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metal, and composite aircraft construction, as
well as the many specialty fields available within
aircraft maintenance.
$30 – Class instructor Kerry Leifeld, 50 years of
experience as a mechanic in the Navy and Director
of Maintenance at Byerly Aviation.
To Go or Not To Go
At some point in retirement,
Your Choice
we all face important decisions.
IN PERSON
Should I stay where I am or
OR ONLINE
downsize? Is moving to a
retirement community the right choice, or do
I want to age in place? What resources do I
have, and are they sufficient? What are my
options for retirement communities, and how
do I evaluate them? This class will help you
explore and assess your choices. During the
class we will discuss how to understand and
evaluate the variety of options available.
$30 – Class instructors are Bernie Drake, John
Sahn, and John Amdall, all frequent OLLI
instructors and facilitators.
What is a Concerto?
What is a Concerto? The noun comes from
the Italian verb concertare: 1) to compete 2) to
cooperate. Yes there are two definitions that
seem to oppose each other. And, that is what a
concerto is. There is lots of competition between
soloist(s) and the ensemble. And there is lots
of cooperation between the soloist(s) and the
ensemble. We'll explore compositions that bring
us both these qualities and much more. Starting
in the 17th Century we'll experience concerti from
baroque, classical, romantic and modern styles.
There is never a dull moment in a concerto, so join
us for an exciting musical journey.
$30 – Class Instructor is Michael Dicker, Emeritus
Professor of Bassoon, Illinois State University and
frequent OLLI instructor.
What’s It Worth & Why?
An Introduction to Real Estate Appraising
Tedd Neff, of the Neff Valuation Group, will share
an overview of residential real estate appraisal
practice. OLLI members will learn what an
appraisal is, how it is developed and reported,
and the key methods used to determine property
value. Tedd will also cover the history and
evolution of the appraisal profession and its role
in today’s real estate market. He will discuss the
wide range of appraisal clients and their intended
uses, including valuations for mortgage financing,
relocation companies, eminent domain cases,
divorce proceedings, estate settlements, litigation
support, and real estate tax appeals. By the end
of week 4, students will understand the purpose
of appraisals, the responsibilities of the appraiser,
and how appraisal assignments vary by client and
situation.
$30 – Class instructor is Tedd Neff, SRA, a State
of Illinois certified general appraiser, and former
adjunct faculty member of Illinois Central College.
● 11:30 a.m. – 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 OLLI’s
convenient lunches in the ballroom. You must
register for each week’s lunch in advance. The
cost for each weekly lunch is $14.00.
Turkey wrap with cranberry jam,
housemade chips with dip
April 8 Ground beef tacos, beans, rice, chips and
pico de gallo
April 15 Oven roasted pork, mac and cheese,
fingerling potatoes
April 22 Creamy vegetable lasagna with side
salad and green beans
April 1
● 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ______________________________
Americans in Paris
Visit Paris with Stan Ransom to explore the
stories of some famous Americans who lived in
the “City of Light”. Starting with Ben Franklin,
whose actions in Paris were essential for the
colonies to win their independence, learn about
Americans who lived in Paris for several years or
even the rest of their lives. We will move from
Franklin, Jefferson, and John Adams to the artists,
scientists, and politicians of the mid-19th century
like James Whistler, Oliver W. Holmes Sr., Charles
Sumner, Mary Cassatt, and more. Then it’s on
to the early 20th century with Gertrude Stein,
Ernest Hemingway, Cole Porter, James Baldwin,
and we will definitely explore Stan’s favorite, the
unbelievable adventures of Josephine Baker.
$30 – Class instructor is Stan Ransom, retired
educator and frequent OLLI instructor.
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