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Welcome to OLLI at LSUThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at LSU is one of a network of 118 university-affiliated lifelong learning programs supported by The Bernard Osher Foundation. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI, offers non-credit educational programs specifically developed for adults who are ages 50 and older; university connection and university support; robust volunteer leadership and sound organizational structure; and a diverse repertoire of intellectually stimulating courses.

We invite anyone who is interested to become an OLLI at LSU member. Membership entitles you to register in as many courses, field trips, or special events as you like. Come learn with us!

Our mission is to foster lifelong learning and individual growth for learners ages 50 and over by creating intellectually stimulating learning opportunities that enrich lives.

MEMBERSHIPOLLI at LSU is open to anyone who meets its two requirements:

1. is 50 years old and older; and

2. enjoys learning!

The annual membership year is from July 1 to June 30. The membership fee is $40. The fee covers the entire membership year, so join now to take advantage of this year’s offerings. Membership entitles you to a wide range of benefits, including registering in as many non-credit OLLI courses as you like by paying course fees and any additional book or supply fees. An OLLI member may attend activities offered by any of the three chapters within OLLI at LSU: Cajun Prairie Chapter, Felicianas Chapter, or Lagniappe Chapter. See the inside back cover for guidelines on paying your membership fee. Your membership fee applies to the current member year, whether you join in July or January. The membership fee is a non-refundable, tax-deductible donation (consult your tax advisor) to the LSU Foundation.

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Course BulletinSummer 2015

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT LSU

LSU Continuing Education1225 Pleasant HallBaton Rouge, LA 70803Phone: 225-578-6763 Fax: 225-578-4800Website: www.outreach.lsu.edu/OLLIE-Mail: [email protected]

CONTINUING EDUCATION STAFF REPRESENTATIVES

Doug Weimer, Executive Director

Joanne Johnson, Interim Program Manager

Helon Navarro, Coordinator

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Course Calendars Felicianas Chapter Courses

MONDAY TUESDAY8:00 am – 9:00 am

Beginning YogaGrace Episcopal ChurchInstructor: Owen Kemp

9:30 am – 11:30 am

Play a Pickle of a Game: Pickleball

West Feliciana Parish Sports ParkInstructor: Pat Heurtin

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Bridge for NovicesFirst Baptist Church

Instructor: Noelle LeBlanc

WEDNESDAY

9:30 am – 11:30 am

Introduction to Learning Piano

West Feliciana Parish LibraryInstructor: Peter Verbois

THURSDAY8:00 am – 9:00 am

Beginning YogaGrace Episcopal ChurchInstructor: Owen Kemp

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Bridge for NovicesFirst Baptist Church

Instructor: Noelle LeBlanc

FRIDAY

Lagniappe Chapter CoursesMONDAY

9:15 am – 11:15 am

Basic Public SpeakingBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Wendy Morgan

9:30 am – 11:30 am

For the Love of PoetrySt. James Place

Instructor: Olivia Pass

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Introduction to Tai ChiWesley Foundation

Instructor: John Howe

TUESDAY9:00 am – 12:00 pm

How to Draw CaricaturesBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Steve Shamburger

9:15 am – 11:15 am

Birds of the Southern WildBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Dennis Demcheck

CAMD Presentations & Tour of Facility

Broadmoor United Methodist Church

Speakers: Lorraine Day & John Scott

French ConversationBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Denise Magnat

History of Western MedicineBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Louis Leggio

9:30 am – 11:30 am

History of HumorSt. James Place

Instructor: Richard Zwez

WEDNESDAY

9:15 am – 11:15 am

Balance, Strength, Breathing and Stretching


Instructor: Marjorie Bourgeois

Acting: Scene StudyBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Wendy Morgan

9:30 am – 11:30 am

Literary Carnival and the Dream State

St. James PlaceInstructor: Karen Williams

THURSDAY

9:15 am – 11:15 am

Beyond Point and ShootBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Ken Stewart

Louisiana: Where Are We Headed?


Instructor: Linda Lightfoot

9:30 am – 11:30 am

Film StoriesSt. James Place

Instructor: Peter Callery

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Introduction to Tai ChiWesley Foundation

Instructor: John Howe

FRIDAY

9:30 am – 11:30 am

Ballet/TapJeffie Jean Dance StudioInstructor: Valerie Perioux

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FELICIANAS CHAPTER COURSE LOCATIONS

First Baptist Church, 12404 LA Hwy 10, Old Fellowship Hall, St. Francisville Grace Episcopal Church, 11621 Ferdinand St, St. Francisville

West Feliciana Parish Library, 5114 Burnett Rd, St. Francisville West Feliciana Parish Sports Park, 10166 W Feliciana Pkwy, St Francisville

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Lagniappe Chapter CoursesMONDAY

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

The Seven Principles of Huna Wisdom


Instructor: Dianne Martin

Spanish for TravelersBroadmoor United Methodist

ChurchInstructor: Trudi Meyers

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Color Mixing in WatercolorBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Roberta Loflin

1:45 pm – 3:45 pm

Music of Igor StravinskyBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Mark McFarland

Talking So Young Peacocks Hear


Instructor: Omar Rashed

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Flicks and Food: World War IIJuban’s Restaurant

Instructor: Donald Beale

TUESDAY11:30 am – 1:30 pm

The Mississippi RiverBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Edwin Lyon

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

French IntermediateBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Denise Magnat

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Portrait Drawing from a PhotoBroadmoor United Methodist Church


1:45 pm – 3:45 pm

The Gospels: A Jewish Perspective


Instructor: Joel Goldman

WEDNESDAY11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Peyton Place, a Notorious Book


Instructor: Emily Toth

1:45 pm – 3:45 pm

Acrylic Painting TechniquesBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Nancy Harris

Ashtanga Yoga IntroductionBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Lydia Vallee

Still in the Game: Show & Teach


Instructor: Omar Rashed

THURSDAY11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Why Do We Say That?Broadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Phil Chenevert

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Drawing PerspectiveBroadmoor United Methodist Church


Film StoriesBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Peter Callery

1:45 pm – 3:45 pm

Beading for Decoration and Embellishment


Instructor: Nancy Harris

Life WritingBroadmoor United Methodist Church

Instructor: Patt Roberson

What Do Mathematicians Really Do?


Instructor: Karen Egedy

FRIDAY

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Line DancingJeffie Jean Dance Studio

Instructor: Jerisse Grantham

LAGNIAPPE CHAPTER COURSE LOCATIONS

Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 10230 Mollylea Dr, Baton Rouge

East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge

Jeffie Jean Dance Studio, 11600 S Harrell’s Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge

Juban’s Restaurant, 3739 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge

St. James Place, Theater Room, 333 Lee Dr, Baton Rouge

Wesley Foundation, 333 E Chimes St, Baton Rouge

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Course DescriptionsCajun Prairie ChapterThere are currently no courses scheduled for summer 2015. OLLI members will be notified when courses are added.

Felicianas ChapterBeginning YogaBreathe, stretch, and relax your way to a healthier life. No prior yoga experience is needed. When coming to class, please keep your talking to a minimum, remove your shoes, and leave your cell phone in the car. Come to class on an empty stomach, be early, bring a yoga mat, and wear comfortable clothing that does not impede your activity. This class meets continuously during the semester sessions.

Time & Dates: 8:00 am – 9:00 am, Tues. & Thurs., Jul. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, Aug. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, Sept. 1, 3, 8, 10

Course Code: OFBEYOG.(21)Supplies: Yoga mat & comfortable clothesCourse Fee: $50Instructor: Owen KempCoordinator: Georgia LaCour, 225-635-1833

Bridge for NovicesLearn bridge for beginners in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Learn both basic bidding and playing of the hand. Time is divided between instruction and playing actual hands with guidance from the instructor.

Time & Dates: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Tues. & Thurs., Jul. 7, 9, 14, 16

Course Code: OFBFN.(1)Required Text: The Fun Way to Serious

Bridge by Harry LampertCourse Fee: $20Instructor: Noelle LeBlancCoordinator: Georgia LaCour, 225-635-1833

Introduction to Learning PianoIf you have never played the piano before but always wanted to learn, this is a great place to start. Learn the basics of how a piano works and how to play it, including basic hand positions, how to develop finger dexterity, and how to read music. By the end of the course, you will be

playing several pieces and be ready for continued study.

Time & Dates: 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Wed., Jul. 8, 15, 22, 29

Course Code: OFILP.(1)Required Text: Alfred’s Basic Piano Course:

Lesson Book 1A, by William A. Palmer & Milton Manus (available at Zeagler Music and Amazon.com)

Supplies: If you have a keyboard, bring it, but it’s not necessary. If you don’t have a piano to practice on, you can reserve the electric piano (with head phones so that only you can hear) in the West Feliciana Parish Library large meeting room.

Course Fee: $20Instructor: Peter VerboisCoordinator: Darlene Reaves, 225-588-0465

Play a Pickle of a Game: PickleballYou don’t have to like pickles to like pickleball! You just have to like learning a new game, enjoy getting some physical activity, and be able to hit a small plastic ball with a wooden paddle over a three-foot-high net on a badminton-size court. Laughing at yourself and others is optional. Join us at the West Feliciana Parish Sports Park. You will have a blast!

Time & Dates: 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Tues., Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28

Course Code: OFPPGP.(1)Supplies: Equipment provided by Park. A

$5 facility usage fee is payable first class meeting. Bring cash or a check payable to West Feliciana Parish Sports Park.

Course Fee: $20Instructor: Pat HeurtinCoordinator: Bettye Winham, 225-634-7818

Lagniappe ChapterAcrylic Painting TechniquesGet an overall look at the use of acrylic as a painting medium (as compared to oil painting), including methods of mixing and applying acrylics. Discuss the uses of and apply different glazes, washes, underpainting, and impasto. Consider the use of brushes and other materials, such as mediums, varnishes, and driers. Use these materials and methods to achieve several finished paintings in acrylic. The course is taught by demonstrations and multiple handouts with helpful diagrams and other information.

Time & Dates: 1:45 pm – 3:45 pm, Wed., Jul. 8, 15, 22, 29

Course Code: OLACRPT.(8)Supplies: Supply list to be supplied prior

to the course.Course Fee: $20Instructor: Nancy HarrisCoordinator: Nancy Harris, 225-961-7982

Acting: Scene StudyLearn acting skills through in-depth character analysis of monologues and short scenes from contemporary plays. Emphasis is on developing performance techniques and individual styles of character creation.


Course Code: OLACTS.(1)Supplies: Ring binder, notebook and

pencil with eraserCourse Fee: $20Instructor: Wendy MorganCoordinator: Wendy Morgan, 225-923-2981

Ashtanga Yoga IntroductionLearn the asana sequence, Sanskrit posture names, opening/closing chants, principles of Ujayi, and the synchronization of breath corresponding to each posture. In addition to Ashtanga, other forms of Hatha are taught and practiced in each class.


Course Code: OLAYI.(1)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Lydia ValleeCoordinator: TBD

Balance, Strength, Breathing and StretchingSay “BSBS” to the drug companies and hospitals. Stay healthy. Prevention is the best medicine. This class uses simple aerobic activities to focus on BSBS: Balance, Strength, Breathing, and Stretching. Preventing falls and staying healthy is easy and uses simple areas in your home like a doorway, a chair, and even a sink. Stress and pain are manageable with correct breathing techniques. Exercises are proven to reduce blood pressure, improve motor skills, build up the immune system, and can also delay the onset of dementia. All of this helps keep money in the bank, instead of it going to the medical field. This is not a gymnastics or weight lifting class. It is basically here to teach

you common sense activities to incorporate into your daily routine.


Course Code: OLBSBS.(1)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Marjorie BourgeoisCoordinator: TBD

Ballet/TapHave you always wanted to be a ballerina? Don’t miss your opportunity again! Absorb some ballet history as you learn to perform some basic steps. Wear your socks and comfortable attire. For tap, wear hard-soled shoes and enjoy the rhythmical sounds of your feet. Both ballet and tap are such fun, and provide great exercise! Make this course your healthy choice. Be careful, you might get hooked!

Time & Dates: 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Fri., Jul. 10, 17, 24, 31

Course Code: OLBALT.(8)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Valerie PeriouxCoordinator: Annette Guerra, 225-275-5285

Basic Public SpeakingLearn the fundamentals for preparing and presenting a public speech. Through lecture, exercises and delivery of two in-class speeches, learn how to control communication apprehension (stage fright), how to design and prepare a speech, and several different methods of how to effectively deliver a speech.

Time & Dates: 9:15 am – 11:15 am, Mon., Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27

Course Code: OLBPS.(1)Supplies: Ring binder, notebook, and

pencil with eraserCourse Fee: $20Instructor: Wendy MorganCoordinator: Wendy Morgan, 225-923-2981

Beading for Decoration & EmbellishmentCreate six beading projects, including collars, evening bags, and other embellished objects.

Time & Dates: 1:45 pm – 3:45 pm, Thurs., Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30

Course Code: OLBEAD.(2)Supplies: Instructor provides supplies for

the first class, then provides a list of supplies.

Course Fee: $20Instructor: Nancy HarrisCoordinator: Nancy Harris, 225-961-7982

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Beyond Point & ShootDiscover digital photography through a combination of classroom teaching and exploration of other participants’ work. Any digital camera may be used, but the course is aimed at those who want to better understand the use of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera. Explore how to better see the photo you want to capture through discussion of contemplative photography. Learn about the mechanics of the camera and lens—the relationships among shutter speed, f/stops, ISO, and depth of field. Finally, use computer software to create the final image.

Time & Dates: 9:15 am – 11:15 am, Thurs., Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30

Course Code: OLBPOI.(1)Supplies: Any digital camera, but

preferably one that allows the setting of shutter speed, f/stop, and ISO such as a DSLR. Access to a computer where a free trial version of Adobe Lightroom can be downloaded for use during the course. iPhoto, Aperture, Picasa, etc. can also be used.

Course Fee: $20Instructor: Ken StewartCoordinator: TBD

Birds of the Southern WildInterested in birds? Learn about major types of birds prevalent in south Louisiana, focusing especially on hummingbirds, songbirds, raptors, and waterbirds. Discover what defines a hummingbird, and what hummingbirds common to south Louisiana need in their daily lives. Learn how we can attract them to our yards by planting recommended flowering plants, providing proper habitats, and using the feeders they prefer. Next, delve into the courtships, diets, and amazing annual migrations of other songbirds, and investigate the predatory habits of raptors such as hawks, owls, and eagles. Waterbirds and shorebirds are adapted for a watery life. Gain a better understanding of ducks, herons, egrets, sandpipers, and other easily seen birds of Louisiana swamps, marshes, and shorelines. Along the way, we’ll discuss general topics, such as why birds are so colorful, and how to choose a useful field guide.

Time & Dates: 9:15 am – 11:15 am, Tues., Jul. 7, 14, 21

Course Code: OLBSW.(2)Note: This is a three-week courseCourse Fee: $15Instructor: Dennis DemcheckCoordinator: Trish Kaplan, 225-923-1437

CAMD Presentations & Tour of FacilityEnjoy a presentation on physics, including the Higgs-Boson particle, followed by a tour of the CAMD facility the following week.

Time & Dates: 9:15 am – 11:15 am, Tues., Jul. 21, 28

Course Code: OLCAMDP.(1)Note: This is a two-week courseCourse Fee: $10Instructor: Lorraine Day & John ScottCoordinator: Tom Moore, 225-923-0225

Color Mixing in WatercolorAn artist does not need many different tubes of paint when she knows how to use a limited palette. In this class, learn to mix colors and use them to create harmony, drama, and depth in your paintings. Use color charts to see how colors behave and put your knowledge to use in a completed painting. Beginning and advanced painters who want to understand how to use their paints will benefit from this class.

Time & Dates: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Mon., Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27

Course Code: OLCMW.(1)Supplies: Supply list to be provided prior

to courseCourse Fee: $25Instructor: Roberta LoflinCoordinator: Barbara Andrepont, 225-928-

4793

Drawing PerspectiveLearn the secrets of perspective that add dimension to your art. Understand the rules that govern three-dimensional space, then discover how to apply these principles to transform your drawings into realistic renderings with depth.


Course Code: OLDRPE.(1)Supplies: Supply list to be provided prior

to course

Course Fee: $30Instructor: Steve ShamburgerCoordinator: TBD

Film StoriesAs food should nourish our bodies, so stories should nourish our spirits. Watch a film each session, and then discuss it using provided handouts containing background materials and questions for reflection and discussion. The presenter chooses the films for these sessions with input from those who have previously participated in this course. To find out which films will be seen, you may call either our coordinator or our instructor.

Note: The course will be presented at two locations.

Broadmoor United Methodist ChurchTime & Dates: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Thurs. Jul.

9, 16, 23, 30Course Code: OLFILMS.(11)Course Fee: $30Instructor: Peter CalleryCoordinator: Kathy Bosworth,

225-766-2349

St. James PlaceTime & Dates: 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Thurs., Jul.

9, 16, 23, 30Course Code: OLFILMJ.(1)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Peter CalleryCoordinator: Kathy Bosworth,

225-766-2349

Flicks & Food: World War IIView and discuss a movie while enjoying dinner at Juban’s restaurant. This series comprises three films made during World War II with stories about life during wartime. The selections are not combat films, but instead portray people caught up in the effects of the war and how they respond. We will also discuss the messages about the war that Hollywood conveyed in these films. The films are Lifeboat, Hitchcock’s drama about the survivors of a torpedoed ship; Hail the Conquering Hero, a comedy about a medically discharged Marine trying to face returning home; and the classic Casablanca.

Time & Dates: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Mon. Jul. 6, 13, 20

Course Code: OLFLICK.(12)Course Fee: $95Instructor: Donald BealeCoordinator: Diana Wells, 225-927-8646

For the Love of PoetryRead and discuss the meaning of some of Shakespeare’s and Petrarch’s sonnets, looking at the different rhyme schemes and how they contribute to the meaning of the poems. Following that, explore poems by John Keats, Williams Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Percy Shelley. Also examine and discuss poetry by Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Theodore Roethke, Robert Penn Warren, and Billy Collins. On the final day, we will share our favorite poems with each other. Some questions to examine are as follows: What is the difference between prose and poetry? Why are many people intimidated by poetry? Why read poetry today?

Time & Dates: 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Mon. Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27

Course Code: OLFLP.(1)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Olivia PassCoordinator: TBD

French ConversationUse your knowledge of the French language acquired from previous courses to reinforce your ability to converse in French. You should have a good grasp of past and future tenses and have a good base of grammar and usage skills.


Course Code: OLFRCON.(7)Required Texts: Better Reading French

Second Edition, Annie Heminway; and Read & Think French with CD, the editors of Think French

Course Fee: $20Instructor: Denise MagnatCoordinator: Claire Fontenot, 225-753-1100

French IntermediateWe will begin where we left off in the last course in the spring 2015 semester.

Time & Dates: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Tues. Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28

Course Code: OLFRIN.(8)Required Text: French Now, Level 1, 4th

Ed., with 3 CDs, by Christopher Theodore Kendris

Course Fee: $20Instructor: Denise MagnatCoordinator: Denise Magnat, 225-305-3716

The Gospels: A Jewish PerspectiveEngraved within the words of the New Testament is a portrayal of Jews as being blind to the “truth”

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with respect to Jesus. When Christian scholars during the mid-1800s began using critical literary techniques to study Christian texts, they ignored first and second-century Jewish writings that could have counterbalanced the unfavorable image of Jews and Judaism. After the Holocaust, new understandings arose as to how the social, political, and economic dynamics of Jesus’ times affected the Christian portrayal of first-century Judaism. The book Modern Jews Engage the New Testament provides a scholarly and reasonable counter to past Christian interpretations. A bestseller in Christian bookstores, it was originally intended for Jewish readers. Using this book, critically examine and discuss the portrayal of the Jews in Christian Scripture and discover why Jews never accepted the Gospel’s “Good News.”

Time & Dates: 1:45 pm – 3:45 pm, Tues., Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28

Course Code: OLGAJP.(1)Optional Text: Modern Jews Engage the

New Testament, by Michael J. Cook, PhD

Course Fee: $20Instructor: Joel GoldmanCoordinator: Joel Goldman, 225-573-3461

History of HumorRead the major writers of humorous literature. These include Henry Fielding, Mark Twain, Robert Penn Warren, Will Rogers, Dorothy Parker, Eudora Welty, John Kennedy Toole, Kurt Vonnegut, Walker Percy, and others.


Course Code: OLHOH.(1)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Richard ZwezCoordinator: TBD

History of Western MedicineMeet the fascinating individual men and women who advanced western medicine scientifically over the past 2500 years, from Hippocrates to the present. There will be many pictures, but none too clinical or offensive.


Course Code: OLHWM.(1)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Louis LeggioCoordinator: TBD

How to Draw CaricaturesLearn the definition of caricature and explore the variety of facial features that make us unique individuals. We’ll study the features

of the “average” face and practice capturing the likeness of our subjects by exaggerating those features in caricature drawings.

Time & Dates: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Tues., Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28

Course Code: OLHDC.(4)Supplies: Supply list to be provided prior

to courseCourse Fee: $30Instructor: Steve ShamburgerCoordinator: TBD

Introduction to Tai ChiTai chi is a traditional martial art that originated in China. It is a mind-body practice that requires participants to move their bodies slowly and regulate their breath constantly. This gentle and calming exercise helps to lower stress and improve physical well-being and balance, especially for seniors. Learn some tai chi movements and exercises designed to improve movement control. Wear comfortable clothes and non-skid shoes.

Time & Dates: 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Mon. & Thurs., Jul. 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30

Course Code: OLTCH.(5)Course Fee: $20Instructor: John HoweCoordinator: Mona Romaine, 225-281-6296

Life WritingBegin or continue writing the story of your life. Share reading, writing, and critiquing with classmates. Prepare a valuable family document by searching back through your life to link one generation to another—something you’ve probably been meaning to do. This is a fun and productive opportunity.


Course Code: OLIFEW.(9)Supplies: Please bring pen and paperCourse Fee: $20Instructor: Patt RobersonCoordinator: Patt Roberson, 225-774-7761

Line DancingCome have a great time showing off all your best dance moves! Line dancing is a line of dancers executing a sequence of steps at the same time. It has a strong country music base, but has crossed into music styles like disco, pop, Cajun, and Latin. In line dancing, the balance of male and female partners doesn’t matter, so sign up for this course either as a single or a couple. The fun begins with “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” and ends with the “Freeze.”

Time & Dates: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Fri., Jul. 10, 17, 24, 31

Course Code: OLLID.(8)Course Fee: $20

Instructor: Jerisse GranthamCoordinator: Elaine Landry, 225-924-2221

Literary Carnival and the Dream StateExamine some seminal texts in Louisiana literature, all infused with the philosophy of carnival: free and familiar contact, mingling of opposites, a recognition of the importance of the body as well as the spirit. Learn about important folk figures: the Mardi Gras Indian Chief, the loup garou, and characters from Cajun Folk tales. Investigate an important historical, folk, and literary figure, Huey Long, and discuss Warren’s All the King’s Men. Finally, we will study New Orleans’ most famous playwright, Tennessee Williams, and his wonderful plays Streetcar Named Desire and Suddenly Last Summer.


Course Code: OLLCDS.(1)Required Texts: The Louisiana Field Guide,

by Ryan Orgera and Wayne Parent; Cajun Folk Tales, by J.J. Reneaux; All the King’s Men, by Robert Penn Warren; A Streetcar Named Desire and Suddenly Last Summer, by Tennessee Williams.

Course Fee: $20Instructor: Karen WilliamsCoordinator: TBD

Louisiana: Where Are We Headed?A new governor and legislature will be elected this fall. How will they resolve the state’s problems, primarily its fiscal difficulties? Four knowledgeable insiders will discuss the fiscal situation and other issues facing the state. Speakers are Greg Albrecht, the state’s chief economist, who advises the Legislature; LSU economics professor Jim Richardson, a member of the state’s Revenue Estimating Conference and an expert on the state’s tax structure; Barry Erwin, president of the Council for a Better Louisiana, who will present an overview of recently passed legislation; and Dennis Decker, assistant secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, who will talk about the state’s infrastructure needs.

Time & Dates: 9:15 am – 11:15 am, Thurs., Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30

Course Code: OLLWWH.(1)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Linda LightfootCoordinator: Linda Lightfoot, 225-343-5885

The Mississippi RiverWe live within a few miles of the Mississippi River, one of the most important and fascinating rivers in

the world. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the river and its history and culture. Topics to be covered include the natural environment, Native Americans, the colonial river, steamboats and navigation, flooding and flood control, river culture, literature, and art. Special attention will be given to historic and natural sites along the river that you can visit. Enjoy images and videos of the river.

Time & Dates: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Tues., Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28

Course Code: OLMISR.(1)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Edwin LyonCoordinator: TBD

Music of Igor StravinskyStravinsky is one of the most important composers of the twentieth century. Survey the music of Stravinsky, from his early works in Russia, to his works for the Russian Ballet in Paris, to his leadership of the neoclassic style as an alternative to the modernism of the Viennese composers.


Course Code: OLMIS.(1)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Mark McFarlandCoordinator: Pat Ketelsen, 225-766-3688

Peyton Place, a Notorious BookGrace Metalious’s Peyton Place was the notorious bestselling “dirty book” of the 1950s, and it’s still a byword for unseemly secret scandals in small town America. Learn about Metalious’s short unhappy life from the author of the only published biography, Inside Peyton Place. Then we’ll spend three class meetings on Peyton Place itself. How have ideas changed or not changed about women’s possibilities, domestic violence, sexuality, alcoholism, child rearing, and more? Is Peyton Place still a dirty book? Also of note: Inside Peyton Place has been bought by Sandra Bullock for a possible feature film.

Time & Dates: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Wed., Jul. 8, 15, 22, 29

Course Code: OLPPNB.(1)Required Text: Peyton Place, by Grace

MetaliousCourse Fee: $20Instructor: Emily TothCoordinator: TBD

Philosophy: An IntroductionRead some of the oldest written works in the Western tradition, including Plato’s Meno and Apology. These short works, among the oldest

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works of Western philosophy, give us a lens through which to understand how the ancients understood concepts that still affect humans today. Our goal is to spend two hours each week challenging each other to see the world anew as we look at our own world through the eyes of the ancients.

Time & Dates: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Wed., Jul. 8, 15, 22, 29

Course Code: OLPHIL.(1)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Neal HebertCoordinator: Neal Hebert, 225-266-3506

Portrait Drawing from a PhotoCreate a portrait drawing from a cherished photo of your friend or family member. Learn to render a portrait in charcoal or pencil, using your chosen photo as reference. Starting with initial layout sketches, apply proven methods of design and drawing to bring your art to completion.

Time & Dates: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Tues., Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28

Course Code: OLPDFP.(1)Supplies: Supply list to be provided prior

to courseCourse Fee: $30Instructor: Steve ShamburgerCoordinator: TBD

Semester-at-a-GlanceCome hear several of our instructors give a preview of their courses for the summer session before you register.

Note: This free event will be presented at two locations.

EBR Parish Main LibraryTime & Dates: 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Wed., Jun.

17Course Code: OLSAGB.(5)Speakers: Summer 2015 InstructorsCoordinator: Kathy Bosworth, 225-766-

2349

St. James PlaceTime & Dates: 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Fri., Jun.

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The Seven Principles of Huna WisdomCome along on a journey through a philosophy of healing—mental, emotional, and spiritual—embedded in the lore of the ancient Kahunas (“keepers of the secrets”). They are the healers, priests, shamans, to whom are attributed miraculous healings. Huna means secrets. Learn the seven principles behind those healings. Lack of ability is no deterrent to success. You have a right to appropriate and harmonious relationships with business associates, students, teachers, family members, friends, and in love and marriage. Learn where your power to succeed originates, and the part that desire, appropriately managed, plays in your successes and your joy. This interactive course is designed to embed “The Seven Principles” as a natural part of your lifestyle so that the principles stay on automatic pilot. Don’t be a victim to life’s circumstances, however cumbersome they might be.

Time & Dates: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Mon., Jul. 6, 13, 20

Course Code: OLSPHW.(1)Supplies: Writing materialsNote: This is a three-week courseCourse Fee: $20Instructor: Dianne MartinCoordinator: Dianne Martin, 225-749-9638

Spanish for TravelersSpanish is the second-most spoken language worldwide, so if you travel, you should understand and speak essential Spanish. Learn how to converse in basic Spanish sentences, ask questions, ask for directions, and navigate in a Spanish-speaking environment. We begin with a review of important elements, such as vocabulary, verb conjugation, and reflexives, using the textbook, Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day. However, the main thrust of the course is to help you converse with each other at a level that’s comfortable. As usual, the class is reinforced with the diverse cultural aspects of Spain and Latin America using DVDs, videos, CDs, descriptive

booklets, and objects. We may have a Mexican fiesta/luncheon near end of class. The icing on the cake is a luncheon at a Mexican restaurant with Spanish-speaking waiters, offering students an opportunity to practice their newly-learned skills by ordering from their menu in Spanish! Bienvenidos!!

Time & Dates: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Mon., Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27

Course Code: OLSPTR.(3)Required Text: Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day,

by Kristine K. KershulCourse Fee: $20Instructor: Trudi MeyersCoordinator: JoAnn Fryling, 225-921-4149

Still in the Game: Show & TeachYou’ve still got it—put it to use! Show someone who doesn’t know. Everyone has a unique talent. You’re good at what you do. But just being able to do something doesn’t necessarily mean you can teach it. A good teacher-student can teach you to show others so they understand, too. Half the battle is knowing what questions to ask and how to answer them. The other half is practice. Get both with this course. In four class sessions, we’ll explore what you’d like to show others to be able to do. Anticipate and write out questions and how you might answer them. Practice teaching the instructor—the teacher-student. Finally, you’re ready for “The Big Game,” where you show and teach. If you have an audience for the final class, bring them. If you want one, we’ll find one.


Course Code: OLSGST.(1)Supplies: Bring pen and paper or a laptop

to take notes if you wish.Course Fee: $20Instructor: Omar RashedCoordinator: Omar Rashed, 985-492-0245

Talking So Young Peacocks Hear“When I was 15, my parents were fools. When I was 20, they had a few good ideas. Now I’m 25, and I realize they are GENIUS.”

The ages may differ, but the truth remains—it’s hard for young people to acknowledge and appreciate the wisdom of the experienced. Society looks down upon age, placing more value on the latest thing, even when new fixes create more problems than they solve. From the perspective of a young man with an old soul, discover how to move around the proud-peacock attitude of those who think they know it all. This course teaches you to talk so the peacock will listen. You know, you understand, and you offer tremendous value with that knowledge and experience. Help your message be received. In the process, you may find sharing between your generation and others can build a greater understanding for both.


Course Code: OLTSYPH.(1)Supplies: Bring pen and paper or a laptop

to take notes if you wish.Course Fee: $20Instructor: Omar RashedCoordinator: Omar Rashed, 985-492-0245

What Do Mathematicians Really Do?Do you know a mathematician? Ever wonder what one does? What does it mean to do “research” in mathematics? Come and meet current mathematics graduate students at LSU and find out! Four talks provide a general overview of and deeper insight into combinatorics, algebra, and analysis research, with a mix of pure and applied mathematics. Lectures are oriented for a general audience, with no homework, quizzes, or tests!


Course Code: OLWDMRD.(1)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Karen EgedyCoordinator: Karen Egedy, 225-937-7089

Why Do We Say That?A light-hearted stroll through the origins of many phrases and words in our amazing English language. How did the word “idiot” change from meaning a person not holding public office to how we use it today? Where did “Indian giver” originate? Beginning with the letter D, let’s see how far we can get with the list in eight short hours. Expect “jumbo” fun. Now where did that word come from, eh?

Time & Dates: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Thurs., Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30

Course Code: OLWDWS.(3)Course Fee: $20Instructor: Phil ChenevertCoordinator: Phil Chenevert, 225-261-7748

VOLUNTEER NEEDS: Volunteer with OLLI at LSU! Are you interested in getting more involved with your chapter? Have you wondered how you can help with a course or an event? Our OLLI chapters are always looking for volunteers to help with course set up, events, coffees, etc… If you are interested contact the OLLI at LSU office: [email protected], 225-578-6763.


Instructor BiographiesDonald Beale has an MALA from LSU in general humanities with an emphasis in film studies. He recently completed his course work for a PhD in English at LSU with a concentration in American literature and film. Beale has taught writing courses for the LSU English department and a course on Russian cinema for the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures. He is director of distance learning for LSU Continuing Education.

Marjorie Bourgeois is a licensed physical therapist in the state of Louisiana who graduated from Missouri University in 1968, and taught at St. Louis University in the early 1970s. She passed the National Certification for Athletic Trainers in 1994, at UL Lafayette. She was the first woman outside New Orleans to open a private physical therapy clinic in Louisiana. She owned and operated her practice in Church Point for 33 years before relocating to Baton Rouge.

Peter Callery is a Jesuit with a BA in philosophy and an MDiv in theology. He taught in high schools for 36 years. He is currently a retreat director at Manresa House of Retreats in Convent, Louisiana. He has long had an interest in how the stories that we experience affect our own life stories.

Phil Chenevert has an MA in counseling from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was born in New Orleans 74 years ago but has lived happily in Baton Rouge for 35 years. He is an amateur word origin buff, amateur actor, and generally looks for fun in life. He does not play the tuba, but he is learning to tap dance.

Dennis Demcheck received a BS in zoology from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 1975 and began working for the US Geological Survey in 1978. He spent his entire career at the Louisiana Water Science Center in Baton Rouge, specializing in water-quality studies of the Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain, and other southern

Louisiana water bodies. He is an avid birder and nature photographer.

Karen Egedy is a Baton Rouge native and a retired mathematics instructor, having taught at LSU and BRCC.

Joel Goldman, DVM, MA, is retired veterinarian who enjoys learning languages. He has studied Yiddish, Hebrew, Spanish, and Japanese. He has interacted with the Christian community by presenting multiple lessons at First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge on the inter-testamental period. He is a member of Beth Shalom Synagogue in Baton Rouge.

Jerisse Grantham owns the Jeffie Jean Dance Studio, which her mother started more than 72 years ago. Grantham teaches all forms of dance at the studio, and at public and private schools in the Baton Rouge area. She is a 13-year adjunct faculty member of Tulane University in the theater and dance department. She is also certified to teach by Dance Masters of America. She earned her BS from LSU, and has enjoyed the art of teaching and sharing the passion of dance for more than 30 years.

Nancy Harris is a painter and instructor, maintaining a private studio in Baton Rouge. She holds two degrees: MFA, painting and printmaking; and an MA, art history; both from LSU. She has taught for OLLI for several years, and continues to paint, exhibit, and sell art.

Neal Hebert received his BA in theatre from LSU in 2003 and his MA in philosophy in 2008. He will receive his PhD in theatre history in the summer of 2015. A native of Charenton, Louisiana, Hebert currently resides in Baton Rouge. Hebert is an experienced director and dramaturg, and has presented his research at both national and international conferences throughout the past six years.

Pat Heurtin holds a MEd + 30 hours. She is a retired teacher,

having taught and coached health, physical education, and English at the high school level for 23 years and educational teaching methods at the university level for two years. Following her teaching retirement, she served as the physical director for the Lake Charles YMCA for seven years.

John Howe is retired from the LSU School of Medicine, where he was director of the LSU Family Practice Residency Program and family medicine department head for 23 years. He graduated from Tulane Medical School. He has studied tai chi for eight years under John Langlois. He enjoys introducing others to this ancient Chinese practice of movement meditation, which has proven health benefits.

Owen Kemp has been a yoga instructor for several years, and received her yoga training through the Living Yoga program at the Barsana Dham Ashram in Austin, Texas. She attended training sessions at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York and various venues around the country. Her yoga style is best described as flow.

Noelle LeBlanc has been playing bridge since she was 14 years old (more than half a century!). She played bridge almost 30 years in the New Orleans officially sanctioned duplicate bridge game at the Bridge Center of New Orleans. Noelle has great expertise in both bidding and playing of the hand as evidenced by her accumulation of numerous master points over the years. Presently, she plays both duplicate and rubber bridge in the St. Francisville area.

Louis Leggio is a Baton Rouge native who attended Baton Rouge High, LSU, and LSU Medical School. He received post-graduate training at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and the Wilmington (Del) Medical Center. He is retired from his general pediatrics practice at the Baton Rouge Clinic.

Linda Lightfoot, BA, is retired from

The Advocate. She worked for the newspaper for 42 years, the last 15 as executive director.

Roberta Loflin obtained a BA in art history and theory from George Washington University, and lived in the Washington, DC area for several years. She studied communication design at Northern Virginia Community College and color theory, watercolor, and drawing at the Art League School in Alexandria, Virginia. Since moving to Baton Rouge, she has had the opportunity to teach watercolor through the Louisiana Art and Artists’ Guild, Osher Lifelong Leaning Institute at LSU (OLLI), LSU Union Leisure classes, private lessons, and other art organizations. She currently has artwork at the Hermann-Grima Gallery and at various locations in the Baton Rouge area.

Edwin Lyon retired from a career as an archaeologist and historian for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans. He received his PhD in history from LSU as well as his MA in anthropology. He taught Mississippi River courses at night at Tulane University for 10 years, along with other courses on public history and travel and history. More recently he has taught courses for Chautauqua New Orleans on the Mississippi River and archaeology for travelers. He has traveled the Mississippi River from its origin at Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico, but not every mile.

Denise Magnat has a BA in education from the University of Algiers, North Africa. She has taught French as a foreign language to all age groups for 37 years in several countries in Africa, Europe, the South Pacific, a few states in the US, and for nine years with the OLLI at LSU program.

Dianne Martin has 35 years’ experience in training, media, marketing, sales, and education. Her lectures, courses, and seminars have received media coverage in radio, television, and print—local and regional. She created the Augelle Healing Center in Roswell, Georgia,

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where she maintained a practice as a holistic practitioner and taught classes in the healing arts from a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual viewpoint.

Mark McFarland has a PhD in music theory from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is an associate professor at Georgia State University and has published widely on Stravinsky and Debussy.

Trudi Meyers holds MAs from LSU in both German and Spanish, and has traveled all over Europe, the Middle East, Mexico, and Central and South America with her late husband, Samuel P. Meyers, who was a professor at LSU. She has also made several trips to the Iberian Peninsula (Spain). Meyers has taught German and Spanish with OLLI at LSU since its inception as Lagniappe Studies. She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for learning about different cultures and language with her students!

Wendy Morgan has been teaching acting and speech to children and adults in the Baton Rouge area since 1974 through organizations such as OLLI at LSU and Theatre Baton Rouge. Teaching basic speech is a class she enjoys because she is able to help her students overcome their fear of giving a public speech and find their voice. She has an undergraduate degree in theater and an MA in curriculum and instruction from LSU. Wendy recently retired from LSU’s Department of Communication Studies, where she taught basic speech for 15 years.

Olivia Pass has a PhD from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and two master’s degrees from LSU in English and journalism. She enjoys

both taking and teaching OLLI classes.

Valerie Perioux is an instructor at the Jeffie Jean Dance Studio. She studied dance with many teachers in the industry, and has been a dance instructor for more than 40 years. Perioux is also an active member of the Dixie Chapter of Dance Masters of America, a national dance organization in which all me members are certified to teach dance.

Omar L. Rashed wears many hats with one unifying theme. He is Rashed, someone who helps others find their way. Husband, father of three; professor at Rutgers University, teaching in the School of Social Work; tutor, helping young and old students alike to succeed, inside and outside of the classroom; and polisher, polishing your presentation to the world, whether it’s your website, publication, writing, speaking, or personality, and helping your light shine. He earned a BA in social work from Rutgers University and a MSW from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and continues studying from Professor Life.

Patt Roberson earned a PhD in mass communication from University of Southern Mississippi. She is a retired journalism professor, former business manager of The Southern Review, active newspaper reporter and photographer, ad rep for the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre, and avid recycler. She grew up in the Panama Canal Zone and lives in a geodesic dome in Baker.

Steve Shamburger graduated from the Art Institute of Houston in 1984. Since then, he has created artwork

for such clients as Coca-Cola and Turner Entertainment Television, and for Sports Illustrated Kids, and Time for Kids magazines. Having studied with such notable instructors as Daniel Greene, John Howard Sanden, Michael Del Priore, and Gregory Manchess, Steve is also an accomplished portrait and caricature artist. He lives in and works from his home-based studio in Baton Rouge.

Ken Stewart, JD, a self-trained photographer, has been taking pictures for more than 50 years. Starting as a youth with a Kodak Brownie, he now uses computer programs and the latest DSLR equipment to produce his images. During this journey, he has come to understand that a few simple techniques and a better understanding of the equipment can help any photographer move beyond the simple point-and-shoot of the novice.

Emily Toth, PhD, is the author of Inside Peyton Place, the only published biography of Grace Metalious. She taught for 25 years at LSU and specializes in sharing new information, humor, and gossip about interesting women, including five books on Louisiana author Kate Chopin and two advice books for academics. A novelist and columnist, Toth writes the “Ms. Mentor” academic advice column on the online site of the Chronicle of Higher Education. Her Metalious biography has been sold to the movies.

Lydia Vallee completed her training to become a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) in early 2013 in Baton Rouge. She is also certified to teach prenatal yoga after gaining her

certification as a registered prenatal yoga teacher (RPYT) in 2014. She teaches at several yoga studios in and around the Baton Rouge area. Vallee has a BA in digital media communication from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Peter Verbois started piano lessons at age nine. He continued his musical studies through high school and studied music education at LSU through 1966. As a professional musician, he eventually started a family, ultimately redirecting his primary career into the corporate world. However, his music has remained the passion of his soul and he continues to play professionally today. Retired from his corporate career, he has been teaching piano in the St. Francisville area since 2007.

Karen Williams has been a faculty member in the LSU English department for 27 years. She enjoys teaching American and Louisiana literature as well fiction and a course on the western in American culture. She received her PhD from Emory University in 1992 in American cultural history and contemporary literary theory. Her dissertation and much subsequent research have looked at how the philosophy of carnival infiltrates many aspects of Louisiana life—from food, to music, to politics, to literature.

Richard Zwez taught for 45 years and at every level. He holds a PhD from LSU, where he majored in romance languages philology. He is retired from the Armed Forces.

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REFUND POLICYIf your plans change, please let us know five business days prior to the course start date and we will begin the refund process. If you attend

the first meeting of the course and decide you would like to discontinue the course, an OLLI credit for the full amount will be given if you send a written request that is received in the OLLI at LSU office before the second course meeting. If you wish to transfer into another course, please call the OLLI at LSU office at 225-578-6763. If a course is cancelled by LSU, you will receive a full refund for the course.

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To enjoy OLLI at LSU, you must become a member before you can register for courses and other fun activities. Membership for July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016, entitles you to the many OLLI benefits listed on page 2. Your yearly membership fee is $40. This is a non-refundable, tax-deductible donation. Membership may be paid by credit card or check (make check payable to the LSU Foundation). Enter your Membership Fee in STEP 4, or enter N/A if not applicable.New members please check your chapter: q Cajun Prairie q Felicianas q Lagniappe

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Consider joining your OLLI friends on the Honor Roll of Donors List for 2015-2016. Your optional donation helps ensure OLLI continues to offer quality program at bargain prices. Donations also help to support OLLI scholarships. Donations are non-refundable, tax deductible, and appreciated. Gifts can be made in a variety of forms, including outright gifts of cash, securities and real estate, or through planned giving solutions. Donations may be made by credit card or check (make check payable to the LSU Foundation). Contact Joanne Johnson at 225-578-6763 to learn more. Enter your Donation in STEP 4, or enter N/A if not applicable.

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Felicianas Chapter

q Beginning Yoga.......................................................... $50

q Bridge for Novices .................................................... $20

q Introduction to Learning Piano ........................... $20

q Play a Pickle of a Game: Pickleball ..................... $20

Lagniappe Chapter

q Acrylic Painting Techniques .................................. $20

q Acting: Scene Study ................................................ $20

q Ashtanga Yoga Introduction ................................ $20

q Balance, Strength, Breathing and Stretching . $20

q Ballet/Tap ..................................................................... $20

q Basic Public Speaking ............................................. $20

q Beading for Decoration and Embellishment .. $20

q Beyond Point and Shoot ........................................ $20

q Birds of the Southern Wild ......................................$15

q CAMD Presentations & Tour of Facility ............. $10

q Color Mixing in Watercolor.....................................$25

q Drawing Perspective ................................................ $30

q Film Stories—BUMC ................................................. $30

q Film Stories—St. James Place .............................. $20

q Flicks and Food: World War II ...............................$95

q For the Love of Poetry ............................................ $20

q French Conversation ................................................ $20

q French Intermediate ................................................ $20

q The Gospels: A Jewish Perspective ................... $20

q History of Humor ....................................................... $20

q History of Western Medicine ................................ $20

q How to Draw Caricatures ....................................... $30

q Introduction to Tai Chi ............................................ $20

q Life Writing .................................................................. $20

q Line Dancing ............................................................... $20

q Literary Carnival and the Dream State ............. $20

q Louisiana: Where Are We Headed? ................... $20

q The Mississippi River ................................................ $20

q Music of Igor Stravinsky ......................................... $20

q Peyton Place, a Notorious Book .......................... $20

q Philosophy: an Introduction .................................. $20

q Portrait Drawing from a Photo ............................ $30

q Semester at a Glance—BUMC .................................$0

q Semester at a Glance—St. James Place ..............$0

q The Seven Principles of Huna Wisdom ............. $20

q Spanish for Travelers ............................................... $20

q Still in the Game: Show & Teach .......................... $20

q Talking so Young Peacocks Hear ........................ $20

q What Do Mathematicians Really Do? ................ $20

q Why Do We Say That? ............................................ $20

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