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InsightsSummer 2012

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

by Sylvia Johnson

OLLI members join together to participate in many extracurricular activities, ranging from knitting to kayaking to playing bridge. One of our most enthusiastic activity groups, Ethnic Dining, is brought together by a love of good food. Members meet weekly at local ethnic restaurants to enjoy a great meal and each other’s company.

Ethnic Dining began in 1999, when ex-ecutive director Steve Benson came up with the idea of sharing meals at ethnic restau-rants. The original group, called Dinner for Eight, first met at Christo’s Greek restaurant in Minneapolis. Long-time diners Jerry and Mary Lou Motz remember that seven people signed up for the event, but only five came.

Today the Ethnic Dining mailing list in-cludes more than 300 OLLI members, and an average of 18 to 20 people attend each dining event. Events are hosted by individual group members, who select the restaurants and make arrangements with the staff.

The Ethnic Dining schedule includes six to twelve lunches or dinners each OLLI ses-sion. Active participants in the program are expected to host a meal at least once every two years. Reservations with the host are a must, and there is often a waiting list.

Ethnic Dining’s continued success depends on the hard work of the volunteer coordinators who organize the schedule and send it to participants. For the last five years, Ron and Marghe Tabar have performed this

Dining out, OLLI-styleDiscoveries . . . and Goodbyespage 2Intrepid astronomer . . .page 3Annual Meeting June 6page 3Thank Youpage 4Estate Planningpage 6OLLI class sitespage 7Special Interest Groups page 8Summer Course Guidepage 10How to Registerpage 18

Mexican Market by OLLI artist Peter Sammond

important job. The Tabars report that Thai and Italian cuisines are the most popular with OLLI diners. Vietnamese and Middle Eastern restaurants also frequently appear on the schedule. Other popular dining venues are Cecil’s Deli in St. Paul, and Brit’s Pub in Minneapolis, where participants enjoy British high tea with scones and clotted cream.

Last year, the summer course Patio Dining was added to the schedule (see p. 14). The restaurants for the summer don’t have to be ethnic, but they do need to have an out-door eating area. The beautiful patio at W. A. Frost in St. Paul has been the location for several outstanding summer meals.

If you have an appetite for ethnic dining, sign up during regular course registration. It’s a great way to meet other OLLI members and satisfy your taste buds at the same time.

The patio at W.A. Frost in St. Paul (photo: Robert Crew)

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by Susan Mundale

This is my last col-umn as president of the OLLI Board of Directors. I’ve had a busy and rich two years during a time of growth and con-tinuing change for

OLLI. I’ve learned anew the truth of the old adage “you only get out of life what you put into it.” Here are just a few of my discoveries:

The commitment of volunteers who give their energy, time, knowledge, and experience to make OLLI successful

These volunteers include course leaders who pour their passion into their classes as if they were the high-est paid faculty anywhere—even though every minute of their time is volunteered; also the people serving on the Board of Directors and on the Curriculum, Membership/Marketing, Communication, Personnel, Finance, and Planning Committees, who are the en-gine that keeps OLLI running. Other ded-icated volunteers include the members of the Arrangements Committee, who set up meeting rooms and provide beautiful tables and refreshments for OLLI events, and the Volunteer Committee, who ap-pear when and where they are needed, whether in the OLLI office or as greet-ers at events. We can’t forget the Special Interest Group co-coordinators and all the SIG leaders who keep all those inter-est groups active and organized. These and all volunteers give much and, I’m sure, receive much as a result. (See the long lists on the Thank You pages.)

The President’s column

Discoveries, Heads-Up, and Goodbyes

I’ve discovered new friendsI’ve met people I would likely never

have met if I had not become involved in OLLI. They’ve made the years after leaving full-time work an opportunity for new connections that enrich my life.

Heads Up: Managing GrowthOLLI’s growth in membership and

increased course offerings to accom-modate close to 1,200 members have implications for managing our financial and human resources. In preparing a budget for next year, the staff and Board of Directors are looking for ways to save by trimming costs while maintaining the quality programs you’ve come to expect. Look for details in the annual report and at the Annual Meeting on June 6. In the meantime, your suggestions are welcome.

GoodbyesAs we move into our summer term,

we say goodbye to JoAnne Makela, a key member of the OLLI staff for more than seven years. JoAnne came to OLLI with unique skills and expertise. She is the

reason this publication is so well de-signed and professionally produced. She made the on-line Up-to-Dater snazzy and fun to read. She shepherded the annual budget and tracked expenditures, work-ing with the University’s finance office to prepare understandable monthly reports for the OLLI Board of Directors. She helped inaugurate the new registra-tion system and managed the transition from the old with a minimum of glitches. She oversaw communication with course leaders and maintained relationships with 20-plus course sites across the Twin Cities. She forged relationships with com-munity partners to offer exciting courses in the arts. JoAnne has served OLLI well. We thank her for all she has done and wish her success in her new position in the Office of University Relations.

Finally, a sad goodbye In March, we lost one of OLLI’s most

enthusiastic and devoted members, Carol Daly. She participated in OLLI fully and enthusiastically until the very end of her life. If there truly are guardian angels, surely Carol Daly is OLLI’s.

OLLI course leaders shared best practices at a Course Leader Workshop this spring.

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Insights Summer 2012

by Steve Benson

In each summer issue of Insights we acknowledge and thank all of the volunteers, course leaders, presenters, and supporters of OLLI who so freely

give of their time, talents, and financial support. We also thank the Bernard Osher Foundation for its financial and institutional support, the University of Minnesota, the College of Continuing Education, and all of our community partners who provide us with facilities and programming for courses and activi-ties. It is also an opportunity for us to look among our membership for those individuals who represent the multi-dimensional spirit of OLLI.

This year I am able to present a per-son of many talents, generosity of spirit, and a splendid exemplar of all who make our OLLI a leader on both the local and national level in providing lifelong learn-ing opportunities.

If you have participated in the Great Decisions or Astronomy courses, served on the Board of Directors, and/or have been a part of or enjoyed the work of the OLLI Artists, you have the had the dis-tinct pleasure of knowing Ed Ferlauto.

The annual Great Decisions pro-gram has been a cornerstone of OLLI’s commitment to promoting interna-tional perspectives and dialogue. The program, presented in conjunction with the University International Center, has been part of ELI/OLLI since our incep-tion. In fall of 2002, Ed took over the leadership from long-time member and community activist Bonnie Skelton. He

hosts the series and works closely with the International Center to provide the outstanding presenters that OLLI has come to expect.

Tapping into another passion of his, in spring of 2003 Ed began sharing his knowledge and love of astronomy. Every spring since then OLLI members have de-lighted in the exploration of the universe and followed the ups and downs of Ed’s and the Minnesota Planetarium Society’s tireless efforts to construct a planetarium that will allow future generations to con-tinue exploring the wonders and myster-ies of the cosmos.

From 2006 to 2011, Ed served on the OLLI Board of Directors. This was a particularly dynamic period as OLLI ex-plored the possibilities given to us by the Osher Foundation endowment. During this time, OLLI membership increased, as did a need for more courses, sites, and staff. The sudden impact and the chal-lenges of the financial crisis were also heavy items on the Board’s agenda.

From the Executive Director

Intrepid astronomer and OLLI educator extraordinaire

Is there anyone among us who has not been captivated by the changing ex-hibits of talented OLLI artists and pho-tographers that grace the walls of our classroom? I am also proud of the fact that many other tenants of McNamara tell me how much they look forward to the next display of the OLLI Artists along the hallway and in the classroom. As leader of the OLLI Artists special inter-est group, Ed coordinates exhibits with fellow artists in the OLLI classroom as well as throughout the Twin Cities.

I like to imagine Ed at the tiller of his sailing craft, “Felicity,” threading the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior, choos-ing the swiftest passage while avoiding the shoals. Ed has lent that same care, attention, and sense of adventure to OLLI. We are all the better for it, and acknowledge the splendid gifts that Ed has brought to OLLI. Thanks to Ed and to all those who have made this such a remarkable year.

OLLI Annual Meeting and Summer Party, June 6The OLLI Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 1–4 p.m. at the Hennepin County Library–Southdale, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina.

Join us for light refreshments as we bring OLLI members together for the final event of the year. Help us celebrate OLLI accomplishments from the 2011–12 year and welcome the Board of Directors for 2012–13.

Please let us know that you are coming by May 25 via OLLIreg or 612-627-7847. Regrets are not necessary.

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Thank you, OLLI Volunteers!Without volunteers, we would have no OLLI. They allow us to offer a wide variety of courses and activities. So, as this fiscal year draws to a close, we thank our board members, course leaders, class assistants, and the many vol-unteers who have helped make our events and programs a success. We especially thank our generous donors.

Course leaders and conveners Esam Aal, Ron Akehurst, J. B. Andersen, George Anderson, Neil Anderson, David Astin, Marcia Aubineau, Tom Balcom, Miki Banvige, Edward Bardon, Ruth Bauer Anderson, Nell Bean, Sarah Bellamy, George Bellis, Steve Benson, Odell Bjerkness, Joyce Black, Peter Blewett, Walter Blue, Nuala Bobowski, Bain Boehlke, Brian Boettcher, Irwin Boris, Aviva Breen, Greg Brick, Gary Briggle, Arthur Brown, Phillip Brunelle, Ann Buran, Don Burrows, Dick Carlson, Kevin Caufield, June Chang, Don Christensen, Jon Cranney, Larry Crawford, Zach Curtis, Cindy Dahle, Jim Daly, Joan Davies, Lionel Davis, Pat Deckas Becerra, Joan Delich, Mary DesRoches, Mary Dibbern, Liz Dodson, Deborah Dora, Bright Dornblaser, Osman Elhadary, Pamela Elliott, Thomas Emmert, Katherine Erdman, Bob Erickson, Bonnie Erickson, Ted Farmer, Lawrence Farrar, Ed Ferlauto, Robert Fisher, William Freiert, Richard Fuller, Hector Garcia, Stephen Gasiorowicz, Don Gemberling, Peter Georgas, Sanam Ghandehari, Bob Glancy, Marie Goblirsch, David Good, Jay Grammond, Pat Greene, Ted Greenfield, Edward Griffin, Manuel Guerrero, Cherie Hamilton, Gary Hanson, Jeannie Hanson, Bonnie Harper-Lore, John Harrigan, Mary Hegge, Peter Hendrickson, Marnie Hensel, Trish Herbert, Connie Hickle, Colin Holter, David Hopper, Scott Horey, Lucy Hulme, Jay G. Hutchinson, Robert Jansen, Earl L. Johnson, Judith Johnson, Bob Jones, Carolyn Jones, David Jones, Rebecca Jurisz, Alan Kagan, Richard Kain, Dennis Kane, Joanne Kendall, Kateryna Kent, Richard Kiesling, Eun Joo Kim, Pat Kridler, Terry Kubista, Dorothy Lamberton, Dan Larson, Greg Lecker, Frederick Lee, Roni Levin, Brittany Lewis, Roger Lipelt, Mary Livingston, Michael Lupu, Lois Abromitis Mackin, JoAnne Makela, Merritt Marquardt, Christopher Marshall, Kathleen Martin, Kathleen Martin, Nancy Martin, Tom Martin, M. J. McGregor, Harriet Mednick, Rick Menzel, Jack Miller, Shirley Moore, Ana Moraru, Charles Mundale, Susan Mundale, Marc Well Nagel, Nicholas Nash, Iric Nathanson, Bonnie Nelson, Charles Nelson, Connie Nelson, John Nugent, Janie O’Connor, Paul O’Connor, Tom O’Dea, Stephen E. Osman, Don Ostrom, Thomas O’Toole, Carolyn Papke, Ethan Rowan Pope, Cheng Qiu, Mary Quinlivan, Peg Reilly, Don Renner, Randy Reyes, John Robertson, Michael Rosen, Andreas Rosenberg, Jack

Rossman, Marty Rossmann, Betty Roth, Carol Rudie, Peter Sammond, Joel Sass, Tom Scanlan, Neala Schleuning, Edward J. Schwartzbauer, Christa Seiler, Gerald Semmler, Emily Shapiro, Rick Shiomi, Jenzi Silverman, Daniel Simundson, Lonni Skrentner, Ann Walker Smalley, Bob Solotaroff, Barb Sommers, Beth Staats, E. John Staba, Vivian Steblay, Jack Stuart, Peter Sussman, Marghe Tabar, Ron Tabar, Robert Tapp, Diana Thottungal, Pat Torrey, Al Trostel, Parker Trostel, Delgermend Tserendamba, Kamran Turkoglu, Amy Unger, Elizabeth Venditto, Catherine Vesley, Doug Wallace, David Walsh, Gil Ward, David Wark, Connie Waterous, Bill Weir, Gerhard Weiss, Mark Welter, Rolf Westgard, Karl Willson, Winnifred Winkelman, Aja Wolfe, Ruth Wood, Janet Woolman, Candice Wuehle, Pat Wuest, Toua Xiong, Judy Yaeger-Jones, Elizabeth Young, Billie Young

SIG leaders, course assistants, board members, committee membersKay Acton, Mary Adair, Sue Adamek, Barbara Amram, Dale Anderson, Grace Anderson, Kate Anderson, Kay Anderson, Sharon Anderson, Veryl Andre, Shari Arneson, Ilze Bakuzis, Kathy Ball, Ron Bardal, David Barnett, Carrie Bassett, Nella Bean, Jeanne Bearmon, Steve Benson, Carol Bergh, Shirley Bierma, Odell Bjerkness, Peter Blewett, Mike Bosanko, Sally Bosanko, Aviva Breen, Rolla Breitman, Helen Brooks, Elizabeth Buckingham, Ann Buran, David Buran, Jerome Burdorf, Karen Burdorf, Robert Calgren, Carol Carberry, John Cardle, Louise Carpentier, Al Carufel, Theresa Carufel, Maryanne Chalkley, Yeun Chou, Linda Clay, Marvin Cofer, Kathleen Conard, Nancy Conway, Kay Cooper, Nancy Copeland, Cathy Coult, Carole Cranbrook, Lou Culbert, Lyn Culbert, Phil Dahlen, Kathie Dahlquist, Lynne Dekker, Dorothy Delegard, Joan Delich, Judith Devine, Liz Dodson, Mari Donaldson, Knowles Dougherty, Jim Dunn, Jerry Edwards, Lois Edwards, Mary Eggen, Marian Eisner, Osman Elhadary, Steven Ellis, Mary Eskeldson, Jeanne Exline, Linda Feist, Frances Felix, Ed Ferlauto, David Ferrens, Ruth Fingerson, Clare Fossum, Nancy Garland, Greta Garmers, Jolene Gauss, Judy Germann, Caroline Gilbert, Pat Greene, Roxane Gudeman, Donna Gulbranson, Dolores Gutierrez, Pat Hagerty, Cherie Hamilton,


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Summer 2012 Course Guide

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Jeannie Hanson, JoAnn Hanson, Shawn Hartfeldt, Gerry Hartman, Mary Hegge, Elaine Heisterkamp, Marlyce Helm, Judy Hendrickson, Wes Hendrickson, Mary Jane Heng, Peggy Henrikson, Trish Herbert, Ruth Hiland, Judy Hoover, Marge Hutton, Kay Jaglo-Joseph, Jerri Jenkins, Harriet Johnson, Molly Johnson, Roger Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, David Jones, Linda Jones, Suzanne Kane, Marta Kaplan, Joanne Kendall, Karen Kirby, Anne Klein, Elaine Knoff, Janet Kramer, Janet Krofta, Alvin Kvaal, Jane Lafroth, Christelle Langer, Margaret Lonergan, Diana Lundin, Char Lunow, Nita Lussenhop, Daniel Lutenegger, Virginia Mahlum, Merritt Marquardt, Carole Martin, Sue McCloskey, Judy McConnell, Mavis McKeever, Donn McLellan, Marion McNurlen, David Mesenbourg, Roger Meyer, Sharon Miller, Gerry Mooers, Joann Morrill, Virginia Morse, Jerry Motz, Mary Lou Motz, Susan Mundale, Barbara Nelson, Chuck Nelson, Darrell Nelson, Eileen Nelson, Margaret Nelson, Marilyn Nelson, Susan O’Brien, Carol Osip, Florence Ostrom, Mary Patterson, Lanie Paymar, Betsy Peak, Joan Peterson, Lynda Petrie, Ed Pickett, Pixie Pixler, Mary Pollard, Al Potter, Mary Quinlivan, Elaine Raspel-Borth, Judy Remington, John Renwick, Gratia Reynolds, Caroline Roetzel, Betty Rohmann, Elisabeth Rosenberg, Joanne Routzahn, Lesley Rylander, Vern Rylander, Carolyn Sayers, Betty Schlotthauer, Bob Schwob, Donna Scudder, Glenn Scudder, Emily Shapiro, Carolyn Shrewsbury, Patricia Skaiem, Bonnie Skelton, Leann Skjervold, Jeanette Sobania, Elaine Spiegel, Gail Stalpes, Allen Starkey, Vivian Steblay, Ginger Stees, Jeanne Steinhagen, June Stout, Margaret Tabar, Ron Tabar, Deborah Tabert, Morgan Tamsky, Renee Tasaka, Barbara Taylor, Barbara Tiede, Sandy Tracy, Mary Traynham, Shirley Trossen, Albert Trostel, Parker Trostel, Vince Trotta, Charles Turner, Charlie Turpin, Susan Verrett, Julia Wallace, Betty Wallien, Janice Walsh, Connie Waterous, Eric Watkins, Katie Weiblen, Harry Wernecke, Dennis West, Rolf Westgard, Judith White, Karl Willson, Cora Wortman, Diane Wright, Pat Wuest, Elizabeth Young, Sue Zuriff, Corinne Zwickey, Eleanor Zwiers

Classroom and event sites1666 Coffman, Autumn Woods, Becketwood, Bloomington Civic Theatre, Calhoun Isles, Calvary Cooperative, Campus Club, Covenant Village, Danish American Center, Eastcliff, Ebenezer Park, Edina Senior Center, Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hennepin County Library–Ridgedale, Hennepin County Library–Southdale, Incarnation Lutheran Church, James Ford Bell Library, Jungle Theater, The Kenwood, Kenwood Isles, Lake Harriet United Methodist Church, Lakeshore Drive Condominiums, Lakeview Lutheran Church, Lakewood Cemetery, Lenox Community Center, Main Street Village, Mayflower Congregational Church, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation, Minnesota Genealogical Society, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Minnetonka Community Center, Mount Zion Temple, Murzyn Hall, The Museum of Russian Art, Native American Community Development Center, Northern Clay Center, Park Square Theatre, Penumbra Theatre, Plymouth Congregational Church, Richfield Community Center, Sabathani Community Center, St. Luke Presbyterian Church, St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church, St. Paul Jewish Community Center, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, Unity Unitarian Church, The University Club, University Lutheran Church of Hope, Urban Research and Outreach Center, Valley Community Presbyterian Church, Walker Art Center, Walker Place, Washburn Public Library, Winnetka Learning Center, The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis

Special thanks to the Bernard Osher Foundation

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a membership-based community of older adults in the Twin Cities metro-politan area who love learning and enjoy spending time with like-minded individuals.

An affiliated, noncredit program of the University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education, OLLI is guided by a member-elected board of directors, working through volun-teer committees.

In MemoriamGeraldine Braden, Carol Daly,

Mary Ann Finegan, Sylvia Kerr, Paul Nagel, Donald Winters

Donors3M Foundation Inc., Ilze Bakuzis, Donna L. Barnett, Steve Benson, Newman M. & Lillian Bortnick, Carol S. Carberry, Mary A. Chalkley, Beverly E. Christensen, Gordon L. Davis, Meridel D. Fahsl, Joan M. & Watson B. Fearing, Hilde F. & Stephen G. Gasiorowicz, General Mills Foundation, Marie K. Goblirsch, Gary D. Good, Theodore J. Greenfield, Charles Grimsrud & Marsha P. Bond, Elizabeth H. & Howard M. Guthmann, Sandra J. Hewitt, Karen S. Hoke, Jay G. Hutchinson, Nancy H. Jones, Joanne E. Kendall, Joseph J. Kuznik, Daniel E. Larson, Sharon E. Lovo, Catherine M. Lupori, Merritt R. & Betty A. Marquardt, Our Travel Club, John H. & Susanne M. Peterson, Nancy L. Powell, Mary E. Quinlivan, Shelley W. Renner, Barbara Schmidt, Donna R. & Glenn N. Scudder, Christa S. Seiler, Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc., Rhonda Shore, Jennet C. & Greg M. Silverman, Miriam Stohl, Ronald J. & Margaret Tabar, Renee R. Tasaka, Edwin C. & Beverly J. Thiede, Parker & Albert O. Trostel, Bonnie N. Turrentine, Robert A. Ulstrom, Eric Watkins, Rolf E. Westgard, Karl S. Willson

Is OLLI in your estate plan?A gift from your estate is an easy way to make a future gift to OLLI. You retain the use of the asset during your lifetime and the ability to modify your gift. Estate gifts can be made through your will, revocable (living) trust agreement, retire-ment plan, or life insurance. You also can make OLLI the ben-eficiary of your bank account (via POD—payable on death), or stock portfolio or real estate (via TOD—transfer on death).

Sample bequest language:“I give [the sum, percentage, or description of prop-erty] to the University of Minnesota Foundation*, Minneapolis, Minnesota, to be used for the benefit of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.”

*Please note that all gifts to the University of Minnesota should be directed to the University of Minnesota Foundation, Minneapolis, Minnesota because the Board of Regents have designated the University of Minnesota Foundation to accept gifts on behalf of all colleges, campuses, and programs of the University, including OLLI.

To designate the U of M foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or qualified retirement plan, you will need the Foundation’s tax ID number: 41-6042488. Please indicate on the beneficiary form that your gift is designated for OLLI, or complete a Letter of Intent with the U of M Foundation to document your intentions.

For additional bequest or beneficiary language, or for more information about supporting “OLLI into the Future,” please contact our University of Minnesota Foundation planned giv-ing representative, Lynn Praska, at 612-624-4158 or [email protected].


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Spring Forum participants engage with panelist Deanna Cummings who spoke about the role of art in civic engagement in Minneapolis’ North Side community.


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by Ed Ferlauto

As an OLLI participant, you may have wondered at one time or another how we select the many class sites we use for our OLLI courses. Some of these sites are well known—libraries and churches, for ex-ample—but others are in unfamiliar lo-cations. I confess that on occasion I have had to use my GPS to find a new site.

OLLI offers just over 100 courses during both fall and spring sessions and around 70 to 80 over the winter. And, over 40 courses are being offered this summer. Imagine finding a suitable home for more than 300 courses!

Some sites, including the St. Paul Jewish Community Center and Plymouth Congregational Church, will host four to ten courses per session. The McNamara classroom is also heavily utilized. Fortunately, all sites offer their space freely and cooperatively, and all course sites are covered by the University of Minnesota’s general liability insurance.

Site selection for each course is based primarily on the course needs and requests from the instructor. The process of determining which course is assigned to which site is a collaboration between the course leader, OLLI staff, and the site managers. As part of this process, the OLLI staff use feedback provided in course comments to select the best loca-tion for each course.

Prospective site managers may contact the OLLI office if they think an OLLI class would be a good fit for their organization and they have space available for courses. OLLI members also often suggest sites they are familiar with. However, before any classes are scheduled for a new site, our director, Steve Benson, as well as OLLI’s staff or members of the Curriculum Committee,

inspect the site for accessibility and amenities. Sites are matched with course needs as well as a fair distribution of course topics across Twin City locations.

There are no specific site require-ments, but OLLI is particularly consider-ate of courses with audio-visual needs. OLLI matches courses to locations that have the necessary equipment as long as the A/V needs for courses are known. This is why it’s so important that course leaders are specific with their A/V requests when writing their course proposals. OLLI now has four DVD/LCD projector combo units with hand-held microphones, three standard LCD projectors, four laptops, four portable microphone systems, and one overhead projector, all of which are available for course leaders to use. Other consid-erations for site selection include the availability of parking and accessibility to public transportation.

Because OLLI has so many enthusi-astic participants to accommodate, and our policy discourages us from paying for site usage, OLLI and the course sites form community partnerships that provide value to both organizations. The best site partnerships are with those who show enthusiasm for the programing we offer. As both a trade off and to show our appreciation, OLLI reserves seats in our courses for sites to make available to their patrons.

And so, the next time you are travel-ing to a new class site, reflect on the many detailed efforts that have gone into providing quality programing for OLLI’s members. It is essential to keep in mind that we are the guests of our community partners—which could include a place of worship, a residence, a membership club, or the peaceful quiet of a library.

OLLI class sites . . . here, there, and everywhere

The University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach Center in North Minneapolis, is a recent addition to popular classroom sites.

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Women’s Topics Book Club: Fiction and nonfiction related to women’s history and concerns. 2nd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. St. Paul Jewish Community Center, 1375 St. Paul Ave. Linda Feist, 651-457-5121, [email protected]; Deborah Tabert, 952-831-1703, ddtab7220@ comcast.net

BRIDGE/East Metro: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Coffee Grounds, Falcon Heights. Kate Anderson, 651-488-9061, [email protected]. BRIDGE/West Metro: 1st & 3rd Monday, 2:30 p.m. Perkins, Hwy 394 at Louisiana, St. Louis Park. Dennis West, 612-377-5985, [email protected]; Fran Felix, 612-378-5214, [email protected].

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 2 p.m. Loretta Gagnon room at Black Bear Crossings, 1360 N Lexington Pkwy, St. Paul. Phil Dahlen, 612-210-8734, [email protected].

DISCUSSION ROUNDTABLE/East Metro: Topics from local to global issues. All positions are open for discussion. 2nd and 4th Mondays, 2 p.m. St. Paul Jewish Community Center, 1375 St. Paul Ave. Vince Trotta, 952-688-7216, [email protected].

EDUCATIONAL DISCUSSION GROUP/Bloomington: This is an assembly of thinkers—an open discussion on various topics. Last Monday of the month, 1 p.m. Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave S. Osman Elhadary, 952-831-0511, [email protected].

JAZZ APPRECIATION/The OLLI CATS: 4th Friday, 1:15 p.m. University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Ave SE, Mpls. Joan Delich, 763-574-0409, [email protected].

KNITTING/East Metro: 4th Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Borealis Yarn, 1340 Thomas Ave, St. Paul. Jeanette Sobania, 651-295-0852, [email protected]; Ginny Mahlum, 651-489-7750, [email protected].

KNITTING/West Metro: 2nd Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. Various locations. Marian Eisner, 952-884-3282, mareisner@ comcast.net. Nancy Garland, 612-850-1495, [email protected].

MEMOIR WRITING: 3rd Thursday, 1 p.m. Franklin Avenue Library, 1314 E Franklin Ave, Mpls. Knowles Dougherty, 612-874-9357, [email protected].

NORSK FJORDS, FOLKLORE, and FOOD: Norwegian lunch group open to all inter-ested in Norway, its food, customs, and cultural history. Odell Bjerkness, 952-842-8343, [email protected].

OLLI ARTISTS welcomes new members. Next exhibit: 2012 fall session in the McNamara classroom. Ed Ferlauto, 612-929-1004, [email protected].

OLLI QWESTERS Biking/Hiking/Snowshoeing: Biking, Wednesdays, May-Sept., Nita Lussenhop, 612-986-0398, [email protected]. Hiking and snowshoeing, Wednesday, Oct.-April, Judy Remington, 612-377-4491, [email protected].

Special Interest GroupsOLLI Special Interest Groups (SIGs) meet regularly year around (except where noted) to provide enriching opportunities beyond the OLLI classroom. Members are encouraged to start new SIGs as a way to meet others who share a similar interest. For additional informa-tion, contact the co-chairs for guidelines: Cora Wortman, 763-493-4810, [email protected] or Florence Ostrom, 612-920-0589, [email protected] the group coordinator(s) listed below to join or for more details on a specific SIG.

BOOK CLUBS:Fiction/St. Paul East: 3rd Monday, 2 p.m., Roseville Library, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville. Janice Walsh, 651-483-4425, [email protected].

Nonfiction/St. Paul: 3rd Thursday, 2:30 p.m. St. Paul Jewish Community Center, 1375 St. Paul Ave. Connie Waterous, 651-291-1610, [email protected].

American History Book Club: 1st Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Black Bear Crossings, 1360 N Lexington Pkwy, St. Paul. Chuck Nelson, [email protected].

Nature and Environment Book Club: Environment-related reading, 4th Monday, 7 p.m. Edina. Jeannie Hanson, 952-913-1245, [email protected].

Mortimer Adler Great Books Discussion: Fridays, 1:30 p.m., Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave S, Edina. David Mesenbourg, 952-831-0768, [email protected].

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Fall PreviewBBC Nature Specials

The Biology of Autumn

Food Factors of the Twin Cities

Great Decisions

The History of the Oil Industry in America

The Manhattan Project

Revisiting King Lear

The Supreme Court in American History

Titans of World War II

Women in Modern Mystery Novels

OPERA: 2nd Friday, 9:30 a.m. Members view a complete opera on DVD. Jim Dunn, 612-333-2384, [email protected].

PADDLING Kayaking/Canoeing: April–Sept. Planning meeting, March 22, 10 a.m. Gigi’s Café, 822 W 36th St, Mpls. Nell Bean, 612-432-6457, [email protected].

PLAY READING: 2nd Friday, 10:30 a.m., Sept.–June. Franklin Avenue Library, 1314 E Franklin Ave, Mpls. Margaret Nelson, 952-938-4203, [email protected]; Sue Zuriff, 612-332-2011, [email protected]. SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: Friday morning concerts, pre-concert Fanfare, and lunch at a St. Paul restau-rant. David Ferrens, 612-720-8006, [email protected]. Scientific AMericAn DISCUSSION GROUP: 4th Friday, 2 p.m. Southdale Library Public Conference Room, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina. Jerry and Lois Edwards, 952-942-7232, [email protected].

SCRABBLE™: Thursdays 1 p.m. Edina Senior Center, 528 Grandview Square. Marlyce Helm, 612-926-8178, [email protected]. SOCIAL DANCE: Members are emailed a weekly calendar of local dances and spe-cial events, exchange interests, and at-tend dance venues together. Yeun Chou, 651-738-1506, [email protected].

SPANISH CONVERSATION/East: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 1 p.m. Roseville. Kathy Ball, 651-636-3972, [email protected].

TWIN CITIES CHAMBER MUSIC: Attend a concert (usually on Sundays) and enjoy a light meal at a nearby restau-rant. Knowles Dougherty, 612-874-9357, [email protected].

TRAVEL EXCHANGE: OLLI members exchange travel experiences and recom-mendations, and find travel partners by email. Ron Tabar, 651-690-0604, [email protected].

WEDNESDAY EVENING DISCUSSION: Wide-ranging discussion, all viewpoints welcome. 1st Wednesday, 7 p.m. Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Mtka. Blvd. Allen Starkey, 952-475-2977, [email protected].

WHEN MEMORIES SPEAK: As partici-pants answer randomly chosen questions that focus on memories, their life stories deepen with understanding and mean-ing. Alternate Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. St. Louis Park. Jeanne Bearmon, 952-920-6388, [email protected].

The following groups are FULL and not accepting new members at this time:BOOK CLUBS: Fiction/Mpls Fiction/St. Paul Fiction/Nonfiction/Arden Hills Nonfiction/Mpls

Also: New Yorker Discussion Group; Spanish Language Conversation/West.

If any of these full SIGs represent your interests, we encourage you to start a new group. For help or more information, contact Cora Wortman, 763-493-4810, [email protected], or Florence Ostrom, 612-920-0589, [email protected].

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Summer 2012 CoursesShort summer courses are a great way to stay involved as well as to introduce a friend to OLLI. You may register for one (1) Limited course and as many courses marked OPEN as you like. Please request to be added to the waiting list for additional choices and rank courses in order of preference. The Stout’s Island Seminars (SI) are also exempt from the one-course limit.

Non-members may try out OLLI and participate in sum-mer courses for only $75. If you have never been an OLLI mem-ber, consider sampling us this summer. See page 17 for more information.

Register online beginning May 15 at www.cce.umn.edu/Osher-Lifelong-Learning-Institute, or mail your registra-tion to arrive at least one week before the start date of a class as listed in its description (i.e. if class begins June 18, you have until June 11 to mail your registration.) See page 18 for instructions.

STOUT’S ISLAND LODGE SEMINAR SERIESHistoric Stout’s Island Lodge at Rice Lake, Wisconsin, is a scenic two-hour drive from the Twin Cities. OLLI will offer four summer seminars (see next column and next page) in this tranquil surrounding, with ample time for relaxing, boat-ing, tennis, bird watching, or walking nature trails. For more information on the resort, visit www.stoutsislandlodge.net. Details will be sent to registrants. Each seminar follows the same basic itinerary (except for Paddling and Biking). You must register by the reservation date listed to ensure lodging. Cost of program is due with registration and includes two night’s lodging, plus: Day 1: wine & cheese and dinner Day 2: continental breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks Day 3: continental breakfast7200-1,3,5,7 Double occupancy: $210 due with registration7220-2,4,6,8 Single occupancy: $310 due with registration

SEMINAR ITINERARYDay 1: 5–6 p.m. Wine and cheese; 6–7 p.m. Dinner; 8–9 p.m. Evening sessionDay 2: 7:45 a.m. Breakfast; 9–11:15 a.m. Session 1, includes coffee break; 11:45 p.m. Lunch; 1–3:15 p.m. Session 2, includes coffee break; Dinner on your own; 7:15–9 p.m. Evening sessionDay 3: 7:45 a.m. Breakfast; 8:30–10:30 a.m. Wrap-up

Stout’s Island SEMINARS [see previous column for details]:7200-1 or 2 Paddling and Biking Enjoy the beauty and tran-quility of paddling or biking the Red Cedar Lake area in the Northland of Wisconsin. Walk the Island’s trails, cover safety tips for paddlers and bikers, and learn some yoga for kayaking. Paddlers can head out in canoes or kayaks. Bikers will follow the lightly traveled roads on the east side of Red Cedar Lake (14 miles roundtrip). Everyone will learn some tips to make paddling or biking fun activities to continue throughout the summer. Bikers, bring your own bike and lock as bikes stay with your car in the mainland parking lot overnight; a shuttle pontoon will take bikers back and forth to the parking lot. Paddlers should bring their own boat and gear. More informa-tion will be emailed to session registrants. Limit: 20Nell Bean, biker and paddler, OLLI memberJune 17–19. Reserve by May 20

7200-3 or 4 1493 by Charles C. Mann The Columbian Exchange explains why there are tomatoes in Italy, oranges in Florida, chocolates in Switzerland, and chili peppers in Thailand. Presenting the latest research by ecologists, anthropologists, archaeologists, and historians, the author shows how the creation of this worldwide network of ecological and economic exchange fostered the rise of Europe, devastated imperial China, convulsed Africa, and for two centuries made Mexico City the center of the world. Each participant will present a portion of the book to the group, so people with limited time need not read the entire book. Assignments will be emailed to participants. Text: 1493 by Charles C. Mann. Limit: 20Bonnie Nelson, retired teacher, OLLI memberJuly 15–17. Reserve by June 15

7200-5 or 6 Economic Recession and Public Policy This course will be conducted in a moderated format covering issues related to the Great Recession, the economic circumstances which brought it about, and the success or failure of fiscal and monetary policies used to implement a recovery. A review of the U.S. economy, as well as that of the European Union, will be a part of the study. A modest amount of advanced reading from materials provided will be required prior to the start of the course. Limit: 25Merritt Marquardt, retired 3M attorney, OLLI memberAugust 19–21. Reserve by July 19

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Check the course descriptions for exact dates and times of specific courses. Check the course descriptions for exact dates and times of specific courses.

7200-7 or 8 Digital Photography Take your digital photography to the next level! Participants will review basic camera settings and learn about exposure, composition and post processing. Explore new techniques and practice taking photos in this beautiful setting and be inspired as we share our photos from the day. Class outline and equipment details will be e-mailed to registrants. Open to all levels of expertise. Limit: 12Cynthia Dahle, graphic designer, photographer, Dahle DesignsSeptember 9–11. Reservations due by August 9

OPEN COURSES AND TOURS [take as many of these as you like] Listed by start date. These courses may have size limits; they do not count toward the one-course limit.

9002 Patio Dining During the summer, the popular Ethnic Dining, offered throughout the year, evolves into Patio Dining, as we break out of the four walls and enjoy lunch in the fresh air or dinner under the stars. The theme is “outdoor,” not nec-essarily ethnic. Group members take turns hosting events at local restaurants that offer dining on open-air patios, hopeful-ly with a scenic view. Dining schedules are e-mailed or mailed to participants one week before the first event. OPENRon and Marghe Tabar, 651-690-0604, [email protected]

18023 Penumbra at the Guthrie: the Amen corner by James Baldwin As the pastor of her church, Sister Margaret Alexander has devoted her life to the Lord and given up on earthly love. However, when her son’s search for his father uncovers a secret from her past, Sister Margaret faces a reckoning. Featuring gospel music by Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, The Amen Corner questions the price of salva-tion. Directed by Lou Bellamy. Play runs May 11 to June 17. Contact the Guthrie box office at 612-377-2224 for tickets. OPEN-50Sarah Bellamy, Penumbra Theatre Associate Artistic Director 1 session: Monday, June 4, 12:30–2 p.m.Penumbra Theatre, 270 North Kent St., St. Paul, MN 55102

15022 History Hodgepodge The history of education and Flag Day will be presented along with the stories behind the Wright brothers and fortified wines. OPEN J. B. Andersen, educator, writer, curator4 sessions: Tuesdays, June 5–26, 10–11:30 a.m. Lakeview Lutheran Church, 1194 East County Rd C, Maplewood

22013 Go Russian! A Day with Russian Culture Take an aesthetic and culinary tour of Russian places in Minneapolis. Meet at The Museum of Russian Art for a tour of the current exhibit (non-TMORA members pay $7 at the door). Then ride in a bus and learn about the Russian culinary experience with lunch at Kramarczuk’s (at your expense). In the afternoon we will tour St. Mary’s Orthodox Church to view the architecture and art work. Arrive at 10 a.m. and park in the Mayflower Church parking lot across the street from TMORA. Tour-Limit: 20Carol Rudie, docent trainer, The Museum of Russian Art$25 transportation fee due with registration1 session: Tuesday, June 5, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.The Museum of Russian Art, 35W at Diamond Lake Rd, Mpls

10012 Minneapolis Neighborhoods Explore the winding streets, rolling hills, impressive homes, and natural environ-ments of Minneapolis neighborhoods. Learn about landmark sites and architectural marvels as well as the city’s bridges, woods, and trails from local neighborhood experts. Each two-hour walking tour may include uneven terrain, hills, and stairs. Lunch at a local restaurant is an option after class. Sign up for one or all four tours. And remember to wear your walk-ing shoes. Tour-Limit: 25 per tour4 sessions: Tuesdays, June 5–26, 10 a.m.–noonVarious locations: See section descriptionsTours: Register for each tour individuallyJune 5: 10012-1 Lowry Hill, one of Minneapolis’ earliest suburbs, was where many of the city’s elite built their man-sions. Most of the homes in this upper-class conclave are still with us, including several that are now on local and national historic registers. Historian Bob Glancy. Meet in Thomas Lowry Park, Colfax Ave S and Douglas Ave (one block south and west of Walker Art Center)

June 12: 10012-2 East Lake Harriet Parks and Residences. Colonel William S. King dreamed of the transformation of his countryside Lyndale Farm into public parks and neighbor-hoods at Lake Harriet. We will visit Lyndale Park (including its famous Rose Garden) and the nearby avenues lined with stately residences just east of the lake. Peter Sussman, archi-tect and community historian, Edina Heritage Preservation Board member. Meet at the intersection of Fremont Ave S and W 42nd St, Mpls

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June 19: 10012-3 Tangletown and Minnehaha Creek. Learn about landmark sites such as the Washburn Water Tower, ar-chitect Harry Wild Jones’ home and other houses he designed in the neighborhood, Washburn Memorial Orphan Asylum, and the Minnehaha Creek, parkway, bridges, woods, and trails. This two-mile walking tour includes up and down hills and stairs. Tour Guide Tom Balcom is currently a board member with the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and is active in several historical and environmental organizations. Meet at the Washburn Library on Lyndale Ave at 53rd St, Mpls

June 26: 10012-4 Minneapolis Streetcar Museum Enjoy exploring the background and history of the extensive Twin Cities streetcar system. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the car barn, where historic streetcars are stored and restored. Then ride in an historic Oak-Harriet Streetcar following the route it took between Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun. $6 fee due at registration. Meet at Linden Hills Station, Queen Ave S and W. 42nd St, Mpls

12011 Lykkens Grøde In the Norwegian documentary, Lykkens Grøde (Harvesting the Wasteland, 2008; English subtitles), love brings two women to a remote mountain farm in Valdres, Norway, each in her own time. The mother-in-law and daugh-ter-in-law live in the same house for over 30 years, where there’s really place for only one of them. We will view and discuss the film, looking for insights into the circumstances of the two women in light of the film’s reception in its home area. Awards include Best Documentary Norwegian Documentary Film Festival. OPENMary Sanford Hegge, OLLI member, has lived in Norway part time for 18 years, close to Sørre Lykkjun, the location of the farm in this film.1 session: Wednesday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.–noon235 McNamara Alumni Center, U of M East Bank Campus

17008-1 Monarch Butterflies: Minnesota to Mexico View the extraordinary odyssey of these remarkable butterflies, from their summer hatching grounds in North America to their wintering sites in the mountains of central Mexico. We will also see and discuss the life cycle of monarchs in Minnesota and review local efforts to improve habitats, including plant-ing butterfly-friendly gardens. OPEN-40Janie O’Connor, master naturalist, OLLI member 1 session: Wednesday, June 20, 10 a.m.–noonSt. Paul Jewish Community Center, 1375 St. Paul Ave, St. Paul

17008-2 Monarch Butterflies: Minnesota to Mexico(See course 17008-1 for description of this repeat session.) OPEN-401 session: Thursday, June 21, 10 a.m.–noonWalker Place, 3701 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis

10015 Frank Lloyd Wright in Iowa With its newly restored Historic Park Inn Hotel, Mason City has become an architec-tural mecca for Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts. This OLLI ex-cursion will spend two nights at the Park Inn, the only remain-ing hotel built by the famed American architect. Participants will tour Mason City’s Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House Museum and the Rock Glen-Rock Crest Historic District. We will stop in Owatonna for a visit to Louis Sullivan’s National Farmers Bank (now Wells Fargo Bank) and Frank Gehry’s Winton Guest House, now relocated to the campus of the St. Thomas University Retreat Center. Cost includes transporta-tion only. Lodging will be paid at the hotel; meals and entry fees are extra. Details will be sent to those who register. Total cost for trip is approx. $350. Tour-Limit: 20Iric Nathanson, OLLI member and local historianTransportation fee: $125 due at registrationTour: Monday–Wednesday, June 25–27

20011 The Big Cheese Tour Minnesota and Wisconsin cheeses have been making news and competing internationally for big cheese awards. We will take a day-long tour visiting artisanal cheese makers. Included are farms in Somerset and Grantsburg, Wisconsin. The day will conclude with a wine and cheese party at Eichten’s Hidden Acres near Taylors Falls (Eichten’s is also a major producer of Buffalo meat and has a substantial herd). Cost includes bus and wine and cheese party. Lunch on your own. Tour-Limit: 16Gil Ward, emeritus professor of veterinary medicine, U of M, cheese lover, OLLI memberCost: $40, includes transportation, wine and cheese party 1 session: Thursday, July 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Bus will leave Rosedale Mall, lower parking lot near Macy’s

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18026 Minnesota Centennial Showboat: The Vampire! This haunting thriller comes to life on the moors of Scotland, and spins a story of true love, an imperiled heroine, breath-taking sword fights, and high adventure. The directing duo of Peter Moore and Vern Sutton returns to stage this tale and those ever-popular olios—the highly entertaining musical interludes from the days of vaudeville and Tin Pan Alley. “This thriller has spectacle, gods and goddesses, shipwrecks, and Scottish vampires. What more could you want from a night of theatre?” quipped Peter Moore as he pored over the script. “Our researchers are re-discovering some of the scenic devices originally used in the 19th century to produce howling wind-storms, rolling thunder, and ghostly apparitions.” In keeping with 19th-century traditions, Showboat audiences are invited to boo and hiss the bad guys and cheer on the heroes. Tickets will be distributed at the Show Boat. OPEN-50Tickets: $18 due at registration1 session: Thursday, Aug. 9, boarding 1:30 p.m., curtain 2:30 p.m. Minnesota Centennial Show Boat, Harriet Island, St. PaulFor directions: 651-227-1100 or www.riverrides.com

LIMITED COURSES [choose one] Listed by start date. Check OLLIreg and the Up-to-Dater for courses that may become open. Add yourself to the waiting list if you would like a spot should one come available.

16014 A Sense of Place: Murder in Southeast Asia We will travel to one of the most exotic cities in the world—Bangkok—and one of the most dramatic times in Laotian history as we read two fascinating mystery novels and ponder the role of place in detective fiction. We will explore spiritualism, cul-tural temptations, corruption, delicious ambiguity, and crime, all within the context of old world and new world Southeast Asia. Please read Bangkok 8 by John Burdett for the first class and The Coroner’s Lunch by Colin Cotterill by the third class. Limit: 30Pam Elliott, attorney and mystery novel buff4 sessions: Mondays, June 4–25, 10–11:30 a.m.Walker Place, 3701 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis

18024 Listening to Great Film Music Composers With the coming of the sound film, a series of outstanding film music composers made a lasting contribution to both the cinema and music worlds. We’ll screen films and excerpts while listening to and discussing the music composed by giants such as Bernard Herrmann, Elmer Bernstein, David Raksin,

Henry Mancini, Max Steiner, Alex North, Maurice Jarre, Jerry Goldsmith, and John Barry. We will consider how mu-sic forms a vital part of film art, whether in symphonic, jazz, or other musical styles. Films and excerpts include Citizen Kane, Vertigo, Some Came Running, Touch of Evil, Laura, Toute la Memoire du Monde, The Big Sleep, Chinatown, Goldfinger, Dances with Wolves, and others. Limit: 30Larry Crawford is an OLLI member, and film and music buff4 sessions: Mondays, June 4–25, 12:30–2:30 p.m.Sabes Jewish Community Ctr, 4330 Cedar Lake Rd S, St. Louis Park

17007 North Shore Natural History In this overview of Lake Superior’s North Shore, we’ll discuss the most common natural history phenomena that visitors encounter up north (volca-nics, glaciology, astronomy, lake dynamics, mammals, birds, wildflowers, trees, butterflies, rocks, berries, mosses, and lichens) to encourage seeing things more richly on trail, road-side, and shore. Limit: 30Jeannie Hanson, natural history author, OLLI member4 sessions: Tuesdays, June 5–26, 10–11:30 a.m.St. Paul Jewish Community Center, 1375 St. Paul Ave, St. Paul

15024 The Fires of August: The Dakota Conflict of 1862 By the summer of 1862, after decades of broken treaties and delayed payments, mistreatment by government agents, and near-starvation, the native people of southern Minnesota were in desperate circumstances. In mid-August, a group of four hun-gry young men unintentionally started what would become a bloody war that left hundreds dead and ended in the largest mass execution in Minnesota history. This course will exam-ine the circumstances that led to this tragic event and seek to understand its legacy. Speakers will include Kevin Maijala of the Minnesota Historical Society and Lenor Scheffler, Federal Indian law/Tribal law attorney with the Minneapolis firm Best & Flanagan. The course will include an overnight guided tour of significant sites on June 18 and 19 and a wrap-up session June 26. Tour reservations and payment (tentative: $165-double; $185-single) will be made with the tour company. Information regarding the tour will be emailed after the first week of registration. Limit: 50Susan Mundale is a writer, former teacher, and OLLI memberCourse fee $3, due at registration4 sessions: Tuesdays, June 5–26, 10–11:30 a.m.Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave, Mpls




13015 Citizen’s Academy–The Criminal Court Process and the Community This four-part series will introduce students to the criminal court process and its relationship to the com-munities the criminal justice system serves. We will take you through the process from arrest through sentencing, using guest speakers from law enforcement, prosecution, the criminal defense bar, and probation. This course will not only educate you on the process itself, but it will also give you an opportunity to ask questions about the criminal justice system and receive answers from those who work in the system every day. This course is open to the public and is co-sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis City Attorney’s office. Limit: 50Paula J. Kruchowski, Assistant Minneapolis City Attorney4 sessions: Tuesdays, June 5–26, 5:30–7 p.m. The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove St, Mpls

12010 Smiles of a Summer night: Scandinavian Film In Scandinavia, the long days of the Midnight Sun cast spells. Join us for a look through the camera’s eye at such films as Hawaii Oslo, in which the paths of seven unlikely individuals cross on the hottest day of year; Summerland, in which the lives of an eccentric Icelandic family begin to go awry when the hapless husband sells an “Elf Stone” from their backyard; Letters to Father Jaakobi, which tell the story of an elderly, blind Finnish minister whose tranquility is breached by an unusual woman who comes to read for him. And what would a Midsummer view of Scandinavia be without Ingmar Bergman’s classic com-edy, Smiles of a Summer Night. Limit: 50Steve Benson, film buff and OLLI executive director4 sessions: Thursdays, June 7–28, 9:30 a.m.–noon235 McNamara Alumni Center, U of M East Bank Campus

22012 Croatia and Its Neighbors: 20 Years After the Wars Unraveling the tragic ethnic conflict in the former Yugoslavia and appraising the challenges facing the countries in the region are the foci of this course. In a territory not much larger than Minnesota, seven new countries struggle to shape new futures in an increasingly integrated Europe. Professor Emmert will be leading a Smithsonian tour of Croatia in September, 2012. Limit: 50Thomas Emmert, emeritus professor of history at Gustavus Adolphus College 4 sessions: Thursdays, June 7–28, 10–11:30 a.m.Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave, Mpls

18029 Bookend: noises Off Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off follows the on and off stage antics of an act-ing troupe as they stumble from bumbling dress rehearsal to disastrous closing night. Doors slamming, backstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Everything that can go wrong does, as actors desperately try to hang on to their lines, their performances, and the furniture! Join Director Joel Sass for an in-depth discussion about the show and the theater, and then chat with some of the cast during the second bookend. Noises Off runs June 8–July 29 at the Jungle Theater. Call the box office at 612-822-7063 or email at [email protected] for tickets. For discounts for groups of 10 or more, call 612-278-0147. Limit: 502 sessions: Thursday, June 7 & 28, 10–11:30 a.m.Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls

17009 Emerging Issues in Minnesota Water Resources In this overview of the research activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Minnesota we will cover lakes and climate change; emerging contaminants; and groundwater and surface water interaction. We will visit a USGS stream gaging station on Rice Creek to talk about turbidity and water quality. Limit: 30Richard L. Kiesling, Ph.D., hydrologist, US Geological Survey2 sessions: Thursdays, June 7 & 14, 10:30 a.m.–noonUSGS MN Water Science Center, 2280 Woodale Dr, Mounds View

19015 Fighting the Assault on Science in America Minnesota author Shawn Otto achieved national status by creating Science Debates 2008. His book Fool Me Twice: Fighting the Assault on Science in America (Rodale) continues explorations of science denial in the U.S., its causes and consequences. Why do so many now deny evolution and anthropogenic climate change? Why do our politics hold science in such disdain? Can this be reversed? Limit: 40Robert Tapp, professor emeritus of Religious Studies, U of M, OLLI member2 sessions: Thursdays, June 7 & 28, 12:30–2 p.m.Walker Place, 3701 Bryant Ave S, Mpls


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Christiane Seiler, retired associate professor of German and French language and literature, Indiana U, OLLI member3 sessions: Tuesdays, June 12–26, 12:30–2 p.m.The Kenwood, 825 Summit Ave, Mpls

16015 Humor and Sentiment in Dickens’ the Pickwick Papers In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the author’s birth, the class will examine Victorian culture and mores, holiday traditions, celebratory food, travel, and relationships. Text: The Pickwick Papers, available at libraries and online. Limit: 25Elizabeth Young, former assistant professor of English, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, former member of the Dickensian society, OLLI member6 sessions: Wednesdays, June 13–July 25 [no class July 4], 10–11:30 a.m.Ebenezer Park Apartments, 2700 Park Ave, Mpls

22014 Ethnic Markets of the Twin Cities Join us in exploring the rich of array of Ethnic Markets in the metro area. Sample basmati rice, poppadums, curries, and chutney at an Indian market; a myriad of noodles, barbequed duck and fresh sea-food at an Asian market; and Moscow ham, smoked sturgeon and pickled forest mushrooms at a Central European market. Stay for lunch at a nearby restaurant. Limit: 25Steve Benson, OLLI executive director, with other OLLI foodies and adventuresome cooks4 sessions: Wednesdays, June 13–July 11 [no class July 4], 10:30 a.m.–noonFirst meeting: Mercado Central, 1515 E Lake St, Mpls

18025 Music of the English Renaissance In England, the 16thcentury saw political intrigue, religious conflict, a king with six wives (and over 100 musical instruments!), a virgin queen, a flourishing literary and theater scene, and some of the most beautiful music of all time. We will enjoy some of the most celebrated sacred and secular works of this colorful era, and gain insight into the composers’ lives. No musical back-ground required. Limit: 50Jenzi Silverman, Renaissance music and history lover, OLLI member6 sessions: Wednesdays, June 13–July 25 [no class July 4], 12:30–2 p.m. Sabes Jewish Community Ctr, 4330 Cedar Lake Rd S, St. Louis Park

10016 Summer About Town We will explore historic sites in the Twin Cities, beginning with Sibley House in Mendota Heights. Meet there and tour at your own pace. Afterwards we will lunch at the Fort Snelling Officer’s Club. There is a $5 entry fee payable at the site; other sites may also have entry fees. Registrants will receive a detailed schedule. Limit: 30Kathleen and Tom Martin, coordinators, OLLI members4 sessions: Fridays, June 8–29, 10 a.m.–noonJune 8: Sibley House, 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota HtsJune 15: Oliver Kelly Farm , Elk RiverJune 22: Wabasha Street CavesJune 29: Saint Paul Cathedral

14010-1 Balance Training and Brain Gym This class will intro-duce Brain Gym activities using the balance board to improve coordination and retrain neurologic pathways for improved balance and fall prevention. Session one will cover an in-troduction to Brain Gym and safe use of the balance board. Participants will work in pairs and small groups learning to find their center of balance and improve the efficiency of their balance skills. Session two will cover a series of movement rou-tines that can be done as part of ongoing self-care to maintain coordination skills vital to safe driving and fall prevention. Session three will teach participants to stretch their cognitive and motor planning skills by incorporating hand/eye coordi-nation games into their balance board routines. Limit: 10Amy Unger, licensed Brain Gym instructor, Matter of Balance coach3 sessions: Mondays, June 11–25, 10 a.m.–noonAutumn Woods, 2600 Kenzie Terrace, St. Anthony

16016 Six Minnesota Poets Minnesota is home to many outstanding poets writing today. Meet and enjoy the work of six of them in this course, including Marie Vogl Gery, Sigrun Leonhard, and Susan Thurston. Biographical and background info provided. Bring questions and comments for discussion with the poets. Limit: 40JoAnne Makela, Northfield Women Poets/Penchant member3 sessions: Mondays, June 11–25, 12:30–2 p.m.Becketwood Chapel/Kensington Sq, 4300 W River Pkwy, Mpls

16017 Death in Venice by Thomas Mann This class will develop a broad outline of Thomas Mann, the writer and family man. Read the Dover Edition of Death In Venice for discussion at the second class session. The final class will screen a film version of the novel, followed by a discussion of the film. Limit: 15




10014 Art Isms of the 20th Century Review the major art move-ments of the 20th century, including Fauvism, Minimalism, Cubism, Pop Art, Abstract Expressionism, and Social Realism. Artists to be highlighted include Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollack, Marcel Duchamp, and Picasso. First meeting is at Walker Place. We will visit the Weisman Art Museum, Walker Art Center, and MIA in subsequent meetings. Limit: 40Peter Georgas, docent and former staff member of the Walker Art Center4 sessions: Thursdays, June 14–July 5, 10–11:30 a.m.First meeting: Walker Place, 3701 Bryant Ave S, Mpls

14010-2 Balance Training and Brain Gym See class 14010-1 (page 15) for complete description. Limit: 10Amy Unger, licensed Brain Gym instructor, Matter of Balance coach3 sessions: Mondays, July 9–23, 1–3 p.m.The Kenwood, 825 Summit Ave, Mpls

10001 MIA Tour: Chasing After Rembrandt Follow the spirit of passionate and aggressive art collectors as they hunt for prized art masterpieces. Explore 17th-century history and art during the Golden Age of the Netherlands and its European neighbors. Learn how art supporters in the early days of the Twin Cities created a home for masterpieces so as to proclaim their cities’ own Golden Age. Finally, immerse yourself in a fabulous spe-cial exhibition of Rembrandt’s works, all amassed by American collectors and connoisseurs, and view his journey from brash young artist to confident master. Limit: 40Emily Shapiro and Pat Wuest, docents and OLLI members3 sessions: Tuesdays, July 10–24, 10:30 a.m.–noonMinneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 3rd Ave S, Mpls

13014 Making Every Vote Count Controversies about elections and vote counts have gained prominence since the 2000 elec-tions. Minnesota has had two major recounts and there are na-tionwide controversies about voter fraud and the accuracies of voting procedures. Making Every Vote Count will use history, video, and discussion to enhance these topics. Limit: 35Lonni Skrentner, retired educator and OLLI Member3 sessions: Tuesdays, July 10–24, 12:30–2 p.m.Covenant Village, 5800 St. Croix Ave N, Golden Valley

18030 Bookend: the Sunshine Boys For 43 years, Willie Clark and Al Lewis were an acclaimed vaudeville act, The Sunshine Boys. When Lewis retired, the act ended and the two men haven’t spoken since. Now, CBS wants to bring The Sunshine Boys together for a television special. The men reluctantly agree to reunite, until old beefs emerge again, threatening to end more than the television special. With comic dream team Raye Birk and Peter Michael Goetz in the Guthrie’s production, The Sunshine Boys is likely to be one of the hottest—and most hilarious—tickets in town. Get a behind-the-scenes perspec-tive from Guthrie staff, then reconvene to discuss the produc-tion at the second session. Show runs July 7–Sept. 2. Call the Guthrie boxoffice for tickets: 612-377-2224. Limit: 30Guthrie Staff2 sessions: Tuesdays, July 10 & 31, 12:30-2 p.m.The Kenwood, 825 Summit Ave, Mpls

17012-1 Hands-On Botany: Session 1 A basic understanding of botany is an essential tool for gardeners. Where better to learn about the basics of botany than at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden? With over 500 plant species in the 15-acre Golden Valley reserve, this living, outdoor classroom is perfect for hands-on exploration. Join us for this three-week series and dig into the delights of botany. Geared toward the layperson, each class will consist of field study and classroom discus-sions. Limit: 10Diana Thottungal, former botany instructor at City University of New York, interpretive naturalistCourse fee: $15 due at registration3 sessions: Tuesdays, July 10–24, 1–3 p.m.Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, Mpls

17012-2 Hands-On Botany: Session 2Same as Hands-On Botany 1, but on Wednesdays. Limit:10Course fee: $15 due at registration3 sessions: Wednesdays, July 11–25, 1–3 p.m.Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, Mpls


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Try out OLLI this summer for only $75Non-OLLI Members/Guest Membership: You may register for summer session 2012 by noting on your written registration that you are a GUEST and include payment for $75, see page 18 for directions on how to register by mail. This membership is available only for non-OLLI members who have never been an OLLI/ELI member. If you decide to join OLLI before March 1, 2013, we will deduct the $75 already paid from the annual membership fee.

Insights is a publication of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of the University of Minnesota, providing learning opportunities under the guidance of its members.

Editor: John Cardle

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15023 The Fur Trade: Frontier Meets First Nation Before Minnesota was opened to settlement, a thriving business rela-tionship existed between the Native Americans and the voya-geurs who traveled south from Montreal each year to trade. Minnesota’s river network made it a vital hub of the fur trade and a cultural meeting place that ultimately inspired both our state nickname and our passion for the Boundary Waters. This course combines an orientation to the fur trade and a visit to the recreated fur post operated by the Minnesota Historical Society in Pine City, Minnesota. Limit: 30Rick Menzel, retired teacher of literature and historyTransportation fee: $25 due at registration2 sessions: Thursdays, July 12 & 19, 12:30–2 p.m.Sabes Jewish Community Ctr, 4330 Cedar Lake Rd S, St. Louis Park

18028 Bookend: into the Woods Mu Performing Arts dives further into its musical theater initiative with this Tony Award winner that turns classic fairytales on their heads. A baker and his wife seek to break a witch’s evil curse, sending them on a raucous journey through the woods where they cross paths with Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack and his beanstalk. In a Mu-inspired twist on this modern classic musical, the casting, costumes, and staging are re-imagined from an Asian American perspective, giving even the show’s most seasoned fans something new to enjoy. Get an insider’s look at how and why the production was created and what the impact of an all Asian American version of this play makes on the Twin Cities theater community and the theater community at large. Runs July 20–August 5 at Park Square Theatre. Music by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine, directed by Rick Shiomi, Artistic Director, Mu Performing Arts. For tickets call 651-291-7005. Limit: 50Randy Reyes, Artistic Associate, Mu Performing Arts2 sessions: Tuesdays, July 24 & Aug. 7, 12:30–2 p.m.Park Square Theatre, 400 St. Peter St, St. Paul




OLLI is a membership organization. Your membership must be current to register for courses. OLLI membership includes access to OLLI courses offered during three academic sessions per year in the fall, winter, and spring, plus a short summer session. Annual membership is $195. Online (you may pay your membership fee at any time)To join or renew online:▶ Go to the OLLI home page: http://cce.umn.edu/Osher-Lifelong-Learning-Institute/(OR Google search: OLLI Minnesota)▶ Read the instructions in the column/box labeled“Join or Renew Membership,” download the tutorial, “How to Register Online,” and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to join or renew.

By mail: Mail a check for $195, made out to the University of Minnesota, to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 200 Oak St. SE, Suite 250, Minneapolis, MN 55455. You may also send your credit card number and expiration date.▶ Please include your full name (as you wish to be called), address, daytime phone number, and email address. ▶ You will receive an email confirmation within one week. New members will receive a welcome packet including a name badge. Please allow up to three weeks to receive your New Member Packet.

When am I due to renew? You are due to renew if the mailing label on this newsletter says “Due to Renew Now.”

To Request Scholarship: Please call the OLLI office at 612-624-7847 for information.

Alumni Association/UMRA/Campus Club Members: Never been an OLLI member, but are an active U of M Alumni As-sociation member? You may join OLLI at a special introduc-tory rate of $175. Please visit the Alumni Association website for information on how to take advantage of this offer.UMRA and Campus Club members may also take advantage of this one-time offer. Call OLLI at 612-624-7847 for details.

Summer Guest Membership: See page 17 for information on how to take advantage of our special $75 trial membership.

How to join OLLI or renew your membership

How to register for OLLI coursesOnline (starts May 15 for Summer 2012 session)To register using the OLLIreg system:▶ Go to the OLLI home page: http://cce.umn.edu/Osher-Lifelong-Learning-Institute/(OR Google search: OLLI Minnesota)▶ Click on the OLLIreg link in the box on the far right side of the screen.▶ Follow the step-by-step directions on how to register. ▶ If you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of completing registration, please contact the OLLI office at [email protected].

By mail: Provide the following information on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper, and mail it, along with payment for any course fees, to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 200 Oak St. SE, Suite 250, Minneapolis, MN 55455.▶ PRINT OR TYPE on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper: First and last name Mailing address Daytime phone Email address Course number and title of up to one (1) LIMITED course, and/or as many OPEN/Special/Bookend courses as you like Course number and title of up to two (2) alternative courses you would take, in order of preference, should your first choices not be available.

Mail-in registrations are processed in the order received.Failure to follow any of these directions could result in a delay in processing your registration. You may mail in your registration as soon as you like. It will not be processed until May 15.

Waiting Lists: Click on “Add to Waiting List” in the online registration system. When registering by mail, the office will add you to the waiting list of courses you don’t get into if you write “Add to Waiting List” on your letter. Check your confir-mation form for this designation.

Additions/Corrections: If you have already registered, you may drop courses by email to [email protected]. You may add courses yourself online at OLLIreg or contact the office at 612-624-7847 or [email protected].


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OLLI Course Calendar—Summer 2012Keep track of your OLLI schedule. The Summer Calendar is organized by month and day. Courses are listed by their start date only and may continue on other days not listed. Check off the courses for which you have registered and post this calendar some place handy. Refer back to this issue of Insights for classroom locations and specific dates.

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15022 Hist. Hogepodge 712010 Scandinavian Film

22012 Croatia18029 Noises Off

17009 Emerging Issues19015 Science in America

1410014 Art Isms

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522013 Russian Tour

10012-1 Lowry Hill Tour17007 North Shore

15024 Fires of August13015 Citizen’s Academy

1210012-2 L.Harriet Tour16017 Death in Venice

197200-1/2 Paddling (SI)

10012-3 Tangletown Tour

2610012-4 Streetcar Tour

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sunday 157200-3/4 1493 (SI)

418023 Amen Corner

16014 Sense of Place18024 Great Film Music

1114010-1 Balance Training

16016 Six MN Poets

187200-1/2 Paddling (SI)

2510015-1/2 FLW Iowa Tour

612011 Lykkens Grøde

1316015 Dickens

22014 Ethnic Markets18025 English Renaissance

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Important dates Summer 2012

Summer Registration begins May 15

Annual Meeting: June 6, Hennepin County Library–Southdale

Summer Session begins June 4

Fall Registration begins August 21

Fall Session 2012: Sept. 17–Nov. 9

Monarch Butterflies [p. 12] and Hands-on Botany [p. 16] are just a few of the courses to keep you busy as a bee this summer.

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