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complete this process. Masks are optional. Preregistration may be required for certain (but notall) programs, and available seating will depend onroom capacity.If required, the pre-registration link will be foundbelow the program description. If you do not haveinternet, pre-register by leaving a voicemail messageat (775) 241-8474 (must include area code whencalling). State your name and program for which youare pre-registering.June 2022CatalogThis watercolor was painted by Larry Jacox, OLLIWatercolor class facilitator, who is retiring from thatposition. Congratulations, Larry, and thanks for allyour work!INTRODUCTION:Zoom classes are hosted on OLLI’s Zoom account:a free, web-based software that you can download,without needing to create an account, onto yourcomputer, phone or tablet. Go to https://zoom.us/to get it for your device. Links for Zoom and Hybridprograms will be in the OLLI Weekly’s programlistings.OLLI Weekly eblasts provide the most currentprogram information. If you are not receiving theOLLI Weekly emails, please notify the office atolli@unr.edu.To add program sessions to your personalonline calendar, go to our new website athttps://med.unr.edu/olli/. Choose the Course Catalogtab, and select “Calendar." Click on the specificprogram title, then click on “copy to my calendar.”Note: This does NOT register you for any programs;it’s just a calendar function.OLLI at the University of Nevada is excited to offerboth online and in-person programs at our Moanacampus. Please visit our website athttps://med.unr.edu/olli.HOW TO USE THIS CATALOG:OLLI Program locations: Programs and Events are listed in chronologicalorder, by date and then by time. Some programsmay consist of a short series of sessions, andparticipants are encouraged to attend all sessionsin the listing. Outdoor Activities are listed by activity and day.See https://ollireno.com/outdoor/ for specificlocations and times to meet. Interest Groups (IG) are ongoing classesthat meet regularly throughout the year. Newparticipants are welcome to join at any timeunless the class is shown as full.This month’s programs are listed in three sections.ZOOM: online only.MOANA: in-person only.HYBRID: simultaneous online via Zoom OR inperson attendance at Moana.OFF-SITE: in-person, not on campus.In compliance with university policy for the SanfordCenter for Aging and OLLI, proof of vaccinationstatus will be required for attendance at all inperson indoor programs. Full vaccination is twoshots of Pfizer or Moderna, or a single shot of theJ&J vaccine. Boosters are not currently required.Proof of vaccination need only be shown once,but a check-in process will be completed at thedoor. Please allow a few extra minutes at sign-in toUniversityof Nevada, Reno med.unr.edu/olli1ALL programs start promptlyat the time specified.1
FLICKS WITH FRIENDS see http://jimsflicks.blogspot.comOFF-SITE: Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (exact times vary each week)Facilitator: Jim Bernardi, OLLI memberJim Bernardi shares his weekly movie recommendation for the first (budget) matinee on Tuesdays at a local theater.Check out https://jimsflicks.blogspot.com to see Jim's movie pick for the coming Tuesday. Purchase your own ticketonline or when you arrive at the theater. Make a plan to meet friends, or just show up and see who's there! No OLLIpre-registration necessary. See Cinemark Covid-19 policies on their website.PROGRAMS AND EVENTSPLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING PROOF OF COVIDVACCINATION TO YOUR FIRST CLASS AT MOANAWednesday, June 1Great Stories from Opera and Lots ofGreat Music Too!HYBRID: at 2 p.m. (This is a 2-hour class)Presenter: Lynne E. Gray, Ph.D., past chair, OLLI AdvisoryCouncilWhy do so many people love opera? Partly it's the music,partly it's the stories, partly it's the incredible spectacle of thecostumes and the sets, but mostly it's the thrilling emotionalpower of the human voice. In this class you will get an indepth introduction to each of the Metropolitan Opera's "Livein HD" transmissions to local movie theaters this Spring. Youwill hear many of opera's most amazing voices and learnabout the stories, the music, the history and the stars whothrill audiences around the world. The operas we will coverthis semester are Verdi's Rigoletto, Strauss's Ariadne aufNaxos, Verdi's Don Carlos, Puccini's Turandot, Donizetti'sLucia di Lammermoor and Brett Dean's new Hamlet.PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR IN PERSONWednesday, June 1 (2 p.m. check-in) 5 p.m. Potluck Dinner 6 p.m. Ukulele & Sing-Along 7:30 p.m. Campfire & Sing-AlongThursday, June 2 8:30 a.m. OLLI Hikers 2 p.m. LecturesFriday, June 3 (noon check-out)Thursday, June 2Language QuirksHYBRID: at 2 p.m.Presenter: Valerie Fridland, Ph.D., professor of linguistics,department of English, UNRUm, like, uh, you know? We might hate the way they sound,but these "verbal tics" are far from the worst thing to happento English on its long and winding journey toward a worldwhere "like" can punctuate every sentential pause point. Joinme as we unravel the historical, literary and linguistic storybehind the recognizable features that may make peoplecringe but turn out to be a testament to the marvel of ourlinguistic ingenuity and creativity. The speech habits we loveto hate might just turn out to be some of the most dynamicand revolutionary tools in our verbal arsenal.PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR IN PERSONOLLI Good Time Camping 10OFF-PREMISES: June 1, 2 and 3 at Davis Creek RegionalParkFacilitator: Ramon Seelbach, OLLI memberOLLI Good Time Camping returns again this year for the 10thyear. We will bring back all the favorites including a potluckdinner, a campfire sing-along with the Ukulele group, OLLIhikers and lectures by OLLI members. Please bring a log forthe campfire.Camp overnight or join us just for the day. As of thepublication date, no COVID restrictions are in effect. Pleasesee OLLI Weekly for more information, including preregistration for camping. Please bring your own chairs asseating will be limited.2Tuesday, June 7Lifescapes Book LaunchMOANA: at 9:30 a.m.Facilitators: Phyllis Clark, Sharon Honig-Bear, Karen Martinand Kathy Peltier, OLLI membersOLLI members are invited to gather with Lifescapes classmembers and invited guests for this year’s Book Launch.Lifescapes members will share stories. It will be a potluck, soplease bring something light to share — pastry, fruit or cheeseand crackers. Coffee and tea will be provided. Members whocontributed to the Anthology will be able to pick up theirindividual copy.University of Nevada, Reno med.unr.edu/olli2
Wednesday, June 8OLLI Summer PicnicOFF-PREMESES: from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Rancho SanRafael Park — Peavine PavilionFacilitators: Sue Buckmaster and Ann Peterson, OLLI EventsCommitteeCome and join OLLI friends for the Annual Picnic atRancho San Rafael Park in the Peavine Pavilion scheduledfor Wednesday, June 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Foreveryone’s safety, we request you bring your own food andnon-alcoholic beverage. Watch for additional information inthe OLLI Weekly. Please note: This event is for MEMBERSONLY, please.Thursday, June 9Russia, Ukraine and Putin's Invasion of2022HYBRID: at 10 a.m.Presenter: Barbara Walker, Ph.D., professor of history, UNRGain new insights on the Russian invasion of Ukraine thatbegan February 24, 2022. Discover Putin’s mentality as amedieval "Muscovite Prince" and his 20-year establishmentof a war propaganda machine based in Russia. Learn theproblems of maintaining an empire in eastern Eurasia (Russiaand China) and the implications of this event on the collapseof the Soviet Union. Suggested background reading includesNothing is True, and Everything is Possible: The Surreal Heartof the New Russia by Peter Pomerantsev and SecondhandTime: The Last of the Soviets by Svetlana Alexievich.PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR IN PERSONFriday, June 10Espionage Books Discussion Group:A Shadow Intelligence by Oliver HarrisHYBRID: at 10 a.m.Facilitator: Kenn Rohrs, OLLI memberJoin other readers to discuss spy novels anddiscover new authors and plot twists. Everyone whois interested is welcome to join the discussion. Seehttps://ollirenoebgebg.blogspot.com for more information.OLLI Outdoor Group EXPOOFF-PREMISES: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bartley RanchRegional Park — Plaza Picnic PavilionFacilitator: Naomi Silvergleid, OLLI memberUniversityof Nevada, Reno med.unr.edu/olli3Please join us at the second OLLI Outdoor Group EXPO atthe Plaza Picnic Pavilion at the Bartley Ranch Regional Park.Our wonderful facilitators who have once again successfullyorganized the eight Outdoor Activities through our secondpandemic year will be available to answer all your questionsand offer demonstrations on the use and care of equipment,including your feet. There will be safety handouts and shortwalks. Our technical gurus will present overviews of all theinformation now available on our expanded OLLI OutdoorsWebsite and Adventure App. All OLLI members and potentialmembers are invited to attend.Monday, June 13Mystery Books Discussion Group:Accused by Lisa ScottolineHYBRID: at 12 p.m.Facilitator: Kenn Rohrs, OLLI memberJoin fellow mystery buffs to discuss mysteries of alltypes — from cozies to hard-boiled crime fiction. Everyonewho is interested is welcome to join the discussion. Seehttp://ollirenomysterybg.blogspot.com for more information.Tuesday, June 14Expansion of English Language LearnersProgram throughout NevadaHYBRID: at 2 p.m.Presenter: Florence G. Phillips, executive director and founder,English Language Learners In-Home ProgramEmpowering people with language literacy is the single mostpotent catalyst for economic and social equity. The EnglishLanguage Learners In-Home Program volunteers meet withlearners in familiar, in-home settings, in person or via Zoom.PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR IN PERSONWednesday, June 15Nature Lovers’ Book Discussion Group:The Body: A Guide for Occupants by BillBrysonHYBRID: at 10 a.m.Facilitator: Kenn Rohrs, OLLI memberDiscuss books with topics of wildlife, ecology and the naturalworld and our place in it. Explore the literature of landscape,place, natural history and the environment. Everyonewho is interested is welcome to join the discussion. Seehttp://ollirenonatbooks.blogspot.com for more information.3University of Nevada, Reno olli.unr.edu
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Friday, June 17Contemporary Economic Policy IssuesSession 5: Healthcare EconomicsHYBRID: at 10 a.m.Presenter on ZOOM: Geoffrey Woglom, Ph.D., The NationalEconomic Education Delegation (NEED); andFacilitators in person for Q&A and discussion: Lynne Grayand Jon Garman, OLLI membersIn this talk, we will discuss the current state of healthcarein the United States. It will include an in-depth explorationof costs, access and quality. Explanations will be offered forthe dramatically increasing costs of healthcare, includingboth insurance premiums and fees for service. Finally, wewill consider alternative models for healthcare and healthinsurance delivery. Each standalone lecture in this series isgiven on ZOOM by a different NEED subject matter expert orcan be watched in-person at OLLI where you will be able tojoin the live discussion.Friday, June 24Outdoor Adventures in NevadaMOANA: at 10 a.m.Presenter: Colin Robertson, administrator, Nevada Division ofOutdoor RecreationColin Robertson will provide an overview of the NevadaDivision of Outdoor Recreation, a new state agency in theDepartment of Conservation and Natural Resources intendedto enhance opportunities for outdoor recreation in Nevada.He'll share some information about the well-documentedimpacts of outdoor recreation on quality-of-life, health,education and economic indicators, and an overview of someof the initiatives the Division is undertaking.PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR IN PERSONMonthly Member MeetupHYBRID: at 12 p.m.Facilitators: Advisory Council members, committee chairs,OLLI membersCome together to share your ideas: what you like, whatyou think could be improved to enhance your overall OLLIexperience, what types of programs you'd like to see offeredand social activities you'd most likely attend. Come to learn,share and meet new members. As a member-poweredorganization it's important that all members — new andcontinuing — learn and work together to help us thrive.OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES GROUPSAll activities require participants to be an OLLI member,to have signed a current liability waiver and to register inadvance. No proof of vaccination is required for OutdoorActivities. We welcome all first timers but please ensure thatyou sign up for activities that are within your current level offitness. Please visit https://ollireno.com/outdoor/ for up-todate information.MondaysLong Distance HikersOFF-PREMISES: Mondays, times to be announced. Seeollireno.com/outdoor for details.Facilitators: Naomi Silvergleid and Harry Barnett, OLLImembersLong distance hikers explore our local mountains. Pleasevisit the website to find a list of all hikes with a descriptionof each, suggested equipment and hike sign-up pages.Meeting times and places will vary. The number of hikersmay be limited, especially for hikes that require a permit. Ifthere is a limit, it will be noted in the hike description. Hikestypically will be 8-16 miles in length and the altitude gainbetween 1,500-3,500 feet. The Long Distance Hikers hopeto complete the remaining segments of the Tahoe Rim Trailthis summer and those distances will be significantly longer.Some hikes will have difficult and strenuous sections withsignificant elevation changes. Occasional scrambling maybe required. The pace will be consistent but not punishing.Organized breaks will typically be limited to a lunch break andtwo short snack/view breaks. Most hikes will take from 5-8hours.OLLI Committee ChairsLong Range Planning: Lynne Gray lgray@ollireno.orgCommunications: Alice Yuchtcommunications@ollireno.orgOutdoors: Naomi Silvergleid outdoors@ollireno.orgMembership: Laura Dickey ldickey@ollireno.orgEvents: Sue Buckmaster events@ollireno.orgPrograms: Pauline Howe programs@ollireno.orgFacilities: Sue Smith facilities@ollireno.orgScholarships: Jackie Hogan jackiehoganolli@gmail.comFinance: Inez Butterfield finance@ollireno.orgTours: Connie Douglas tours@ollireno.orgUniversityof Nevada, Reno vada,RenoReno olli.unr.edu olli.unr.edu5
Light HikersLight CyclersOFF-PREMISES: Mondays, times to be announced. Seehttps://ollireno.com/outdoor/ for details.Facilitators: Bill Bowers, Toni Chaucer, Debbie Lambeth, FloydWhiting and Warren Ronsheimer, OLLI membersLight Hikers will explore trails and paths in the TruckeeMeadows and surrounding areas. Light Hikes are usually 3 to5 miles in total length with some elevation change. Events willtake from 2 to 3 hours to complete. Meeting times and placeswill vary.OFF-PREMISES: Wednesdays, times to be announced. Seehttps://ollireno.com/outdoor/ for details.Facilitator: Jim Romaggi, OLLI memberEnjoy riding along established bike paths in the early morninghours when the temperature is still cool. Rides may bein Reno, Sparks, Washoe Valley or the Lake Tahoe Basin.Rides are usually 10-18 miles in length and typically take2-3 hours, with minimal street riding. For complete, up todate information on the locations, times, equipment andpreparation necessary to participate, please visit the Cyclingsection at https://ollireno.com/outdoor/. At a minimum, youare required to wear a helmet, and will not be allowed toparticipate without one.TuesdaysKayakersOFF-PREMISES: Tuesdays, times to be announced. Seehttps://ollireno.com/outdoor/ for details.Facilitator: Harvey Bennett, OLLI memberKayakers will head for flat water: Sparks Marina, DonnerLake, various Lake Tahoe areas and other nearby lakesand reservoirs, depending on water availability. Canoesare welcome. Kayakers will spend 2-4 hours on the water.Participants must provide their own kayak or canoe, paddles,personal flotation devices and other safety equipment. Pleasevisit ollireno.com/outdoor for specific dates, locations andother important information.WednesdaysModerate CyclingOFF-PREMISES: Wednesdays, times to be announced. Seehttps://ollireno.com/outdoor/ for details.Facilitator: Gary Souza, OLLI memberThis class is for bike riders who are interested in longer,more challenging distances and rides around the TruckeeMeadows and Lake Tahoe areas. Rides will be about 20-30miles, mostly on paved roads. Starting times will be early toavoid the afternoon heat. Please visit the Cycling portion ofthe OLLI Outdoor Website ollireno.com/outdoor for requiredand suggested equipment and necessary preparation. At aminimum you are required to wear a helmet and will not beallowed to participate without one.ThursdaysThursday HikersOFF-PREMISES: Thursdays, times to be announced. Seehttps://ollireno.com/outdoor/ for details.Facilitators: Delia Greenhalgh, Gary Souza and MaryWalkiewicz, OLLI membersHikers explore the Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe and Sierra areaby trails, paths and roads. Most hikes are 4-12 miles in totallength and moderately difficult with elevation changes. Hikeswill take 2-6 hours, depending on distance and difficulty.Meeting times and places will vary. Late spring and earlysummer hikes may require driving a longer distance to allowmembers to enjoy our local mountains and the pace mayquicken because of the longer distances, both driving and onthe trail. Be sure to check the website before setting out tojoin the hike.WalkersOFF-PREMISES: Wednesdays, times to be announced. Seehttps://ollireno.com/outdoor/ for details.Facilitators: Jim Bonar, Joel Brown, Warren Ronsheimer andRonald Lewis, OLLI membersWalkers will traverse paved paths and groomed naturalsurface trails in the Reno-Sparks area. Walks are usually easy,2-3 miles and may have some elevation change. Walks willtake less than 2 hours and will accommodate slower walkers.Meeting times and places will vary.6Osher Lifelong Learning Institute February 2021 Online CatalogOLLI hikers on the Tahoe Rim Trail in 2021University of Nevada, Reno med.unr.edu/olli6
INTEREST GROUPSPLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING PROOF OF COVIDVACCINATION TO YOUR FIRST CLASS AT MOANAANOTHER WAY TOPRE-REGISTER:MondaysUse this QR code to linkto the pre-registrationtool for items in thisOLLI catalog thatrequire pre-registration.Drop-in Watercolors IGMOANA: June 13 at 10 a.m.Facilitators: Barbara Laber and Robert Newbury, OLLImembersBarbara and Robert will join avid watercolorists twice a monthto paint. They will provide painting tips and plenty of positivereinforcement. Students should bring all of the supplies theyplan to use.French 2 — Conversation IGMOANA: June 6 and 13 at 12 p.m.Presenter: Cora Robey, Ph.D., OLLI memberFor students with some previous knowledge of Frenchwho would like to review and build on that knowledge.We will practice dialogues written to help travelers andthose who love France and its cultural traditions. Studentswill also converse in French about their experiences andinterests. Contact Cora at corarobey@sbcglobal.net for moreinformation.Warm Hats for Cool HeadsZOOM: June 13 at 2 p.m.Facilitator: Leslie Davis, OLLI memberJoin us to knit and/or crochet hats and scarves for Reno’shomeless and needy. If you don’t know how to knit or crochet,someone will be happy to teach you. We’ll share patterns,techniques and inspiration while satisfying our need to createand our desire to support the community. You’ll experiencethe glow of gratification by providing a thing of beauty andcomfort to a fellow human in need. Please provide your ownyarn and needles/hooks.Colloquy — From Soup to NutsZOOM: June 7, 14 and 21 at 2 p.m.Facilitators: Fred and Judith Frampton, OLLI membersThis ongoing Interest Group discusses questionssubmitted by participants. Topics include anythinggalactic, international, national, state and local.Because any subject “from soup to nuts” (i.e., from A-Z) ispossible, this is a fun way to expand your understandingof the world around us. Come experience the camaraderieof fellow OLLI members, each bringing their own, uniqueperspective! For more information, email the Framptons atfpframpton@gmail.com.WednesdaysFrench 1 — Beginners IGMOANA: June 1 at 10 a.m.Presenter: LeeAnn WadeVoulez-vous parler francais? Learn basic Frenchvocabulary and grammar in an engaging and nonthreatening classroom environment. Short stories,conversations, songs, videos and games will have youspeaking French in no time.Recorder 1 — BeginnersTuesdaysTech Help: for Computers, CellPhones, Laptops, Tablets and/or KindlesMOANA: June 7, 14 and 21 at 12 p.m.Facilitator: Karen Hanks, OLLI memberThis is a drop-in class for anything electronic: Computers(Apple or Microsoft), Software (Word, Excel, Zoom, E-Mail,etc.), Cell Phones (Apple or Android), etc. Remote tech help isalso available between meetings, or if pandemic restrictionsexist, by sending questions to tech@ollireno.com.Universityof Nevada, Reno med.unr.edu/olli7MOANA: Section A: June 8 at 2 p.m.; June 22 at 12 p.m.MOANA: Section B: June 8 and 22 at 2 p.m.Presenter: Sandy Young, American Recorder Society member,OLLI memberFeel the joy in playing music: learn the basics of playingthe recorder. Participants need to have a soprano or altorecorder and a music stand. Must be able to read trebleclef notes. Class text The Recorder Guide by Johanna E.Kulbach and Arthur Nitka, available for purchase online.Class limited to 8 members. Please contact SandyYoung at sandypiano7@gmail.com for additionalinformation.University of Nevada, Reno olli.unr.edu7
ThursdaysColloquy — From Soup to NutsZOOM: June 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 10 a.m.See description under TuesdaysReading Great Literature IGMOANA: June 2 and 16 at 10 a.m.Facilitator: Susan Nielsen, OLLI memberRead and discuss selections from The Norton Anthology ofWorld Literature Third Edition, Volumes A, B, C, and D, E, F,available in paperback in two distinct sets from Amazon orused booksellers. Readings are selected by the group eachsemester. Together we explore the big ideas and issuesof the readings in a historical and contemporary context.For more information, contact Susan Nielsen atsusancosmicdance@gmail.com or (775) 881-8070.Events CommitteeOpportunity!There is much fun to be had in the classroom, but it’simportant to have fun and connect with one anotherbeyond the classroom. Join the Events Committeeto connect outside the classroom, continue learningfrom peers and grow lifelong friendships! The EventsCommittee organizes social events such as the OLLIpicnic, Tea & Symphony, and the Holiday Social. Thisvolunteer opportunity is open to any OLLI member withan interest in the behind-the-scenes logistics of OLLI’ssocial events. And we do hope to be a little more socialin the coming year. For more information please contactSue at waltsue62@gmail.com.Spanish 2 — Enrichment IGMOANA: June 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 12 p.m.Presenter: Judy Aukeman, B.A., OLLI memberFor advanced beginners to low intermediates who want toimprove listening comprehension, reading comprehensionand speaking ability using reading passages, conversationpractice (with a partner or in small groups), songs, podcasts,YouTube videos and other free online resources. For moredetails, email judyaukeman@yahoo.com.Big Questions IGMOANA: June 2 and 16 at 2 p.m.Facilitators: Debbie Bartley, Ron Foster and Tom Wolf, OLLImembersBig Questions is a challenging and engaging book discussiongroup for individuals seeking new insights into the bigquestions of our lives. Past areas of inquiry have beenscience, religion, philosophy, history, politics and economics.Group members select, read, and then discuss a book forseveral sessions. The class is built on the respectful exchangeof ideas and perspectives as we read and enjoy thoughtfuldiscussions about the big questions. For more information,email olli.big.questions@gmail.com.OLLI Tea & Symphony musicians.FridaysFrench 3 — Advanced IGMOANA: June 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 12 p.m.Presenter: Arlette Lessig, OLLI memberFor students fluent enough to exchange ideas comfortablywith others in a relaxed, conversational setting. Somenew vocabulary will be introduced on topics of interestto the students. For more information, contact Arlette atarlettebiche@yahoo.com.8 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute February 2021 Online CatalogParticipants enjoy the OLLI Tea & Symphony event.University of Nevada, Reno med.unr.edu/olli8
University of Nevada, Reno olli.unr.edu. Wednesday, June 8. OLLI Summer Picnic. OFF-PREMESES: from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Rancho San Rafael Park — Peavine Pavilion Facilitators: Sue Buckmaster and Ann Peterson, OLLI Events Committee Come and join OLLI friends for the Annual Picnic at Rancho San Rafael Park in the Peavine Pavilion scheduled
