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OSHER LIFELONGLEARNING INSTITUTEFall Seminar ScheduleSeptember 20 – November 14, 2018Online Registration Begins August 6, 2018OSHERLIFELONGLEARNINGINSTITUTECelebrating 24 Years of Lifelong Learning!

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OSHERLIFELONGLEARNINGINSTITUTEWELCOME TO THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNINGINSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTONThe University of Dayton Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (UDOLLI) began 24 years agoas the University of Dayton Institute for Learning in Retirement or UDILR. Since 2004,we have been proud members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Network, a group of morethan 100 institutes across the country dedicated to meeting the needs of adult learnersover 50 years of age who wish to gather for the joy of learning and personal fulfillment.OUR MISSION STATEMENTThe purpose of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Dayton is to offeradults 50 years or better a wide variety of seminars based on the peer-learning concept anddesigned to be intellectually stimulating in an informal and noncompetitive environment.We are a vibrant communityWe 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 ExecutiveDirector of Special Programs and Continuing Education to select our curriculum on the basisof member requests, the expertise of moderators, variety, and balance. Moderators includeUniversity of Dayton (UD) professors and community professionals who lead peer-to-peerinformal lecture and discussion seminars that typically meet once a week for two hours, forfour to eight weeks. The summer session is two one-day sessions.Our seminars are noncreditThere are neither tests nor grades, nor educational requirements. Participation is essential,ranging from keeping up with assigned readings and contributing to seminar discussion to sharingthe results of one’s own research. A majority of the seminars are held in the 1700 South PattersonBuilding; others are on the UD main campus with a few at off-site locations, such as the BoonshoftMuseum of Discovery. The map on pages 48-49 identifies the location of Daniel J. Curran Placeand other UD buildings.UDOLLI is a cooperative ventureWe rely on the contributions and participation, both in seminars and out, of each member.Members assist the Executive Director of Special Programs and Continuing Education bymoderating seminars, coordinating lecture series, leading small group discussions, organizingactivities and volunteer projects, serving on the board of advisors and committees, acting asseminar liaisons, helping in the office, and volunteering for all other tasks that keep us going.Becoming a member of UDOLLI is easyRegistering for seminars is simple and convenient. Pages 57 and 58 give complete registrationinformation and procedures. Once you register for a seminar, you automatically become aUDOLLI participating member for the current academic year. The term of membershipconforms to the academic calendar, beginning in September and ending in June.Friends of the Institute are individuals who donated 80 or more each year to support UDOLLI’sgoals; Life Members are individuals making a one-time donation of 2,000 or more; andDistinguished Service Life Members are individuals giving UDOLLI extraordinary service.Life and Distinguished Members may attend seminars at no cost.LE A R NING IS FOR EV ER Osher Fall 2018 Seminars 3

We are part of the University of Dayton’s Special Programs and Continuing Education department,which is directed by Julie Mitchell and sponsors lifelong learning programs and professionaldevelopment. Founded in 1994 as the University of Dayton Institute for Learning in Retirement,we have grown from the original 98 members to more than 2,000 members.Enjoy member benefitsAs a UDOLLI member, you are invited to participate in UDOLLI activities and related continuingeducation-sponsored events such as the Duane W. Chapman Senior Symposium, Senior Fellowsgraduate/undergraduate audit program, New Horizons Music, Dayton Celebration Chorus, andUniversity programs. Pages 54 and 55 give more information about these programs.As a UD community member, you are invited to participate in UD-sponsored activities such aslectures, recitals, and art and cultural events, and enjoy campus privileges such as the RoeschLibrary and the RecPlex (membership fee required). You’re welcome to shop at the UD bookstoreand eat at the campus coffee bars or ArtStreet Café. For identification, you’ll use your name badgereceived upon registering for your first seminar.You may qualify for a grantIf you meet certain financial criteria, you may qualify for a UDOLLI grant, entitling you toenjoy all UDOLLI member benefits and attend seminars at no cost or a reduced cost. Please callJulie Mitchell at 937-229-2605 in the office of Special Programs and Continuing Education foradditional information. All requests are confidential.Parking and RTADuring registration, you may request a permit to park on campus. If you need a parking permit,please select the appropriate boxes to indicate your parking needs. The fee is 50 per parkingpermit. If you have special parking needs, Special Programs and Continuing Education willprovide assistance. If you wish to ride the RTA, call the RTA Ride Line at 937-425-8300 forschedule and senior discount information.Are you interested in moderating a seminar?UDOLLI is grateful to its volunteer moderators who share their knowledge and provide acomprehensive curriculum. Moderators become Friends of the Institute for the academic year inwhich they teach. They and their spouses can enjoy member benefits and may attend seminarsduring the year at no cost. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a moderator,our Executive Director would be happy to talk with you. Call Special Programs and ContinuingEducation at 937-229-2605 or 937-229-2347 for more information.UDOLLI PrivilegesYour UDOLLI nametag gives you access to: University LibrariesThe RecPlex (membership fee required)UD bookstore ArtStreet CaféTravel with UD faculty. Call 937-229-2347for more information.For questions and additional informationUDOLLI is interested in helping you attain your lifelong learning goals. To read our brochureonline, visit go.udayton.edu/UDOLLI/. For more information or to be added to our mailinglist, please call the office of Special Programs and Continuing Education at 937-229-2605or 937-229-2347.4 Osher Fall 2018 Seminars L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R

INDEX BY TOPICArt and PhotographyCreating BeautifulHoliday Card. 36Zentangle 3.12Computer and DigitalTechnologyIntroduction to AppleiPhone. 33Excel Spreadsheet forBeginners .19Creating Photo Books withShutterfly. 23Current Events, Law,and PoliticsFilm and TheatreHistory and Social SciencesFamous Actors in ObscureFilm Noir Gems.7The American Civil WarPart 2. 27World War I Movies:Great Movies about theGreat War. 29The Evolution of U.S.Citizenship: Foundingof Republic to Present.11, 46Sci-Fi Movies:Alien EncounterCommunications.31Woodland Cemeteryand Arboretum.13Finance and EconomicsBirth of the IsraeliAir Force.41Worker-OwnedCooperatives.41There’s More to RealEstate Investing Than“Location-LocationLocation”. 23Financial Success inRetirement. 37Great Decisions 2018.21Learning from Others:The Power of PublicDeliberation . 8, 45The Supremes: Judicial Hitsor Flops Part 3.12Ending Poverty? Is ItPossible? The Good NewsAbout Social Services inthe Miami Valley.14Evaluating Information:How Do I Know WhatInformation to Trust?. 17Reentry: A Path to aSafer Community. 43Crime SceneInvestigations. 26A Congress to Serve thePublic.7Health, Exercise,and WellnessKnowing Affliction andDoing Recovery: How toOvercome Addiction, MentalIllness, and PTSD withThe Dayton Model. 28Ba Duan Jin Qigong. 38Decide to be Heard. 43Movement and NutritionGuidelines for Successful,Healthy Aging. 33Debunking Health Myths 44Facing the End of Life: WhatYou Need to Know. 24The Art and Science of Bar-BQueing and Grilling. 25Myth and Man: The RealMartin Luther King, Jr.18Conquest and Conflictof the Frontier. 34Dayton Inventors andInventions. 43“Somewhere West ofLaramie”: A VisualHistory of AmericanAutomobile Advertisingand Marketing.9Chasing Shadows:The Origins of Watergateand the Nixon Tapes.21Vietnam: Experiencesof Combat Veterans. 22The United StatesConstitution and ItsAmendments. 24Visit the Aviation Trail. 26Touring MetroParks:Little Known Histories. 32Fifty Years of CelebratingOur Rivers. 35Behind the Scenes: Birth ofthe Dayton Dragons. 42LE A R NING IS FOR EV ER Osher Fall 2018 Seminars 5

LanguageMusicReligion and PhilosophyFrench Language andCulture. 20I Tried Opera!.14The Church: Communityof the Baptized.16Basic Survival SpanishExpressions and Culture. 40African America Music,History and Culture. 20Fred’s UltimateBroadway!. 28Literature and WritingThe Fifties.13Frost and Beyond. 17The Beatles on LPs(Albums).15Agatha Christie’s Murderon the Orient Express. 25Fictional Europe Betweenthe Wars: The Novels ofPhilip Kerr, Sam Eastland,and Alan Furst.12Biblio-Biography: ABibliophile’s Guide to the Life Story of Books.15Confronting theUnthinkable ThroughLiterature.31History of 20th CenturyMusic. 39Songwriters Hall of Fame.19History of Jazz Part 3. 20History of Jazz Part 1. 45Jewish Humor. 24A Day at the Opera: TheMet’s “Aida”. 42The History of ClassicalMusic Part 3. 33Godly Play - A SpiritualPractice that Explores theMystery of God’s Presencein our Lives .31A New Look at the OldTestament. 34Ethics and the Book ofRevelation. 25ScienceIs Life Getting Better?. 38Objects to Observe in theFall Night Sky. 29Travel, Sports, and LeisureMah Jong for Beginners.16Culinary Seminar. 39Shakespeare: Plays,Sonnets, and Songs. 36PsychologyTravel Adventures 2018.18The Oresteia andMourning BecomesElectra. 27Service Dogs for Children:The Magic of 4 Paws forAbility. 37Tennis Instruction.21Introduction to C.G. Jung’sRed Book. 236 Osher Fall 2018 Seminars L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E RDining in Dayton.10“Hidden Gems” in theGem City Area. 30Behind the Scenes ofUD Athletics.8

MONDAY SEMINARSFamous Actors in Obscure Film Noir Gems NEWThese are tough cynical films about warped and untrustworthy characters:Humphrey Bogart: The Enforcer, James Cagney: Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye, Angela Lansbury:Please Murder Me, Bette Davis: Beyond the Forest, Lloyd Bridges: Try and Get Me. MickeyRooney: Quicksand. After introduction and showing the film, we will discuss it. There will beno scheduled break. However, participants would be advised to take a break as needed.6 Mondays, September 24–October 299:30–11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceMichael McFadden earned a B.S. in education (1967) and M.A. in history (1971), both at theUniversity of Dayton. He taught English and social studies at Chaminade High School in Daytonfrom 1967 to 1973 and was a trainer at Metropolitan Insurance from 1979 to 1984. As a film buff,he has seen over 200 noir films. This will be his sixth seminar as a moderator.A Congress to Serve the Public NEWCongress has had a very high disapproval rating for almost a decade, no matter which party hasbeen in the majority. Since 2000, they have raised the deficit every year since 2001 and each partyhas passed major new policies affecting the entire country with only one party input and support.Many people want to see Congress working together on solving the nation’s problems, but feelCongressional members put party, personal and/or donor interests first. Would you like to see bigchanges made in our Congressional processes? What changes and how?6 Mondays, September 24–October 299:30–11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceBob Viney, a former U.S. nuclear submarine officer and P&G executive, is an adjunct professor oforganizational leadership at UC. He has attended a week-long educational program on citizenshipfrom the Freedom Foundation and Medal of Honor Society at Valley Forge, PA. He speaks and writesoften on this topic, and is working on a book on this topic. He has also presented this course at UC’sOLLI program.LE A R NING IS FOR EV ER Osher Fall 2018 Seminars 7

Behind the Scenes of UD AthleticsThis seminar will offer the unique opportunity to see how the University of Dayton AthleticsDepartment works. You will have opportunity to meet and talk to different members of thedepartment to get an inside look at what they do and how they help impact the lives ofour students.6 Mondays, September 24–October 299:30–11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceSeminar limit: 25Jose de la Vega joined the University of Dayton athletic department in December 2014, andcurrently serves as the Assistant Director of Marketing and game Operations. De la Vega graduatedfrom the University of Dayton in May 2011, with a degree in sports management and minors in bothmarketing and communications. Since graduating, Jose has gained valuable experience whileworking for the Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, and Dayton Dragons. Also during his time at UD,he has served as the Assistant Director of Corporate Partnerships and Premium Sales.Learning from Others: The Power of Public DeliberationUsing the National Issues Forums interactive deliberation process and participatory classroomdiscussions, experienced moderators will guide seminar participants’ consideration of thefollowing issues:1. America’s Future: What Should Our Budget Priorities Be?2. How Should We Reduce Obesity in America?3. Political Fix: How Should We Get American Politics Back on Track?4. What Should We Do About the Opioid Epidemic?5. Coming to America: Who Should We Welcome, What Should We Do?Required Text: Issue booklets will be provided at the first seminar session. Participants arestrongly encouraged to read each booklet prior to the session where the issue will be discussed.6 Mondays, September 24–October 299:30–11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceSeminar limit: 20David Vomacka earned a B.A. and Ph.D. from Florida State University. He taught at Colorado StateUniversity for several years before diverting to the Elysian Fields of planning and consulting. He hasbeen a member of UDOLLI since 2012 and is currently a member of the Board of Advisors. David hasbeen active with the National Issues Forums for five years.8 Osher Fall 2018 Seminars L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R

“Somewhere West of Laramie”: A Visual History of American AutomobileAdvertising and Marketing NEWPerhaps Ned Jordan’s brief stint in advertising for National Cash Register’s John Patterson laidthe groundwork for what arguably became the first emotive and romantic appeal to automobilemarketing when, in June 1923, his Somewhere West of Laramie advertisement for the JordanPlayboy automobile appeared in the Saturday Evening Post. We may never know, but getting thecustomer into the driver’s seat of a car was never the same again. At the same time, businesswriters of the 1920s would refer to Dayton’s own Richard H. Grant Sr. as “America’s #1 Salesman”of automobiles.From the early days of the motorcar, marketing executives have toiled endlessly to establish theirbrand images. To target these various audiences, manufacturers have marketed their productsin specific ways, catering to the emotions, desires, and needs of the consumer. This seminar willexplore the range of clever, and occasionally deceitful, marketing of automobiles from the 1920sthrough today. What psychological ploys of enticement have car companies employed in the visualmedia of television, film, and print over the years? Recent consumer behavior research on theinfluence of advertising will be shared with seminar participants as prologue to analysis of a rangeof artifacts in film, TV, and print.What got you into particular cars over the years? Was it a recommendation of a friend or relative(“Ask the man who owns one!” – Packard) or the belief that a brand had reinvented itself (“NotYour Father’s Oldsmobile.”)? Or perhaps it was the desire to be seen as countercultural (VW’sclever ads of the 1960s). And yes, Mildred, sexual innuendo does sell cars, and we’ll cover that aswell. Join us for a fun deep dive into automotive advertising and marketing over the years.Note: This seminar follows earlier well-received UDOLLI seminars on American car culture andautomotive design.6 Mondays, September 24–October 299:30–11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceDr. Ed Garten retired from the University of Dayton where he served for over two decades as a deanand professor. He is in his second term as Vice President of the International Society of AutomotiveHistorians and chairs that society’s James Bradley Distinguished Service Award given in recognitionof museums and libraries that have made significant contributions to the preservation of automotiveand transportation history.LE A R NING IS FOR EV ER Osher Fall 2018 Seminars 9

Dining in DaytonHere is your opportunity to meet leading Dayton restaurant owners, the Dayton Daily Newsfood editor, and a pastry expert. The fall speakers’ panel introduces a combination of restaurantowners/managers and a repeat of favorite speakers. Each of these dining establishments has adistinguished reputation among the “dining out” crowd. Their loyal customer base has been thecatalyst for attracting new patrons over the years. You have the opportunity to learn about not onlythe “old days”, but also the behind-the-scene stories of these respected Dayton area eateries andinsights into the how, why, and what is required to meet customers’ expectations. Come, hear whatmakes these fine dining restaurants, bistro, deli and pastry shop successful.Sept 24: Ashley’s Pastry Shop, pastries for any season or reasonSpeaker: Theresa HammonDayton Daily News Food EditorSpeaker: Mark FisherOct 1: Meadowlark, high quality ingredients cooked simplySpeaker: Elizabeth WileyDorothy Lane, Fine FoodsSpeaker: Jerry PostOct 8: DiSalvo Deli & Italian Store—Plenty of Boar’s Head meat and cheese,fresh vegetables and dressing, and locally baked breadSpeaker: Ron DiSalvoPine Club, One of the great steakhouses in the country and a landmark in DaytonSpeaker: Dave HulmeOct 15: El Meson, Hispanic restaurantSpeaker: Bill Castro and familyCarrillon History Brewery, new venture “hopping” with activitiesSpeaker: Kyle Spears, head brewerOct 22: Coco’s Bistro, you are always welcomed at CoCo’sSpeaker: Karen WickFiglio’s, Wood Fired PizzaSpeaker: Peter DanisOct 29: Doubleday’s Grill and Tavern, famous chili pub with a massive menuSpeaker: John ThomasMarion’s: Serving Dayton’s favorite pizza for over 45 yearsSpeaker: Roger Glass6 Mondays, September 24–October 299:30–11:30 a.m., Daniel J. Curran PlacePat Madden is a long-time member of UDOLLI, past president, and advisor.10 Osher Fall 2018 Seminars L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R

The Evolution of U.S. Citizenship: Founding of Republic to Present Day NEWWhat does U.S. citizenship mean and how has that meaning evolved throughout our history?You may be surprised. We will discuss the political, legal, social, and cultural aspects of theevolution of U.S. citizenship. Some specific discussion topics will include; pathways tocitizenship today, Constitutional Amendments, federal immigration, civil rights and votingrights laws, court cases that directly relate to U.S. citizenship, birth-right citizenship,naturalization, nationality, legal resident aliens, cultural exclusion–who could and couldnot become citizens–all things that have affected U.S. citizenship.Sessions:Pathways to U.S. CitizenshipEarly Republic Naturalization Laws and ‘Those Damn Foreigners’Citizenship Rights and Exclusions for Select GroupsCitizenship and Civil Rights in Reconstruction Era–A Turning PointCitizenship and Cultural Exclusion: 1880 to 1954Citizenship Rights Since 19546 Mondays, September 24–October 2912:30–2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceTim Hrastar has been actively involved in UDOLLI since 2005. He is a past president of the Boardof Advisors and currently a consultant to the Board. This is the 31st seminar he has moderated overthe years in American history, as well as discussion groups covering economic, social, and culturalissues. His career spans more than forty-five years as a self-employed communication and businessdevelopment consultant, coach, and facilitator for professional service firms focusing on the legalprofession, as well as an audio-visual writer-producer-director of corporate programs and conferences.LE A R NING IS FOR EV ER Osher Fall 2018 Seminars 11

The Supremes: Judicial Hits or Flops Part 3As in prior years, this lively, interactive seminar will challenge participants to decidewhether certain United States Supreme Court cases are judicial hits or judicial flops. Inparticular, this seminar will grapple with Amendment 1 freedom of speech issues in thecontext of college campus speech and internet speech, and with other current hot-buttonissues. These include the three Bs: “Blackouts of media” (freedom of speech and press,Amendment 1); “Bump stops” (individual’s right to bear arms, Amendment 2); and “Bakers”(tension between enforcement of one person’s due process and equal protection rights andanother person’s freedom of religion and freedom of speech rights, Amendments 1 and 14).If you like to be challenged, this seminar is for you.6 Mondays, September 24–October 2912:30–2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceLarry Burick is a retired attorney and proud life-long Daytonian. As a practicing attorney, hefacilitated presentations and published articles engaging colleagues and clients. After retiring,Burick briefly served as an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton Law School teachingbankruptcy law. You will know Larry’s view of things, but he welcomes your opposing views.After all, this is what freedom of expression is all about.Zentangle 3 NEWThis Zentangle seminar is for those who have taken at least one previous Zentangle seminar.No beginners, please. In this seminar we will continue to learn patterns and see different wayspatterns can be used in Zentangle projects or Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA) projects. Continueyour Zentangle journey using this relaxing and creative art form.6 Mondays, September 24–October 2912:30–2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceSeminar limit: 20Seminar fee: 15.00Peg Farmer has been a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) since 2010 and enjoys sharing it withother UDOLLI participants. She has been involved with UDOLLI as a student, seminar liaison,and moderator since 2004. Her work experience was in social service, as well as public andprivate administration. In addition to Zentangle, her interests include reading, experimentingwith different art forms, playing the Native American flute, and supportingthe Dayton Dragons.Fictional Europe between the Wars: The Novels of Philip Kerr, Sam Eastlandand Alan Furst NEWThrough the fiction of these three writers, explore the treacherous landscape of spies, criminals,and the people they draw into their lives. Meet Bernie Gunther, created by Phillip Kerr, a Berlindetective trying to survive the rise of the Nazi Party; Inspector Pekkala from The Eye of the Tsar,12 Osher Fall 2018 Seminars L E A R N I N G I S F O R E V E R

Sam Eastland’s improbable survivor who served both Tsar Nicholas and Joseph Stalin; andfinally delve into the dark world of spies and intrigue revealed in the novels of Alan Furst(Spies of the Balkans, Midnight in Europe, and Kingdom of Shadows, to name just a few.)6 Mondays, September 24–October 2912:30–2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceRecommended, not required, available at libraries or from Amazon.Berlin Noir, by Philip Kerr, 1994Eye of the Red Tsar, by Sam Eastland, 2010Night Soldiers, by Alan Furst, 1988John Sheehan retired from Wright-Patterson AFB in 2006 as the Chief of Ground Safety forthe Air Force Materiel Command. His active duty Air Force career included assignments in theUnited Kingdom and Turkey. He is an avid reader with a liking for detective and spy novels.He has taught UDOLLI seminars on photography, aviation, nuclear weapons, and the smartcar. He is the author of “Gunsmoke: USAF Fighter Gunnery Meet” published by MotorbooksInternational.The Fifties: One-Hit Wonders From 1950-1959, Top Ten Hits From1955-1959 NEWRemember the fifties music you used to listen to on your sister’s record player, or on yourfriend’s front porch? It sounded so good back then. Was it because we were young andimpressionable, or did it sound good because it really was good? I think both answers arecorrect. Join the seminar and relive that really good music. We will share the best of theone-hit wonders from 1950 to 1959; and we will count down the top ten hits from 1955 to 1959.6 Mondays, September 24–October 2912:30–2:30 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceThis will be the seventh seminar Sam Kurtz has moderated for UDOLLI. In addition to music,Sam likes art and considers himself to be an artist. Many of his sketches are hanging on the wallsof his closest friends’ homes. One of his photographs was included in Bing Davis’ Art Show a fewyears ago. Bing was Sam’s art teacher when he attended Colonel White High School and was apositive role model for him.Woodland CemeteryWoodland Cemetery, in the heart of downtown Dayton, is one of the Gem City’s best keptsecrets. This seminar will help you discover the timeless beauty and fascinating history ofWoodland and the lives of the famous and infamous residents resting peacefully within.Each week will offer a different topic including: the mausoleums, the street names of Dayton,notable African-Americans, the founders of Woodland, the beer brewers of Dayton, and ofcourse a lively discussion about the cemetery, its practices, and your memories of Woodland.6 Mondays, September 24–October 29LE A R NING IS FOR EV ER Osher Fall 2018 Seminars 13

3:00–5:00 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceAngie Hoschouer is the Manager of Development and Marketing at Woodland Cemetery,Arboretum and Foundation. She was a former volunteer before becoming employed atWoodland and has four generations of ancestors buried at Woodland dating back to 1854.She enjoys local history and telling stories of those who made it great in Dayton.Ending Poverty? Is it Possible? The Good News about Social Services in theMiami Valley NEWWe will explore the progress we are making as a community to build a stronger “safetynet” of social services for local residents in six key areas: housing, education, addictions,mental health, childcare, and criminal justice. Twelve agency representatives will describe how their programs and services are impacting poverty and crime in the MiamiValley. The information will be presented in a discussion/question/answer format.6 Mondays, September 24–October 293:00–5:00 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceDr. Linda Fischbach is a retired social agency director and licensed clinical mental healthcounselor with 36 years of experience working in social services in Montgomery County.Dr. Priscilla Mutter is a retired teacher and counselor. Early in her career, she was a childwelfare caseworker in Allen County, Ohio, working with abused and neglected children andtheir families.I Tried Opera!The purpose of this seminar is to acquaint students with opera, particularly those whohave never seen one or those who saw one or two but didn’t like it or didn’t “get it.”Culmination of the seminar will be attending Dayton Opera’s fall production (specialticket price, additional 10). No prior knowledge of music or opera required.6 Mondays, September 24–October 293:00–5:00 p.m., Daniel J. Curran PlaceMike Taint has been an opera lover all of his adult life and a member of the Dayton OperaChorus since 1996, appearing in 70 productions with that company as well as the SorgOpera, the Columbus Opera Project. He also sings with the Dayton Philharmonic Chorus, theSpringfield Symphony Chorale, and appears in and occasionally directs Dayton communitytheater musicals and plays. An independent historian, he has presented papers at the OhioAcademy of History as well as moderated several history seminars for UDOLLI. Mik

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.