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Hockey: History, Rules, and
the Peoria Connection
Whether you're new to hockey or a longtime fan
looking to deepen your understanding of the
game, this class will provide an inside look at one
of the world's fastest sports. Explore the history
of hockey, the evolution of equipment, and the
development of the modern game. Learn the
basic rules and strategies that will make watching
hockey more enjoyable, along with lesser-known
aspects of the sport that many fans never fully
understand. Drawing on decades of coaching,
leadership, and involvement in Illinois hockey,
instructor Brad Windsor will share insights into
player development, game strategy, and the
growth of hockey in Central Illinois. The class will
feature on-site demonstrations, discussions of
major rules and regulations, and guest speakers
including Bart Rogers, owner of the Peoria
Rivermen, and Guy Trudel, Rivermen Head Coach.
Participants will also receive a group ticket to
a Rivermen game, where questions can be
discussed and answered during live game action.
$30 – Class instructor is Brad Windsor, a Level 4
USA Hockey Certified Coach, longtime leader in
Illinois amateur hockey, and past president of the
Central Illinois High School Hockey Association.
Inside the 2026 Midterms:
Your Choice
What’s at Stake
IN PERSON
With the midterm elections
OR ONLINE
just weeks away, this is an ideal
opportunity for OLLI members to hear from
leading voices about the stakes and significance
of the upcoming vote. OLLI has assembled an
exceptional panel of political experts, journalists,
and elected officials to discuss the importance
of the November 2026 election, the key issues
shaping the campaigns, the strengths and
challenges facing both Republicans and
Democrats, and what the election results could
mean for the nation’s future and the 2028
presidential race. Featured speakers include
former congressman and U.S. Secretary of
Transportation Ray LaHood; Brad McMillan,
executive director of the Institute for Principled
Leadership in Public Service at Bradley University;
State Senator David Koehler; State Representative
Ryan Spain; and New York Times national political
correspondents Lisa Lerer and Reid J. Epstein.
$30 – Class instructors as listed above.
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CLASSES
Innovations and Discoveries in Agriculture:
National Center for Agricultural Utilization
Research (the Ag Lab).
Discover how agricultural research is shaping the
future of food, health, sustainability, and energy.
Scientists from the National Center for Agricultural
Utilization Research (The Ag Lab) will share their
work and explore how discoveries made from
plants and other agricultural resources are leading
to innovations that impact our everyday lives.
October 7: Plant Proteins with Zi Teng - Explore
the science behind plant proteins, including their
properties, uses, and growing role in the foods we
eat.
October 14: Natural Products and Pediatric
Cancer Research with Korey Brownstein - Learn
how compounds derived from natural sources are
being studied for their potential activity against
pediatric cancer cells.
October 21: Biobased Products from Plant Oils
with DeMichael Winfield - Discover how plant oils
are being transformed into sustainable products
that can replace petroleum-based materials.
October 28: Bioenergy Applications with Bruce
Dien - Examine how agricultural resources can
be converted into renewable energy and the role
bioenergy may play in a more sustainable future.
$30 – Class instructors as listed above.
Outsmarting Scammers: Fraud Prevention in the
Digital Age
Scammers are constantly finding new Your Choice
ways to target individuals through
IN PERSON
OR ONLINE
phone calls, email, text messages,
social media, and even artificial
intelligence. Each week will help you recognize
common scams, protect your personal and
financial information, and learn practical strategies
to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
October 7: Introduction to Fraud with Aimee
Shinall, Peoria County Sheriff's Department
Learn about common scams, warning signs of
fraud, and ways to protect yourself.
October 14: Operation Boomerang with Dave
Johnson, Pearl Technology
Explore online safety, cybersecurity basics, identity
theft prevention, and emerging AI-driven scams.
October 21: Banking Scams with Tim Sweeso,
Commerce Bank Understand common banking
fraud schemes and how to safeguard your financial
accounts.
October 28: Computer Scams with Colleen
Zachman, CEFCU Learn how to identify computer
scams, phishing attempts, and other digital threats.
$30 – Class instructors as listed above.
