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184 Tuscany Trip Travel Preview

Travel preview for Tuscany Trip

This course contains no sessions

201 Exploring Watercolors Creatively

Begin or continue your artistic journey painting with watercolors. Our veteran OLLI instructor shares a variety of stylized painting techniques.

March 10, 2023 to April 28, 2023, Memorial Park Building - Freeland (Behind Taco Bell)

202 Art Appreciation: The Rococo to Post Impressionism in Europe and America

Join Andrea Ondish, the Curator of Education at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum to explore more about the Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post Impressionism styles of art in Europe and America.

February 7-21, 2023, SVSU Arbury Fine Arts Center, Museum Classroom - Enter through the Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

203 Delicious - Cooking with Alley

In this class, you will be shown some delicious Mexican dishes that you will be able to make at home.

Monday, March 6, 2023, Memorial Park Building - Freeland (Behind Taco Bell)

204 Let's Eat!

This three-week class is designed to share and taste different recipes.

February 27, 2023 to March 13, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

205A Cards and Crafts with Pat and Kristi - TUESDAYS JANUARY 17 and JANUARY 24

Join us in making a variety of cards, including a Valentine's Day card!

This course contains no sessions

205B Cards and Crafts with Pat and Kristi - TUESDAYS, MARCH 14 and MARCH 21

Join us in making a variety of cards, including an Easter card.

March 14-21, 2023, Curtiss 222

206A Jewelry Making - Earrings Created with Bead Weaving

In this class you will get the opportunity to create some jewelry of your own - Earrings Created with Bead Weaving

Thursday, March 2, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

206B Jewelry Making Class - EARRINGS CREATED WITH WIRE WRAPPED BEADS

In this class you will get the opportunity to create some jewelry of your own - Earrings Created with Wire Wrapped Beads

Thursday, March 9, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

206C - Jewelry Making - Bracelet Created with Bead Weaving

In this class you will get the opportunity to create some jewelry of your own - Bracelet created with bead weaving

March 16-23, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

206D - Jewelry Making - Bead Embroidered Cabochon Pendant

In this class you will get the opportunity to create some jewelry of your own - Bead embroidered cabochon pendant

March 30, 2023 to April 6, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

206E - Jewelry Making - Create Your Own Bead (Beaded Bead) Necklace

In this class you will get the opportunity to create some jewelry of your own - Create your own bead (beaded bead) necklace

April 20-27, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

207 Woodworking, Resin/Epoxy Pouring - State of Michigan

Woodworking and resin/epoxy pouring is a fantastic hobby to get into!

Monday, March 20, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

208 Basket Making - Biscuit Basket

In this single-day class, you will make a stylish Biscuit Basket.

Friday, March 24, 2023, SVSU Arbury Fine Arts Center, Museum Classroom - Enter through the Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

209 Basket Making - Counter Basket

In this single-day class, you will make a stylish Counter Basket.

Monday, April 24, 2023, SVSU Arbury Fine Arts Center, Museum Classroom - Enter through the Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

210 Progress Towards Limiting Climate Change and Its Impact

In this class you have the chance to participate in a climate change simulation that allows you to explore various approaches to limit climate change.

This course contains no sessions

211 Forensic Science Update

This class will revolve around crime scenes and include discussion of famous cases and how their crime scenes were processed.

April 5-26, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 224

212 Oh, You Look So Good!

Bernadette Bernthal, owner of The White House Boutique in Frankenmuth, will teach you some easy and simple ways to bring your look together and complete any outfit.

Thursday, April 13, 2023, Curtiss Hall Seminar Rooms

213 ONLINE CLASS - Looking for More Income from Your Investment?

In this class you will learn what selling call options are and how they can generate additional income as well as reduce risk in your portfolio.

Monday, February 6, 2023, ONLINE

214A Senior Strength Training - BEGINNING JANUARY 24

This class will introduce you to some new variations of exercises you may already be doing, and even some new exercises you have never done before.

January 24, 2023 to March 2, 2023, Ryder Fitness Center

214B Senior Strength Training - STARTING MARCH 14

This class will introduce you to some new variations of exercises you may already be doing, and even some new exercises you have never done before.

March 14, 2023 to April 20, 2023, Ryder Fitness Center

215 OLLI Fitness Assessment and Exercise

Are you working out the correct way? Take the opportunity to meet and work with SVSU Kinesiology 354 students led by Dr. Gena Guerin to learn where you are physically, and what you can do to have a more effective workout.

January 24, 2023 to April 4, 2023, Ryder Fitness Center

216A Senior Zumba - STARTING FEBRUARY 3 - NEW INSTRUCTOR

Zumba is a fitness dance class that combines Latin American influenced dance moves with songs from various genres.

February 3-24, 2023, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym

216B Senior Zumba - STARTING MARCH 3 - NEW INSTRUCTOR

Zumba is a fitness dance class that combines Latin American influenced dance moves with songs from various genres.

March 3-24, 2023, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym

217 Tai Chi/Qigong for Everyone

In this class you will be led through a Tai Chi session that will benefit you both mentally and physically!

March 6-27, 2023, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym

218A Free Senior Fitness Test - WEDNESDAY 3/29 10 AM

The Senior Fitness Test is for seniors 60-94 years of age.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Ryder Recreation Center Basketball Courts 2 & 3

218B Free Senior Fitness Test - WEDNESDAY 3/29 11:30 AM

The Senior Fitness Test is for seniors 60-94 years of age.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Ryder Recreation Center Basketball Courts 2 & 3

218C Free Senior Fitness Test - WEDNESDAY 3/30 10 AM

The Senior Fitness Test is for seniors 60-94 years of age.

Thursday, March 30, 2023, Ryder Recreation Center Basketball Courts 2 & 3

218D Free Senior Fitness Test - WEDNESDAY 3/30 11:30 AM

The Senior Fitness Test is for seniors 60-94 years of age.

Thursday, March 30, 2023, Ryder Recreation Center Basketball Courts 2 & 3

219 Willi's Sausage-Making Class

Join owners Keith and Jackie Gere of Willi's Sausage Company in Frankenmuth for a day of sausage-making fun!

Thursday, February 9, 2023, Willi's Sausage Co.

220 Petit 4 Pastry

Do you like tasty treats? If yes, this class is for you! Rachel from Petit 4 Pastry will show you how she makes some of her delicious pastries.

Monday, February 6, 2023, Petit 4 Pastry

221 Pretzel Rolling Class & Lunch

Join OLLI as we are transformed into German bakers.

Monday, March 13, 2023, Bavarian Inn Restaurant

222 The Art of Making a Charcuterie Board at PROST in Bay City

In this class you will be instructed on the different ways to construct an attractive board for your next gathering.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Prost Wine Bar

223 Get Your Dose of Daily Brew - Coffee Lovers Class

Join OLLI at the Live Oak Coffeehouse in Downtown Midland to learn more about coffee.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Live Oak Coffee House

224 Wine 101 - Learn about Tannins

Join us at the St. Julian Winery & Distillery to sample some wine and learn about tannins in wine.

Monday, April 3, 2023, St Julian Winery & Distillery

225 Ireland - The Emerald Isle

During this class you will learn and discuss the settlement of the island, colonization, The Great Hunger, conflict, and Ireland's important diplomatic role in Europe and globally.

Monday, February 6, 2023, Curtiss Hall - Alumni Lounge

226 Finland and Norway - Scandinavia

In this class, which leads to a trip to Norway and Finland, we will discuss in-depth the highlights of these countries and how they came to be where they are today.

Tuesday, February 7, 2023, Curtiss Hall - Alumni Lounge

227 Canada - Your Northern Neighbor

In this class we will take a journey through Canadian history.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 224

228 Balance Education - LOCATION CHANGE - C129

This class will help teach you how to improve your balance to varying degrees, including a segment to show simple exercises that can be done with a chair to help.

February 1-22, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

229 John Adams Miniseries - Watch and Discuss

Adapted from David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams.

January 23, 2023 to March 6, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

230 A History of the Holocaust

In this class, you will explore the history of one of the bad events, The Holocaust.

February 9, 2023 to March 9, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 224

231 Great Moments in the History of Medicine: Heroes and Scoundrels

In this class you will learn and compare these people while gaining the knowledge to distinguish between those who help, and those who harm.

March 9-30, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

232 Chernobyl Watch and Discussion

In this class you will watch the award-winning HBO miniseries "Chernobyl" in the context of its accuracy, the historical context of both the event itself and the time in which the show was produced, and the value of historical fiction as a teaching tool.

March 13, 2023 to April 10, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 128

233 Turning Points in Western History - LOCATION CHANGE - NOW IN C224

How did Western Civilization emerge from the barbarian invasion of Europe to become the center of world civilization?

April 6-20, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 224

234 Maritime Disasters of World War II

This class will explore the loss of ships of both the Allies and Axis forces.

March 27, 2023 to April 17, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

235 ONELINE CLASS - The War in the Skies: Europe 1939-1945

In this course, we will focus on the Luftwaffe, the Royal Air Force, and the United States Army Air Force during WWII.

March 28, 2023 to April 25, 2023, ONLINE

236 Collaboration & Resistance

The class will discuss both collaboration and resistance organizations in Occupied Europe during World War II.

March 16, 2023 to April 6, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 224

237 Writing our Personal Histories

Learn how to capture your own stories and the stories of those close to you through writing.

March 15, 2023 to April 5, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

238A Journaling for Fun & Intention - STARTING JANUARY 26

Learn how to journal with intention with this class that is focused on exploring the many ways in which journaling can enrich your life.

This course contains no sessions

238B Journaling for Fun & Intention - STARTING MARCH 9

Learn how to journal with intention with this class that is focused on exploring the many ways in which journaling can enrich your life.

March 9, 2023 to April 13, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

239 A Tour of Michigan Sugar - TIME CHANGE - 10 AM TO NOON

Join OLLI as we take a behind-the-scenes look at Michigan Sugar's locally grown and operated company.

This course contains no sessions

240 Tour of Village Glass Works - TOUR ONLY

With over 50 years of combined experience in fused, blown, and stained glass, Village Glass Works has designed and built custom glass art for homes and churches since 1985.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Village Glass Works

241 Village Glass Works Experience - ORNAMENT ONLY ON MARCH 21

Make a glass Christmas bulb.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Village Glass Works

242 Village Glass Works Experience - ORNAMENT ONLY ON MARCH 22

Make a glass Christmas bulb.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Village Glass Works

243 The Four Agreements

Prepare to investigate and discuss ideas that are brought forth from the teachings of Toltec Wisdom.

This course contains no sessions

244 Mastering Mindfulness

Take control of your mind with a class dedicated to exploring the many methods of mindfulness.

March 21, 2023 to April 25, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

245 My Life Book

This class focuses on self-evaluation and making changes to live longer, happier, and healthier.

This course contains no sessions

246 The True Story of Elvis Presley - Part Two (1959-1977) - DESCRIPTION OF CLASS IS DIFFERENT THAN WHAT IS IN BROCHURE

Part two of the mesmerizing life and career of Elvis Presley will begin with his army years in Germany and his relationship with Priscilla Beaulieu.

January 24, 2023 to February 14, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 224

247 Line Dancing

Line dancing is a great way to meet new people, learn new dance moves, and even get a little bit of exercise!

February 8, 2023 to March 15, 2023, Ryder Center, Room 244

248 Merlin Bird ID App

In this class you will learn how to use the free Merlin Bird ID app to identify birds from what you hear, what they look like, and much more.

Friday, February 10, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

249 New Member Orientation

All new members, and even veterans wanting a refresher, are invited to learn the ins and outs of the SVSU OLLI.

This course contains no sessions

250 OLLI Travel Orientation

Join us for this introduction to travel and learn what it is like to travel with a group, how to sign up for day trips and extended excursions, what to expect, how to plan, why you would travel with OLLI, and so much more.

This course contains no sessions

251 From Sewers to Beaches: Using Molecular Methods to Measure Pathogen Levels in our Community

Did you know that for over a decade, SVSU undergraduate students have used rapid DNA testing to determine whether beaches in the Saginaw Bay Watershed should be closed due to fecal contamination?

Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 224

252 Self Defense Training

In this class you will acquire the tools for better awareness, assertiveness, verbal confrontation skills, safety strategies, and physical techniques that enable someone to avoid, escape, resist, and survive a violent attack.

This course contains no sessions

253 Chase Those Blues Away!

Have you ever noticed that you become more sad or unhappy during the winter months?

Friday, February 3, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 128

254 Scams and Fraud: How to Protect your Personal Information

In this class, an SVSU police officer will guide you through the necessary steps to protect yourself from swindles and frauds.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

255 Sewing at Lady Jane's

Get in touch with your crafty side with sewing by coming down to Lady Jane's Quilt Shop.

Friday, April 14, 2023, Lady Jane's Quilt Shop

256 English Paper Piecing at Lady Jane's

Come to Lady Jane's Quilt Shop in Freeland to learn how to hand sew English Paper Pieces.

Friday, March 10, 2023, Lady Jane's Quilt Shop

257 Lights! Camera! Action! - Movie "Devotion" to be shown

Visit the historic Vassar Theater in downtown Vassar for a fun-filled day learning about the history of this classic art deco movie house. Movie to be shown - "Devoted" rated PG-13 - 138 minutes - War Drama, True Story

This course contains no sessions

258 Behind the Scenes - Meet the Cast and Director of "Very Berry Dead"

Join OLLI for the SVSU production of "Very Berry Dead." Afterwards, meet the director, Jos� Perez IV, and the cast to get a behind the scenes look at the play.

Thursday, February 16, 2023, Malcolm Field Theatre

259 Behind the Scenes - Meet the Cast and Director of "Urinetown"

Join OLLI for the SVSU production of "Urinetown." Afterwards, meet the director, Tommy Wedge, and the cast to get a behind the scenes look at the play.

Thursday, April 13, 2023, Malcolm Field Theatre

260 How to Buy and Sell on the Internet

In this class you will learn how to create an eBay account, search for items, and complete transactions. In the second half of the class, you will learn how to sell an item.

This course contains no sessions

261 Cloud Storage

Do you want to learn how to back up your important digital information to ensure it doesn't get lost?

This course contains no sessions

262 Google Apps

In this class you will learn all about the different free applications that Google offers.

Monday, February 6, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 141

263 Tech Tuesday - "Smart Home"

In this class, Larry Emmons, retired SVSU technology director, will teach you some of the different ways to turn your own home into a "smart home."

Tuesday, March 14, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

264 Apple Operating System

This class will teach you the ins and outs of the iPhone Operating System (iOS).

Monday, February 13, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

265 Android Operating System

This class will teach you how to use your Android device to its fullest potential.

Monday, February 20, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

266 Social Media - CORRECTION TO THE CATALOG - CLASS IS ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

This class will help you learn how to use Facebook to share photos, "like" a post or page, and "friend" anyone you choose.

Monday, February 27, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 141

267 Accessibility Tools within Windows

This class will teach you how to make your computer more accommodating.

Monday, March 6, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 141

268 Viruses and How to Clean Your Computer

Viruses, malware, and spyware are all scary computer terms you may not be familiar with. In this class, learn what it all means and how you can prevent it. In addition, you will also learn how to remove it from your computer so that your computer runs to the best of its capabilities.

Monday, March 13, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 141

269 How to Buy a Computer

In this class you will learn the ins and outs of the several types of computers out there. Desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets are all great options, and this class will help you decide which is the best for you.

Monday, March 20, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 141

270 Cutting the Cord

With television cable bills becoming increasingly expensive, more people are "cutting the cord" or getting rid of cable. In this class you will learn about its replacement, streaming, and how to get the most out of these services while also reducing your monthly bills.

Monday, March 27, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 141

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