OLLI Fall 2025 - Flipbook - Page 31
Kevin Thornberry gets hands-on 昀ight instructions
on a trip to the 182nd Airlift Wing.
To Sleep or Not to Sleep
Your Choice
Many adults struggle with sleep
IN PERSON
issues or feel unrefreshed even after
OR ONLINE
a full night9s rest4but what does
healthy sleep really look like? Join Dr. V to explore
the essential role sleep plays in overall health and
well-being. Each week will delve into different
aspects of sleep health, including what de昀nes
restful sleep, how sleep quality and quantity
affect us, and common concerns such as snoring,
breathing interruptions, and other sleep disorders.
Whether you’re experiencing sleep dif昀culties or
simply want to learn more, this course will help
deepen your understanding and offer practical
insights for better rest.
$30 3 Class instructor is Dr. Teresa Valerio a nurse
practitioner and sleep specialist for over 20 years.
Unusual, Obscure, and Preposterous Insects
Central Illinois has an estimated diversity of
between 30,000 and 50,000 insect species. We
will touch on some of these. There were likely
many more before prairies were obliterated and
insecticides were widely used. We will review
the common insect orders one may encounter.
We will discuss insect classi昀cation, biology
(including behavior), and how to use common
tools to identify local insects. We9ll also review
some unusual insects and their strange behaviors.
We’ll cover predatory butter昀ies, insect parasites/
parasitoids, and much more. Everyone will
have the opportunity to examine actual insect
specimens and possibly even review the fossil
history of insects.
$30 3 Class instructor is Mark DuBois, a retired
Professor, formerly with the Illinois Natural History
Survey and Kansas Biological Survey and who has
a butter昀y named after him!
The U.S. Constitution:
Ideas that Shaped a Nation
The U.S. Constitution is the cornerstone of
American democracy and the supreme law of the
land. Written in 1787, rati昀ed in 1788, and put into
effect in 1789, it established the framework for
the national government and has since inspired
democratic systems around the world. This class
is ideal for anyone interested in gaining a deeper
understanding of the Constitution4what it says,
how it was crafted, and why it remains so vital.
Participants will explore the historical context in
which it was written, the philosophical ideas that
shaped it, and its enduring impact on American
society, law, and governance.
$30 3 Class instructor is John Cummings, retired
high school history teacher and frequent OLLI
instructor.
● 11:30 a.m. 3 12:30 p.m. ________________________
Buffet Lunch Choices
During the lunch hour you can dine at one of our
neighborhood restaurants, the Student Center
Marketplace, bring a sack lunch, or enjoy OLLI9s
convenient lunches in the ballroom. You must
register for each lunch one week in advance. The
cost for each weekly lunch is $14.00.
Turkey wrap with cranberry jam,
house made chips with dip
October 8: Chicken tacos, beans, rice, chips and
pico de gallo
October 15: Oven roasted pork, mac n cheese,
and coleslaw
October 22: Chicken caesar wrap, homemade
chips and dip
October 1:
Deb Clay, Barbara Duryea, and Sal Allan share a
toast and good company at the Tres Rojas
Mix and Mingle.
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