OLLI Spring 2025 FINAL - Flipbook - Page 30
OLLI Online
OLLI Online programs are run via Zoom and can
include Classes, Originals, Study Groups, and
Zoom training.
ONLINE CLASSES
Eight of our spring classes will be held in the new
hybrid learning rooms. Participants can choose to
attend remotely via Zoom. The classes below have
been selected to be online (as well as in person).
See full descriptions on pages 5-8. $30 per person
1. All About Veins: Inside and Out, 9:00 a.m.
7. Turning Photos into Fine Art:
Creative Photography Techniques, 9:00 a.m.
9. Blood and Sand: The Games and Arenas of
Ancient Rome, 10:30 a.m.
11. Downsizing: Everything You Need to Know,
10:30 a.m.
17. Bloody Kansas3The First Civil War, 12:30 p.m.
21. Look Where I Went, 12:30 p.m.
26. Operation Downfall, The Planned Invasion of
Japan: 1945/1946, 2:00 p.m.
28. Reform is in the Air: The Progressive Era,
2:00 p.m.
ONLINE STUDY GROUPS
1. Staring Into the Void: A Study of Mysticism
Thursdays, March 6 3 April 10
1:30 3 3:00 p.m.
Online via ZOOM
Mystical elements can be found in all the world9s
religions. In this survey course, we will explore
these mystical aspects in Judaism, Christianity,
Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, with each class
focusing on one tradition. In the 昀nal session,
we will come together to share which elements
resonated with us and re昀ect on what mysticism
truly is.
$30 3 Facilitated by Pastor Bill Dohle, pastor
of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Pueblo,
Colorado, and a frequent OLLI facilitator and
instructor.
2. A Deep Dive into The Deepest Well:
Healing from the Inside Out
Tuesdays, May 6 3 May 27
6:00 3 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
In The Deepest Well, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
explores the profound impact of childhood
trauma on lifelong health and well-being.
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OLLI ONLINE
In this book study, we will delve into topics such
as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the
effects of trauma on the brain, and how positive
experiences can help mitigate the long-term
consequences of childhood trauma. Join us for
an insightful discussion on how early experiences
shape our lives and what can be done to promote
healing and resilience
$30 3 Facilitated by Anni Reinking, Vice President
of Prevention Services at Children9s Home
Association of Illinois and frequent OLLI facilitator.
(RF/RG)
ONLINE ORIGINALS
1. Google Drive 101:
Store, Share, and Manage Files with Con昀dence
Friday, March 7
12:00 3 1:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Frustrated trying to share a 昀le that is too large to
email? Join us for an informative online session
with John Amdall, frequent OLLI instructor, as he
guides us through the essentials of Google Drive.
Learn how to organize, store, and share your
documents, photos, and 昀les easily in the cloud.
Whether you9re new to Google Drive or want to
expand your skills, this session will help you make
the most of this powerful, free tool. For the best
possible experience, please create a free Gmail
account at Google.com. If you already have an
account, please make sure you can log into this
account using Chrome. If you need assistance,
please contact the Continuing Education of昀ce at
least several days prior to the event.
$15 3 A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the
event.
2. Mapping the Flames:
How Satellites Track Wild昀res Across the U.S.
Wednesday, March 12
12:00 3 1:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom
The United States Geological Survey Earth
Resources and Observation Science Center (USGS)
(EROS) operates the Landsat satellite program
with NASA, and maintains the largest civilian
collection of images of the Earth9s land surface
in existence, including tens of millions of satellite
images. The Center uses satellites to monitor
昀res across the United States, all from a facility in
