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301 Tour of Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum at SVSU

The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum and Jo Anne and Donald Peterson Sculpture Garden features a unique collection of more than 200 sculptures that span the 70-year career of "America's Public Sculptor," Marshall M. Fredericks (1908-1998).

June 13, 2023 to July 11, 2023, Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

304 Jewelry Making - You Can Do It!

In this class, you will learn to select bead colors, find out what all those tools do, and what exactly a "finding" is.

May 8, 2023 to June 12, 2023, Arbury Fine Arts Center Room 157

305 Jewelry-Making Workshop

This class is for you if you have taken a basic jewelry-making class, know a few techniques, and are ready to explore and design further.

June 19, 2023 to July 17, 2023, Arbury Fine Arts Center Room 157

306 Stitching on Denim

In this class, you will turn your everyday, comfy denim pieces into one-of-a-kind, contemporary fashions.

July 24, 2023 to August 14, 2023, Arbury Fine Arts Center Room 157

307 Make Your Own Marshmallow!

In this appetizing class you will get to explore what ratio of sugar to corn syrup produces the best-tasting and best-textured marshmallows!

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Memorial Park Building - Freeland (Behind Taco Bell)

308 Art of Making French Macarons

This class is designed to help you succeed in mastering the macaron.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Memorial Park Building - Freeland (Behind Taco Bell)

309 Become a Backyard Pitmaster

Join OLLI for a class with Pitmaster Steve Seige as he demonstrates how to prep, season and smoke brisket.

This course contains no sessions

311 Wine 101

Join us for a tasting at the longest-operating, largest, and most-awarded winery in the state!

Monday, August 7, 2023, St Julian Winery & Distillery

313 The Art of Making Sushi

Join Chef Craig Feibke for another enjoyable cooking class at Fusion 1 Cafe.

Monday, June 19, 2023, Fusion 1 Cafe

314 Ice Cream Social

Join us for some ice cream, conversation, and fun.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023, The Farm at Apple Acres

315 MI Table

Come have a seat and taste Pure Michigan at MI Table, which is a farm-to-table style restaurant that highlights Michigan produce, fish, and game.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023, MI Table

316 Great Supreme Court Justices and Decisions

This class features PowerPoint lectures on current members of the Court, the 12 most important Court cases in U.S. history, and the greatest Supreme Court Justices.

Thursday, July 27, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

320 Beatles

Fun facts about about the Fab Four you may or may not know.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

321A Senior Strength Training - DATE CHANGE - STARTING MAY 4 - NO CLASS MAY 30

This class is for anyone already strength training but wanting a fun, group class to kick it up a notch.

This course contains no sessions

321B Senior Strength Training - STARTING JUNE 6

This class is for anyone already strength training but wanting a fun, group class to kick it up a notch.

June 6-29, 2023, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym

322A Ditch the Workout and Join the Party! - STARTING MAY 10

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

This course contains no sessions

323 Spin Class

Never tried indoor cycling? No worries - our spin instructor will guide and coach you every step of the way!

August 2-23, 2023, Ryder Center, Room 246

324 Gentle Beginner's Yoga

Yoga is a calm, yet exhilarating, total-body conditioning exercise.

August 1-22, 2023, Ryder Center, Room 244

328 A Brief Introduction to the Physical and Cultural Geography of Chile

Discover Chili - Landscape, Culture and Economy

This course contains no sessions

329B Dementia or Just Aging? SESSION TWO - JUNE 8

In this class, we will discuss he signs of normal aging and dementia.

Thursday, June 8, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

329C Dementia or Just Aging? SESSION THREE - JULY 13

In this class, we will discuss he signs of normal aging and dementia.

Thursday, July 13, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

330 Why Meditate?

Why meditate? What do you expect? How will you practice meditation? When will you start?

This course contains no sessions

331B My Life Book - SESSION STARTING JUNE 8

Take charge of your habits to lead a healthier life.

This course contains no sessions

331C My Life Book - SESSION STARTING JULY 27

Take charge of your habits to lead a healthier life.

July 27, 2023 to August 17, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 222

332B Legacy Journaling and Meditation - SESSION STARTING JUNE 5

We will explore the many methods of leaving a "memory book(s)" for your loved ones to share with generations to come.

This course contains no sessions

332C Legacy Journaling and Meditation - SESSION STARTING JULY 10

We will explore the many methods of leaving a "memory book(s)" for your loved ones to share with generations to come.

July 10, 2023 to August 7, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

333B Thought for Food - SESSION STARTING AUGUST 1

It's becoming more difficult to know what's good for us! Food labels use buzz words to fool us into thinking we're making the right decision.

August 1-22, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 222

334B Living Mindfully - SESSION STARTING AUGUST 1

Learn the art of habit tracking, design your own daily rituals, and define your evolving purpose.

August 1-22, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 222

335A Exploring Meditation - SESSION STARTING MAY 4

This class will show you how to meditate properly, the benefits of regular meditation practice, and the styles of meditation.

This course contains no sessions

335B Exploring Meditation - SESSION STARTING JUNE 8

This class will show you how to meditate properly, the benefits of regular meditation practice, and the styles of meditation.

This course contains no sessions

335C Exploring Meditation - SESSION STARTING JULY 27

This class will show you how to meditate properly, the benefits of regular meditation practice, and the styles of meditation.

July 27, 2023 to August 17, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 222

336 Balance Education

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

June 6-27, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 222

337 Simple Stretches to Avoid Pain and Stiffness

Learn some simple stretches to treat pain and stiffness.

May 2, 2023 to June 13, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

341 Pelvic Health Exercise Series - DATES CHANGED TO 5/10, 6/14, 7/12, 8/9

Join the pelvic health team from Renue Physical Therapy for a Pelvic Health Exercise Series!

May 10, 2023 to August 9, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 222

343 Michigan History

Join instructors Christina and Jason Szilagyi to take a tour through the history of the Great Lakes State from its initial native settlement to recent days.

This course contains no sessions

344 The Empire Strikes Back - The Falkland War

This class will examine the war between Argentina and England over the Falkland Islands from April to June 1982.

July 24, 2023 to August 14, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

345 Great Moments in the History of Medicine: The Medication Revolution

You may have noticed the proliferation of ads for new medicines for some familiar old diseases: Diabetes, Psoriasis, Crohn's, Rheumatoid, etc. So, why are these medicines so good? And why are they so expensive? Are they worth it?

This course contains no sessions

346 The Goodridge Brothers of Saginaw

The presentation will discuss the lives of these nationally-recognized black photographers and will be followed by a walking tour using their images to explore the history of downtown Saginaw.

Wednesday, August 23, 2023, SVSU Riverfront Saginaw Classroom

348 A Woman's Place is Under the Dome: The Michigan State Capitol and the Women's Suffrage Movement

Hear inspiring work and relive some of Michigan's most important suffrage moments under the dome with Capitol historian and curator Valorie Marvin.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 224

349B Basic Floral Design - JUNE 7

Get in touch with your creative side while learning tips for making floral arrangements that will dazzle your family and friends.

This course contains no sessions

349C Basic Floral Design - JULY 19

Get in touch with your creative side while learning tips for making floral arrangements that will dazzle your family and friends.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Aubury Fine Arts Center Room 107 (Near the Marshall Fredericks Museum)

351 Pickleball

Looking for a fun way to get some exercise this summer? Consider pickleball - a very popular game for all ages!

This course contains no sessions

353 Genealogy

This course is designed to help family historians who have little or no experience with genealogy research.

June 7-21, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

356 OLLI Inside Look: Saginaw Wastewater Treatment Facility

The Saginaw Water Treatment Plant has been operating since September 29, 1929, and is one of the largest drinking water plants in the state with a maximum treatment capacity of 52 million gallons per day (MGD).

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Saginaw Water Treatment Plant - main entrance foyer

357 An OLLI Inside Look: Hemlock Semiconductor - DATE CHANGED TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Hemlock Semiconductor is a leading provider of high-purity polysilicon products for the electronic and solar power industries.

Wednesday, August 16, 2023, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations

358 An OLLI Inside Look: The Zilwaukee Bridge

Join OLLI on this unique opportunity as we explore the inside of the Zilwaukee Bridge.

Monday, June 12, 2023, Zilwaukee Bridge

359 Creating a Bird-Friendly Yard - DATE AND TIME CHANGED TO THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 FROM 10AM TO 12PM

Bird feeding is a popular activity for people of all ages!

Thursday, August 10, 2023, Chippewa Nature Center

363 Floating Palaces of the Great Lakes: A History of Passenger Steamships on the Inland Seas

Author Joel Stone will examine how, through much of the nineteenth century, steam-powered ships provided one of the most reliable and comfortable transportation options in the United States, becoming a critical partner in railroad expansion and the heart of a thriving recreation industry.

Monday, June 12, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

364 Book Discussion - "Arsenal of Democracy"

OLLI member Beacher Pearce will host this book discussion prior to our day trip visit to the Yankee Air Museum on June 6. This book discussion is open to anyone, whether or not you are registering for the day trip to the Yankee Air Museum; however, you must be registered by May 1 in order to receive the book on time.

This course contains no sessions

June 14, 2023 Monthly Meeting - Capitol Women: Librarians, Clerks, Janitresses and Lawmakers (1879-1940); Pioneering Women At Work Under the Dome

Learn about these trailblazing women and the rules - written and unspoken - that both limited and inspired their successes with Capitol Historian & Curator Valerie Marvin.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms

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