Learn Basic Ballet Barre with stretching to improve strength, flexibility, and balance, all in a safe and non competitive environment. Then enjoy a low impact aerobic to improve stamina and brain power. Finally completing the class with a relaxing cool down. 

For oil and acrylic painters with some experience. Work on your own projects with guidance and technical assistance from a practicing professional painter. The instructor will stress design, value relationships, color and emotional impact. There will also be opportunities for Alla Prima still life and Plein Air to keep your skills growing. Through a combination of Individual and group critiques, you can judge the effectiveness of your work and find solutions and inspiration to move to the next level in your art. Join us in this casual but productive class.

Painting Big!  This informative and advanced studio class will show you how to make your paintings have more impact and appeal by doing them larger. Using your choice of images, learn how to carefully select and refine your design before enlarging it. Then build a stretcher, prepare your canvas, and paint with a plan! In addition, we will review professional presentation, varnishing, and framing to prepare you for exhibits and selling your work.

This course covers elements from Chapters 5-8 contained in Segunda Parte (Part II) of the Textbook (see Required Textbook below). Students will study numbers 0-30. The numbers will be practiced via selected areas of the textbook, in individual responses as well as group and partner activities. Students will then apply their knowledge of the numbers as they study how to tell time in Spanish.  Following a brief review of present tense ar verbs from Spanish Is Fun - Part I, students will study regular –er verbs in the present tense. The lesson will then explore colors as well as adjectives and opposites. The lesson will later proceed into a study of asking about and expressing another’s personality and character. Finally, specific components of Spanish/Latino culture will be examined and discussed.  Required Textbook:  978-1-63419-928—5  SPANISH IS FUN / LIVELY LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS (Book 1)

This course cover Chapters 1-4 contained in Primera Parte (Part I) of the Textbook (see Required Textbook below). Chapter 1 will introduce students to greetings, exchanges, and farewell expressions. Students will also see words that are similar in English and Spanish. The lesson will transition into the introduction of Spanish words, their meanings, and masculine nouns vs. feminine nouns.  In Chapter 2, students will study family names and how to indicate relationships among their family and others’ families. Chapter 3 will take students to the school and classroom! Students will study the names of objects associated with school and the classroom and later identify those items existent within their own physical classroom. Chapter 4 will introduce students to regular verbs, and students will study and practice simple sentences.  Required Textbook:  978-1-63419-928—5  SPANISH IS FUN / LIVELY LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS (Book 1)

You can make new friends and enjoy scheduled activities in the OLLI Club Room. Sit and chat awhile, check out a book, surf the Internet, or join a card or other table game...it's all available in the Club Room, a special members' only area of the KSU Center. To schedule a tour or for more information, please call 470-578-6765. We look forward to showing you around our facility. Membership privileges include free coffee, free Internet and computer use, 10% off any OLLI class (except when noted), regularly scheduled Bridge and Mah Jongg, OLLI library access, and social events. Membership fees are $60 a year for the period July 1st through June 30th. Fees are prorated at a rate of $5.00/month if you join after July.

This course is designed to introduce students to the French language and francophone cultures. No prior knowledge of French is required. Through a fun, interactive, and communicative approach, you will be placed in real life situations allowing an acquisition of basic language skills. All four language skills (listening, writing, speaking, and reading) will be presented with a strong emphasis on listening and comprehension and oral communication. Various cultural topics will be explored to expand one’s awareness of French culture around the world.

This class will review the main functionalities of the iPhone from models 6 to 12 including the SE, the MINI, the X and the XR.  Come learn what you need to know to use your iPhone without stress or concern.  The course will review the following topics:  How to determine which model you have, power and battery maintenance, volume settings, brightness, do not disturb, finger gestures, sending and receiving texts, saving pictures from texts, opening and sending email, saving pictures received in email, and sending pictures with an email.

This class features exercises that focus on strength and flexibility as well as balance and range of motion, using your own body weight or light dumbbells.  Wise Fitness accommodates all fitness levels to help build a stronger core, tone muscles, improve posture and encourage a confident smile.  Wear exercise clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat.  A signed waiver is required at the start of the first class session.

This intermediate class is designed for students already familiar with basic bridge bidding and play in accordance with the Standard American Bidding System. Topics will include: All about Notrump, Doubles, Negative Doubles, Preemptive Bidding, Forcing Bids, Opening Leads, and Big Hand Bidding and Play.  Recommended Text:  Dorothy Truscott's Bid Better, Play Better.

In this course, students will learn how the flute was originally used by the Plains Indians and how it has re-gained popularity in the music industry. Students will also be introduced to basic steps on how to play the Native American flute. Students are encouraged to bring their own flute; however, flutes will be available for purchase.

In this beginning class, learners will be shown QiGong and Tai Chi moves and postures designed to: improve balance, strengthen, and tone muscles, improve concentration, and encourage an overall sense of health and well-being. Students will also be taught QiGong breathing and relaxation techniques. This is done without high impact/strenuous activity. A signed waiver is required prior to start.  

In this course, students will learn new vocabulary, phrases, and simple sentence structure to apply to previous ASL knowledge. The instructor will use an online curriculum along with in-class handouts and a textbook. The course, Beginning American Sign Language (ASL I) is a prerequisite to this class.

Let’s learn to sign!! This course is designed to introduce students to American Sign Language (ASL), the language of the Deaf Community. Students will learn greetings, basic introductions, everyday vocabulary along with some aspects of Deaf Culture. Upon completion of this ASL Class, students should be able to engage in basic conversation with individuals that are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing. Class size is limited.

What really drove Joe Kennedy and his sons to seek the White House? How did a JFK “fling” help lead to his transfer to the Pacific in World War II? How did Kennedy really feel about the Space Race and Vietnam? Who was the real-life inspiration for James Bond, one of Kennedy’s favorite authors? Why are there still many questions about JFK’s assassination, six decades later? In this course, we’ll look at John F. Kennedy’s background, his family, his political rise, his presidency, the “zero theory” in American History, and his assassination, especially possible theories, including some information not covered in Our Brush with History. The format will be lecture/discussion, so please bring all of your questions, comments, opinions, etc.

Join us at Holbrook Woodstock for a total body experience in our heated Saltwater pool. Our Aqua Fitness program helps to increase endurance and core stability while also reducing pain and improving joint mobility. We will use noodles, foam bells, and body weight to maximize your benefits from this class. All ability levels are welcome, and our instructors ensure all participants are working at their comfortable and safe level.  Each student will sign a participation waiver on the first day of class.

This course, expanded from its precursor QiGong/Tai Chi I, will have the same beneficial breathing and exercise techniques but with more advanced skills. Learners will be taught Yang style 48 move Tai Chi as well as advanced QiGong style forms and meditation. Completion of QiGong/Tai Chi I recommended for admission.  A signed waiver is required prior to start.

This intermediate class is for students wanting to improve their performance in modern competitive bidding and play.  Popular conventions and play strategies will be covered.  Topics will include: Cue Bids, High Level Preempts, Roman Keycard Blackwood 1430, Jacoby 2 NT and Splinters, Declarer’s use of the “Strip and Throw In” and “Loser on Loser plays,” and effective defensive signaling of attitude and count. It is not necessary to have taken “Bid and Play Better” to register for this class.  Recommended Textbooks: Marty Bergen’s “Points Schmoints!” and Barbara Seagram’s “Quizzes.” Students are responsible for the purchase of the texts. Both books are great fun and will enhance the student’s understanding of the class experience.

Salut! In this follow-up from French I, students will learn: how to order in a restaurant, introduce themselves, and ask about contact information and identity. More useful vocabulary will be incorporated to prior French language skills. This course requires Introduction to French I as a prerequisite.  

This course is designed for students who have completed Parts I through IV of the certificate program, Spanish is Fun! and Pause to Practice. The primary focus of this course will be on basic conversation, listening comprehension and writing skills related to daily life experiences.

This class is open to the students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language but they want to improve their ability to speak.  We will practice the fundamentals of the language, reviewing basic vocabulary and expressions.  Students will feel more confident when they will have to speak the language, each class will have a topic to talk about.  Don't be shy and jump into the conversation!

This course covers selected components from Chapters 9-12 contained in Tercera Parte (Part III) of the Textbook (see Required Textbook below). Students will examine the names of various professions and practice expressing one’s and others' professions. Students will then study how to describe location and temporary conditions of people and things versus permanent traits of people and things.  The lesson will expand into a study of the present tense of ir verbs along with a study of expressing actions that are happening in real time. Students will study how to express dates as well as the months of the year.  Students will then identify celebrations and events that take place during specific months. Finally, specific components of Spanish/Latino culture will be examined and discussed.  Required Textbook:  978-1-63419-928—5  SPANISH IS FUN / LIVELY LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS (Book 1)

This class is open to the students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language but they want to improve their ability to speak.  We will practice the fundamentals of the language, reviewing basic vocabulary and expressions.  Students will feel more confident when they will have to speak the language, each class will have a topic to talk about.  Don't be shy and jump into the conversation!

Ideal for seniors, joint-friendly Pilates increases strength and flexibility through gentle toning exercises and can be adjusted to suit all fitness levels. Boost your stamina and muscle tone without the risks of high impact exercise. Wear loose clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Students must sign a waiver prior to class.

This course will put the Holocaust into historical perspective by focusing on a wide range of topics, including the roots of antisemitism, the rise of totalitarianism in Europe, Nazi ideology, the development and implementation of the Final Solution, and Jewish and non-Jewish responses to the Holocaust. We will also reflect on what this history reveals about genocide in the 20th and 21st centuries.

The course is designed for students who have completed Part I through IV of the certificate program Spanish Is Fun!, as well as Beyond Spanish Is Fun, or who have intermediate-level skills in Spanish. The primary focus of this course will be on conversation of various topics and themes, including movies, news articles, current events,analysis of expressions.

This class is ideal for students who have completed Italian I or have a basic understanding of the language. In this class, we will continue to practice basic skills to communicate with Italians and be ready to advance the study of the Italian language to the next level.  After these 6 weeks, you will have improved your Italian and will be ready to jump into a new challenge.

Have you been practicing your Italian? What do you remember about your lessons? Keep your knowledge fresh! Come join us for six fun-filled weeks of reviews while we will brush up on, verbs, pronouns, prepositions, and lots more through videos, readings, and lots of practice. This class is ideal for students who have been taking Italian already and that are capable of having a conversation, but they would like to refresh their knowledge of the language.

This course is designed and specifically organized for students who have completed the 4-part series of Spanish is Fun. Through this class, students will learn about segments of grammar and verb tenses within the Spanish language, as well as Spanish history, culture, and conversation.

Nobody on Earth knows your story better than you—not your family, your friends, or anyone with whom you work. Some may think there’s nothing in their lives that’s spectacular enough to write about. While that may be true for some, it’s beside the point. Telling your story provides those you love with a much better understanding about who you are, and where you came from. It could also tell them something about themselves!  Josh Langston, bestselling novelist, editor, and long-time OLLI instructor will lead the class through the process of writing a memoir, from organization to execution, and just about everything in between.  His humorous, easy-reading textbook, The Naked Truth! is required. It’s available on Amazon.com or can be purchased from him at a steep discount on the first day of class.

In this course, you will learn how to process all the photographs that you take with your digital camera, manage them for easy access and prepare them for whatever project you so choose. The course will go through the layout and functions of the main editing tools in each program. Then we will work through the seven different modules of Lightroom (Library, Develop, Map, Book, Slideshow, Print & Web). Finally, you will learn how Photoshop can be used in conjunction with Lightroom to create Panorama, HDR and other composites for more advanced projects.  Adobe software subscription is not included in course fee.

1917-1918 The Air War escalates with improved aviation technology and weapons. Long-range bombers, observation balloons, Zeppelins, Seaplanes, and new fighter aircraft are introduced. On the Western Front, “Bloody April” decimates the British Air Service, while the French and newly deployed Americans hold their own. Famous “Aces” on both sides began to fall as the war attrition, exhaustion and War Weariness set in. Course 2 of the series on World War I aviation, “War in the Air” by History Instructor Gerald W. Flinchum.

If you have ever looked at a photo and thought, 'I wish I could take pictures like that!' Then this course is your first step. Dive into the world of photography and learn with us how to operate and care for a camera. De-mystify what f/stops, aperture, and shutter speed mean. Learn the basics of composition and how to use depth of focus to your advantage.  Join us and submerge yourself into the world of light. Start taking the kind of photos that you want. Bring a camera with a manual mode if you have one (digital or film).

This course focuses on the many facets of independent publishing. In addition to the most common forms, novels and memoirs, the instructor will offer expertise in developing other subject material and alternative formats. Students will have the opportunity to find the best platform for their work, and develop useful publishing strategies.

In the 1950s Americans enjoyed a  booming economy and growing prosperity while the  US  was unchallenged as the most powerful country in the world, but there were problems ahead. By the end of the decade the country was divided internally over Civil Rights and the fight against Communism while the Cold War heated up externally. Yet many remember fondly a time of peace and prosperity, new cars and suburbia, Elvis and the beginning of Rock and Roll. New labor saving appliances flooded the market, professional sports were again popular while TV and technicolor were the next big thing. This class will look at both the good and the bad of the decade to determine if our fond nostalgia is justified.

A gentle combination of Pilates and yoga designed to provide a full body stretch, strengthen your core muscles, and keep you energized for the rest of your week.  Feel the difference moving and breathing with intention can make in your life.

Are you planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country? Do you desire to polish your Spanish skills? In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of Spanish communications including everyday vocabulary, grammar and dialogue by becoming familiar with speaking, reading and writing. This class is ideal for individuals interested in learning a new language or refreshing their Spanish language skills.

Discover the tricks and techniques novelist, Josh Langston uses to produce a new novel every year. Learn how to write a gripping novel using story-telling techniques; gain insight on different styles of writing and tools for editing. Participants will also receive tips on finding an agent, editor, and publisher.

Think of creativity as a muscle, and the only way to strengthen it is through exercise. Josh Langston, bestselling novelist, editor, and long-time OLLI instructor will lead a class on a quest for new ideas and new ways to express them. In addition to weekly writing prompts, students will be asked to share what they dream up. Be prepared to write about things you’ve never dreamed of, because that’s what creativity is all about!  In addition to providing helpful hints to polish prose, Josh will share tips and techniques gleaned over his writing and publishing career. The author of many novels, textbooks, and short story collections, Josh knows his stuff. Many of his students have gone on to write their own novels, essay collections, and memoirs.  His humorous, easy-reading textbook, Write Naked! is required. It’s available on Amazon.com or can be purchased from him at a steep discount on the first day of class.

Personal computers come in various shapes and sizes.  You may have several lying around and wonder if they are still good.  Learn the current technology, costs, and uses of the various devices.  We will define terms and set expectations to prepare you as you are in the market.

A gentle combination of Pilates and yoga designed to provide a full body stretch, strengthen your core muscles, and keep you energized for the rest of your week.  Feel the difference moving and breathing with intention can make in your life.

Back to the basics as your instructor covers the following: The 3 documents everyone MUST HAVE in retirement The USELESS WILL-it’s a good thing! Basics of a Revocable Living Trust How to avoid DEATH Probate and LIVING Probate How to BLOW UP 401K’s and IRA’s with unnecessary TAXATION How to accidentally disinherit children and grandchildren 2ND marriage solutions in Estate Planning What to do if you have a Retirement Account and a Revocable Living Trust Beneficiary Form mistakes to avoid-Retirement Accounts, Life Insurance, Annuities

The 3 documents everyone MUST HAVE in retirement The USELESS WILL - it’s a good thing! Basics of a Revocable Living Trust How to avoid DEATH Probate and LIVING Probate Learn how the NEW SECURE ACT impacts your Estate Plan How to accidentally disinherit children and grandchildren 2nd marriage solutions in Estate Planning What to do if you have a Retirement Account and a Revocable Living Trust Beneficiary Form mistakes to avoid for Retirement Accounts, Life Insurance, Annuities Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

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Spring clean your computer to keep it running at its best. Using Windows, and other tools, learn how to free up disk space and clean up Internet files, including cookies. Additionally, learn how to deal with security issues such as: Spyware, viruses, and pop-ups. Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs.

Yoga for Wellness is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their physical, mental, and emotional well-being through the practice of yoga.  This class will introduce students to the fundamental principles of yoga and its various techniques including asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation. Through regular practice, students will develop strength, flexibility, and balance in their bodies, while cultivating a sense of inner calm and clarity of mind.  Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this class will provide a safe and supportive environment for you to deepen your practice and cultivate a greater sense of well-being in your life.   A signed waiver is required at the start of the first class session.

Instructor will delve into both the history and the basics of Social Security to assist students in making important life decisions. In this fast-paced class, students will learn the following: History and basics of Social Security Social Security income strategies for married couples Taxation (and double taxation) on Social Security Penalties on your Social Security Retirement Income Strategies with 401ks and IRAs NEW REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION RULES- The Secure Act Tax-Free Retirement Income Strategy

Welcome Fall and Winter with watercolor explorations painting leaves, pumpkins, snowmen and more!  Projects will include greeting cards and gift ideas.  Some watercolor knowledge helpful, but not necessary. $5 supply fee paid to instructor on the first day of class.  Suggested personal supply list available.

Medicare plans can be confusing!  Join us so that you can better plan your benefits strategy or help you guide your parents in their choices. Learn the many facets and particulars of Medicare.  Gain a foundation of Medicare Part A, B, C (Medicare Advantage) and D (Prescription Drug Plan) and Medicare Supplement plans.  Learn what factors to include in choosing the right plan.  We discuss Pros and Cons of growing trend of working past age 65 at your employer but leaving employer benefits plan to enroll in Medicare plan to save money on premiums.

"I'll text you - no wait, I'll PM you through Facebook.  No maybe email is better."  Confused?  Then this class is for you.  There is a myriad of ways to communicate with people digitally and we will discuss them all, including the pros and cons of each.  Applies to both PC's and Smartphones of all brands.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) brings to its members a free hearing screening with Dr. Laurie Nelson, who carries a Doctorate and Masters in Audiology. She is also the owner of the Marietta Hearing Center. Screenings will take approximately 10 minutes per person. Registration is required due to limited space.

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Beginning in May 1864, and stretching for almost 12 months, pivotal military events occurred, east and west, as Confederate and Federal forces fought to determine the destiny of a nation. This course will cover 1864 events in Georgia, including the Atlanta Campaign and the March to the Sea, and will explore the Carolinas Campaign and other important battles in the western theater. Beginning with the Overland Campaign in Virginia, and running through the stacking of arms at Appomattox Court House, we will also review military actions in the east. Students will gain a better understanding of key wartime figures in reviewing the actions of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis; Lieutenant General U.S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee; Major General William T. Sherman and General Joseph E. Johnston, and many others.  Optional Textbook:  The Civil War: The Final Year Told by Those Who Lived It. ISBN 978-1598532944.

Beginning in May 1864, and stretching for almost 12 months, pivotal military events occurred, east and west, as Confederate and Federal forces fought to determine the destiny of a nation. This course will cover 1864 events in Georgia, including the Atlanta Campaign and the March to the Sea, and will explore the Carolinas Campaign and other important battles in the western theater. Beginning with the Overland Campaign in Virginia, and running through the stacking of arms at Appomattox Court House, we will also review military actions in the east. Students will gain a better understanding of key wartime figures in reviewing the actions of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis; Lieutenant General U.S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee; Major General William T. Sherman and General Joseph E. Johnston, and many others.  Optional Textbook:  The Civil War: The Final Year Told by Those Who Lived It. ISBN 978-1598532944. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

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Students will learn strategies and techniques that may reduce or eliminate certain tax liabilities. Have you ever wondered what strategies you could use that some of the richest Americans have used for decades? Many of the strategies discussed include: How to reduce and eliminate Taxes on Retirement Account Distributions How to reduce and eliminate Capital Gains Taxes Take Required Minimum Distributions in the most tax-advantaged way Avoid Inheritance tax traps with IRA’s, 401k’s, and other Retirement Accounts How to pass assets generationally, while minimizing Taxes and providing Asset Protection Learn some of the most tax-favored ways to give money to charity and heirs How wealthy Americans have passed assets generationally TAX-FREE, even before ROTH IRA’s were created

Students will learn strategies and techniques that may reduce or eliminate certain tax liabilities. Have you ever wondered what strategies you could use that some of the richest Americans have used for decades? Many of the strategies discussed include: How to reduce and eliminate Taxes on Retirement Account Distributions How to reduce and eliminate Capital Gains Taxes Take Required Minimum Distributions in the most tax-advantaged way Avoid Inheritance tax traps with IRA’s, 401k’s, and other Retirement Accounts How to pass assets generationally, while minimizing Taxes and providing Asset Protection Learn some of the most tax-favored ways to give money to charity and heirs How wealthy Americans have passed assets generationally TAX-FREE, even before ROTH IRA’s were created Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. Virtual classes may be recorded.

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Have you collected lots of treasures over the years?  Want to know how to value them?  Want to know how to dispose of them?  This class is a workshop designed to help people downsize their treasures without giving the valuable ones away.  We will discuss what is currently selling, how to research the values of specific items and the pros and cons of estate sales.

Learn secrets your piano teacher never told you in this 3-hour session. Students will learn all the chords needed to play any song, any style, and any key. Students will then perfect their technique at home using the student manual. A cash or check payment of $29 is required for manual and supplies.

Get the full advantage of this neat gadget!  We cover all the following in this quick 3-hour class: Setup – connection to phone Review of controls within the phone for the watch Review of buttons/dials on watch Common uses – answer call, receive a text, ping my phone Fancier Features - Check my heart rate, emergency contacts

Join us for this fun and informative class with all sorts of tips, tricks, tools and “how tos” for your iPad.  You will learn how to navigate your device like a pro.  We will take you through the latest features of home screen customization, explore a few functions of the Camera and Photo apps, guide you through the App store, and share a few of our favorite tips.  Bring your own iPad or use one of ours.

Spanish is Fun! parts I-III are required prior to the enrollment of this course. Students will be provided with new vocabulary related to conversation, dining, and vocabulary when travelling. In addition to this knowledge, students will acquire language skills, such as: more complex sentence structures and vocabulary. 

This beginner/intermediate class is for students who are comfortable opening the bidding or responding to the opening bid of their partner.  We will learn how to jump in when the auction gets competitive, and our opponents are bidding.  Requirements for Overcalls, Preemptive Bidding, and Takeout Doubles will be studied. Basic bridge conventions will be introduced including Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, and Blackwood. It is not necessary to have taken “Bid and Play for FUN” to register for this class. Recommended textbooks: Audrey Grant’s “Bridge Basics 2-Competitive Bidding” and “Bridge Basics 3-Popular Conventions” will be used. Students are responsible for the purchase of the texts.

Many are familiar with the WW II engagements and campaigns in Europe.  However, it was the individuals who planned and executed these events that guaranteed the defeat of Germany and Italy. Each member of the European campaign is unique and contributed dramatically. Studying the individuals such as Eisenhower, Bradley, F.D.R., Marshall, Patton, Montgomery and many others gives new insight to the conduct of WW II and the European alliance. This class will introduce the student to some of the Allies greatest heroes.

The history of the early American West remains one of the most interesting and studied periods of U.S. history. From 1800 until 1900 was a period of great westward expansion. Driving this effort were many larger than life characters.  Their personal stories are the foundation of this period. In a number of cases we still live with and see the legacy they left us. This class will focus on many of their lives.  From great explorers, lawmen, Native Americans, settlers, entrepreneurs and the military, this class will look at the personal lives of notables in these and other groups.

The 60s in America; Assassinations, the Berlin Wall, the Beatles, and the mini-Skirt, why the 60s intrigues us. One could say with Charles Dickens’ character in A Tale of Two Cities, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Many events that would shape our country for decades to come started in the 60s. We will look at some of the most challenging in the next 8 weeks.

The Early History of Viet Nam: From 3000BC To 1940. A concise story of a country that spans nearly 4,000 years. Born of legend and myth, the Vietnamese have one of the most diverse histories in Asia. Modern Vietnam today has 54 multi-ethnic groups in a nearly 100 million population. The course will follow the origins of the Vietnamese, The DNA doesn’t lie Haplogroup O-M175, the source of 100 Tribes, origins of the Vietnamese clans, founders and kings, the historical effects of Chinese invasions, early United States involvement in Vietnam history, the coming of the French and colonialism. The new course will highlight the work of Mr. Pham Tran Anh, national Vietnamese historian, and author (California), and historian Charlie Brown Phuong (Hawaii).

Continue your journey in learning  "la bella lingua". If you have already taken the previous classes or if you have already been exposed to the italian language, this is the class for you. Be ready to speak more in Italian and to deepen your knowledge. we will continue talking about the culture and traditions of Italy in a fun way. Ci vediamo!.  If you are not sure of your level of fluency, please contact the office to schedule a time to be evaluated by the instructor.

This tile game, similar to Gin Rummy or Dominoes, is an Asian favorite and an exciting alternative to card games. Learn the basic rules and play of the game. Enjoy a fun and challenging experience. No partner is needed. Hurry and register, the class is limited to 8 students.

This class is open to students who have completed the Italian conversation classes and feel comfortable speaking Italian. You will continue to improve and grow in your Italian proficiency and become more confident by reading books and speaking in class.  Ci vediamo in classe! A presto!

Are you just beginning to learn the Italian language?  Do you want to practice more conversation than grammar?  Then this 6-week class of full immersion in Italian conversation is for you!  Come to class ready to speak.  No books, just lots of fun!  See you in class!

Join KSU’s OLLI and the Museum of History and Holocaust Education as we travel to the enchanting land of Israel, a country that weaves together a rich tapestry of history, diverse cultures, and profound spirituality. Embark on a journey that will take you through ancient cities, sacred sites, vibrant markets, and breathtaking landscapes. This trip promises a memorable adventure like no other.   A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation.  Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis.  Reservations made after the deposit due date of September 12, 2023, are based upon availability.  Final payment is due by January 18, 2024.  Deposits are 100% refundable up until September 19, 2023.  A handling fee of $25 per transaction will be assessed for any changes or revisions made to a reservation.   Not included in the price:  Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $449 per person. Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment.  Your price is not subject to increase after you make the full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government imposed taxes or fees.