OLLI Fall 2025 - Flipbook - Page 18
We9ll also discuss the Americans who stood up
to disinformation to defend democratic values4
and consider how their resistance can inform
our responses to current challenges. Please plan
to obtain and read Prequel: An American Fight
Against Fascism, available online and through local
booksellers and libraries.
$45 3 Facilitated by Jenny Tripses and John
McCabe. (NG/RFs)
Seats available: 20
than our Advanced Trailblazers group. Whether
you9re returning to hiking after a break or just
starting out, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the
outdoors in a relaxed group environment. All hikes
will take place in the tri-county area, and we9ll meet
directly at the trailhead.
$45 3 Facilitated by OLLI members and frequent
hikers Dave Woodruff, Denise Hocker, Joy
Rennich, and Pat & Bob Graf. (NG/NFs & RFs)
Seats available: 18
Commanders, Teachers, Attorneys, Inmates,
and Soldiers
Tuesdays, September 23 3 October 21
1:30 3 3:45 p.m.
Peoria Next Innovation Center
If you enjoy 昀lms featuring swashbuckling
commanders, crusading teachers, morally gray
lawyers, roguish inmates, and cynical yet honorbound military men, this is your group! We9ll
examine ten of the 20th century’s greatest 昀lms,
each centered around compelling protagonists and
their profession. We9ll pit these characters against
one another, comparing how they work and live,
their leadership styles, the cultural expectations
they face, their decision-making in response to
ethical dilemmas, and how they confront adversity
through their stories. The epic battles we will
analyze: Commanders4William Shatner in Star
Trek II: The Wrath of Khan vs Humphrey Bogart
in The Caine Mutiny; Attorneys4Jimmy Stewart
in Anatomy of a Murder vs Paul Newman in The
Verdict; Inmates4Jack Nicholson in One Flew
Over the Cuckoo9s Nest vs Paul Newman in Cool
Hand Luke; Teachers4 Sandy Dennis in Up the
Down Staircase vs Maggie Smith in The Prime of
Miss Jean Brodie; Soldiers4 Tom Cruise and Jack
Nicholson in A Few Good Men vs William Holden
and Alec Guinness in The Bridge on the River Kwai.
$45 3 Facilitated by frequent OLLI facilitators
and 昀lm buffs: Tim Burns, Denise Hocker, John
McCabe, Gary Nelson, Catriona Rittenhouse,
Barney Shulz, and Randy Wilson. (NG/RFs)
Seats available: 18
Advanced Trailblazers
Thursdays, September 25 3 October 16
9:00 3 11:00 a.m.
Various Locations
Join our experienced hiking leaders to explore
scenic trails in the area. Each hike will be 3 3
4.5 miles with some featuring SIGNIFICANT
elevation changes. Trails will be uneven, rocky,
muddy and may cross water. Be prepared for a
challenging experience. The pace will be brisk so
it9s important to consider your physical abilities
before registering. These hikes are designed for
experienced hikers who are capable of strenuous
outdoor adventures. We will be using the
