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INDEX BY FORMATCircus Image — A Pictoral Reviewof Circus History NEWIn-personA Less Than Complete History ofEngland NEWThat 70s Class NEWRed Lanyard TrainingA Look Back at Andy Griffith NEWTo Germany With LoveOne More Time: Famous Actors inObscure Film Noir Gems NEWMusical Categories of the 20thCentury NEWFamous American Paintings andWhat They Teach Us About OurHistoryHistoric and Beautiful Churchesin Dayton NEWHistory of Recorded MusicArchitecture in DaytonWhat's in Your Crib?Those Magnificent MusicMaking Machines: The MusicalInstrument Families of theOrchestra and How They GrewNEWInternational Mystery Videos III— Women Solving Crimes NEWHistorical Graveyard Tours NEW90 Days in an RV: A Journeyacross the U.S.Presidents of the United States —Teddy Roosevelt to LBJMicrosoft Excel for BeginnersTechniques for Making BeautifulGreeting CardsDayton’s Role in the Building &Growth of the Miami-Erie CanalNEWA Brief Look at Art Quilting NEWThe Miracle of the North PlatteCanteen NEWThe Jazz Age — The Roaring 20s,1919-1929Travel Adventures 2022Showcasing Your Wisdom &Experience to Land Silver InternAssignments NEWMore Beginning GuitarZentangle IIISeeking a Cure for Aging NEWHealthy Meals for One or TwoHistory of the Beatles, Part IINEWSo You Think You Know PBS/Think TV NEWBees, Honey and BeekeepingGone but Not Forgotten NEWCharacter Education: WhatIs It and How Does It Relateto Your Golden Years andYour Relationship With YourGrandchildren?Success With GardeningThrough PlantsEasy Cooking NEWJesus in Luke's GospelCommunication and Developmentof the Frontier WestBible Basics: New TestamentBiographical Movies of FamousArtists, Part IIExploring Our ContemporarySocietyIntermediate iPhoneHistoric Places of Worship inthe Dayton Area NEWCreative Studio: Beyond the"Rule of Thirds" NEWVirgil's AeneidFrom Germany With Love: TheTruth Behind the VolkswagenBeetle NEWTennis InstructionMedical Myths andMisconceptions NEW7Passport to RetirementRadioactive Isotopes: TheirProperties and DiverseApplicationsJewish ComediansTalking About Dying Won'tKill YouThe History of Classical Music,Part IZoomKnowing Your Worth: To Be andBecome Your Best Self NEWSignificant Campaigns of WorldWar II, Part 2As You Like It! NEWThe Art and Craft of the ShortStory NEWFinancial Workshop: Your Sourcefor Financial Education NEWBeyond the Music of LaurelCanyon NEWCreation Through Evolution —Science Meets Faith NEWBasic Spanish Expressions andCultureSix Funny Movies in QuestionableTaste NEWA Look Back at Andy Griffith NEWPost-Oil Sand TableUntold Dayton History: What'sNot in the History Books NEWAmerican Civil War: SpecialTopics NEW Osher Spring 2022 Seminars L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E ROTC Medication Safety NEWPutin’s RussiaThe Evolution of Citizens RightsFrom 1776 to Present

MONDAY SEMINARSTo Germany With LoveSuzanne’s ancestors came from Germany in the 1800’s, but she never knew more details untilnaturalization papers listed a village. Other clues emerged after intense searching on the internetand reading family papers. She and Patrick decided to research in Germany. Several trips blossomedinto incredible discoveries triggering breathless emotions as “real live family members” were found.While researching they explored cities that are the jewels of the Rhine River valley, tiny villages withstorybook architecture, Dresden, Berlin, Mainz, Leipzig, Weimar and more. Visit homes of severalcomposers and Goethe. Visit castles, the Reichstag and magnificent cathedrals.4 Mondays, March 14-April 49:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceSuzanne Crippen began her career with Ohio Bell/AT&T in 1968 as a service representative andworked for them and their divested companies until her retirement from Avaya in 2001.Patrick Crippen worked in marketing for Frigidaire in Dayton and later for parent ElectroluxInternational. He traveled the world arranging conferences and did market planning with appliancedealers. They have attended UDOLLI and OLLI at the University of South Carolina for 20 years. Thehave taught the Travel Adventure Series on Ireland, Poland, Germany, Napa Valley, U.S. Capitals andon the history of the circus. Recently they taught a six-week seminar on postwar Germany. Suzannetaught a seminar with Carol Prewitt titled “Working toward Greater Understanding” via Zoom in thefall 2021. Suzanne and Patrick have also served as seminar liaisons. They travel extensively and areavid genealogists.One More Time: Famous Actors in Obscure Film Noir Gems NEWThese are dark, tough and cynical movies. The film list includes: Robert Ryan — The Woman on Pier 13John Payne — Kansas City ConfidentialCornel Wilde — The Big ComboDan Duryea — Too Late for TearsGlen Ford — Undercover ManWilliam Holden — The Turning PointThere will be an introduction before and a discussion after each film.6 Mondays, March 14-April 189:30-11:30 a.m.; Daniel J. Curran PlaceMichael McFadden has a B.S. in education and an M.A. in history, both from the University ofDayton. He taught English and social studies at Chaminade High School from 1967 to 1973 and wasa trainer at Metropolitan Insurance from 1979 to 1984. As a film buff Michael has seen over 200 filmnoirs. This is his ninth seminar as a moderator.The Evolution of Citizens Rights From 1776 to Present ZOOMThis seminar is a history of the growth and development of Americans Citizens’ rights fromJuly 4, 1776 to the present time as provided by the founding documents, the Constitution and itsAmendments, applicable federal legislation of selected court interpretations.8 Osher Spring 2022 Seminars L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R

6 Mondays, March 14-April 189:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceAl Beigel holds a B.A. from University of Dayton (1963), J.D. from Chase College of Law (1967) andpracticed law in Montgomery County Ohio for 47 years.Musical Categories of the 20th Century NEWThis seminar will discuss categories of music through the 20th Century. The first three weeks willbegin with Jazz, Big Band, Western Swing, and Early Country. The next three weeks will include EarlyPop Stars, Folk, Folk Rock, Rock and Roll, English Invasion, Doo-Wop and the 70’s artists. Musicalartists will include Bessie Smith, Louie Armstrong, Glenn Miller, Hank Williams, Bob Wills, ElvisPresley, Bill Haley, Joe Turner, Fats Domino, Frank Sinatra, Patti Page, Beatles, the Five Satins andFlamingo’s, Elton John and Abba, and many more. The class will include discussion, recorded music,and film. Each category will include two or more artists.6 Mondays, March 14-April 189:30-11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceGary Ruff has degrees from Wright State University and University of Dayton. He is a retired highschool teacher. Hobbies include music and adult softball. He previously taught over 50 seminars atUDOLLI. Gary has over 4,000 45 RPM records from mostly the 50s, 60s and 70s. Gary has taughtHistory of Sci-Fi Films, Major Events of the 20th Century and many music classes.Famous American Paintings and What They Teach Us About Our HistoryThis seminar will view and study famous American paintings from the Puritan times to present.Famous artists will include Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Moran, Homer Winslow, Norman Rockwell andmany other and provides us with a lens upon American History. We will examine how the paintingsnot only reflected history, but life.6 Mondays, March 14-April 1812:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceGreg Gibson is a former Presbyterian minister, attorney, professor and now a professional artist.He is a graduate of Gettysburg College, Princeton Theological Seminary and University of DaytonLaw School.Historic and Beautiful Churches in Dayton NEWVisit and tour six historical and beautiful Catholic churches in Dayton — one each week. Proposedchurches include Emmanuel, St Joseph, St Mary, St Anthony, Our Lady of the Rosary, and HolyTrinity. These parishes will explain their history, architecture, interior statuary, ethnicity of originalcongregation and make-up of current congregation. Also, the parishes will discuss any historicalpersonalities such as clergy or lay person, as well as current challenges.6 Mondays, March 14-April 1812:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceJohn Bowen is a retired Air Force officer with experiences in Asia, Europe, and several states.He received his MBA from the University of Dayton. John is currently a volunteer docent at theNational Museum of the United States Air Force.9 Osher Spring 2022 Seminars L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R

The Jazz Age — The Roaring 20s, 1919-1929The Jazz Age — The Roaring Twenties 1919–1929 deals with a decade that truly created the modernAmerica we know today. Topics include: 1919 Prelude: Turmoil Tumbles into a New DecadePresident Warren G. Harding: Accomplishments & ScandalsAmerican Culture Modernizes: Leisure – Entertainment – Arts – Media"A Noble Experiment" Goes South: Speakeasies & ScofflawsSocial Issues: Nativism – Bible Thumpers – Trials & ScandalsThe Party Ends with a Crash: Coolidge’s Prosperity Turns into Hoover’s Nightmare6 Mondays, March 14-April 1812:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceTim Hrastar has been actively involved in UDOLLI since 2005, is currently a consultant to the Boardof Advisers, and has moderated 36 seminars over the years in American history, as well as discussiongroups covering economic, social, and cultural issues. Tim was self-employed for almost 40 yearsas an audio-visual writer–producer–director of corporate programs and conferences; as well as acommunication and business development consultant, coach, and facilitator for professional servicefirms – focusing on the legal profession. He earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communications fromthe University of Dayton.Zentangle IIIThis Zentangle seminar is for those who have taken at least one previous Zentangle class/seminar.No beginners, please. In this seminar we will continue to learn patterns and see different ways patternscan be used in Zentangle projects or Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA) projects. Continue your Zentanglejourney using this relaxing and creative art form.Basic Zentangle supplies will be provided. There is a materials fee of 15 per participant. During thecourse of the seminar, occasionally we might use colored pencils or markers which will not be provided,so participants will need to bring their own.Seminar Limit: 20Materials Fee: 156 Mondays, March 14-April 1812:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlacePeg Farmer has been a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) since 2010 and enjoys sharing it with otherUDOLLI participants. She has been involved with UDOLLI as a student, seminar liaison, and moderatorsince 2004. Her work experience was in social service, as well as public and private administration.In addition to Zentangle, her interests include reading, experimenting with different art forms, playingthe Native American flute, and supporting the Dayton Dragons.History of the Beatles, Part II NEWThis is the follow-up to The History of The Beatles, Part 1 seminar in 2019, as well as this past winter.Attendance in Part I is not a prerequisite. Here, we will study the iconic band from the end of theirtouring days in the summer of 1966, through the official break-up of the group in 1970. This will bedone primarily through a look at their songs and albums created in the studio, but we will also visittheir personal lives and business ventures. We will try to answer the question: “Why did the Beatlesbreak up?” We will hear analysis from the some of the world’s foremost music critics, Beatles expertsand the band members themselves.10 Osher Spring 2022 Seminars L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R

6 Mondays, March 14-April 1812:30-2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceSteve and Pat Crews have twice taught “A History of The Beatles, Part 1.” This will be their firstopportunity to present the second half of this seminar. Steve has an extensive background in LawEnforcement including Dayton PD, Ohio Homeland Security, six years working in Cincinnati Divisionof FBI, Security Director of Dayton Dragons and security at UD Arena. Pat has a Bachelor’s degree inEconomics from UD and after many years in the travel industry, worked extensively at the University ofDayton, retiring from the Advancement Division where she was Director of the Constituent Relations,Program Director of both the African American Alumni Organization and the Golden Flyers. Both arepassionate about music and have attended hundreds of concerts at some of rock’s most iconic venues.Their love of The Beatles and rock music took them for a Beatles trip to Liverpool as well as Londonseveral times.Bees, Honey and BeekeepingPollinators are essential to our food chain. Looking at native bees or the honey bee and their hive,we can begin to see the bees’ connections in nature. The everyday handling and care of honeybeescan be interesting and rewarding, if you appreciate the hive as a colony of individuals and as a singleorganism. Honeybees are critical to agricultural production of many fruits, nuts and vegetablesin addition to their own production of honey and wax. Come and listen to sweet stories of being abeekeeper. We will finish the six -week seminar with an optional visit to our hives and getting a closelook at our colonies.NOTE: This is not a beginners’ beekeepers class, but we will give a broad overview of thissubject and refer you to the real experts who can get you started on the right path.Seminar Limit: 306 Mondays, March 14-April 183-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlacePaul and Christy Piszkiewicz have been keeping bees as a hobby for the past six years. They retiredand relocated from urban Chicago to four acres outside of Bellbrook. This life change allows them theopportunity to take their love of biology and have fun with it. Christy has a B.S. degree in Biology fromNorthern Illinois University, and Paul has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biology from the University ofIllinois at Chicago, and an MBA from DePaul University.Character Education: What Is It and How Does It Relate to Your Golden Yearsand Your Relationship With Your Grandchildren?In this interactive seminar, we will focus on how educators, parents, and grandparents can helpyoung people develop good character. Using his “character card” as a foundation, Jim will discuss:Goals, Keys to a Good Attitude, Know Your Why, and No Excuse University offering personal stories,experience, and research to enhance your knowledge. Just as important, Jim will challenge you todevelop your beliefs in each area.4 Mondays, March 14-April 43-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceJim Place spent 49 years as a high school teacher, administrator, and football coach. His 2002Chaminade Julienne High School football team won the Ohio High School state championship. Aproud alumnus of the University of Dayton, Jim received its Distinguished Alumni award for ChristianService in 2019. He presently teaches various workshops relating to Character Education at UD.11 Osher Spring 2022 Seminars L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R

Biographical Movies of Famous Artists, Part IIThis seminar will focus on movies about the life, times, and works of four well-known artists:Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, and Georgia O’Keeffe. The films will be watched in theirentirety, with ample time for discussion as well. PowerPoint presentations about the artist willprecede each movie.The four films are hour-long documentaries about Rembrandt, Lust for Life, Frida, andGeorgia O’Keeffe.PART I is not a prerequisite for this seminar.6 Mondays, March 14-April 183-5 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceMary Ann Gasior has a Ph.D. in English literature from Tulane University and taught atWright State University and other universities. She served six years on the UDOLLI Board ofAdvisors. Her daughter, Ann Gasior Shifflet, who teaches art history at Columbus College of Artand Design graciously shared the PowerPoint slides for this seminar.Success With Gardening Through PlantsThis seminar will be about plants, plants and more plants with only a brief introductionto garden design. Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines are the basic categories thatwill be discussed. The seminar will also look at key selection points that will add them to thegardening palette: shady favorites, naturally natives, yummy edibles, herbs for beginners andthe seasoned veteran, and the Problem Solver plants (Rain garden plants, drought tolerant,slope/erosion control plants and critter proof/resistant). Understanding the plant is just thestart, then working on how to make it happen within your landscape is the goal.Seminar Limit: 256 Mondays, March 14-April 183-5 p.m., ZOOMYvonne Dunphe is a graduate of the Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Science degreefrom the school of Agriculture with a minor in Marketing. She has had a diverse professionalcareer and found her passion for gardening later in life. She earned her designation as a MasterGardener in 2001 from The Ohio State University, has taught classes in various gardeningtopics and sustainable landscaping, and has continued her education with focus in the areapermaculture and garden design. She has been with Five Rivers MetroParks since 2001, startingas a volunteer at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. From volunteer to horticulture to educationto conservation, Yvonne currently is a Volunteer C

We are adults with wide-ranging interests in art, current events, health and fitness, history, literature, music, religion and science. A curriculum committee works with the Executive Director of Special Programs and Continuing Education to select our curriculum on the basis of member requests, the expertise of moderators, variety, and balance.