This Fall we are going to take a historical look at Stockton through a series of lectures and trips to two-off campus religious institutions. Stockton’s past is rich and includes many things we bet you didn’t know.

This year marks the centennial of the first crossing of the Panama Canal. Dr. Gene Bigler’s two-part series entitled “California’s Panama Connection” will examine the important role of Panama in the California Gold Rush and the linkage, which led to Stockton.

California’s Central Valley has long had a history of flooding. John Maguire and Jim Giottonini, SJC Public Works, will discuss flood protection past and present.

Stockton was home to the West’s oldest “insane asylum.” Michael Wurtz, University of the Pacific’s Library Special Collections Archivist, will share photos and first-hand accounts from the archival collection.

Did you know that when gold was discovered in California in 1849, many of the early settlers in Stockton were Jewish merchants who created what is now one of the oldest Jewish communities on the West Coast? Rabbi Jason Gwasdoff will discuss this rich culture at Temple Israel. Rev. Gary Putnam will examine the vital role Central Church folk played in Stockton, as well as share the history of the Central

Fall 2014 Teaser...Stockton Then and Now

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Fall Semester

Sept 22 to Dec 5

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INSIDE:

SAVE THE DATE!

Celebrate Active Aging

with OLLI - Sept 21

Meet New OLLI Member

Jim Blankenship

OLLI Donors

Singing Class Reaches Out

Photo Recap of Summer

Important Dates

Meet the Advisory Board

Dr. Larry Grimes spoke about his years of working with raptors in OLLI’s summer lecture series. Grimes, a high school biology teacher, has been a falconer for over 30 years and has flown every type of hawk and falcon. Following the lecture, he delighted the group by introducing them to two birds, one that didn’t mind the gentle, cautious strokes delivered by those in attendance. Virginia Jordan is just one of many who stood in line waiting for the opportunity to get close and personal with Dr. Grimes’ falcon named Zoey. Bet that wasn’t on Virginia’s “bucket list!”

Dr. Larry Grimes, Pacific Alumnus, shares his work with Raptors

United Methodist Church’s extraordinary building.

And finally, David Stuart, Executive Director/CEO of the San Joaquin County Historical Museum, reveals how special the Indians of our region were.

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SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, September 21 Celebrate Active Aging with OLLI

Each September, Active Aging Week brings a myriad of wellness opportunities to adults age 50+ in communities across America. It is a time for individuals to

explore FREE activities that support vibrant and healthy living. For the past four years, OLLI partnered with the Wellness Connection at O’Connor Woods offering our lectures free during their annual celebrations.

OLLI@Pacific’s Celebration of Aging activity on Sunday, September 21 reminds older adults that new experiences may lead to discovering activities they value—and perhaps meaningful new directions, too.

It will be open to the public and offered as a FREE educational program provided in a fun atmosphere. The afternoon will be filled with talks by esteemed university faculty Robert Halliwell, PhD and Tanya Storch, PhD, community experts and special guest, Jan Montague, whose career has

focused on the advancement of whole-person wellness education, strategies and outcomes. Our event ends with a wine reception amidst community organizations that may also offer a free activity during the week.

Active Aging Week reminds older adults that they can do many things and enjoy them. Our mini-conference will give people a taste of OLLI and expose them to new friends, adventures and the

community. Join us for a memorable experience and invite your friends.

In an event this large, volunteers are always needed. If you can help the day of the event or distribute posters and flyers to other organizations, please call the office at 946-7658.

To plan adequate seating for the breakout sessions and place food and beverage orders, this event requires advance registration, which can be done easily and quickly on a mobile phone by texting the keyword: active to 209-222-6535 or online at www.OLLICelebration.com

A CELEBRATION OF ACTIVE AGING Let the Adventure Begin

Sunday, September 21 1:00 – 6:00pm

at the University of the Pacific

KEYNOTE ADDRESS ~ Jan Montague, MGS Energize Your Life: Whole-Person Wellness for Optimal Aging

BREAKOUT SESSIONS Laughter Yoga ~ Tara Crane, BA Genealogy: Your Personal Puzzle ~ Jacqi Stevens, MPA Brain Health ~ Robert Halliwell, PhD

BREAKOUT SESSIONS FallProof™ Introduction ~ Nanci Shaddy Mastering the 5 Elements ~ Tanya Storch, PhD Music Therapy ~ Melody Tolmie, MT-BC

WINE RECEPTION with community organizations

Advance registration required by September 15

Registration can be done easily and quickly on a mobile phone by texting

the keyword: active to 209.222.6535 or online at www.OLLICelebration.com

This event is open to the public and offered as a FREE educational program, but advance registration is required by 9/15.

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

If you want to make a day out of it, check in at 11:30am and receive a coupon for $2 off your brunch entree at the University’s Market Place Cafe in the DeRosa University Center.

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Meet New OLLI Member, Prof. Jim Blankenship, Pacific Emeritus written by Kathleen Barnhart

Every Gift Counts...Thank You to our 2013/2014 Donors

Ronald & Donna Alt Al Avey Bob & Susan Benedetti Vanadeane Brooks Donna Brown Judith Chambers Catherine Coughlan Judith Courtney James Darrah Paul & Peig Fairbrook Phoebe Farnam Colleen Foster Matt and Joan Gaffney JoAnne Garrett Phil & Carole Gilbertson

Hank Gregory Susan Hall Lee Hemminger Bob & Marlene Hnath Helen Holt Mary Kathleen Hume Judith Janes Walter Jones Francis Lau Patricia Lindenberg Mary Little Carolyn Mallett Beth Mason-Gregory Linda & Ray McAlister Lois Leone McCarty

Frances Meredith Jim and Joanne Nims Joyce Niles Sean & Una O’Farrell Rekha V. Patel Gary Putnam Christy Reinold Della Richardson Dianne Runion Joe & Dorothy Serra Karen Sinz Esther Smith Daniel Terry and Anonymous Gifts

Professor Jim Blankenship, Pacific Emeritus, received a Bachelor of Science Degree and Master’s from Texas A&M University. In 1972, he received his PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Utah. He spent two years at the Medical College of Georgia in the Cell and Molecular Biology Department. From 1977 until his retirement, he worked in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology in the School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Dr. Blankenship is a lifelong learner. He likes the fact that OLLI has so many offerings and areas other than science! His good friends, Nancy and Mike Sharp, encouraged him to join.

Dr. Blankenship’s first experience with an OLLI course was a teleconference from the

Smithsonian on Early American paintings. He has attended every Monday lecture but one and has enjoyed all of them. The most notable lecture for him was a presentation by Larry Grimes who brought to the lecture two of his trained falcons. Jim is a bird watcher and he found the lecture fascinating.

Making new friends and meeting old ones is a wonderful aspect of OLLI. He reconnected with friends he hasn’t seen in many years and has enjoyed many activities with them outside of OLLI.

Jim volunteers as a science mentor at New Hope School in Thornton, meeting with teachers and students. His presentations, to no one’s surprise, revolve around science.

Jim and Lola Blankenship

He believes OLLI is such an important program for the community. We welcome Dr. Blankenship to OLLI and hope he continues to enjoy the advantages OLLI provides to all.

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OLLI Joy of Singing Class Reaches Out written by Meralee Shannon

We have enjoyed this class for several semesters under the superb leadership of Magen Solomon. We weren’t ready for our singing together to end last Spring and hoped we could continue our friendships outside of class. At our last class in April, we formed a committee to undertake a new venture. Our accompanist, Gay Goaslind, asked us to join her at her retirement community performances. We have gone to Bayside, Camlu, Stacie Chalet, Creekside, LaSalette and Villa Marche. We sing 10 show tunes from our 100 song repertoire.

Our audiences have been receptive and our time together mutually fulfilling.

Participants have been Jan Beyer, Susan Shaw, Barbara Heiser, Lilli Kizlin, Lynne and Dan Terry, Jonnie Sullivan, Susan Scott, Gayle Woolley, Linda Whittock, Shirley Rivinius, Dorothy Levy and myself. We enjoy each other’s company outside of singing as well. We’ve been pleased that our joy of singing has blossomed into outreach and friendships. Thanks to all the singers, Magen, Gay and OLLI!

Magen Solomon

On a side note, we are pleased that although Magen has stepped into her dream job as the Artistic Director of the San Francisco Bach Choir, she will lead a seven-week Joy of Singing course this fall. Join us in congratulating her — Magen will truly be missed!

Above, speakers for the Revitalizing Downtown Think Tank: left, Police Chief Eric Jones; right, Michael Fitzgerald, The Record Columnist. Look for a six-week continuation of the series this fall.

Above, the peer-led writers group meets every Wednesday. At left, OLLI artists immersed themselves in the creative process in Summer Drawing Camp.

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Above, at the tour of the Delta Bluegrass Company, members met Pacific Alumnus Ed Zuckerman, co-owner and managing partner. Also in the photo is our tour leader, Seed Expert Jodie Sheffield. Pictured on the right is one of the Native Sod Research & Development Plots at Delta Bluegrass on McDonald Island.

Learning—in the Classroom, in the Field, via Teleconference

Left, university faculty and community experts joined us for our summer social in The Lair. Below, “Live from the Smithsonian” allowed participants to teleconference directly with museum docents from Washington, D.C. Center, members watch Bing Kirk, owner of Jesus Mountain Coffee Roasting, process beans.

MAILING ADDRESS University of the Pacific OLLI@Pacific 3601 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95211

OFFICE LOCATION 1776 W March Lane, Suite 332 Stockton, CA 95207

Phone: 209.946.7658

Fax: 209.946.3916

Judy Janes, Program Director

jjanes@pacific.edu

Elena Marciano, Prog. Serv. Asst.

emarciano@pacific.edu

Important Dates

Meet Your 2014-2015 Advisory Board Members

August 18 Fall 2014 catalogs, calendar and maps are emailed. They are also available online: www.go.pacific.edu/OLLI Registration is open.

August 25 Fall 2014 catalogs are mailed.

September 1 Holiday, Office Closed.

September 15 Deadline to register for 9/21 Active Aging Celebration. On mobile phone, text the keyword: active to 209.222.6535 or online at www.OLLICelebration.com

September 21 Active Aging Celebration check-in begins at 11:30am. Event begins at 1:00pm.

September 22 Semester lectures and courses begin.

Phyllis Almendarez

Al Avey

Jan Beyer

JoAnne Garrett

John Pulver

Christy Reinold

Della Richardson

Carolyn Mallett

Beth Mason-Gregory

Nancy McPherson

Jim Nims

Carole Gilbertson

Marlene Hnath

Roy Ishii

Cheryl Long

Please join us in thanking Susan Benedetti, Catherine Coughlan, Lockey Kjelson, Jim Pickering, Peig Fairbrook and Judy Courtney for their contributions as they step down from the Board. They’ve played an invaluable role representing OLLI members and setting the groundwork for the future of OLLI@Pacific.

A special thanks to all who ran for office. If you are interested in a leadership role, there are several committees co-chaired by the Advisory Board. They would welcome your participation and experience.

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