’s autobiography.
Instructor: David Porter is a national award-winning teacher, a
published author, and a specialist in American literature.
Location: St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall,
1795 W. College Ave., State College
Special Notes: Please read the first 80 pages of The Great Gatsby.
Required Texts: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, ISBN#9781-4391-9906-0, The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald, edited by
Matthew J. Bruccoli, IBSN#978-0-684-80445-3 and F. Scott
Fitzgerald: A Short Autobiography, edited by James L.West III,
IBSN#978-1-4391-9906-0.
Tuition: $33.00, Includes $3.00 for handouts.
Louise Erdrich is a well-established Native author. Her most recent
book, The Round House, won the National Book Award for fiction.
We will discuss her books, focusing on The Round House, and the
lives of women on the reservation.
Instructor: Mary Dupuis has been teaching for OLLI about
Native Americans for a number of years. She enjoys teaching about
literature and Native issues.
Location: St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall,
1795 W. College Ave., State College
Special Notes: Optional Text: The Round House by Louise Erdrich,
ISBN# 978-0-06-206524-7.
Tuition: $30.00
0706SC The Control of Force: the Knight in Medieval
Mystery Novels
Mondays – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
new
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21
Learn about the roles of knights in medieval England and then
read four mystery novels (in this order), looking at who/what
controls their force: Michael Jecks, A Moorland Hanging (the
ideal); Bernard Knight, The Tanner’s Corpse (political control);
Margaret Frazer, The Prioress’ Tale (family control); and Jeri
Westerson, The Demon’s Parchment (no control). One book will
be discussed each week, for content, success as a mystery and as a
good read. Read light, talk deep.
Instructor: Carol Pollard, M.A. from Penn State and a Ph.D. from
Temple in English, is a retired professor from Lock Haven who
belongs to mystery and historical novel societies.
Location: State College Presbyterian Church, Room 10, 132 W.
Beaver Ave., State College
Special Notes: The first class will be a presentation on knights. The 4
books will be discussed, one per week. One copy of each book will be
in Schlow. The instructor will also have one copy to loan. Used books
are available at Webster’s or online from Amazon or AbeBooks.
Tuition: $30.00
0707WH Telling Your Story Through Journaling
new
Wednesday – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
October 23
Journaling is a tool for celebration, healing and growth. Telling Your
Story will provide participants a framework for a personal journal.
Instructor: Dr. Mary Jo Bruinooge is the Chaplain at Windy Hill
Village. She has kept journals since childhood and taught numerous
workshops across the country.
Location: Windy Hill Village, Westminster Place Apartments
Community Room, 225 Dogwood Dr., Philipsburg
Special Notes: Participants should bring something to write with
and something to write on (notebook, journal, scrapbook).
Tuition: $10.00
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0708WH Read Me a Story: A Nostalgic Look at
Childhood Literature
Wednesday – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
October 9
0803B Planning of Bellefonte Victorian Christmas –
A Behind the Scenes Look
Tuesday – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
new
October 22
new
Dust off the books from your personal pre-school library and join
instructor Laura Bordas in remembering the stories that were read
to us as children. You may be surprised at the range of topics that
are included as we develop a list of special favorites.
Instructor: Laura Bordas, having discarded most of the books from
her childhood has recently recreated a selection of her personal favorites.
Location: Windy Hill Village, Westminster Place Apartments
Community Room, 225 Dogwood Dr., Philipsburg
Special Notes: Participants should bring a book or two from their
early childhood and be prepared to read a brief passage to the class.
You may need to rely on your local library or do an online search.
Tuition: $10.00
local interests
0801B Ghost Hunting Basics
Thursday – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
October 24
A brief historic review will take you back in time to the Victorian
Era by introducing you to Historic Bellefonte, Inc.’s signature
event, Victorian Christmas, and Victorian Christmas traditions.
The classroom setting will feature Victorian period clothing,
a sampling of tasty goodies that might have been served during
holiday teas, and a PowerPoint presentation on the planning of the
annual Victorian Christmas event from beginning to end.
Instructor: Sally Houser has been the chairperson for Victorian
Christmas for 5 years, an event sponsored by Historic Bellefonte,
Inc., now in its 32nd year.
Location: St. John Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 216 N.
McAllister St., Bellefonte
Special Notes: Participants are invited to dress in Victorian era
clothing to enhance their experience.
Tuition: $13.00, Includes $3.00 for food.
0804SC Behind the Scenes Tour of Eisenhower Auditorium
Thursday – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
new
September 19
new
The Lock Haven Paranormal Seekers will provide an introduction to
ghost hunting techniques, use of equipment and evidence analysis.
Equipment will be available for hands-on training. Evidence from
past investigations will be presented.
Instructors: Lou Bernard, Theresa Brundage, Millie Crawford
and Charlie Lannan are members of the Lock Haven Paranormal
Seekers which was founded in 2007 to fill a need in the community
and to be a support group for like-minded individuals. LHPS has
conducted numerous training seminars and investigations over the
last six years.
Location: St. John Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 216 N.
McAllister St., Bellefonte
Tuition: $10.00
0802PV A Visit to Mountain Edge Alpaca Farm
Wednesday – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
new
September 18
In this outdoor session, we have an opportunity to see the
alpacas up close. Mark Hoffman will give an overview of alpacas
and talk about their characteristics including what they eat and
what they are used for. Participants can ask any questions they
have about the animals and the farm. After the session, they may
stop in Boalsburg for lunch and shopping at their own expense.
Instructor: Mark Hoffman has worked at Mountain Edge Farm
for 15 years, where he manages the animals and property.
Location: Instructor’s Home, Centre Hall (Directions will be
provided)
Special Notes: Dress for the outdoors and wear sturdy shoes.
Tuition: $10.00
Join us for a 90-minute backstage tour of Eisenhower Auditorium
on the Penn State campus. You will see the major production areas
and learn what it takes to put on a performance from a technician’s
point of view.
Instructor: Tom Hesketh has been the Events Manager for the
Center for the Performing Arts for 18 years.
Location: Eisenhower Auditorium, Shortlidge Rd. & Eisenhower
Rd., University Park (Nearest pay parking is Eisenhower Deck)
Special Notes: Please wear casual clothing and comfortable
footwear (Ladies: no heels, please).
Tuition: $10.00
0805SC Discover State College’s Newest Winery:
“The Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery”
Tuesday – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
new
September 17
Tour the vineyard for a discussion on cultivars and trellising systems.
Tour the winery and see state-of-the-art winemaking techniques as
well as the role of solar energy utilized in the process. Your tour
culminates in the wine tasting facility where you will sample various
wines (ice wine not included in the tasting).
Instructor: Elwin Stewart, retired PSU faculty member, conducted
research on grape vine trunk diseases, worked with wine growers in
PA, NY, VA; provided lectures in South Africa and collaborated
with research scientists in Italy and France. Prior to 1999 when he
started growing his own vines, his hobby was making his own wine.
Location: Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery, 576 S. Foxpointe
Dr., State College (Directions will be provided)
Special Notes: Wear appropriate dress and shoes for the weather.
Tuition: $20.00, Includes $10.00 for wine tasting.
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0806SC Landscape Tour of the New Lion Shrine “Habitat”
Wednesday – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
new
October 2
0809WH Bicycle Touring: A Few Days or Coast-to-Coast
Tuesday – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
new
October 15
Visit the site of the newly completed grounds surrounding the Lion
Shrine statue on the Penn State campus near Rec Hall. Derek will
discuss the history of the Shrine; the background, design intent,
and materials used for the current improvements; and some of the
“behind the scenes” stories.
Instructor: Derek Kalp is a landscape architect with Penn State’s
Division of Campus Planning and Design and owns his own private
practice.
Location: Nittany Lion Shrine, Curtin Road, University Park
(Nearest pay parking is the Nittany Parking Deck.)
Special Notes: Please wear weather appropriate and comfortable
apparel for walking outdoors.
Tuition: $10.00
Join Chris and John on a pictorial of their coast-to-coast bicycle
journey with a “how-to” emphasis on planning, equipment,
techniques, tips, and fun. Participants will surely bike away with
ideas for expanding their cycling activities and enjoyment.
Instructors: John Farr and Chris Reese, both “retired,” ride for
fun, guide others on short and extended bike tours, and organize
other citizen cycling events.
Location: Windy Hill Village, Westminster Place Apartments
Community Room, 225 Dogwood Dr., Philipsburg
Tuition: $10.00
0807SC The Green Grocer’s Goodies:
“You Want Me to Eat What?”
Tuesday – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
October 8
miscellaneous
0901FX Getting the Most Out of Your Garage Sale
Monday – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
new
September 16
new
Wegmans is committed to working with local growers, providing
fresh and sometimes unique produce, and, offering demonstrations
on how to cook and serve their offerings. Enjoy an opportunity to
meet with the manager of the produce department and learn about
all of these facets of the operation.
Instructor: John Sulewski is a 9 year veteran of Wegmans and
currently serves as the manager of the Produce Department.
Location: Wegmans, 345 Colonnade Blvd., State College.
Meet in the Cafe.
Special Notes: Class participants should wear closed toe shoes.
Tuition: $10.00
Jane will give hints on collecting and organizing your items, pricing
them, encountering inevitable pitfalls, and, lastly, learning what
sells. A tour of the Foxdale garage sale facility will be offered.
Instructor: Jane Humphreys, after running her first garage sale
before moving into Foxdale Village, has been the chairperson of
Foxdale’s very successful garage sales sixteen times. The first year’s
gems were sold on 12 tables; now there are 60!
Location: Foxdale Village, Meeting Room, 500 E. Marylyn Ave.,
State College (Park in front of the building or on the upper parking
deck on Marylyn Ave.)
Special Notes: Bring your questions, a notepad and pen.
Tuition: $10.00
0808VH Tales of a State College Businesswoman –
1959 to Today
Thursday – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
new
October 24
0902SC Facts and Factoids:
Atlantis and Other Modern Myths
Fridays – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
October 25, November 1, 8
Mimi Barash Coppersmith has been a community leader for
both “town and gown” since the founding of Barash Advertising
in 1959. In addition, she has served as a member of Penn State’s
Board of Directors to which she was elected as first woman Chair
in 1990. Her tales include reflections on the receptions of women
in business, especially when they are in charge.
Instructor: Mimi Barash Coppersmith, former Penn State Trustee,
is the founder of Barash Advertising and State College’s Town and
Gown Magazine. In both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, she
has been a distinguished and frequently honored State College
Community leader since the 1950’s.
Location: Village Heights, Meeting Room, 305 Village Heights Dr.,
State College (Enter via the gate off of Windmere Dr. – Gate is open
30 min. before the start of class. Please park on Village Heights Dr.)
Tuition: $10.00
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new
We will examine the tale of Atlantis from Plato’s account to
contemporary fascination with the vanished continent, and its
reported “discovery” everywhere from the Sea of Japan to Antarctica.
Sometimes identified as the last refuge of alien invaders, Atlantis has
been linked to modern “mysteries” including exceptional ancient
technologies, pyramid construction, and the Bermuda Triangle.
Instructor: Bob Schmalz is a retired professor of geology at
PSU. Research interests include the chemistry of seawater, coral
reefs, groundwater chemistry, environmental radon and low level
radioactive waste management. He is the past chairman of the State
College Water Authority and current chairman of the University
Area Joint Authority as well as a docent at the Palmer Museum of Art.
Location: Patton Township Municipal Building, Board Meeting
Room, 100 Patton Plaza, State College (Off Green Tech Dr.
opposite Home Depot)
Tuition: $30.00
0903SC Exploring The World of Gemstones
Fridays – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
October 4, 11, 18
Want to learn more about gemstones? Throughout history,
gemstones have captured the imagination and interest of people.
Develop an insight into the fascinating world of gemstones with
this course.
Instructor: Dennis Zwigart, a graduate of Penn State, has earned
a Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma from the Gemological
Institute of America (GIA).
Location: Patton Township Municipal Building, Board Meeting
Room, 100 Patton Plaza, State College (Off Green Tech Dr.
opposite Home Depot)
Tuition: $31.00, Includes $1.00 for handouts.
1003VH Do You Know Jalapenos from Habaneros?
Tuesday – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
September 17
nature, gardening &
environment
We will look at the history and botany of hot chiles and discuss best
practices of growing them in central Pennsylvania. Chile varieties
will be presented in the context of heat, flavor and culinary uses.
We will also learn about methods for preserving the harvest.
Instructor: Beverly Lipski, whose roots are in the Southwest, has
a passion for hot chiles. She is a Master Gardener. Over the past 40
years she has gardened in six states and a Canadian province with
diverse climate zones and challenges.
Location: Village Heights, Meeting Room, 305 Village Heights
Dr., State College (Enter via the gate off of Windmere Dr. – Gate
is open 30 min. before the start of class. Please park on Village
Heights Drive.)
Tuition: $10.00
1001LH Growing, Harvesting and Using Culinary Herbs
Wednesday – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
new
September 25
Vicki and Linda love herbs and will lead a discussion on growing,
harvesting and using culinary herbs. Participants will enjoy a sensory
experience of smelling and tasting fresh herbs and information will
be provided on the herbs and their uses. Participants will have the
opportunity to make an herbal swag with their favorite herbs to
take home and enjoy. Herbal tea and cookies will also be provided.
Instructors: Vicki Spadaccio and Linda Westrick have been herb
gardeners for over 30 years. Vicki is a PSU Master Gardener.
Location: Liberty Hill Clubhouse, Great Room, 411 Beacon
Circle, Boalsburg (Enter through front entrance)
Tuition: $13.00, Includes $3.00 for snack.
outdoor recreation
1101B Bicycling on Pine Creek Rails-to-Trails
Thursdays – 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
September 19, 26, October 3, 17 (No class October 10)
1002SC Tree Walk
Wednesday – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
October 9
Recreational bicyclers will be biking the Pine Creek Rails-to-Trails
between Jersey Shore and Wellsboro. The trail will be divided into
4 segments, ranging in distance from 21 to 35 miles. Rides will
be between 2.5 and 3.5 hours. The trail is flat and vehicle free.
Participants must wear helmets and be reasonably physically fit.
Your bicycle should be in good mechanical condition.
Instructor: Kent Addis enjoys biking, skiing and kayaking. He was
formerly on the staff of Continuing Ed at Penn State, Executive
Director of the Bellefonte YMCA and past president of OLLI.
Location: Pine Creek Rails-to-Trails. For the first ride, meet at
8:30 AM at the intersection of US Route 99/220 and Jacksonville
Rd., Bellefonte – (the first left turn beyond the Bellefonte Route
550 exit.)
Special Notes: Bring water, snacks and a bag lunch. Dress for
variable weather conditions.
Tuition: $30.00
Tour Thompson Woods Nature Preserve with an emphasis on tree
and plant ecosystems and their management.
Instructor: Alan Sam has been the Arborist for State College for
more than 20 years.
Location: Thompson Woods Preserve, Walnut Spring Lane, State
College (Map will be provided)
Special Notes: Participants should wear good walking shoes and
can bring a walking stick if preferred. We will use the existing gravel
and woodchip trails in the park.
Tuition: $10.00
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1102SC Advanced Beginner Tennis
Tuesdays & Thursdays – 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
September 17, 19, 24, 26, October 1, 3
Advanced Beginner Tennis is designed for people with some tennis
background. We will work on improving all strokes and work
towards a consistent serve. Game based drills will be used to help
understand the court positioning for play using a doubles format.
Instructor: Carol Oliver, a certified instructor by PTR and Cardio
Tennis, has completed workshops in Quick Start tennis, USTA
Community Tennis, and Coaching Youth Tennis. She has run the
Park and Rec programs in State College for 9 years and is currently
the Program Director for the CRCTA.
Location: Spring Creek Park, Tennis Court, 901 Houserville Rd.,
State College
Special Notes: Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Bring a
water bottle. If you have a racquet bring it, but some will be available.
Tuition: $30.00
1103SC Two Day Bike Trip Through Lehigh Gorge
Thursday & Friday – 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
new
September 26 & 27
Participants will drive 2.5 hours on I-80 to White Haven and leave
their cars. They will ride their bikes approximately 25 miles to Jim
Thorpe along the D & L Rails-to-Trails which follows the Lehigh
River for an overnight stay at The Inn at Jim Thorpe. They will
return the next day over the same trail to their cars and drive back to
State College. Meals and lodging along the way are at your expense.
Instructor: Lynn Carpenter has led OLLI bike trips to Greater
Allegheny Passage around Ohiopyle for the last 2 years in addition
to various other similar bike trips. He has done the D & L Trail
through Lehigh Gorge before and enjoys scenic bike trips.
Location: Meet at Home Depot (Green Tech Drive, State College)
at 8:30 AM to carpool.
Special Notes: After receiving confirmation of your enrollment,
please call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at (800)329-2599 to reserve
your room. Participants need to provide bikes in good operating
condition and necessary gear such as helmets, rain jackets and sun
glasses. Training is important and is not intended for riders who
have not been biking about 10 miles leading up to trip. Call (814)
238-8163 with questions.
Tuition: $20.00
Register for courses online at
www.OLLI.psu.edu
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1104PMV Pontoon Boat Ride on Black Moshannon Lake
and Tour of Park’s Historic Buildings
Thursday – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
October 17
Enjoy a pontoon boat ride to see the fall foliage and visit historic
buildings at Black Moshannon State Park.
Instructor: Michelle McCloskey graduated from Penn State with
a degree in environmental resource management and has been the
Environmental Education Specialist at Black Moshannon for 7 seasons.
Location: Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd.,
Philipsburg. Meet at Boat Launch #1, near bridge.
Special Notes: Pack a picnic lunch. Please wear walking shoes.
Tuition: $10.00
philosophy & religion
1201B An Introduction to the FaithCentre
Thursday – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
September 26
David and Nicole will review the development of the FaithCentre,
including a tour of the High Street location and the Food Bank at
131 S. Allegheny Street. Discussion will include local responses to
poverty and how the FaithCentre in partnership with other agencies
has evolved to address changing community needs.
Instructors: Nicole Summers has been the Executive Director
of the FaithCentre since 2007. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor
Education from Penn State and has a background in program
development, grant writing and fundraising. David Dimmick is
retired from Penn State and is a co-founder of the FaithCentre and
a lay leader at Faith United Methodist Church in Bellefonte.
Location: FaithCentre, 110 W. High Street, Bellefonte
Special Notes: Participants should dress comfortably and be
prepared to walk several blocks.
Tuition: $10.00
1202SC Pirke Avot: Jewish Proverbs from
new
the Age of the Rabbis
Wednesdays – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
October 16, 23, November 6 (No class October 30)
Though the Bible is the primary text of Judaism, the most famous
proverbs of Judaism are found in a section of the Talmud, Pirke
Avot (The Ethics of the Ancestors). Join us as we study the wisdom
and concerns of Judaism’s ancient Sages (200 BCE - 200 CE).
Instructor: Rabbi David Ostrich is the spiritual leader of
Congregation Brit Shalom in State College and a lecturer in Jewish
Studies at Penn State. This will be his 15th OLLI course.
Location: Congregation Brit Shalom, Social Hall, 620 E. Hamilton
Ave., State College
Special Notes: Required Text: Pirke Avot (any edition will do).
Suggested edition is Pirke Avot: A Modern Commentary on Jewish
Ethics, edited and translated by Leonard Kravitz and Kerry M.
Olitzky, ISBN# 0-8074-0480-2.
Tuition: $30.00
1203SC Situation Ethics in Films
Fridays – 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25
new
Gary and Lynn have chosen four films that portray ethical situations
that will be discussed in detail. They hope to involve the class in
evaluation of conflicting choices and generate lively discussions.
The films, Doubt (2008), Lives of Others (2006), Black Book (2006),
and Sessions (2012), will be shown and a discussion of the ethics of
situations viewed will follow. Come and enjoy the drama.
Instructors: Gary Mitchell has taught ethics to medical students
and Lynn Carpenter has taught engineers. Lynn did an OLLI
course on the American Revolution with DVD presentations this
past year and likes the format. Gary has led the OLLI book club for
the last few years and has read extensively about ethics.
Location: PSU Outreach Building, Room 119, 100 Innovation
Blvd., University Park (Stop in the OLLI Office, Room 126 on the
first day of class for your parking permit)
Tuition: $30.00
science
1401FX Male, Female or in Between
Tuesdays – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
October 15, 22, 29
new
John will lead a discussion on a survey of genetic and hormonal
factors that determine maleness, femaleness or intersexuality and
their relation to sexual orientation.
Instructor: John Zavodni is a PSU Emeritus Associate Professor
of Zoology, Diplomat of the American Board of Sexology, and an
AASECT certified Sex Educator.
Location: Foxdale Village, Meeting Room, 500 E. Marylyn Ave.,
State College (Park in front of the building or on the upper parking
deck on Marylyn Ave.)
Special Notes: Bring a Pen or Pencil and note paper.
Tuition: $30.00
1402SC How Does Science Impact My Life?
Thursdays – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17
In a series of discussions, presentations, and demonstrations that are
targeted for a general audience, we’ll explore fascinating scientific
phenomena that impact daily life, such as: “What do we know
about molecules and how do we know it?” and “Why and how do
your cells kill themselves?” Students of all backgrounds are strongly
encouraged to attend.
Instructors: Jean Brenchley, Phil Mohr, Robert Schlegel, Peter
Jurs, Robert Minard and Bill Van den Berg are members of a team
of PSU emeritus faculty, lecturers, and teachers in biochemistry,
chemistry, molecular biology, and physics.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Social Hall 1, 780
Waupelani Dr. Extension, State College (Off Whitehall Rd. across
from the YMCA)
Tuition: $30.00
1403SC Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity
Tuesdays – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22
new
We will begin with a summary of the physics of Isaac Newton and
how Newton’s description of nature fails at large velocities. Then
we will discuss how light was understood in the late 19th century,
and why the famous Michelson-Morley experiments yielded one
of the most important null results in the history of physics. It
took Einstein’s genius to explain this result and forever alter our
understanding of time and space.
Instructor: Joe Kulik, Ph.D., UC Berkeley, has worked as a
condensed matter and materials physicist for more than 20 years.
Location: Centre LifeLink, Main Classroom, 125 Puddintown
Rd., State College (Located on E. College Ave., beside Hilton
Gardens. Turn onto Puddintown Rd to enter the parking area)
Special Notes: Optional Text: Relativity: The Special and General
Theory by Albert Einstein. Available at no cost in PDF version at
http://www.ibiblio.org/ebooks/Einstein/Einstein_Relativity.pdf
and in html version at http://www.bartleby.com/173/.
Tuition: $30.00
1404VP CSI – Weather
Wednesdays – 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
September 18, 25, October 2
new
Explore Forensic Meteorology and the use of weather information
in litigation, and learn what observing the sky can tell us.
Instructor: Joe Sobel, M.S. and Ph.D. in Meteorology from Penn
State, has worked for AccuWeather for 40 years and is a Senior Vice
President and Director of its Forensic Services.
Location: The Village at Penn State, Lion’s Den, 260 Lion’s Hill
Rd., State College (Park in visitor parking in front of the Commons
Building and enter at the blue awning)
Special Notes: Bring a pen/pencil and note pad.
Tuition: $30.00
travel
1601LH Highlights of Peru
Tuesday – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
September 24
new
In March 2012, Connie and John visited Peru. Highlights will
include Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Lima. Using pictures taken
during their trip and the experiences they had while on this Overseas
Adventure Travel (OAT), Connie will entice you to experience Peru
for yourself.
Instructor: Connie DiNunzio and her husband, John, have
traveled extensively since they retired to State College. Visiting Peru
has been one of their most interesting trips.
Location: Liberty Hill Clubhouse, Aerobics Room, 411 Beacon
Circle, Boalsburg (Enter through front entrance)
Tuition: $10.00
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OLLI Member Extracurricular Activities
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS)
TRIPS
Hiking Group
Under the leadership of Doug Johnson, this group takes a 4 to 6 mile
hike one day each month. Hikes are usually within a 15 to 20 mile
radius of the Bellefonte/State College area and are selected about
one week in advance of each hike. To be added to the notification
list, contact Doug Johnson at (814) 353.4145 or daj1@psu.edu.
OLLI trips are known for being extraordinary events. Trips are
open to OLLI members and non-members. Sign up for an OLLI
trip where you will enjoy an educational experience, see interesting
sights, share the camaraderie of friends, meet new people, and
enjoy a gastronomical delight along the way! If you are interested
in learning about upcoming trips, visit the OLLI website at www.
olli.psu.edu or call the OLLI office at (814) 867.4278.
This SIG involves physical activity. You are responsible for wearing the proper
attire and using the proper equipment (if applicable). It is highly recommended
you consult your physician before participating in this activity. OLLI disclaims
any and all liability for each individual’s participation in this activity.
Quantum Physics & Philosophy
Join Kay Hutton and Ralph Locklin to examine and discuss books
and articles related to quantum physics and its implications,
discoveries, and theories. The discussions and reading have
entertained ideas related to quantum theory and research, quantum
computing, human consciousness, cosmology, ESP and many
other topics. This group meets every Tuesday morning from 10:00
AM to noon at Webster’s Cafe, 133 E. Beaver Ave., State College.
For more information contact Kay Hutton at (814) 355.8323 or
kayhutton@hotmail.com or Ralph Locklin at (814) 355.8864 or
rhl345@comcast.net.
Stock Market Forum
The Stock Market Forum consists of a lively, open discussion of global
economic and political events which impact the growth potential
of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, gold, oil, currencies and more. Join
David Panko every Thursday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the
Foxdale Village Meeting Room, 500 East Marylyn Avenue, State
College, to participate in this group. For more information, contact
David Panko at (814) 237.2822 or pankowealthmanagement@
gmail.com.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
join olli at the theatre
Great seats at great discounts (20%) are available to OLLI
members for Doc Severinsen Big Band ($36.45 – Oct. 22),
Yamato: Drummers of Japan ($30.85 – Nov. 12), and West Side
Story ($50.45 – Nov. 19). All performances are at Eisenhower
Auditorium. For more information visit the OLLI website at
www.olli.psu.edu. To puchase tickets contact Connie DiNunzio,
Theatre Coordinator, at (814) 867.3125; lioness230@gmail.com.
Supper Group
Interested in good food and conversation? The Supper Group
meets once a month at a host’s home, who provides the entrée for
six other members who provide an appetizer, side dish, and dessert.
Usually, the group meets for dinner, but the menu can be a brunch,
barbecue, or buffet. For more information, contact Claire and Dan
Brannen at (814) 364.2004 or cbnoni@gmail.com.
Lunch Group
Enjoy lunch with other OLLI members each third Tuesday of
the month at various restaurants in State College and Bellefonte.
Take this opportunity to get to know people you may have met
on a trip or during a course. To be added to the notification list
or to make reservations, contact Judy Reed at (814) 308.9024 or
judiellenreed@gmail.com.
Writers Group
The OLLI Writers Group meets once a month at the Schlow Centre
Region Library, 211 South Allen Street, State College. The group
welcomes writers of all genres and skill levels to share their writing. Singles Supper Group
If you would like to be added to the notification list or have any Single? Want to treat yourself to a nice dinner at a restaurant while
questions, please contact Rita Lumpkins at ritalouise@gmail.com. meeting new friends? Join the Singles Supper Group which meets
once a month. For more information, contact Curtis Frantz at
Book Clubs
(570) 725.3999 or socialolli@gmail.com.
OLLI’s two book clubs meet monthly. To find out the current
books being discussed, contact the group leader.
traveling lunch bunch
Fourth Tuesday of Each Month
For the adventurous sort, join us each month as we go to a different
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (contact leader for the location)
restaurant outside the State College/Bellefonte area. The second
Leader: Priscilla McFerren, librarygma@gmail.com
Wednesday of the month, April through November, we will meet
Second Wednesday of Each Month
at a central location and caravan to the restaurant or you can meet
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
us there. If you are interested in meeting up with OLLI friends,
Webster’s Cafe, 133 E. Beaver Ave., State College
old and new, contact Bill and Judy Reed at wreediii@gmail.com to
Leaders: Gary and Judy Mitchell, gmitchell38@comcast.net
receive information of upcoming lunches.
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