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Learning for thefun of it!

www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes

SPRING 2016 | January 11 – March 21

Lewes/Ocean View• For adults 50+ •

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ContentsAbout Osher Lifelong Learning inLewes ..............................................................2

Gifts ..................................................................2

Guests..............................................................2

How to Register ..........................................2

Identification Badges ................................2

Inclement Weather Policy ......................4

Member Benefits ........................................2

Membership ................................................2

Refunds ..........................................................2

Scholarship Fund Application ............24

Spring 2016 Calendar......................InsideBack Cover

Spring 2016 Courses..................................3

Spring 2016 Course Schedule by Day....................................................22, 23

Spring 2016 Course Selection Form ......................................................26, 28

Spring 2016 Registration Form ......................................................25, 27

Textbooks and Supplies ..........................2

Travel................................................................2

University of Delaware Policies ............2

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Lewes, Fred Thomas Bldg., 520 Dupont Ave., Lewes, DE 19958 Phone: 302-645-4111 • Fax: 302-645-4112 • Email: [email protected] • www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes

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Osher Lifelong Learning Instituteat the University of Delaware in Lewes/Ocean View

A program of the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies

THE COUNCIL ANDCOMMITTEESBill Sharkey—Chair

Lynn Kroesen—Vice-Chair, Communications

Rob Morgan—Secretary

Peter Feeney—Long Range Planning

Dolores Fiegel—Community Relations

Mary Folan—Academic Affairs

Phil Fretz—Finance

Sabatino Maglione—Scholarship

Carol West—Academic Affairs

Bob Comeau—Ex-officio

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTSPeter Feeney—Art

Bernard Fiegel—Life Skills/Recreation

Bill Fintel—Science/Math

Phil Fretz—History/International Studies

Jim Mace—Health/Psychology

Lee Mussoff—Humanities/Language

Jon Newsom—Performing Arts/Music

Economics/Finance—Open

Information Technology—Open

OTHER COMMITTEESRuth Barnett—Library

Bernard Fiegel/Joan Sciorra—Social

Mary Folan/Joan Sciorra—Travel

Don Stein—Tech Support

UNIVERSITY STAFFJames Broomall—Associate Vice Provost, Professional and Continuing Studies

Anna Moshier—Program Coordinator

Renee Moy—Administrative Assistant II

Bill Ashmore—Instructional/Tech Support—Ocean View

John Lafferty—Instructional/Tech Support—Lewes

About the cover: Indian RiverBridge Connecting Lewes toOcean View by Osher instructorPeter Feeney. See page 4 for hisSpring course, Basic Oil Painting.

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About Osher Lifelong Learningin LewesIn 1989, the University of Delaware estab-lished the Southern Delaware Academy ofLifelong Learning. In 2010 the Academyreceived endowment support from theBernard Osher Foundation. In recognitionof that support, we joined similar organi-zations in 49 other states and became theOsher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) atthe University of Delaware in Lewes. We operate a self- governing, cooperativeeducation community that promotes andprovides intellectual, cultural and art-of-living learning experiences in a support-ive social environment for mature activeadults in Southern Delaware under theaegis of the University of Delaware’s Professional and Continuing Studies.

MembershipMembership is open to men and women50 years of age or older and to members’spouses or partners at any age. Whetheryour formal education ended early in life,or includes advanced degrees, we welcomeyou. An interest in learning is all that is required. Registration forms are at theback of the catalog and online. The membership fee is $145 for the spring semester. Partial scholarships available.See page 24 for additional information.

Member Benefits• Register for as many classes as you like• Participate in sponsored trips• On-site wireless Internet access• On-site use of computers• Student rate on software• Use of libraries and online resources (all UD and Del Tech)• Audit one UD credit course in fall andspring semester on a space availablebasis without paying tuition. Does notinclude online/distance learning courses,Associate in Arts program, certificate

programs or UD travel/study programs.All relevant fees apply.• Access to Google Apps account• Student discounts at various venues/retailersSome benefits require either a UD ID card(small fee) or a UDelNet ID (@udel.eduemail account). These benefits are onlyavailable to full year members.

How to RegisterYou may register and pay online atwww.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes,by mail or in person (Mondays throughThursdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.) with the Spring2016 Registration Form, together withpayment, at the OLLI office, Fred ThomasBuilding, 520 Dupont Avenue, Lewes, DE19958. Checks to be made payable to University of Delaware. Priority registrationdeadline is December 21, 2015.

RefundsMembership fees will be refunded prior tothe end of the second week of the semes-ter. Refund requests must be submittedin writing to the Osher office. A $15 processing charge will be deducted fromall refund requests received after the firstday of classes. Membership refunds cannot be transferred to another semester.Refunds will take up to six weeks toprocess. Questions should be directed tothe Osher office.

GiftsWhile we calculate membership fees tocover our operating costs, we always havea need for additional and upgraded audiovisual equipment, computers, classroom teaching aids and library materials. Many of those items are paidfrom the Gift Fund. We are happy to receiveyour donations to the Gift Fund for a specific use or, preferably, unrestricted so your Council can focus them on our greatest needs. You can include a gift

with your registration. For more informationon how to make these tax-deductible gifts,contact the OLLI office, 302-645-4111.

Textbooks, Supplies andHandoutsThe catalog lists any textbooks or othersupplies required for some courses andany charge for handouts beyond the allocation provided each instructor. You are responsible for these costs.

Identification BadgesWe ask our members to wear an identifica-tion badge at all times. Member and guestbadges (and temporary badges for thosewho forget) are available in the OLLI office.

GuestsVisitors and prospective members whowish to become familiar with our programare welcome to visit on a single day. Pleasevisit the office to pick up an ID badge.

TravelOLLI sponsors trips to enhance our educa-tional experience. Many are one-day tripsassociated with particular courses. Information about these trips, includingsign-up dates, are posted on the travelbulletin board. Members have first priorityand a surcharge is required of non-members. Questions about travel may bedirected to the OLLI office at 302-645-4111.

University of Delaware Policies Our members must comply with Universitypolicies, including those that prohibit salesor solicitations (except for designatedactivities where they are specifically permitted); sexual harassment; or disruptive behavior.

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Spring 2016 CoursesCourses held in Lewes unless otherwise noted.

AA10 BEGINNINGBASKETRY

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 12–February 9Instructor: Elaine Stanhope

This class is open to all who areinterested in basket weaving. Anyonewho has never woven a basket or thosewho have woven up to five baskets arewelcome. Basket kits will be provided.There will be a charge for suppliesneeded to weave two baskets. Class limited to 15 students.

Elaine Stanhope holds a B.S. fromHusson College in business education.She taught on the secondary level inMaine, Massachusetts, Maryland andVirginia, and was a day care director forKinder Care Learning Centers. She retiredfrom Hughes in data management.Elaine enjoys weaving all types of baskets.

AA14 STAINED GLASSThursdays, 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 18–March 17Instructor: Paul Puch assisted byRodney Lau

Students will learn the “Tiffany” methodof stained glass. They will design apattern, cut glass, grind, foil and soldera project. Class is open to beginnersand advanced artists. All projects to beapproved by the instructor. There willbe a $25 lab fee to cover cost of materials. Class limited to 12 students.

Paul Puch holds a B.A. from St. FrancisUniversity and an M.A. from MiddleburyCollege. He taught Spanish and Latin atthe secondary level for MontgomeryCounty Public Schools in Maryland for31 years.

AA42 TECHNIQUES INWATERCOLOR

Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.–4 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 14–February 11Instructor: Sonia Hunt

The course will cover various techniquesin watercolor with individualized andpersonal instruction. Color mixing,composition and different applicationsof paint will be explored. Watercolortechniques and applications will bedemonstrated. Reference material willbe supplied each week to be used toproduce a painting. Some previousknowledge of watercolor painting ishelpful but not necessary. A supply listwill be available. Class limited to 12 students.

Sonia Hunt is originally from Englandand now resides in Lewes. She loves totravel and has captured many of theplaces she has visited in her paintings.Sonia has received various awards forher watercolors, which are exhibitedthroughout Delaware and Marylandand has won awards in juried shows.She is a member of the the Art Leagueof Ocean City, Cape Artists and GalleryOne in Bethany Beach.

AA53 INTERMEDIATEBASKETRY

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 13–February 10Instructor: Elaine Stanhope

This class is open to all who have wovenat least five baskets. Baskets woven inthis class will be on an intermediatelevel. There will be a charge for eachbasket kit provided. Class limited to 15 students.

Elaine Stanhope. See course AA10 forinstructor’s information.

AA64 OIL AND ACRYLICPAINTINGINTERACTIVEWORKSHOP

Mondays, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.Dates: 9 Sessions, January 11–March 21Instructors: Carol Halloran, StephanieMartin, Ellen WatkinsNo class January 18 and February 15.

Oil and acrylic painting workshop forintermediate painters. Come join us for acooperative workshop where we assistand critique each other’s work. Gainknowledge from the experience andunique perspectives of three respectedartists and learn the protocol of a formalopen crit session, engaging the entireclass in discussion and encouragingcritical thinking. Students should bringtheir own supplies in oils or acrylicmedium and a lunch. Some floor easelswill be available, but students areencouraged to bring their own set-up.Students may bring their ownphotographs and images for inspiration.Optional art and cultural expeditionsmay be scheduled once per session tonationally known museums in Baltimore,Washington, D.C. or Philadelphia. Class limited to 16 students.

Carol Halloran is a retired R.N. She hasworked pencil sketch portraits and hastaken photography classes. Carol nowpaints mostly landscapes in oil from herphotos. She has been with OsherLifelong Learning in Lewes since 2004.

Stephanie Martin began painting 20years ago. She has taken many classesand workshops throughout the years inMaryland and Delaware. She is a memberof the Cape Artists in Lewes and has beenpainting at Osher since 2012.

Ellen Watkins has painted for over 30years. She learned her craft throughyears at Fairfax Adult Education classesand Corcoran Art School.

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AA85 HAND BUILDINGPOTTERY

Fridays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 15–March 18Instructor: Myndi SmithersHeld at Rehoboth Art League.

This class will offer the methods ofbuilding pottery by hand. It is a mixedmedia and will include the following:sculptures, vessels and surfacedecorations. Look forward toilluminating clay into forms and styles.Please wear old clothes, bring anapron, an old towel and don’t forgetyour lunch. Additional cost of $60(payable to Rehoboth Art League) forclay. Class attendance is essential. Class limited to 8 students.

Myndi Smithers received a B.A. in finearts/studio arts (2009) and an M.A. inteaching (2012) from FairleighDickinson University in Madison, NewJersey. She taught ceramics at CampHorizons at Newark Academy, NewJersey (2009-2012). Myndi was artist inresidence for the art program atFairleigh Dickinson (2009-2014).Currently she is teaching ceramics atthe Rehoboth Art League.

AA91 OSHER CRAFT CIRCLEWednesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 13–March 16Instructor: Diana Beebe

This course is open to any studentregistered at Osher. Please come sitwith a group of warm, friendly peoplewho enjoy each other’s company asthey work on their handicraft. Diana isthere to help, when she is able, withsimple knitting projects (Einstein coatsor kimono jackets, etc.). This is not aninstructional course but a venue forcreative handiworkers to share whatthey do best while sitting with genialfolks sure to become your friends. Can’tattend for the full session? No problem.Join the group as your schedule allows.Class limited to 30 students.

Diana Beebe received a B.A. in Englishfrom the College of Wooster and anM.A. in school leadership from theUniversity of Tulsa. She taught highschool and middle school English andserved as a school administrator formany years. She retired as head ofschool from the Holton-Arms School inBethesda, Maryland, in 2007 and iscurrently the executive director of theHead Mistresses of the East Association,a national group of independent schoolheads. She served on the Osher council.Diana is an avid sewer and knitter.

AA104 ART 102: HANDS ONBASIC OIL PAINTING

Tuesdays, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 12–February 9Instructor: Peter Feeney

This course will cover “hands on” colortheory and mixing, brush strokes,canvases and papers, composition,values and point of interest. The classwill consist of a short demo followed byparticipants painting with individualattention. Both oil and water mixable oilpaints may be used. Beginners arewelcome. A supply list will be available.Class limited to 15 students.

Peter Feeney is a local self taughtartist. His work may be seen innumerous local galleries and he is amember of several art leagues. He is aretired engineer, college instructor andindustrial consultant.

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AA106 THE FUNDAMENTALSOF FLORAL DESIGN

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 16–March 15Instructor: Ken Norman

Gain a solid foundation in successfullyarranging fresh flowers like aprofessional. From soaking floral foam, tostem placement, you will learn thefundamental mechanics of floral design.The principles and elements of designwill be illustrated each week with a focuson traditional forms. This is a hands-oneducational experience for students newto floral design or those that want tohone their skills. Step by step instructionis provided in addition to helpful tricksand tips on care and handling. Amaterials fee of $30 will cover floralmaterial and supplies. Please bring afloral knife (Swiss Army type) and/or asharp pair of snips to each class.Class limited to 20 students.

Ken Norman AIFD, PFCI, is a thirdgeneration floral designer. He is the

Inclement Weather PolicyWhen Cape Henlopen School District classes are canceled becauseof inclement weather or an area-wide emergency, Lewes lifelonglearning classes are canceled. When the school district has a

delayed opening, our activities—except at the Rehoboth ArtLeague—will begin on time.

Ocean View programs follow Indian River School District’s announcements,closing when those schools are closed and opening on time when thoseschools have a delayed opening.

Check for information at the following: Phone: 302-645-4111 (recorded message) Web: www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes TV: WBOC or www.wboc.com, at weather closings

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owner of Floral Inspirations in Lewes,Delaware. He is an active member of the American Institute of Floral Designersand Professional Floral CommunicatorsInternational. Ken shares his passion forflowers conducting hands-on workshopsand presenting to garden clubs andflower enthusiasts. He teaches at theNew York Botanical Garden and the Mt. Cuba Center.

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AA107 DIGITAL ARTBOXWednesdays, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 17–March 16Instructor: Jeff StephanicHeld at Ocean View Town Hall.

An exploration of using Apple iPhonesand iPads as visual art tools. Suitable forboth newbies and experienced ones.Course will include some digital pencilsharpening by reviewing basic systemsetup including cloud storage ofimages; a review of a selected photo;video and drawing/painting apps;stylus options for drawing and painting;basic design and compositionprinciples; creating finished digitalworks; creating reference images orstudies for later conversion to other artmediums; and extensive hands-onactivity in class and including field“homework.” Requirements: Studentsshould provide at minimum an AppleiPad and, ideally, both Apple iPhoneand iPad. Class limited to 10 students.

Jeff Stephanic is professor emeritus ofThe George Washington Universitywhere he taught traditional and digitalphotography, foundation design andnew media for 34 years. His art has beenexhibited both nationally andinternationally and is in numerous publicand private collections. He also served asdirector of George Washington’s OnlineLearning Initiative during its formativeyears. He has frequently been accused ofbeing an “early adopter” of new art andteaching techniques/tools.

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AA108 DRAWING FOR FUNAND RELAXATION

Mondays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 11–February 22Instructor: M.E. MacDonaldHeld at Ocean View Town Hall. No class January 18 and February 15.

Join the adult drawing and coloringtrend. No experience is needed. Thiscourse will cover techniques in drawingfor creativity and relaxation. A smallsupply list will be given at first class.Class limited to 10 students.

M.E. MacDonald holds a B.F.A. from theCorcoran College of Art and Design andan M.Ed. in education from The GeorgeWashington University. She has manyyears of teaching experience and enjoysinspiring others to discover theircreative talent.

EC07-1 THE INS AND OUTSOF RETIREMENTPLANNING

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 13–February 10Instructor: Michael LoftusHeld at Ocean View Town Hall.Class limited to 10 students.

EC07-2 THE INS AND OUTSOF RETIREMENTPLANNING

Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 14–February 11Instructor: Michael LoftusHeld at Lewes campus.Class limited to 30 students.

The financial industry has alwaysfocused on saving, but as you retire it’smore about preservation of capital,income and legacy. We will help youbetter prepare by discussing topics likerisk, asset allocation, creating an incomeplan, IRAs, annuities, pitfalls of high networth investors and “What ifs” ofretirement and how to prepare for them.

Michael Loftus is a graduate ofVillanova University and has over 25years of business experience, with 17years focused on the financial servicesindustry. Michael held senior levelpositions at multi-billion dollar financialservices companies, but left in 2009 tostart his own firm. As his firm LoftusWealth Strategies has grown, he wasrecently recognized as a top wealthmanager for the state of Delaware. Hehas been teaching at Osher since 2012,where he can fulfill his passion foreducation of finance.

Thanks to the Rehoboth Art League

for providing studiospace each semester

at no cost.

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HE001-1 THE AGING MINDWednesdays, 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 13–February 10Instructor: Jamie MageeHeld at Lewes campus.Class limited to 70 students.

HE001-2 THE AGING MINDWednesdays, 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 17–March 16Instructor: Jamie MageeHeld at Ocean View Town Hall.Class limited to 40 students.

Learn basic information aboutAlzheimer’s and dementia, the 10warning signs, what causes behaviors,how to communicate and tips formaintaining overall health. PowerPointpresentations will be used along withlectures and questions and answers.

Jamie Magee graduated from SalisburyUniversity in 1999 with a B.A. in socialwork and a minor in gerontology. Shewas hired as the social worker for thedementia unit at Life Care at LoflandPark in June 1999 and left July 2001.She opened the only office of theAlzheimer’s Association in SussexCounty, Delaware, in September 2001and works as the program coordinatorfor the Delaware Valley Chapter.

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HE002 PLANT-BASED LIVINGFOR PERSONAL ANDGLOBAL HEALTH

Mondays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 9 Sessions, January 11–March 21Instructor: Dorothy GreetNo class January 18 and February 15.

We will rely on the most currentmedical and scientific findings to makeconnections between diet, personalhealth and climate change. We willexplore outstanding free onlineprograms designed to guide andsupport all who wish to make dietarychanges for optimum health andweight. Each of nine classes will includefilm, discussion, personal testimonyfrom guests, food preparation andtasting. Useful resource books includeChina Study by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D.,Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease byCaldwell Esselstyn, M.D., Starch Solutionby John McDougall, M.D. andComfortably Unaware by RichardOppenlander, all available in Osher andLewes libraries. There is a $1 supply feefor each session. Class limited to 20 students.

Dorothy Greet holds a certificate inplant-based nutrition from CornellUniversity and degrees from theUniversity of Pittsburgh (M.Ed.) andYale University (M.Div.). She is a heartattack survivor and is reversing herheart disease through plant-basedeating. Dorothy maintains her ownblog at http://greetplantbased.blogspot.com/ and blogs for the Cape Gazette athttp://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/go-veg339.

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HE003 LIVING WELL AT HOMEMondays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, March 14Instructor: Kathryn CieniewiczHeld at Ocean View Town Hall.

In this one-day seminar, you will learnwhat obstacles stand in the way of youor your loved ones being able to remainat home as you grow older. Theinstructor will provide significantsolutions and strategies to improve yoursuccess at living well at homethroughout your years, in spite of age-related circumstances that may surface.This lecture will cover specific topicsincluding current relevant statistics onmatters of aging and caregiving, the fourmain barriers to aging in place, steps toimprove function, ways to cope withcognitive deficit, assistive technologyavailable for the home, understandingthe process of home modification andthe financial consideration of aging inplace versus other living options. Thiscourse is designed to be instructive butthere will be time for discussion.Class limited to 40 students.

Kathryn Cieniewicz graduated fromNortheastern University in Boston,Massachusetts in 2003, with her Masterof Science in physical therapy. She iscertified as an aging in place specialist.Kathryn has been a practicing physicaltherapist for 12 years, starting her careerin New Jersey at one of the bestsubacute rehab hospitals in the country.She moved to Delaware in 2006 andbegan working for Pivot PhysicalTherapy and quickly became thedirector of two clinics. In most recentyears, Kathryn has worked in home carephysical therapy, where her desire tostart Aging in Place Specialists, was born.Kathryn has dedicated her career tohelping individuals strategize andachieve the ability to stay in their homesas they age. Kathryn lives in Lewes withher husband and two young boys.

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HE89 ELDER YOGAWednesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 13–February 10Facilitator: Joseph Pearce

This course is primarily based on theDVD yoga series entitled Yoga for theRest of Us by Peggy Cappy and facilitatedby a yoga enthusiast. The course willcover warm up stretches and breathingexercises; standing yoga poses, most ofwhich can be done with the assistanceof a chair; sun salutations; exercises thatencourage quiet relaxation andmeditation at the end of each class.Students will need a yoga mat and belt.Prerequisite: Some familiarity withbasic yoga poses.Class limited to 20 students.

Joseph Pearce received his master’sdegree from California State University,Sacramento and his Ph.D. in sociologyfrom American University, Washington,D.C. He previously taught Osher courseson society and its environments. Herecently published one of his mentor’smanuscripts entitled The LogicalFoundations of Social Theory. In additionto sociology, he has had an abidinginterest in Indian meditation and thepractice of yoga.

HE98 PILATES MAT CLASSTuesdays, 11:00 a.m.–noonDates: 5 Sessions, February 16–March 15Instructor: Kathleen JacksonHeld at The Wellness Center, 20268 Plantation Road in Lewes.

This class will teach you traditionalPilates exercises using various props tomodify and enhance the exercises.Props include soft balls, bands, ringsand foam rollers. This guided class isideal for individuals who want to gainbody awareness, particularly peoplewho want to maintain their balance,strength and mobility. Participants donot need any prior Pilates experience orother exercise experience (i.e., liftingweights or yoga). The class will be pacedso that students learn and practice

breathing techniques to support theexercises taught. Students will need toprovide their own mats. Prerequisite:Students must be able to get on thefloor on a mat and exercise from a lying,sitting and a standing position.Class limited to 10 students.

Kathleen Jackson is armed with alifelong interest in teaching (formermiddle school teacher and corporatetechnology trainer) and in sports andfitness (favorites include track and field,tennis, volleyball and basketball). Kathyreceived her Pilates certification fromBody Arts and Sciences International(BASI) in 2003 and the Pilates MethodAlliance (PMA) in 2008. She is a certifiedpersonal trainer through the NationalStrength and Conditioning Association(NSCA) and is also certified with theArthritis Foundation to teach groupexercise classes for people with arthritis.Kathy has been teaching Pilates matclasses, reformer and tower classes andPilates chair classes since 2003. She andher husband recently moved to Lewesfrom northern New Jersey where shetaught Pilates for 11 years.

HE99 (RE)LEARN HOW TOMOVE FROM YOURBODY WITHFELDENKRAIS®—INTRODUCTION

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 13–March 16Instructor: Claire Brown

Help your body re-learn how to movewith comfort and a greater range ofmotion. Connect in a new way withyour bones and muscles without strainor stress. Improve your quality of dailylife and increase your ease of everydaymovement. Reactivate your childhoodlearning skills to improve your currentquality of motion, and of life. Noexperience needed. You’ll follow preciseinstructions for simple actions to unlockforgotten motor skills: learn with yourbody, not your head. You’ll lay on thefloor to change your relationship to

gravity, and to create a safe movementspace. At the end of each lesson, you’llbe able to notice the differences inyourself. There are no norms or averages.You are comparing yourself to yourself,and you can feel the change. Theselessons are based on the instructor’sstudies and practices of Feldenkrais® andother body-based teachings. Wear loose,comfortable clothing and bring ablanket or quilt to lie on.Class limited to 15 students.

Claire Brown has a B.A. from theUniversity of Chicago and an M.A. fromthe Institute of TranspersonalPsychology. She has completed aFeldenkrais professional trainingprogram and other body-basedtrainings. She is certified by theFeldenkrais Guild of North America toteach Feldenkrais movement lessons.She has taught movement seminars atEsalen Institute, Big Sur, California andhas had private practices in Californiaand Maryland before moving here. Clairenow has a private practice in Milton.

HE110 T’AI CHI, QI GONGAND SHABASHI FORRADIANT HEALTH

Mondays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 9 Sessions, January 11–March 21Instructor: James MaceHeld at Ocean View Town Hall. No class January 18 and February 15.

T’ai chi and qi gong are easy to learn,gentle forms of exercising every part ofthe body. Students need only loosefitting clothing and flat shoes. We’llconcentrate on breathing, posture andform to improve health, strength andbalance.Class limited to 20 students.

James Mace is a licensed and certifiedt’ai chi instructor. He teaches everysummer on the deck at the BethanyFenwick Chamber of Commerce andmany other locations through the year.He is trained in many forms of t’ai chiand qi gong.

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HE116 (RE)LEARN HOW TOMOVE FROM YOURBODY WITHFELDENKRAIS®—CONTINUATION

Tuesdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 12–March 15Instructor: Claire Brown

This class is a continuation. It builds onthe learning of the previous class. It is acontinuing exploration for persons whowould like to learn more from and aboutthemselves. Lessons are based on theinstructor’s training in Feldenkrais®,Cortical Field Reeducation andIntegrated Awareness. You must havecompleted the introductory course orother Feldenkrais® classes to take thiscourse. Wear loose, comfortable clothingand bring a blanket or quilt to lie upon.Class limited to 15 students.

Claire Brown. See course HE99 forinstructor’s information.

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HX119 SNAPSHOTS OFINDISPENSABLEAMERICANS: THREEGENERALS ELEVATEDTO COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 12–February 9Instructor: Jo-Ann Vega

The second in the series, coversWashington, Grant and Eisenhower.Each lived in consequential times androde his military glory to politicalleadership. Are military and leadershipskills transferable to executiveleadership? How do We-the-Peoplereconcile our fear of absolute powerand permanent standing armies withthe practice of rewarding successfulwar generals with the presidency? Why hasn’t a successful general sinceEisenhower been elected to thepresidency? Background informationwill be presented on the three generalsand then examined for the issuesidentified. Join us for lively andinformative discussions. There will be a $2 fee for handouts.Class limited to 30 students.

Jo-Ann Vega has 30 years’ experiencetraining managers to be more effectiveleaders, managers and facilitatingteam building in all sectors. Thisprogram applies that knowledge tohistorical leaders.

HX125 A DELAWAREWOMAN’SEXPERIENCES OFWWII

Mondays, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.Dates: 1 Session, March 7Instructors: Michelle Rumble, Wes Rumble

Life was both unsettling and exciting forthose who lived through the yearsleading up to and during World War II.Using primary source materials such asmemoirs, correspondence, photos andart, this course will describe thatsignificant period of history asexperienced through the life of a youngDelaware woman studying art inWashington, D.C. and Philadelphia. Shemet and married a B-17 bomber pilotwho flew 35 missions over Germany.Course includes a description of oneharrowing B-17 mission. Class limited to 70 students.

Michelle Rumble holds an M.L.S. fromLong Island University and a B.A. inEnglish from Dowling College. She is aretired English teacher and referencelibrarian. Michelle has a keen interest inhistory and presents courses about therole of women during World War II forthe Road Scholar program. She has alsoconducted creative writing workshopsfor students of all ages, including thoseat Osher.

Wes Rumble holds an M.A. fromGoddard College and a B.A. fromPomona College. He is a retired AirForce pilot with an interest in militaryhistory. Wes has been teaching off andon at Osher since 1995.

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HX186 WORLD WAR IITuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 12–March 15Instructor: Richard Ward

This is a continuation of the Fall 2015course. Each class will consist ofshowing one chapter of the GreatCourses World War II: A Military and

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Social History. The lecturer on the DVD isProfessor Thomas Childers, University ofPennsylvania. One or two lectures willbe covered each class period with timefor discussion after each lecture.Class limited to 40 students.

Richard Ward is retired from the U.S.Secret Service. He received his B.A. inhistory from Adelphi University, GardenCity, New York.

HX187 ART CRIME—THEFTAND FORGERY

Thursdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 14–March 17Instructor: Wayne Kirklin

It is suggested the amount of money thatchanges hands in the art underworld issomewhere between $4 and $6 billion ayear, making art crime number fourbehind only drugs, money launderingand the arms trade. With the recentinterest in the films The Monuments Menand Woman in Gold along with EdwardDolnick’s book, The Forger’s Spell, theinstructor thought this might be a funsubject to pursue. Topics will include theMona Lisa fakes and theft in 1911; aforgery, alleged to be a Vermeer painting,which was sold to Hermann Goering latein World War II; the Rembrandt paintingthat has been stolen five times; theGardner Museum robbery March 18,1990; the June 1994 theft of EdwardMunch’s The Scream and other events.The course will consist of lecture,discussion and several short films and is a repeat of the Fall 2015 course. Class limited to 70 students.

Wayne Kirklin is a graduate of theUniversity of Delaware and holds anM.B.A. from New York University and is achartered financial analyst. After aquarter of a century in the financialservices industry, he spent about thesame amount of time as a collegeprofessor at a small Ohio universitywhere he taught economics, financeand geography.

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HX189 AMAZING AIRCRAFT II

Tuesdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 16–March 15Instructor: Gil Kaufman

The course will build upon theintroduction to aircraft history andevolution provided by Amazing Aircraft I(not a prerequisite) by providing moredetail and sometimes little knownhistory of some of the importantperiods of aircraft development. Thiswill include a review of the pioneers ofaviation and their aircraft, includingsome outstanding pilots, actual movingpictures of the Graf Zeppelin andHindenburg zeppelins, the fighters andbombers of World War II, includingenemy planes as well as U.S. and Alliedplanes, and the likely futuredevelopment of supersonic passengerflight and space planes. One session willfocus on “mystery aircraft” from acrossthe age of flight, planes you may neverhave seen or heard of. Students willhave the opportunity to ask forinformation about their favoritehistorical aircraft. Class limited to 70 students.

Gil Kaufman has had more than 50years of experience in materials researchmanagement with Alcoa, AtlanticRichfield and the Aluminum Association,many of those years focused on the useof aluminum alloys in military andcommercial aircraft, including theConcorde SST, plus in spacecraft likethe Saturn rockets. Among Kaufman’sareas of specialization are fracturemechanics and fatigue resistance. Hewas also the president and CEO of theNational Materials Property DataNetwork (MPD Network).

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HX190 ART OF THERENAISSANCE INITALY

Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 17–March 16Instructor: Barbara StephanicHeld at Ocean View Town Hall.

In this course students will survey thepainting, sculpture and architecturedeveloped during the Renaissance inItaly. This is the period between the 13thand 16th centuries. Students will explorethe fundamentals of Renaissancephilosophy and ideals, both itsbeginnings in Italy and its influence onwestern society. Students will learn todistinguish the stylistic traits thatcharacterize Renaissance art and theaesthetic goals and influences of theartists who created it. We will alsoexplore how the artists reflect the historyof their time and we will assess ways inwhich the art of the past influences ouraesthetic tastes today. Material in theclassroom is presented through slides,videos, lectures and discussion. Class limited to 40 students.

Barbara Stephanic has a master’sdegree in art history from The GeorgeWashington University and a Ph.D. inAmerican studies, specializing inAmerican art, from the University ofMaryland. She has taught art historyclasses at Georgetown University,American University, Parsons School ofDesign, New York, and the College ofSouthern Maryland where she was onthe faculty for 20 years before retiring in2011. At the College of SouthernMaryland she served as curator of thefine arts gallery and established the studyabroad program in art history. Barbaraalso curated a number of exhibitions,published catalogs and served on the artadvisory board at University of Maryland,University College.

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HX191 DELAWARE IN THE20TH CENTURY

Thursdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 14–March 17Instructor: Amy Hiller

This course will look at a few of theinfluential Delawareans in the 20thcentury and relate them to importanthappenings in the First State. In the firstthree weeks we talk about political andbusiness leaders. During Black HistoryMonth we will focus on the AfricanAmerican community and duringWomen’s History Month we will turnour attention to “herstory” in Delaware.Sessions will include lectures, videosand class discussion. Class limited to 70 students.

Amy Hiller has a B.A. and an M.A. inhistory from the University of Delaware.She is a lifelong resident of Delaware,educated in Wilmington and Newarkand a resident of Sussex County since1978. After a brief career teaching highschool history, she became a full timehomemaker and continued her love ofbooks by working part time in a libraryand in a bookstore.

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HX192 TWICE TOLD TALESWITH APOLOGY TOEND HAWTHORNE

Tuesdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 12–February 9Instructor: Donald Sturtz

This will be a discussion of medicinethrough the centuries. The health of theU.S. presidents will be discussed. Asurgeon at sea will convey informationabout what it is like to practicemedicine aboard ship. Five Star fleetAdmiral Nimitz and his role in the Pacificin World War II will be discussed. Thefinal lecture in the course will be areview of a century of naval aviation. Class limited to 70 students.

Donald Sturtz graduated withdistinction from the United States NavalAcademy in 1955. He served aboard thedestroyer Radford then earned thewings of naval aviator, serving aboardthe USS Forrestal and several otheraircraft carriers. Leaving active duty, he graduated from the University ofPennsylvania School of Medicine in1965. Over a 40 year period he served innaval hospitals in Philadelphia,Bethesda, San Diego, Oakland and theUniformed Services University. He wasthe commanding officer of the hospitalship Mercy on its maiden voyage. Herose through the academic ranks toprofessor of surgery and became agovernor of the American College ofSurgery. After selection for flag rank hebecame the commanding officer of theNational Capital region which includedBethesda Naval Hospital. His final activeduty was as a U.S. Atlantic Fleet surgeonand NATO staff member.

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HX193 THE CRUISE OF THEGREAT WHITE FLEET

Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 12–February 9Instructor: Thomas Devaney

In 1907, President Theodore Rooseveltordered a world cruise of Americanbattleships, known as “The cruise ofthe Great White Fleet.” Rooseveltbelieved, as a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States wasthrust into the mainstream ofinternational affairs and gained statusas a world power. Roosevelt had adeep conviction that only through astrong navy could a nation project itspower and prestige abroad. Class limited to 70 students.

Thomas Devaney is a retiredcommercial real estate attorney fromthe Washington, D.C. area with a love ofmilitary history. For over 12 years, hewas active in, and treasurer of, the

Military Classics Seminar, a militaryhistory discussion dinner group inWashington, D.C., comprised of leadingcivilian and military historians. He wasactive in the Washington, D.C. andAtlanta Civil War roundtables.

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HX194 PRESIDENTIALSEMINAR

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 13–March 16Instructor: Bud ZimmermanHeld at Ocean View Town Hall.

This seminar entails conversation fromeveryone. It is based on the DVDs fromthe History Channel which will look atpresidents from George Washington toGeorge W. Bush and a closer look at thefirst ladies. Class limited to 20 students.

Bud Zimmerman retired from a careerin health care, starting with a B.S. inphysical therapy from University ofMaryland and an M.B.A. from LoyolaCollege in Baltimore. He has always hada passion for history but could notpursue it until his retirement in 2008.

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HX195 ORGANIZED LABORWednesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 17–March 16Instructor: William J. Rodgers

Lectures will explore organizations, lawsand judicial decisions which havemoved mechanics and laborers fromthe status of indentured servants toWall Street investors collectivelycontrolling hundreds of billions ofdollars of investment funds. A guestlecturer will describe his 1970s origin ofthe “Hard Hats” movement and itsimpact on organized labor’s politicalactivities. Class participation will beencouraged. Newspaper reports andcolumns, government publications,congressional reports, standard legal

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texts and written and pictorial historieswill be referenced with their authorscredited. Select writings and pictureswill be distributed. Class limited to 70 students.

William J. Rodgers holds a B.S. fromCornell University School of Industrialand Labor Relations, and a J.D. fromFordham University School of Law. He has held positions with the NewYork State Public Employment RelationsBoard (1968-1969) and was executiveassistant to the United States Secretaryof Labor (1972-1974). Bill was anattorney in private practice for over 40 years dealing primarily with laborlaw. He worked as an arbitrator for theNew York Stock Exchange and majorleague lacrosse.

HU121-1 INTERESTING ISSUESIN CONSTITUTIONALLAW

Mondays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, February 29–March 21Instructor: Mary BoydHeld at the Ocean View Town Hall.Class limited to 15 students.

HU121-2 INTERESTING ISSUESIN CONSTITUTIONALLAW

Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 16–March 15Instructor: Mary BoydHeld at Lewes campus.Class limited to 40 students.

A macro and micro look at history,philosophy, political science and law ascontext to the U.S. Constitution.Selected readings, cases, opinionpieces, lectures and discussions meantto expand and strengthen one’sthinking and feeling about our societyand its governing documents. Foranyone interested in opening newhorizons of thought. Recommendedprerequisite is introductory course heldin June 2015, in Lewes.

Mary Boyd is an attorney and teacherof U.S. constitutional and education law.Her background includes business andfinance and historic preservation.

HU126 A NEW EARTHWednesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 13–March 16Instructors: Joseph Lavenia, Toni Worsham

In A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle explainshow transcending our ego-based stateof consciousness is not only essentialto personal happiness, but also the keyto ending conflict and suffering

throughout the world. Tolle describeshow our attachment to ego creates thedysfunction that leads to anger, jealousyand unhappiness and shows readershow to awaken to a new state ofconsciousness and follow this path to atruly fulfilling existence. This coursewill allow participants to ponder Tolle’steachings in this spiritual text and toengage in discussions regarding Tolle’smessage and the value of its applicationto their lives. Each participant shouldbring a copy of A New Earth (ISBN: 1-45228-758-8) to each class and readChapter 1 prior to the first class. Foreach chapter each participant shouldprepare at least one, but not morethan two, written comments orquestions regarding the chapter andbring these to class. The instructors will lead a chapter by chapterdiscussion based on these questionsand comments by class members. Class limited to 20 students.

Joseph Lavenia received his M.B.A.from Fairleigh Dickinson University andhis B.A. from Rutgers University. He hasstudied personal development,metaphysical/spiritual teachings andcontributed to and influenced thecontent of the booksWhat You Think isWhat You Get and Integrity is Everything.

Toni Worsham holds a Ph.D. in English.Before retiring to southern Delaware in1997, Toni had been an educator for 30years, teaching at all levels, elementarythrough graduate school. She has aspecial love for poetry, theatre andcreative writing. She has done extensiveresearch in cognitive studies andthinking improvement techniques. Bothduring her years as a nun andthereafter, Toni has studied spiritualteachings and focused exclusively onoffering classes on spiritual growthsince 2006.

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HU208 RUSSIAN FILM: 1929TO THE PRESENT—CONTINUED

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 12–March 15Instructor: Jon Newsom

This is a continuation of the Fall 2015,course. Eclipsed during the Cold War,cinema from the former nations of theSoviet Union, including Russia, Siberia,Georgia, Armenia and Ukraine, the filmsof the former USSR have a major role innot only the component nations of theUSSR, but world culture. We will fulfillpromises made in the fall for Crime andPunishment, The Idiot, Dr. Zhivago,Siberiade, and Stalker and add majorfilms of Shakespeare (Hamlet and Lear)and colorful masterpieces from Georgia(Tengiz Abuladze’s The Wishing Tree),Armenia (Sergei Paradzhanov’sShadows of Forgotten Ancestors) andSiberia (Akira Kurosawa’s joint Russian-Japanese project Dersu Uzala). On thelighter side we will show theHollywood-Mosfilm musical Blue Bird,starring Elizabeth Taylor, with a finescore by the Russian Andrei Petrov. The

showing of complete films andextended excerpts will be accompaniedby discussions of contemporary cultureand history. Materials for coursepreparation and presentation aredonated by Winslow Media, LLC. Class limited to 70 students.

Jon Newsom retired to Lewes in 2005from his position as chief of the musicdivision, Library of Congress. He hastaught courses on music literature andhistory at Osher since 2008. He hasdegrees from Columbia College andPrinceton University.

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HU209 THE ARTISTS YOUTHOUGHT YOU KNEW

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 17–March 16Instructor: Ellen Elms Notar

Artists who inspire us, shock us, confuseus, amuse us and challenge us will beour focus. We will look at the work offive amazing artists, their work and theirlives, in unusual ways. This course willconsist of award winning DVDs, shortlectures and discussions. Class limited to 70 students.

Ellen Elms Notar has a Ph.D. and M.S.from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an M.A. from theUniversity of Michigan. She has taughtart history for over 25 years at theuniversity level, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Johns Hopkins University andUniversity of Maryland. Her studio artacademic training includes work at theSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago,the Maryland Institute College of Artand the Corcoran. She is a painter andprintmaker and has shown inWashington, D.C., Chicago, Santa Fe and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

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HU210 COMPARING ISLAMTO CHRISTIANITY

Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 14–February 11Instructor: Richard Kauffman

Prior to September 11 most Christiansin America knew little about Islam.Since that time our “if it bleeds it leads”media has presented a steady diet ofradical Islamist actions around theworld, but little about Islam, the secondlargest, most rapidly growing religion inthe world today. According to PewResearch in 2010, there were 1.6 billionMuslims in the world versus 2.2 billionChristians. This course is intended tocompare and contrast these two greatreligions with regard to origins, beliefsand practices of adherents with the aimof mutual understanding. Students arerequired to bring to each class a copy ofany version of the Bible and Quran. Class limited to 30 students.

Richard Kauffman has degrees fromFranklin and Marshall College, LutheranTheological Seminary at Gettysburgand Temple University. Dick was aLutheran pastor in York, Pennsylvania,for 13 years. As dean of the York district,he was instrumental in bringing healingto the community following the raceriots and healing to persons by chairing

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OrientationNew member and Instructor Orientation

Thursday, January 7, 201610–10:30 a.m. • Coffee social

10:30–11:30 a.m. • Orientation program

All instructors, new and current, and new members are encouraged to attend.

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the task force that developed thechaplaincy program at York Hospital. Heserved on the staff of the PennsylvaniaHuman Relations Commission for 25years, retiring as assistant director ofcompliance. He was on the adjunctfaculty of York College for 26 yearswhere he taught courses in philosophy,applied ethics and world religions.

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HU211 HERALDRY: ART-ANCESTRY

Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 13–February 10Instructor: Linda SchlafmanHeld at Ocean View Town Hall.

Students will learn when heraldry wasdeveloped, who practiced the art, whereheraldry is still prevalent today, whatheraldic terms mean and how to designand create a coat of arms. There will be a$4 course supply fee. Students will needto provide their own fabric glue andscissors for the last few sessions. Class limited to 20 students.

Linda Schlafman holds an M.A./Ed. incurriculum design and supervision. Sheworked as an exhibits specialist at theSmithsonian Institution where she wasthe creator of “The Crystal Quest” for theSmithsonian and “Arms and Armor ofStyria” for Swarovski Crystal. Lindataught for 27 years at Sidwell FriendsMiddle School in Washington, D.C. Shewas a presenter at NAIS, AISGWednesdays, National Association ofMuseums, the South Coastal Libraryand Cheer Center.

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IT001 e-SERVICES @ YOURLIBRARY 24/7

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 1 Session, January 13Instructor: Susanne KeefeHeld at Ocean View Town Hall.

Learn how to borrow and download e-books, e-audios, e-magazines andstreaming videos from Delaware librarycatalogs. See the online steps to usingthese e-services through your Delawarelibrary card, which can be used viacomputers, laptops, mobile devices andsome e-readers. Time permitting, wewill also explore other e-servicesavailable through the Sussex CountyDepartment of Libraries. Studentsshould be familiar with their devices’operations and Internet browsing andhave an email account and Delawarelibrary card. After taking this course, youshould be able to borrow a book fromyour library—even at 3 a.m. Class limited to 12 students.

Susanne Keefe is the director of theSouth Coastal Library since 2004 andhas worked in public libraries for morethan 30 years. Obtaining a master oflibrary science degree in 2004, plusyears of experience, enables her to keepup with constant technology changesin the library world and to respond tothe community’s requests with a widerange of formats and services.

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IT102 INTRODUCTION TOADOBE PHOTOSHOP

Mondays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 11–February 22Instructor: Raymond MacDonaldHeld at Ocean View Town Hall. No class January 18 and February 15.

Students learn to use basic tools in thetrial version of Adobe Photoshop ontheir personal laptop computers.Students should download the softwareprior to the first class session. Basicdrawing, painting, color correcting,removing flaws and changing colors willbe covered in this course. Questions willbe answered and individual goals will beaddressed. Students should bring theirlaptop computer to each class. Class limited to 12 students.

Raymond MacDonald is a graduate andformer adjunct faculty from the CorcoranCollege of Art and Design in Washington,D.C. A graduate in 1989 with a degree inphotography, he has won numerousawards and led courses in continuingeducation since the mid-1990s.

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IT103 DRAW ON iPAD OR iPHONE

Mondays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 11–February 22Instructor: Raymond MacDonaldHeld at Ocean View Town Hall. No class January 18 and February 15.

Use Adobe Illustrator to draw on aniPad or iPhone to make drawings andpaintings. Students supply their owniPad or iPhone and download theAdobe Illustrator Draw App. Studentslearn to use vector drawing tools tosave drawings so they may be used ondesktop computers and how to uselayers to trace. Class limited to 12 students.

Raymond MacDonald. See courseIT102 for instructor’s information.

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IS03 GREAT DECISIONSWednesdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 13–March 16Instructor: Robert Duncan

Seminar discussion of the internationalaffairs issues included in the requiredGreat Decisions textbook published bythe American Foreign PolicyAssociation. Specific topics will beposted on the bulletin board as soonas received. Seminar participants willbe encouraged to volunteer to leadthe discussion on topics of particularinterest. Participants must purchasethe required textbook through Osherat a cost of $26. Class is limited to 29 students.

Robert Duncan holds a B.A. fromWoodrow Wilson School of Public andInternational Affairs, PrincetonUniversity; an M.P.A. from John F.Kennedy School of Government,Harvard University; and attended theU.S. Foreign Service Institute,economic studies and the National WarCollege. He is a retired U.S. Foreignservice officer with over 33 years’experience in economic assignmentsin the U.S. State Department inWashington, D.C. and abroad.

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IS29 RESPONDING TOTERRORISM IN THEINTERNATIONALSYSTEM

Thursdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 18–March 17Instructor: Rick Grier-Reynolds

This course will look at terrorism in theinternational system from both adiagnostic and prescriptive manner. Theteaching techniques for this course willuse a variety of methodologies to

encourage each participant to bringtheir own life experiences into thecourse conversations. There will beshort homework readings in this non-lecture formatted class. There is a $3 feefor handouts. Class limited to 15 students.

Rick Grier-Reynolds holds a B.A. inhistory from Trinity College and anM.Ed. from Harvard University. He is aformer distinguished teacher andhistory/social science department chairat the Wilmington Friends School inWilmington, Delaware. He is currently aconsultant and site visitor for theInternational Baccalaureate DiplomaProgramme. He has been recognizedfor his innovative teaching of economics,international relations and peace studiesby various regional, national andinternational organizations. Rick hastraveled abroad participating in a varietyof international development andhumanitarian social change endeavors.

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IS32 PROLIFERATION OFNUCLEAR WEAPONS

Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 16–March 15Instructor: Eric Terzuolo

The nuclear agreement with Iran hasfocused attention on the risk ofproliferation of weapons of massdestruction, a risk that is unlikely to goaway soon. This course addresses whystates go down the nuclear path, whathas been done so far to controlproliferation and how a series ofnational cases have challenged theinternational community’snonproliferation rules and practices. Itconsiders the policies of officiallyrecognized nuclear powers like the U.S.,of the de facto nuclear powers (India,Israel, North Korea and Pakistan) and ofstates that seem to aspire to nuclearweapons, such as Iran. It is based onlectures and on discussion of key

documents, with ample use ofaudiovisual materials. The course is at anintroductory level, presuming no priorknowledge of nuclear technology or thehistory of non-proliferation efforts. It isgeared for people who follow theinternational news, and would like adeeper understanding of the issues anddoes not involve policy advocacy. Class limited to 70 students.

Eric Terzuolo dedicated most of hisforeign service career to internationalsecurity issues, including efforts tocombat proliferation of weapons ofmass destruction. In 2001-2003, he wasthe senior U.S. resident representative tothe Organization for the Prohibition ofChemical Weapons in The Hague. He isthe author of NATO and Weapons of MassDestruction: Regional Alliance, GlobalThreats (2006), and taught a course onthe geopolitics of nuclear proliferationat the University of Rome 3.

IS33 DESIGNING ASUSTAINABLE FUTURE:THE POWER OFNONVIOLENT CHANGE

Thursdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 18–March 17Instructor: Rick Grier–Reynolds

This five-week course will look at thetransformative and sustainable natureof nonviolent change. Videos from the A Force More Powerful series will providethe opportunity to deconstructhistorical moments where nonviolenttechniques helped various groupscreate change. In addition, the teachingtechniques for this course will becentered around methodologies thatwill encourage each participant to bringhis or her own life experience into thecourse conversations. Additional fee of$5 for handouts. Class limited to 15 students.

Rick Grier-Reynolds. See IS29 forinstructor’s information.

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LA09 ADVANCED GERMANThursdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 14–March 17Instructor: Winfried Mroz

This is a continuation of the Fall 2015course. Students should be able to readGerman and translate it. Properpronunciation, word order and somegrammar will be taught. Required text:Parallel Text German Short Stories 1, editedby Richard Newnham (New PenguinParallel Texts) ISBN: 978-0-14-002040-3. Class limited to 12 students.

Winfried Mroz is a retired gynecologistwith an interest in history and music. Heis co-founder of the Dover SymphonyOrchestra and co-founder of the DoverEnglish Country Dancers. His courses atOsher Lifelong Learning range from theCrusades, German, Benjamin Franklinand the history of musical instruments.Win has played various stringinstruments all his life.

LA12 CONVERSATIONALFRENCH

Mondays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 3 Sessions, March 7–March 21Instructor: Lisa Lynch

This is a continuation of the Fall 2015course. This course is designed forindividuals who have studied (highschool or college) or have someproficiency in the French language. Theteacher will set a relaxed, comfortableenvironment to encourageconversation and discussion about avariety of themes. The course is perfectfor those who have some familiaritywith the French language and have thedesire to feel more comfortable using itin a conversational setting. Suggestedtext: Schaum’s Outlines FrenchVocabulary (fourth edition). ISBN-13:9780-07-182838-3. Class limited to 20 students.

Lisa Lynch has taught French (all levels)for Montgomery County Public Schoolsand Berlitz Language School in Paris andthe State Department in Washington, D.C.She has taught all levels from beginningthrough advanced placement literatureand French cinema and conversationwith extensive experience in adultlanguage learning.

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LA15 BASIC SPANISH—CONTINUED

Tuesdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 3 Sessions, March 1–March 15Instructor: Lona Crist

This course is designed for those whowould like to gain some basicknowledge of the Spanish language. It is an introductory course and willhopefully spark an interest andwillingness to pursue furtherinstruction in the language.Prerequisite: Basic Spanish Fall 2015.There is a $2 charge for handouts. Class limited to 25 students.

Lona Crist is a retired teacher ofSpanish language and literature. Shewas the world language resourceteacher in a high school in MontgomeryCounty, Maryland. She believes thatbeing able to communicate in anotherlanguage is a great gift to those who arenative to the language and to yourself.Language is the key to understandinganother culture.

LS04 GRAPE ADVENTUREAROUND THE GLOBE

Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.–5 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 13–February 10Instructors: Bernard Fiegel, Dolores FiegelHeld at Teller Wines, 1201 SavannahRoad in Lewes.

So many wines, so little time.... Did youever wonder what separates the experttaster from the average wine drinker? It’sno secret. The simple truth is that youbecome a better wine taster by tasting.Grape Adventure will take you on atasting journey to some of the greatwine countries and regions around theworld. Taste wines from Australia,California, Chile, France, Germany andthe next two “hot” wine regions—Argentina and South Africa. Theinstructors and guest lecturers willprovide commentary. Water, cheese,bread and fruit will always be served ateach tasting. And “yes, I like it,” “no, Idon’t like it” discussions will always beon the agenda. If we piqued your thirstfor wine knowledge, come join us andbroaden your wine experience andimprove your tasting skills. Seating islimited. You may bring a small foldingchair. There is a $10 charge to cover foodexpenses, collected at the first tasting. Class limited to 12 students.

Bernard and Dolores Fiegel are activemembers of The Four Seasons, a localprogressive food group established in2001, and founders of The HappyGourmands founded in 1976. Instructorsof Kitchen Kapers, a continuing cookingcourse series introduced to Osher in1997 and Wine 101/102/GrapeAdventures wine-tasting courses firstintroduced to Osher Lifelong Learningin 1998.

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LS05 KITCHEN KAPERSXXVII—ON THE ROADAGAIN—TO OCEANVIEW

Fridays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 19–March 18Instructors: Bernard Fiegel, Dolores FiegelDirections to each home will beprovided by email or phone.

Kitchen Kapers chefs make cooking fun!On the Road Again will take the class tofive home kitchens located in the OceanView area—like a private kitchen tour—where students will observe andparticipate in food preparation andtaste appetizer-size portions of theirprepared dishes and selected wines tocomplement the meals... look at it as“eating and drinking your exam”! Bringyour favorite knife and apron, if desired.Learn cooking techniques, collectrecipes and socialize. Food and wineexpenses will be divided among thestudents. Estimated cost is $10 eachsession. The Kitchen Kapers chefs... Bernie,Carol, Jeff , Sue and Valerie are all recipecollectors and their love of food and winewere the impetus for this course...bon appetit and in vino veritas...! Class limited to 8 students.

Bernard and Dolores Fiegel. Seecourse LS04 for instructor’s information.

LS114 HAND TOOL BASICSWednesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 13–March 16Instructor: Michael Burkhart

Learn the basics and most effective useof hand tools and how tools work. Wewill cover such topics as the right wayto use a hammer and things youprobably didn’t know aboutscrewdrivers. A combination of lectureand hands-on instruction will provideyou with a new appreciation for toolsused every day in the garden and in thekitchen as well as in the garage. Learn afew unusual uses for common tools andtry your hand at different ways todevelop torque (what is torque,anyway?). Sometimes important andsometimes merely interesting toolnomenclature will be discussed. We willalso talk about tool selection andpurchase. This is a class for beginnersand novices and not for accomplishedmasons, woodworkers or electricians.Who knows, maybe after this courseyou will actually be able to fix stuff. Class limited to 12 students.

Michael Burkhart graduated from theUnited States Naval Academy with amajor in physics and served as ahelicopter pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps.Following the service, he attendedmedical school at West VirginiaUniversity and thereafter was a familypractitioner and an emergency roomphysician. He continued flying with theWest Virginia Army National Guard for13 years. As a boy he learned abouttools from his grandfather and hascontinued his interest ever since. Mostlyself-taught, he is an avid woodworker.

LS120 AGING GRACEFULLYTuesdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 8 Sessions, January 12–March 1Instructors: Barbara Vaughan, CarolWzorek

Topics include:• What gives us pleasure, creating andsustaining meaning and purpose aswe age• Staying healthy and strong, resilience,diet and exercise• Interpersonal relationships, effectivecommunication, managing conflict• Wills and records; spirituality; end oflife issues and moreClass limited to 30 students.

Barbara Vaughan has taught a numberof history and civics courses at lifelonglearning in Lewes and was a member ofthe Osher Council in the 90s. She servedeight years on the Lewes City Counciland three years on the Lewes PlanningCommission and is a founding memberof the Greater Lewes Community Village.

Carol Wzorek taught leadership at theDepartment of State in Washington,D.C. She holds an M.Ed. in counselingand psychology and is a certifiedexecutive coach. Carol is a foundingmember of the Greater LewesCommunity Village.

LS129-1 AARP SMART DRIVERCOURSE—BASIC

Fridays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, February 19Instructor: Andrew MolluraHeld at Lewes Campus.

LS129-2 AARP SMART DRIVERCOURSE—BASIC

Mondays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, February 29Instructor: Tom MalyHeld at Ocean View Town Hall.

The AARP Smart Driver courses coverdefensive driving techniques and thenormal changes in vision, hearing and

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June 2016 SessionJune 6–30

June 2016 is shaping up to be an exciting and full session.Many new courses will be offered in addition to courses

continued or repeated from the Spring 2016 semester.

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reaction time associated with aging.The courses provide practicaltechniques for adjusting to thesechanges to ensure the driver’s ownsafety and that of others on the road.Participants learn about current rules ofthe road and how to operate theirvehicles more safely in today’sincreasingly challenging drivingenvironment. The six-hour basic courseis presented to participants who havenever taken an AARP driver-safetycourse. Courses are geared towarddrivers 50+, but can be taken bylicensed drivers of all ages and there areno tests. Participants should contacttheir auto insurance company aboutmulti-year discounts. Feel free to bringyour lunch. There is a certificate fee of$15 for AARP members and $20 fornon-members payable to the instructor. Class limited to 30 students.

Tom Malywas the director of publicsafety for the Community College ofBaltimore County, Maryland after hecompleted a 24 year career with theBaltimore Police Department in 1993.After he retired from the college in2004, Tom moved to Ocean View,Delaware, and has been a volunteerinstructor with the AARP DrivingProgram for 11 years. He holds a B.S. incriminal justice and an M.S. in sociologyfrom Loyola College and the Universityof Baltimore, respectively.

Andy Molluramanaged an electricutility’s security and investigative dutiesin Pennsylvania after retiring from thePennsylvania State Police. He continuedmanaging these and other duties withsuccessor companies. Andy owned aprivate-investigation company inPennsylvania and, after relocating, inDelaware. Andy holds a B.A. from theUniversity of Pittsburgh and an M.B.A.from Saint Francis University.

LS130-1 AARP SMART DRIVERCOURSE—REFRESHER

Fridays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, February 26Instructor: Andrew MolluraHeld at Lewes campus.

LS130-2 AARP SMART DRIVERCOURSE—REFRESHER

Mondays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 1 Session, March 7Instructor: Tom MalyHeld at Ocean View Town Hall.

This is a four-hour refresher courseintended for participants who havetaken an AARP driver-safety courseduring the three previous years,reviewing and updating the conceptsfrom the original course. See LS129 fordescription. Participants should contacttheir auto insurance company aboutmulti-year discounts. Feel free to bringyour lunch. There is a certificate fee of$15 for AARP members and $20 fornonmembers payable to the instructor. Class limited to 30 students.

Tom Maly. See course LS129 forinstructor’s information.

Andy Mollura. See course LS129 forinstructor’s information.

LS133-1 WRITING A MEMOIRWednesdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 13–February 10Instructor: Rae TysonHeld at Lewes campus.

LS133-2 WRITING A MEMOIRWednesdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 17–March 16Instructor: Rae TysonHeld at Ocean View Town Hall.

Of all the forms of nonfiction, memoirwriting is the most personal. And,among those old enough to qualify for

Osher programs, it also has become oneof the most popular forms of writtenexpression. Indeed, as the New YorkTimes noted recently, heightenedinterest in memoirs is tied to an array ofmotivations, including a desire to leavea personal legacy for friends and family.But writing a good memoir can be achallenge. To guide that journey, thiscourse will help you master, andpractice, the basics of writing a good,readable memoir. Class limited to 12 students.

Rae Tyson has been a professionalwriter for over 40 years and has workedfor newspapers, wire services,magazines, online publications and haswritten a book on environmental risk.Prior to his writing career, Rae taughtscience in public schools. More recently,he was an adjunct faculty member atthe State University of New York and theUniversity of Maryland. He also writesfor the Delmarva Media Group,including the Wilmington News Journal.

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LS138 GOING THE DISTANCEWednesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 17–March 16Instructor: Deborah BrownHeld at Ocean View Town Hall.

A long-term relationship (LTR) is a trickybusiness. It’s uniquely personal andintimate while at the same time must berun like a small business with all thetrappings; such as, home and moneymanagement, teamwork and effectivelines of communication. How do we getoff track in our relationships? Are we indenial that LTRs don’t always last or is noone helping us shift when therelationship does; learn how to dancewith the changes? This course willattempt to tell you about some of thespeed bumps in an LTR that you mayencounter. Some speed bumps we’llexplore and discuss are communication,worldviews, aging, illness and old, moldy

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resentments. We will also talk aboutways to get over the speed bumps,around them or blast right through. Class limited to 10 students.

Deborah Brownmost recently is agraduate of the Center for TransformationalPresence where she learned about a lifecoaching model that helps people usetheir internal intuition and imaginationto move past stumbling blocks likeconfusion or fear in order to makechoices and find opportunities to leadthe life they want. Deb graduated fromthe International Coach Academy in2011 as a life coach. She has a master’sdegree in education with a counselingspecialty from George Mason Universityin Virginia. She has been working withnonprofits in the human services fieldfor the past 20 years.

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LS139 FURTHERDISCUSSIONS ANDTOPICS ON AGING

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 12–February 9Instructor: Jo-Ann Vega

Follow-up to Shifting Perspectives After60, program includes brain fitnessexercises, current research into cognitiveaging, development across the lifespan,the evolution of positive and adaptiveapproaches to aging and neuroplasticity,focused discussions on aging. Class limited to 25 students.

Jo-Ann Vega. See courses HX119 forinstructor’s information.

PA53 CHORUSThursdays, 3:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 14–March 17Instructor: Roo Brown

Join the Elder Moments in harmony.Sight reading is preferred but a goodear and smile are a must! We happilysing four to six part harmony and oursongs range from folk tunes to JohnMandel and John Rutter. You name it,we sing it. All voice parts are welcome. Class limited to 60 students.

Roo Brown is a Smith College graduate.She retired from a singing and actingcareer in 1995. She is now a vocalarranger, composer and volunteer at theLewes Public Library, lady tenor in theSouthern Delaware Chorale and St.Peter’s Church Choir and gardener. Sheleads the Mixed Blessings singing group.Roo received the American A CappellaAlliance’s Pan Award in 2000 for hermajor involvement in a cappella music.

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PA70 FORGOTTEN PENNYWHISTLES BOUGHTIN IRELAND

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 13–March 16Instructor: Nikki Roberson

The trip to Ireland was wonderful, butalong the way you bought a pennywhistle to take home to learn to play.Forgotten and never played, thewhistle laid silent in a drawer. This iscruel punishment for an instrument,especially, an instrument so much funto play and relatively easy to learn. Theoriginal Clarke® penny whistle wasinvented in 1843. Join us to learn thehistory of the penny whistle and howto play. Requirement for class: knowhow to read music, bring a “D” pennywhistle to class. There will be a $5charge for sheet music. Class limited to 10 students.

Nikki Roberson graduated from VillaJulie College in Baltimore. She retiredafter 20 years in the banking industry.In high school she studied voice forthree years, and played the piano andtrumpet. She sang with the HarfordChoral Society before moving toLewes. She taught herself the Irishpenny/tin whistle and recorder to keepher little brain cells active and herarthritic hands nimble.

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Come Join Us for a Visit to theUniversity of Delaware Resident Ensemble Players

2015-2016 SeasonWait Until Dark—January 24, 2016

Prepare to gasp, shudder and be on the edge of your seat in thisingenious thriller which inspired the classic film that garnered an

Academy Award nomination for Audrey Hepburn.

To Kill a Mocking Bird—March 13, 2016The unforgettable characters and events from Harper Lee’s belovedclassic novel come to vibrant life in this powerful and moving drama.

Contact the Osher office for more information.

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RR02 ENGLISH COUNTRYDANCE

Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 14–March 17Instructors: Alex Apostolina, Carol West

Come and enjoy the dance formAmerica grew up with. It’s been fun formore than three centuries, it’s still funand we think you’ll like it. It’s easy tolearn! If you can walk and smile, youcan do this kind of dance. The callerwill explain all the moves and walk youthrough the dance before it starts,then continue to prompt you as thedance goes on. The dances focus onthe group, not the individual. Wecustomarily change partners after eachdance, so we get to dance with lots ofdifferent people. We’re a friendlygroup! It’s easy and there’s the music!It’s NOT to be missed! Class limited to 24 students.

Alex Apostolina received a chemicalengineering degree from New JerseyInstitute of Technology. He is a retiredGeneral Foods plant manager. He is amember of the Early Music Consortiumof Dover and Dover Symphony and co-founder of the Dover English CountryDancers. Besides playing violin, violaand guitar, Alex creates reproductionsof medieval musical instruments.

Carol West was a high school mathteacher in Maryland for 25 years. She isa beginner caller for English CountryDance. She enjoys music in all formsand plays violin and handbells.

RR04 WALK AND TALKTuesdays, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, March 8–April 5Instructors: Joan Ridolfi, Sandra Sullivan

Enjoy guided exploratory brisk and livelywalks of familiar and not so familiar localareas. Meet new and old friends along

the way. All walks are approximately twomiles or more. Possible walking locationsare historical towns and trails in Sussexand Kent counties and, occasionally,Maryland. All registered walkers willreceive detailed information prior to thecourse start date. The walks are usuallytwo hours or less. Class limited to 40 students.

Joan Ridolfi is a retired humanresources manager. She has always hadan interest in nature, outdoor activitiesand history and has combined all threeas a walking tour guide. For ten yearsshe was a docent at the NanticokeIndian Museum and has made severaltrips to the Navajo Indian Reservation inArizona as a medical team volunteer.

Sandra Sullivan is a retired high schoolteacher and coach with 36 yearsexperience. She has an M.S. in specialeducation and an M.A. in counseling.She is an avid educator who continuesto enjoy learning the history and naturalsurroundings of this wonderful area andworking with Joan allows her to keeplearning and share in this knowledge.

RR16 MAH JONGG CLUBWednesdays, 12:45 p.m.–4:30 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 13–March 16Instructor: Paulette Criaris

Students must know how to play MahJongg. Time is set aside for those whoenjoy the game to get together and play.Students must obtain their own MahJongg Official Hands and Rules Card.Please state on the registration form ifyou are willing to bring an American MahJongg set for use in class. We will need aset for each group of four students. Class limited to 20 students.Paulette Criaris received a B.S. fromWagner College and M.S. from Collegeof Staten Island in elementaryeducation. She worked in the New YorkCity public schools for 17 years andtaught at almost every level from HeadStart to the community college level.She established one of the early school-

based computer programs at theelementary school level. Paulettereturned to college to receive an A.S. in computer science from MiddlesexCounty Community College. Sheworked in the Bell system, becoming amember of technical staff and retiring asa senior software engineer after workingon many of the computer applicationsstill running our land lines today.

RR25 INTERNATIONALDANCING FOR FUNAND FITNESS

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 12–March 15Instructor: Andrew Montano

This semester will include new dancesand the most popular previously taughtdances. International dancing hasbecome a popular and enjoyablephysical activity. The dances taught inthis program illustrate the types of danceenjoyed by different cultures around theworld and use a variety of rhythms anddance movements that are fun to do.Partners are not required and noprevious dance experience is necessary.If you can walk, hop and run (a little) youcan learn international dancing andexperience the energy and exuberanceassociated with the dances of Israel, thesatisfaction that comes from Greekdancing, the fun of Italian dances andthe pride that comes from mastering thelively Balkan, Russian and Scottishdances. International dancing is a greatway to exercise both mind and body,improve stamina and balance, meetpeople and have fun dancing together. Class limited to 30 students.

Andrew Montano is a retired electricalengineer. He is an international folkdance instructor and leader for over 30years in New Jersey at the BridgewaterSenior Center, the Monmouth andMorriston Folk Dancers and an adjunctprofessor teaching international folkdancing at Ocean County College.

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RR27 BRIDGE IIIThursdays, 9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 10 Sessions, January 14–March 17Instructors: Alan Chalk, Eileen Zampini

Continuation of Bridge using theAmerican Contract Bridge League’s TheHeart Series: Unlocks the Secrets of BridgeDefense by Audrey Grant, available fromAmazon (ISBN 0-943855-47-0). Morerecent editions are also suitable. Thefirst period will be used for instruction;the second period for play. Must havesome bridge experience. Class limited to 24 students

Alan Chalkholds a Ph.D. in chemistry,University of London, England. He haspreviously given courses in microbiology,evolution, nutrition and longevity.

Eileen Zampini is currently theprogram leader of casual bridge at theLewes Senior Center. Eileen has a B.S. ininformation system management fromWidener University in Wilmington,Delaware. She has played bridge forover 40 years, and enjoys the bridgegame, and the social gathering thatbridge provides.

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RR28 DISCOVER SLOWERLOWER DELAWARE—POST SESSION

Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 4 Sessions, April 12–May 10Instructors: Agnes Brien, MaureenSherlockFirst class will meet outside theOcean View Town Hall. No class April 26.

Leisurely walk through a few ofsouthern Delaware’s delightful walkingparks. This post-session spring timeexperience will give us a chance to getto know each other while we enjoynature south of the bridge. We will strollthrough Ocean View Town Hall Park andtour historic buildings, walk along thenew Assawoman Canal path, hikethrough James Farm to the Indian RiverBay and visit Assawoman WildlifePreserve and (hopefully) observe thewild growing native pink lady slipperorchid in bloom. Some or all of theselocations are handicapped accessiblefor those with limited walking ability.Trips subject to change and othersuggestions are welcome. First class willmeet outside the Ocean View Town Hall.After that meeting places are to bedecided by the group. Class limited to 30 students.

Agnes Brienworked in variouspositions in Fairfield County,Connecticut. She retired as assistant cityclerk for the city of Norwalk,Connecticut and moved to southernDelaware in 1998.

Maureen Sherlock was a geologist forthe U.S. Geological Survey in MenloPark, California and Washington, D.C.She has participated, organized and ledvarious field trips to geologic andhistoric sites throughout her career.

SS56 SPRING FIELDBIRDING

Wednesdays, 8 a.m.–11 a.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, April 13–May 18Instructors: Bill Fintel, Sally FintelNo class April 27.

This class will focus on spring migrationin Delaware. Eighty-five percent of thebirds that occur in Delaware aremigrants, and some of these that breedto the north of Delaware and winter tothe south, can only be seen for a fewweeks in spring and fall. During this classwe will emphasize the value of knowingbird songs to locate and identify thebirds we encounter. No previousexperience is required, but a pair ofbinoculars is needed. We will visit primebirding areas, such as Cape Henlopenand Prime Hook, and we may walk up toone mile on level trails. Be prepared topay the state park entrance fee. Class limited to 15 students.

Bill and Sally Fintel have been avidbirders for 40 years and currently leadbirding field trips for manyorganizations, including the Sussex BirdClub, Prime Hook National WildlifeRefuge, Osher Lifelong Learning andRoad Scholar. Bill also presentsprograms on many aspects of birds andbirding and maintains the followingbirding blog primarily for this class:http://billfintel.blogspot.com/.

SS94 BEACHCOMBING 101Mondays, 9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Dates: 9 Sessions, January 11–March 21Instructor: Tom LordNo class January 18 and February 15.

It’s been said that Delaware is abeachcomber’s paradise; it is directlynext to two coastal zones rich in marinelife. Of interest to beachcombers are the

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internal and exoskeletons of thecreatures that inhabit the wateryboundaries of the state. Each day,curious artifacts of these organismstumble onto the beaches alongDelaware’s shore in the form of bones,shells, casts, molds and relics. Historicrecords reveal that items collected onour beaches have, over time, servedhumankind as currency, tools,agriculture, musical instruments, art andpersonal adornment. The pastime is bestperformed after ocean storms orfollowing exceedingly high or low tides.You are invited to join a hearty group ofbeachcombers from the area as we scourthe area’s beaches along the AtlanticOcean and Delaware Bay. This class willbegin at the Fred Thomas Building eachweek then move to the beach. Class is limited to 25 students.

Tom Lord is a retired college professor.He holds a doctoral degree in biologyfrom Rutgers University and has taughtscience classes for over 40 years. He haspresented over 50 papers at professionalmeetings and written over four dozenarticles in juried science journals. TheNational Association of Biology Teachershonored Tom with the outstandingbiology researcher/instructor award in2004 and he was presented with thedistinguished professorship in teachinghonors in 2006 from Indiana Universityof Pennsylvania.

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SS129 WEATHER WISEThursdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, February 18–March 17Instructors: Tom Lord, Joan Mansperger

Have you ever watched the localweather forecast through to conclusionand, at the end, being as confusedabout the forecast as you werebeforehand? This course is designed toexplain the phenomena of weather.Each class will consist of two parts.During the initial portion of the class we

will discuss the weather of the previousweek noting its temperaturefluctuations, wind speed and directionand calm and storm periods. During thesecond portion of each session, classmembers will view a series of slides andshort film clips related to weather factsand phenomena, with a focus on thoseaffecting the local area. Class limited to 25 students.

Tom Lord. See course SS94 forinstructor’s information.

Joan Mansperger retired to Lewesafter a career in human resources. Shehas a B.A. in biology from the Universityof San Diego and an M.B.A fromPlymouth State University in NewHampshire. She has greatly enjoyed themany Osher courses on nature and theenvironment and is looking forward toexploring these topics as an instructor.

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SS130 BEEKEEPING 101Thursdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Dates: 5 Sessions, January 14–February 11Instructors: Dean Hoover, Tom Lord

Most folk have heard the saying “busyas a bee” to describe an industrious co-worker. The expression refers to honeybees, amazing little creatures whospend half their lifespan cleaning andprotecting the hive and tending thequeen. During the last three weeks oftheir life, honey bee workers flythousands of miles and visit millions offlowers, foraging for pollen and nectar.The driving force behind this colony isthe queen bee that not only keeps thepopulation of the hive in the tens ofthousands, but also decides when to

relocate part of the hive’s population toa new site, i.e., a swarm. Participants willlearn how the industry got started, thelife cycle of honey bees, how theseinsects communicate, how they survivethe winter, how to combat colonycollapse syndrome, how honey is madeand how to raise honey bees. The classwill visit an indoor observation hive atCadbury Retirement Village and anoutdoor hive. Class limited to 25 students.

Dean Hoover taught mathematics atAlfred University for 34 years and is nowretired. He has enjoyed teachingcourses covering the entireundergraduate math curriculum,including topics like mathematicalmodeling, nonlinear dynamical systemsand chaos. Dean has kept bees in thepast and now cares for an observationhive at Cadbury.

Tom Lord. See course SS94 forinstructor’s information.

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T’ai Chi Chih Lunch EnthusiastsT’ai Chi Chih enthusiasts meet Tuesdays from 12:30-1 p.m. inthe Fred Thomas Building throughout the year. Open to allmembers.

Ocean ViewWalk-in

RegistrationOcean View Town Hall

Wednesday,December 16, 2015

10 a.m.–noon

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Spring 2016 Course Schedule by Day January 11–March 21Courses held in Lewes unless otherwise noted. (No class January 18 and February 15)

+ Class held offsite. See course write-up for exact times and locations. * Check course description for exact dates and time.See course write-ups for exact times and locations. (1) First Session: January 11–February 11 (2) Second Session: February 16–March 21

MondayPeriod 1 (9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.)

AA64 Oil and Acrylic Painting—Halloran, Martin, Watkins *

HE110 T’ai Chi, Qi Gong—Mace * +

SS94 Beachcombing—Lord * +

AA108 Drawing for Fun—M. E. MacDonald (1) * +

HX125 Delaware Woman’s Experience—M. Rumble, W. Rumble (2) *

Period 2 (10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)

AA64 Oil and Acrylic Painting—Cont’d

HE002 Plant-Based Living—Greet *

SS94 Beachcombing—Cont’d

IT103 Draw on iPad—R. MacDonald (1) +

HE003 Living Well at Home—Cieniewicz (2) * +

LS129-2 AARP Smart Driver Basic—Maly (2) * +

LS130-2 AARP Smart Driver Refresher—Maly (2) * +

Period 3 (1:30 p.m. –3 p.m.)

AA64 Oil and Acrylic Painting—Cont’d

IT102 Intro to Adobe Photoshop—R. MacDonald (1) +

LA12 Conversational French—Lynch (2) *

TuesdayPeriod 1 (9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.)

HE116 (Re)Learn to Move—Continuation—C. Brown

LS120 Aging Gracefully—Vaughan,Wzorek *

AA104 Art 102—Feeney (1) *

HX192 Twice Told Tales—Sturtz (1)

HX189 Amazing Aircraft II—Kaufman (2)

LA15 Basic Spanish—Crist (2) *

Period 2 (10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)

AA104 Art 102—Cont’d (1) *

HX119 Indispensable Americans—Vega (1)

HX193 Cruise of Great White Fleet—Devaney (1)

HE98 Pilates—Jackson (2) * +

HU121-2 Constitutional Law—Boyd (2)

IS32 Proliferation of NuclearWeapons—Terzuolo (2)

RR28 Discover Lower Delaware—Brien, Sherlock (2) * +

Period 3 (1:30 p.m. –3 p.m.)

HU208 Russian Film—Newsom *

HX186 World War II—R. Ward

RR25 International Dance—Montano

AA10 Beginning Basketry—Stanhope (1) *

LS139 Further Discussions onAging—Vega (1)

AA106 Fundamental of Floral Design—Norman (2)

RR04 Walk & Talk—Ridolfi,Sullivan (2) * +

Period 4 (3:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.)

HU208 Russian Film—Cont’d

AA10 Beginning Basketry—Cont’d (1)

RR04 Walk and Talk—Cont’d (2)

WednesdayPeriod 1 (9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.)

AA91 Craft Circle—Beebe *

HE99 (Re)Learn to Move—Introduction—C. Brown

IS03 Great Decisions—Duncan

IT001 e-Services @Your Library—Keefe (1) * +

HE001-1 The Aging Mind—Magee (1) *

LS133-1 Writing a Memoir—Tyson (1)

HE001-2 The Aging Mind—Magee (2) * +

LS133-2 Writing a Memoir—Tyson (2) +

SS56 Spring Field Birding—B. Fintel, S. Fintel (2) * +

Period 2 (10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)

AA91 Craft Circle—Cont’d

HU126 A New Earth—Lavenia, Worsham

HE89 Elder Yoga—Pearce (1)

HX190 Renaissance Art—B. Stephanic (2) +

HX195 Organized Labor—Rodgers (2)

LS138 Going the Distance—D. Brown (2) +

SS56 Spring Field Birding—Cont’d (2)

Period 3 (1:30 p.m.—3 p.m.)

HX194 Presidential Seminar—Zimmerman +

LS114 Hand Tool Basics—Burkhart

PA70 Penny Whistles—Roberson

RR16 Mah Jongg—Criaris *

AA53 Intermediate Basketry—Stanhope (1) *

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EC07-1 Retirement Planning—Loftus (1) +

HU209 Artists You Thought YouKnew—Notar (2)

AA107 Digital Artbox—J. Stephanic(2) * +

Period 4 (3:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.)

RR16 Mah Jongg—Cont’d

AA53 Intermediate Basketry—Cont’d (1)

HU211 Heraldry—Schlafman (1) +

LS04 Grape Adventure—Fiegels (1) * +

AA107 Digital Artbox—Cont’d

ThursdayPeriod 1 (9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.)

HX187 Art Crime—Kirklin

RR27 Bridge III—Chalk, Zampini *

SS130 Beekeeping—Hoover, Lord (1)

IS29 Responding to Terrorism—Grier-Reynolds (2)

SS129 Weather Wise—Lord,Mansperger (2)

Period 2 (10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)

HX191 Delaware in 20th Century—Hiller

LA09 Advanced German—Mroz

RR27 Bridge III—Cont’d

IS33 The Power of NonviolentChange—Grier-Reynolds (2)

Period 3 (1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.)

RR02 English Country Dance—Apostolina, West

HU210 Comparing Islam—Kauffman (1)

AA42 Techniques in Watercolor—Hunt (1) *

EC07-2 Retirement Planning—Loftus (1)

AA14 Stained Glass—Puch (2) *

Period 4 (3:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.)

PA53 Chorus—R. Brown

AA14 Stained Glass—Cont’d (2)

AA42 Techniques in Watercolor—Cont’d (1)

FridayAA85 Hand Building Pottery—

Smithers + 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

LS05-1 Kitchen Kapers XXVII—Fiegels (2) + 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

LS129-1 AARP Smart Driver Basic—Mollura (2) * 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

LS130-1 AARP Smart Driver Refresher—Mollura (2) * 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

23+ Class held offsite. See course write-up for exact times and locations. * Check course description for exact dates and time.See course write-ups for exact times and locations. (1) First Session: January 11–February 11 (2) Second Session: February 16–March 21

MondayPeriod 1 (9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.)

HE110 T’ai Chi, Qi Gong—Mace

AA108 Drawing for Fun—M.E. MacDonald (1)

Period 2 (10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)

IT103 Draw on iPad—R. MacDonald (1)

HE003 Living Well at Home—Cieniewicz (2) *

LS129-2 AARP Smart Driver Basic—Maly (2) *

LS130-2 AARP Smart Driver Refresher—Maly (2) *

Period 3 (1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.)

IT102 Adobe Photoshop—R. MacDonald (1)

LS129-2 AARP Smart Driver Basic—Cont’d (2)

LS130-2 AARP Smart Driver Refresher—Cont’d (2)

TuesdayPeriod 2 (10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)

RR28 Discover Lower Delaware—Brien, Sherlock (2)

WednesdayPeriod 1 (9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.)

IT001 e-Services @ Your Library—Keefe (1) *

HE001-2 The Aging Mind—Magee (2) *

LS133-2 Writing a Memoir—Tyson (2)

Period 2 (10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)

HX190 Renaissance Art—B. Stephanic (2)

LS138 Going the Distance—D. Brown (2)

Period 3 (1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.)

HX194 Presidential Seminar—Zimmerman

EC07-1 Retirement Planning—Loftus (1)

AA107 Digital Artbox—J. Stephanic (2) *

Period 4 (3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)

HU211 Heraldry—Schlafman (1)

AA107 Digital Artbox—Cont’d (2)

FridayPeriod 1 (10 a.m.–1 p.m.)

LS5-1 Kitchen Kapers XXVII—Fiegel (2)

Ocean View Course ScheduleSpring 2016, January 11–March 21 (No class January 18 and February 15)

Classes held at Ocean View Town Hall

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The George Kirilla Jr. Scholarship Fund Application Spring 2016

Please complete the following information:

NAME ______________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY______________________________________________ STATE __________ ZIP CODE ________________________

PHONE __________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS____________________________________________

SIGNATURE ____________________________________________________________ DATE ________________________

Your application must be received no later than December 7, 2015.Mail to: University of Delaware, Fred Thomas Building, 520 Dupont Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958.

• CONFIDENTIAL •

The George Kirilla Jr. Scholarship Fund was established atthe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University ofDelaware in Lewes by a bequest from the Kirilla family. The Fund uses the income from the bequest and voluntarycontributions by members to provide partial scholarshipsto students based on financial need.

The scholarship process works as follows:

• Provide the information requested below.

• Send this form, together with your completed Spring2016 Registration Form and Spring 2016 Course SelectionForm to the office by December 7.

• Do not send a check at this time.

• The chairperson of the scholarship committee will contact you. Together you will agree on an appropriatescholarship amount for your individual case.

• The agreed upon payment must be received no laterthan December 21, in order to participate in the priority lottery.

• Tuition assistance is not available for full year registration.

• Be assured that this entire process is confidential.

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Please clearly fill in all information

Name (Please print) __________________________________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________

City________________________________________ State __________ Zip Code ________________

Telephone (Home) __________________________ (Cell) __________________________________

Date of Birth________________ Do you use a handicapped parking permit? � Yes �No

If you do not want your address, phone number and email address published in a member directory,please check here: �In case of emergency or illness, call:

Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Relationship __________________________________ Telephone ____________________________

I would like to be actively involved in:

�Teaching or organizing a course in __________________________________________________

� Serving on the following committee:

�Academic Affairs �Communications � Community Relations �Gardening � Library

�Office Volunteer � Planning � Social �Travel

Education: �H.S. �Two-year College, A.A. � B.A., B.S., R.N. �M.A., M.S. � Ph.D., M.D., J.D., Ed.D.

Membership Dues: �New member � Returning member

$_______ $145 Spring 2016 semester _______ Paid for full year

$_______ Donation to Gift Fund $_______ Donation to Kirilla Scholarship Fund

$_______ Total (Make check(s) payable to “University of Delaware.”) Check #_________

Credit card: �American Express �Discover �MasterCard �Visa Amount $_________

Credit card no: ___ ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___ Exp. Date: ________

Print Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature Required: __________________________________________________________

New Members:How did you learn about the lifelong learning program?

�Newspaper article � Friend � Library display � Radio ad �TV � Internet �Other

By submitting this form, I agree to hold the University of Delaware, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents harmless for anyclaims of personal injury or damage arising out of my association with the program or presence on the University campus,including any injury or damage arising as a result of the University’s negligence. I authorize the University to record or photographmy image and/or voice for use by the University or its assignees in educational and promotional programs and materials.

Signature Required__________________________________ Date of Registration ________________

REGISTRATIONIS EASY!Simply complete the form and return it to the office at the Fred Thomas BuildingOR register online.

MAIL

Fred Thomas Building, 520 Dupont AvenueLewes, DE 19958

IN-PERSONMondays–Thursdays9 a.m.–2 p.m. OLLI Office, Room 109Fred Thomas Building

ONLINEwww.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes

LATE REGISTRATIONSRegistration forms receivedafter December 21 will beprocessed on a space-available basis.

Spring 2016 Registration Form

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Spring 2016 Course Selection Form

Please choose your courses in order of priority.

1. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

2. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

3. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

4. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

5. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

6. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

7. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

8. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

9. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

10. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

11. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

12. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

13. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

14. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

15. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

Please use your priorities wisely!

Sign up only for those you intend to take—and DO NOT sign up for multiple courses in the same time slot.The smaller the class limit, the greater the likelihood of waiting lists.

Note: If you were wait- listed for a course during the previous semester, you receive preference this semester if (1) the identical course is offered again and (2) you indicate the course as your Priority 1.

Course Code Course Title Day/Time Wait ListedFall 2015

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Please clearly fill in all information

Name (Please print) __________________________________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________

City________________________________________ State __________ Zip Code ________________

Telephone (Home) __________________________ (Cell) __________________________________

Date of Birth________________ Do you use a handicapped parking permit? � Yes �No

If you do not want your address, phone number and email address published in a member directory,please check here: �In case of emergency or illness, call:

Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Relationship __________________________________ Telephone ____________________________

I would like to be actively involved in:

�Teaching or organizing a course in __________________________________________________

� Serving on the following committee:

�Academic Affairs �Communications � Community Relations �Gardening � Library

�Office Volunteer � Planning � Social �Travel

Education: �H.S. �Two-year College, A.A. � B.A., B.S., R.N. �M.A., M.S. � Ph.D., M.D., J.D., Ed.D.

Membership Dues: �New member � Returning member

$_______ $145 Spring 2016 semester _______ Paid for full year

$_______ Donation to Gift Fund $_______ Donation to Kirilla Scholarship Fund

$_______ Total (Make check(s) payable to “University of Delaware.”) Check #_________

Credit card: �American Express �Discover �MasterCard �Visa Amount $_________

Credit card no: ___ ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___ Exp. Date: ________

Print Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature Required: __________________________________________________________

New Members:How did you learn about the lifelong learning program?

�Newspaper article � Friend � Library display � Radio ad �TV � Internet �Other

By submitting this form, I agree to hold the University of Delaware, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents harmless for anyclaims of personal injury or damage arising out of my association with the program or presence on the University campus,including any injury or damage arising as a result of the University’s negligence. I authorize the University to record or photographmy image and/or voice for use by the University or its assignees in educational and promotional programs and materials.

Signature Required__________________________________ Date of Registration ________________

REGISTRATIONIS EASY!Simply complete the form and return it to the office at the Fred Thomas BuildingOR register online.

MAIL

Fred Thomas Building, 520 Dupont AvenueLewes, DE 19958

IN-PERSONMondays–Thursdays9 a.m.–2 p.m. OLLI Office, Room 109Fred Thomas Building

ONLINEwww.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes

LATE REGISTRATIONSRegistration forms receivedafter December 21 will beprocessed on a space-available basis.

Spring 2016 Registration Form

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Spring 2016 Course Selection Form

Please choose your courses in order of priority.

1. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

2. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

3. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

4. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

5. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

6. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

7. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

8. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

9. ______________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

10. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

11. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

12. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

13. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

14. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

15. _____________ __________________________________________ ______________________ ___________

Please use your priorities wisely!

Sign up only for those you intend to take—and DO NOT sign up for multiple courses in the same time slot.The smaller the class limit, the greater the likelihood of waiting lists.

Note: If you were wait- listed for a course during the previous semester, you receive preference this semester if (1) the identical course is offered again and (2) you indicate the course as your Priority 1.

Course Code Course Title Day/Time Wait ListedFall 2015

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Spring 2016 Calendar

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16: Ocean View Walk-in Registration—Ocean View Town Hall, 10 a.m.–noon

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21: Priority Registration deadline

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24–JANUARY 1: Office closed for Winter break

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6: Open House—Ocean View Town Hall, 10 a.m.–noon

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7: Instructor and New Member Orientation—10–11:30 a.m.

MONDAY, JANUARY 11: First day of classes

MONDAY, JANUARY 18: No classes; Martin Luther King Jr. Day

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15: No classes; Presidents Day

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16: Second session begins

MONDAY, MARCH 21: Last day of classes

TUESDAYS, Lunchtime T’ai Chi, 12:30–1 p.m.

APRIL 26–29, 2016: New York City Trip

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Nonprofit Org.U.S. POSTAGE PAID

University ofDelaware

Osher Lifelong Learning Instituteat the University of Delaware in LewesFred Thomas Building520 Dupont AvenueLewes, Delaware 19958

Cert no. XXX-XXX-XXXX

Go ahead—you deserve itMeet others with similar interests and discover that learning is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Contact usby calling 302-645-4111 or email [email protected]. Arrange to meet a member, take a tour or join our mailing list.

www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes

COURSE LOCATIONS

� Fred Thomas Building520 Dupont Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958

� Town Hall and Community Center32 West Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970

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