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June 2016

In This Issue

From the Chair

From the Program Administrator

We Need Your Help

One-Session Classes

Annual Picnic

From the Vice Chair of Program

Library Corner

On Enjoying Your Courses

From the Vice Chair of Marketing

New N&E Editor

Intersession Events

In the Gallery

Technology Update

Hazard Warning

Summer Seminar

Special Interest Groups

Be an Osher Speaker

Keynote for Mac Class

Shout-Outs!

Giving to Osher

Our Generous Donors

New Members

Our Organization

Dear Osher,

Welcome to the firstissue of our monthlyNews & Events "e-newsletter"!

Click on any of thelinks in the white box(at left) to jump to thearticles you want toread first.

In addition to this being a new format, there are several newfeatures. Be sure to read the "Shout-Outs!" section and submityour own for the next N&E edition; just click on the "SubmitArticle/Photo/Shout-Out" link in the Quick Links box (belowleft). All members are welcome and encouraged to contribute tothe newsletter. "Giving to Osher" is another new section; pleasetake a look. As a non-profit organization, we can use any and allthe help we can get, no matter how small.

This new N&E format should also minimize the issues somemembers were having with viewing and/or printing thenewsletter. You can also read it directly from your inbox insteadof clicking a link to go to a website and then clicking on anotherlink to get to the current issue.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions forimprovement. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyedputting it together!

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Mary BistrovichProgram Administrator

Mary Barrett

Another fabulous Osher academic year is coming to its close,and a review is in order. There have been many new coursesoffered in 2015 - 2016 by veteran and new course leadersthat our members enjoyed. The Spring 2016 Term saw theinauguration of course leaders being able to preregister, andI'm sure this will remain a popular program. The entiremembership enjoys the fruits of the leaders' labor, and it's awonderful thank you to them.

Thank you also to the Osher Council Handbook Revision Project Manager, Carol Qualls, forher diligence and skill over the past eight months in shepherding the major handbook revisioncompleted in April. The handbook is a helpful tool for council members, and any member cancheck it out on the Resources page of our website: www.osher.rit.edu. Please do.

The Course Offerings Committee has agreed to remove the Friday afternoon time slot from theschedule because it was not a popular choice for course leaders, and SIGs need the slot as ameeting time.

New classroom and lounge computers have arrived, and Technology Committee members aregetting them ready for installation during the summer.

We have not yet heard from our new landlord, Morgan Management, regarding its plans for ouruse of their space. It is our understanding that they will be remodeling public spaces intoapartments beginning this summer. To our knowledge no changes will happen to our existingwing, but there will be changes to the dining room and the upstairs large meeting room. I will letyou know as soon as we hear anything.

As you know the Osher Council governs our organization, and our bylaws dictate that we keepour respective jobs for usually one- or two-year terms. Council members give me a great dealof help, and I want to thank Mary Jones (Vice chair of Marketing) and Lewis Neisner (Vice


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chair of Program) who have completed their terms of office. Thanks also to these outgoingsub-committee chairs: Charmaine Babineau and Paula Lane (New Member Recruitment),Carol Qualls (News & Events), Nancy Geoca (Member Relations), Sandra Chamberlain(Social), and Bonnie Salem (Nominating). A big thank you to all for your help to me and yourservice to Osher.

Lastly, I hope each of you has a relaxing, rejuvenating summer engaging in pleasurableactivities: on the road, on/in the water, in the parks, on the golf course/tennis court, on bikerides, in the garden, at cookouts, at family reunions, in Osher summer classes, or just watchingthe world go by. Look for the next News & Events in September.

Yes there is such a thing as a free lunch!Lunch winner Lewis Neisner with Christina of Z-Best Foods

Submitted by Lewis Neisner

Do you have any photos or artwork you'd like to share? Please send themto [email protected].


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Mary Bistrovich

At the end of June, two of our Executive Committeemembers will reach the end of their terms. Thank youto Lewis Neisner and Mary Jones for yourcommitment, dedication, and leadership. Thanksalso to all our members who give of their time,talents, energy, and dollars; you are the heart ofOsher!

Upcoming Summer CoursesJuly 6th is the first day of Osher's summer term, and we will have 13 course offerings for you tochoose from (Mondays and Wednesdays only). The summer catalog is on our website now,and print copies will be available for pick up here in the lobby beginning on Monday, June 6th.Registration for summer courses begins on June 28th at 10am. We are again offering a special$75 membership for the summer term for folks who normally work during the rest of the year.This membership is great for teachers, professors, seasonal workers, and others who havesome time off this summer. Please let your friends know about this special offer!

Did You Join Us as a Trial Member this Spring?If you just joined us this spring as a trial member, we hope you have enjoyed and made themost of your membership this term. Hopefully you've enjoyed it so much that you would like toextend your membership to a full year! For $165, you can continue to attend Osher courses,lectures, and special events until the Spring of 2017. If you'd like to extend your membership,please let us know!

RIT Liberal Arts CoursesAs part of a full membership, Osher members have the ability to apply to audit courses in RIT'sCollege of Liberal Arts. Several of our members take advantage of this perk every year andlove it. Participate as little or as much as you'd like. Professors enjoy the unique perspective anolder learner brings to the class! Instructions for browsing available RIT courses and applying tothem can be found on our website at www.rit.edu/gcr/osher/sites/rit.edu.gcr.osher/files/docs/liberalartscourseauditingdirections.pdf. RIT Fall semester courses begin on August 22ndso after you find a course you're interested in, please ask me, Sara, or Julie for assistance withregistration.

As always, let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks for [email protected]


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Laura Yellin, Vice Chair of Participation

When you joined Osher did you have a mentor to help you get started? How about doing thesame for other new members? We need members and a chair forthe Member Relations Committee. It's a wonderful way to meetour new members and assist them in sharing our wonderful, funorganization.

Speaking of our fun organization, our social events alwaysprovide entertainment and a sense of community. This is whatseparates us from other educational venues. The parties requireplanning and some creative thinking, but they are worth it.Consider chairing the Social Committee to have a say in ourevents.

Osher is a volunteer organization. We all have talents that can be called upon to make adifference. We have superb course leaders, technical wizards, and class schedulers, but wealso need other talents. Think about what you have to offer and jump in. You won't regret it, andwe will all appreciate it. Thank you.

Debbie Huff, One-Sessions Coordinator

As the spring term comes to a close, we still have twoclasses scheduled:

June 6Julian ThomasAda Lovelace vs. Alan Turing: Lady Lovelace'sObjectionAda Lovelace is generally credited as being the firstcomputer programmer. The session begins with a delightfulvideo about her life and her involvement with CharlesBabbage, before jumping ahead into the mid-20th-century to address the question of machineintelligence.

June 12Phil WeisbergAmerican Indian Voting Rights: First Come, Last Served American Indians got the right to vote with the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924. That was fouryears after women were able to vote. Even with the Citizenship Act, many states did not allowIndians to vote. Phil, a former teacher on the Navajo Reservation, presented this topic at theSusan B. Anthony House.

For the Summer Term we have the following classes scheduled:


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July 11Deb BarselThe History of Toilet PaperBack by popular demand, this is a repeat of an earlier course Deb presented. Have you everwondered where toilet paper came from? When it was invented? What we used before it wasinvented? This course will answer these questions and more.

July 18Elise de PappThe Ottoman PhoenixElise will explore how Attaturk saved Turkey, the original home of the 500+-year-old OttomanEmpire, and founded the (once) secular nation in 1923 at the end of World War I. Elise, withher own Armenian connections, will return to a subject she taught earlier at Osher, to focus on20th century events in Ottoman history.

July 25Dick Scott The Battle of Layte Gulf: The Largest Naval BattleHundreds of thousands of men and hundreds of ships were engaged this naval engagementwhich sprawled over thousands of square miles in October, 1944. This battle, reported to be thelargest in military history, saw virtually every type of naval combat. The Japanese Navy was allbut destroyed.Dick, a new Osher member, has had a lifelong interest in the Pacific War and looks forward tosharing his knowledge with his fellow Osher members.

August 1Debbie Huff A Question of Empire: The Philippine War of 1898America's most forgotten war: the Philippines - 1898. Initiated as part of the Spanish -Americanwar, this protracted conflict introduced the coming century of American conflicts in Asia as it fellinto the find of horror repeated generations later in Vietnam. Researching and sharing little known parts of American history are one of Debbie's greatestpleasures, and delving into this new arena was eye-opening indeed.

August 8Mike O'NealThe Holy Land: The Palestinian / Israeli ConflictOriginally scheduled for May, this class will focus on the protracted conflict that has defied apeace agreement despite numerous attempts. A guest panel will reflect viewpoints that are notordinarily covered in the news. Melanie A. Duguid-May is John Price Crozer Professor ofTheology, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School; Corinne Sutter-Brown, taught courses atSUNY Oswego, SUNY Geneseo and the University of Rochester and has been working on thehistory of Israel/Palestine and Zionism for many years; Donna Stefano has worked in theMiddle East, Africa and Asia for 23 years in the field of international development, humanitarianassistance and peacebuilding. She most recently worked for Seeds of Peace as their MiddleEast regional director, based in Jerusalem.


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August 15Dick ScottThe Yukon Is NOT AlaskaWe will discuss the geography, climate, history, citizens, attractions, and economy of the Yukon,with an emphasis on the Klondike gold Rush and the Yukon River Quest - a canoe race fromWhitehorse to Dawson - in which Dick has had the privilege of competing three times.

August 22Nancy AumannAssad, Putin, and Obama: The Evolving Situation in SyriaSince the outbreak of civil war in 2011, Syria has been at the center of conflict in the Middle East. The continuing violence has led to a major refugee crisis in Europe as well as a renewal of Cold War tensions between Russia and the United States. This course examines past development and ongoing current events with regard to the situation in Syria.

August 29Nancy McAfeeThe Sistine Ceiling: A HistoryBack by popular demand, Nancy will repeat her class on the Sistine Chapel. FromMichelangelo's colorful relationship with Pope Julius II to the modern 20th century restoration ofthis masterpiece, we will examine how it was made, what it means, and why it is considered themost important work of the are world. Nancy, an art historian, taught 18 years at the ClevelandMuseum of Art and continues to stay active in the world of arts advocacy.

Sandra Chamberlain, Social Chair

The Social Committee is holding our annual picnic on June 10 at the Roundhouse Pavilion inGenesee Valley Park at 1:00pm. Boston Market will be catering a chicken barbecue at 1:30.Talented DJ Gary Bird will delight us with a tour down Memory Lane, offering music from the50s-80s. Cost is $17 - guests welcome! Come join us for a happy experience, and you may winone of our surprise gifts for singing games, dancing, etc.

The attendee number is due to the caterer on Monday, June 6th so sign up today!


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Lewis Neisner

As I conclude my two years as Vice Chair of Program I want to thank all of those who madethese two years such interesting, fun and especially rewarding ones.


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Tom Low and his hard working and indispensable to Osher; the Course Offerings Committee(COC) in the last year has presented a record breaking 152 courses. I have attended most oftheir meetings, mainly at 8:15am and know how hard the committee works and how well itfunctions. I'm very happy that next year Tom will be staying on as chair and I'll become aregular member of the COC.

Next I want to thank Gene Clifford and Willard Brown for the great work they each did asPfaudler committee chairs. I know from firsthand experience that it's not easy to find 30interesting speakers every year. This year they have included Ward Stare, Bob Duffy, FranWeisberg, and Jonathan Binstock among others. For most Pfaudlers, rooms 3 and 4 have beenstanding room only. I also want to thank the many Osher members who provided Gene andWillard with suggestions for speakers.

Jeanette Van Wormer has done an outstanding job in putting together great Intersession tripsfor Osher members. A lot of hard work goes into planning and implementing them. In the lastyear she's put together successful trips to the George Eastman Museum, and Monroe CountyCrime Lab. I also want to thank Terri Hurley, the Intersession chair two years ago whoarranged trips to the Albert Paley Studio, Foodlink, and Artisan Works.

Next, my thanks to the Technology Committee, co-chaired by Julian Thomas and BridgetScott and previously chaired by Joel Elias. This committee is responsible for making sureOsher has all the right hardware, software, and supporting equipment, and there is a lot of it.When we return for the fall term, thanks to the committee, all five classrooms and the fireplaceroom (lounge) will be equipped with new state-of-the-art computers for our course leaders andOsher members to enjoy. Better start learning Windows 10.

My thanks to Andy Bazar and all his almost 100 Wizards. Andy probably spends as much timeat Osher as anyone. The Wizards perform an invaluable job of helping course leaders makesure their classes run smoothly.

I would encourage Osher members to pass on to any COC member suggestions you have forfuture courses and I especially encourage course leaders to continue to lead courses and thoseof you who have never led a course, to consider leading one.

I'm very glad to know the various above subcommittees will be in very good hands the next twoyears under the capable leadership of David Hill.

To Nita Genova and Mary Barrett, the two Osher Chairs I worked under, my sincerestappreciation for all their encouragement and support.

And my thanks to Mary, Sara, and Julie, who were always there when I needed them.


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Pfaudler lecture by Jonathan P. Binstock,Ph.D.Director of the Memorial Art Gallery

Submitted by Lewis Neisner


Sheila Hollander & Joanne Joyce, Library Coordinators

We would like to thank Osher members for the fine donations to our library and the many libraryusers who borrow materials. We are always in need of new book donations. (You know thedrill... we prefer soft cover, newer books in good condition. There is some limited space for


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hard cover books, also.) Comments and suggestions are welcome. Thanks to all.

Bridget Scott

Do you see familiar faces in both the classmembers and know your favorite course leaders? This happens quite often after actively takingcourses fora few years at Osher. I really enjoy bothbeing greeted and greeting others by name. Iadmit I have always been bad at recalling namesand love the assist of consistently worn nametags. Making some friendships which have carriedoutside of Osher has been a delightful andunanticipated bonus to Osher membership forme. Keeping the brain active after retirement hasalways been a conscious health goal, which has

been reinforced by lots of current articles and especially by Alex Marcus' Understanding theHuman Brain classes. Trust me; "I will not go quietly" resonates deep in my brain. Trying to agewith grace is hard enough without staying silent: I would not be a good martyr.

Refreshing my memory of concepts, historic names and scientific nomenclature, music, art,and maps which I learned in high school and college is fun, and has had lots of "Wow has thatchanged!", "I remember that, vaguely", and "Aha" moments, mostly silently exclaimed in mymind. Rediscovery of time faded interests has been rewarding. New areas of discovery arefantastic rewards for maintaining my Osher membership.

After taking classes in familiar areas of interest to you, trytaking at least one class per term in a new direction. You canmeet even more great people and different course leaders.Your brain will be obliged to make new neural connections(and think new stuff!). Best of all, you will have even moreareas of stimulating conversation with which to amazefriends and family. My adult offspring continue to besurprised that I've been reading on X topic, or share a link toa TED, TEDx, or YouTube video from a great Osher class.

KUDOS to all the Osher volunteers whose huge efforts make this Osher vital, stimulating,friendly, and enjoyable part of retirement. Thank you to all the members who introducethemselves with a smile and hello.

Thanks to our responsive staff who work for you and yet remain patient with interruptions andrequests...and all with a smile!


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Mary Jones

As I wind up a rewarding two years as Osher's Vice Chair of Marketing, I will just take amoment to reflect on some of the people and projects that have been important to me and tothe organization. In terms of projects, we created and aired Osher's first TV ad, expanded ourprint advertising via 55 Plus, and designed a new website! We also had a chance to reach outto the community through senior fairs, an interview by our Chair, Mary Barrett, on WHAMradio, and new banner ads on radio websites.

And the people - well, they are too numerous to mention, but let me highlight a few of thosemembers who made a difference in the last two years:

All of you, for referring friends and participating in our recruiting previews and membershipdrives. Especially Lewis Neisner, our contest winner.

Sharon Griffiths and Marie Levin, Media/Communications chairs for year one and year two ofmy tenure, respectively. Your energy and efforts really got our name in front of the public. Weare fortunate that Marie will be serving for an additional year!

Mona Miller and Maureen Murphy, Speakers' Bureau chairs, again year one and year two. Thanks for coordinating our community outreach efforts through our awesome Osher speakers!Maureen actually "hired" one of our speakers for a big meeting of an organization she belongsto, reminding us that we can all utilize Osher speakers in our other lives! We are lucky to haveMaureen staying on next year.

For two years, Charmaine Babineau has served as our New Member Recruitment Chair,assisted this past year by Paula Lane. These are the folks who follow up with our prospectsand preview attendees. They are there to answer any and all questions that potential Oshermembers might have. They work largely behind the scenes, but their work is key to Osher'ssuccess. Thanks to you both for serving.

And to Carol Qualls, our former News and Events editor, thank you for your efforts on behalf ofOsher. We will miss you.

I have to thank members of the website design team: Nita Genova, Mary Bistrovich, andJulie Magnuson. Through countless meetings, we persevered and the result is great!

Thanks to Sara Connor, for patiently explaining accounting spread sheets to me. She knows Istill don't get it!

Lastly, thank you to the two Chairs I served under, Nita Genova and Mary Barrett - yoursupport was invaluable.


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Mary Jones, Vice Chair of Marketing

Bob Harrison has agreed to join the Marketing team as the editor of this newsletter! A nativeMississippian and a Rochesterian of 23 years, he graduate of Tougaloo College andNorthwestern University Medical School. Bob is an endocrinologist who became an emeritusprofessor at the University of Rochester in 2001. He and his wife Gayle have two sons andeight granddaughters (yes, all girls). In his two years at Osher, Bob has participated in a widerange of courses, including current events, science, linguistics, and The New Yorker discussiongroup. He will assume his duties with the September 2016 edition of News and Events.

Welcome, Bob, and thank you!


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Beth Vanfossen preparing for her Dark Money courseSubmitted by Lewis Neisner


Jeannette VanWormer, Intersession Chair

The following events have been scheduled. Mark your calendars! Sign-up sheets are on thetable in the lounge area.

June 14The 60th Anniversary of the Closing of the Rochester SubwayThis slideshow presentation at 11:15am in Classroom #1 (limit of 42 people) will include themaking of the subway, the routing and history of its running, presented by Jim Dierks from theRochester Museum of Transportation on East River Rd.

June 30Pikes Stained GlassValerie O'Hara, owner, will tell us all about her great uncle, formerly an employee of Tiffany,who founded this company in 1908. We will see where beautiful church windows are designedand how they are fabricated. There are two tours (15 people each), one at 11:00am and thesecond at 2:00pm. Address is 180 St. Paul Street.

July 26Christ Church OrgansChristopher Petit will inform us of the histories of the two organs at 141 East Ave and howthey are constructed. He will also give us an example of the beautiful Music that comes fromthese beautiful instruments. Mr. Petit conducts the Genesee Valley chorus and orchestra. Thetime is 12 noon. No limit to number of people, as the church accommodates many.

August 4Regional Traffic Operation CenterThis tour of the facility on Scottsville Rd will include a detailed explanation of how the traffic


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throughout Rochester is controlled with all the instrumentation that is needed.

Jane Gotowka & Frank Michaels, Gallery Coordinators

The following photos are by Ralph Minervino and can be viewed on the digital picture frame inthe Osher Gallery (front lobby area).

The very shallow depth of field blurs the background while theforeground of this menacing bird is in sharp focus.

Wonder where all the cabooses went? Here they are linedup and lead the eye to the station at the end of the tracks.


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The pretty curls are emphasized by laying them outagainst a neutral background. Great subject too!

The sharp focus highlights the spines this cactus wren has todeal with.


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Julian Thomas & Bridget Scott, Tech Committee Chairs

The Tech Committee continues to make progress with the setup andconfiguration of the new computers.

We hope to have new machines in the lounge before the end of theSpring Term and are working closely with the Course OfferingsCommittee and course leaders so there won't be any unwantedsurprises when the classroom computers are introduced for the FallTerm.

Andy Bazar

I generally don't share links but this one about water safety andelectrical shocks was something I have never heard about as thisarticle describes it. The dock AC electrical outlets in this scenarioapparently did not have "ground fault circuit-interrupter" receptaclesinstalled which would have tripped out the AC power had such anelectrical failure occurred. Those kinds of outlets have the trip andresent buttons on them which you generally find on your outdoorreceptacles, kitchen, or bathroom around the sink or shower/tub.

GFCI or "ground fault circuit-interrupter" outlets compare the current flow in the hot and neutralwires and disconnect the circuit if it exceeds a very low current value. If a significant portion ofthe current flows in the ground lead, due to going through the water or other conductors, theGFCI should open the circuit.

When using extension cords outdoors and especially when on ladders using power toolspowered from 120 volt AC receptacles, it is highly advisable to make sure you are using a GFCIoutlet or an extension cord with a GFCI adaptor and make sure that it trips when you hit the testor trip button and have to reset it to power up your device.

Sharon Garelick, Summer Seminar Chair

At the present moment, all the trips are filled but thereare very few on the wait lists. You may still be able togo on a trip of your choice. For availability, please


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contact the Osher office at 585-292-8989 or ask anymember of the staff. If you have questions aboutindividual trips, please call the leaders of each trip.Their phone numbers and email addresses are on thefront of each trip information sheet.

Please plan on attending the lectures, even if you are not planning on going on any trips. Thespeakers are excellent and the lectures are informative, full of little known facts and a good wayto learn more about the area of this part of the state.

Lectures are on Tuesdays from 10am until noon. They are free and open to all members andtheir guests. This is a good way to introduce Osher to non-members.

Lecture 1: Tuesday June 21st: Tom Grasso's talk is titled: The Challenges of Building theFour Erie Canals.....and Preserving Our Canal Heritage. Chuck Sparnecht will present EarlyFighting for a North American Empire.

Lecture 2: Tuesday, July 12th: Tim McDonnell will cover the geology and geography of theFinger Lakes, especially during the Silurian and Devonian periods. Holly Howell, a writer onwine for the D&C will cover The Finger Lakes Grapevine. This area has a growing reputationaround the world.

Lecture 3: Tuesday, July 19th: Michael Lasser who has a syndicated radio program on PublicRadio, Fascinatin' Rhythm will discuss, What Happens When Opera Moves to Broadway. FromGilbert and Sullivan to Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, there is a relationshipto opera-or at least operetta.

Lecture 4: Tuesday August 9th: Tom Snyder of the Seneca Park Zoo will present: ScienceSaving Species-How the Seneca Park Zoo Saves Aquatic Animals. Carol Samuel, our secondspeaker, has a long-standing interest in antique carousels. Her presentation will cover thehistory and art of the various carvers and the sheer joy of riding a carousel.

These topics cover a range of subjects from educational to sheer pleasure. See you at thelectures...

Loretta Petralis, SIG Coordinator

A Special Interest Group (SIG), is an informal group ofmembers who gather in order to pursue and enjoy a sharedinterest. Existing SIGs are listed below. Check the onlinecalendar on the Osher website for meeting times.

Don't see what you want? Please consider starting a newSIG! For details contact Loretta Petralis


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at [email protected].

Photography

Summer meeting dates TBAPhoto challenge: Tell a story in a photo frame or two; prepare photos for Osher Gallery inSeptemberFor more information: Loretta Petralis at [email protected]

Jazz Improvisation

This group needs people interested in playing jazz together!For more information: Al Mathias at [email protected]

Purls of Wisdom

Knitters and other crafters (needlepoint, tatting, beading) of all experience levels arewelcomeMeet every other Friday at Osher at 1:15pm For more information: Terri Hurley at [email protected] or 585-755-4705

Chamber Music

New members always welcome to join this existing musicians' groupFor more information: Kathy Lewis at [email protected]

Apple/Mac Equipment

Discussions, problem solving, and sharing tips and tricks for all Apple productsFor more information: Julian Thomas at [email protected]

Writers' Critique

This newly formed group is for writers who wish to have written work critiqued; memberswill bring writing to which the coordinator and group members will react.For more information: Donna Marbach at [email protected] or 585-383-0812

Maureen Murphy, Speakers' Bureau Chair

Did you know Osher provides a volunteer service to organizations inour community through our Speakers' Bureau program? Not only isthis a great way to help community groups, it's also a good way topublicize Osher.

If you'd be willing to help with this outreach by doing a 45-minute to 1


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hour presentation on your topic of interest, please contactme at [email protected].

We are scheduling now and through the summer for the fall. See the Speakers' Bureau sectionof the Osher website for our current speakers and topics. Thank you.

Julian Thomas

I will be offering an introduction to Keynote [an alternative to MicrosoftPowerPoint for presentations] in June or July depending on interest. There willbe a sign-up sheet on the table in the lounge - please sign up if you would liketo attend, and indicate what days you would be available. For additionalinformation please contact me at [email protected].

Do you want to recognize someone at Osher? Please sendan email to [email protected]!

Thanks to former member Carol Qualls for your dedication toOsher and the hard work you put in as the previous editor ofNews & Events! -Mary Bistrovich

Thank you to Mike Schnittman, procurer of our constantsupply of Adirondack donuts, and to Ann Getz, who balancesout our donut diet with her weekly fresh fruit delivery!-Mary, Sara, and Julie

Your gift can make a significant difference, no matter the size. By choosingto make a charitable gift to Osher, you are demonstrating your commitmentto ensuring our progress and continued success. Whether given in honor ofa spouse or friend, in recognition of a special anniversary or event, or as apledge to support the long-term growth of Osher, your contribution iswelcome as a gift to lifelong learning.

Would you consider donating items such as office and


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kitchen supplies?

We'll provide you with a donation-in-kind letter stating the value of your donation. The followingitems would be most appreciated:

New, unopened 8.5" x 11" copier paper reamsNew packages of plastic utensils (mainly forks needed) or 12 oz. cupsNew packages of paper towels or napkinsNew boxes of tissues

Would you consider making a monetary, tax-deductible gift to one of the followingdesignations?

Osher's greatest needOngoing operating expenditures (such as copier lease)Capital expenditures (such as new computers, additional building signage)Long-term planning (our Legacy Fund)

To make a gift by credit card:Please go to the Giving to RIT page and choose the "Other" designation. Make sure to type"Osher at RIT" in the Comments box.

To make a gift by check:Please make check payable to "Osher at RIT" and include a note stating your designation,honoree, etc. then give to staff or mail to us at:

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute50 Fairwood Drive, Suite 100Rochester, NY 14623

If your former employer is a matching gift company, you can double the value of your gift.Please see any of the staff for the list of matching gift companies. Thank you!

Donation to the Osher Legacy Fund from Millie Ness:

In honor of Harvey Granite for his outstanding leadershipat the Athenaeum and Osher from the beginning of thisLearning Institute in 1987 to this day in 2016 andcontinuing.


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Please welcome new member Carl Sardegna to Osher!

Please contact any of your fellow members about the programs below. We can't improvewithout your feedback! Click the org chart to see a larger version.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT, 50 Fairwood Drive,Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14623


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