OLLI Fall 2025 - Flipbook - Page 29
Larry Trollope
and Joe
Emanuel
showing their
Bradley pride
during an
OLLI break.
Jerusalem: Where History, Archaeology, and
Scripture Meet
Journey through the rich and complex history
of one of the world9s most fascinating cities4
Jerusalem. From its origins as a small village
near the Gihon Spring to its transformation
into a bustling metropolis during the reign of
King Herod, we9ll trace the city9s remarkable
development through periods of war, destruction,
and renewal. Drawing from history, archaeology,
and scripture, we9ll explore Jerusalem9s
multicultural and multireligious past4an identity
that continues to shape the city today. As the
most excavated city in the world, Jerusalem has
yielded incredible discoveries. We9ll examine both
early and recent excavations that have uncovered
previously unknown aspects of its ancient story.
$30 3 Class Instructor is Frank Wheeler, retired
professor of Biblical and Religious Studies who
has spent summers excavating in Israel at Tel
Bethsaida, on the northern shore of Galilee, and at
Tel Beth Shemesh.
The Retirement Income Puzzle: Putting the
Pieces Together
Planning for retirement is more than just saving4
it9s about creating a reliable income that lasts.
We9ll explore key strategies to turn savings into
sustainable income, covering Social Security,
pensions, IRAs, Roth accounts, annuities, tax-smart
withdrawals, and required minimum distributions.
We9ll also learn how to manage common risks
like in昀ation, longevity, and market volatility, and
discover how healthcare and legacy planning
昀t into your income strategy. Whether you’re
approaching retirement or already retired, this
class will help you feel more con昀dent in your plan
to turn assets into income.
$30 3 Class instructors are Jay Goldstein and
Whitney Goldstein, 昀nancial advisors with Robert
W. Baird.
Steady Support: Caring for a Loved One with
Declining Mobility
Would you know how to care for a parent
or spouse experiencing a sudden decline in
mobility4such as dif昀culty walking or using
stairs? Could you do so while also protecting your
own safety and well-being?
This class will provide practical strategies to help
you manage common mobility challenges at
home. You9ll learn how to assist your loved one
in ways that promote independence and reduce
the risk of injury for both of you. Topics include
understanding wheelchair components, proper
use of walkers and other assistive devices, safe
techniques for navigating stairs, and simple
exercises to prevent further decline. Whether
you9re new to caregiving or looking to strengthen
your skills, this class offers hands-on guidance
and real-world solutions to make caregiving safer
and more effective.
$30 3 Class instructor is Taylor M Leontios, PT, DPT,
CSRS Manager, Physical Therapist, Lion Concierge
Physical Therapy Services.
Vivandière, Spies, Nurses and Others: Women9s
Roles in the American Civil War
Delve into the diverse roles women played
during the American Civil War, moving beyond
traditional battle昀eld narratives to uncover the
critical contributions of women on both sides of
the con昀ict. From nurses, spies, vivandières, and
camp followers to abolitionists and even disguised
female soldiers, women shaped the war9s course
and legacy in ways too often overlooked. We will
begin with the U.S. Sanitary Commission, staffed
with women who provided services and provisions
to the troops. We will spotlight well-known
昀gures such as Clara Barton and Harriet Tubman,
as well as the stories of lesser known but equally
courageous women, such as Susie King Taylor
and Kady Brownwell. We will also cover African
American women9s experiences as they faced both
racial injustice and war.
$30 3 Class instructor is Becky Sisk PhD, RN, CNE,
nurse educator and frequent OLLI instructor.
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