Osher Lifelong Learning Institute courses

102 Let's Decorate Cookies

In this class, SVSU Chef Kelly VanConett will show us some tips and tricks to having beautifully decorated cookies.

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106 Warmbier Farms Holiday Decor

In this class you will make a silk wreath on one date and silk holiday arrangement on the other date.

November 9, 2022 to December 7, 2022, Warmbier Farms

107B Fresh Holiday Decor with Andrea - WREATH

This class will give step-by-step instructions on how to make a beautiful wreath.

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108 Three-Dimensional Paper Snowflake and a Christmas Ornament

We will be using strips of paper to create this snowflake. When making the Christmas ornament, we will be folding three pieces of paper and then join the three sections together to form a very cute ornament.

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119B Tai Chi/Qigong for Everyone - Begins November 7

Gentle exercise for energy development. Come see why millions of people practice these wonderful arts.

November 7, 2022 to December 12, 2022, Ryder Center, Room 244

123 Senior Zumba - DATE CHANGE - BEGINNING NOVEMBER 3

This class is meant for anybody and everybody! You do not have to be good at dancing or know anything about Zumba to participate.

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126 Stroke Awareness

Learn about sudden signs of stroke, stroke risk factors, and why it is important to act immediately when responding to a stroke.

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148 History of God (Human Interpretation) - LOCATION CHANGE - CURTISS HALL 224

In this session we will continue our pursuit of the complex and eternal debate concerning the "Existence of GOD or GODS."

November 3, 2022 to December 8, 2022, Curtiss Hall, Room 224

175 Senior Strength Training - Session 2

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

November 1, 2022 to December 13, 2022, Ryder Fitness Center

181 Blue Grass Country Travel Preview

Travel Preview for the Blue Grass Country Trip

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182 Nordic Coastal Travel Preview

Travel Preview of the Nordic Coastal Voyage

Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Curtiss Hall, Room 100

183 Ireland Trip Travel Preview

Ireland Trip Travel Preview

Thursday, December 15, 2022, Curtiss Hall, Room 224

184 Tuscany Trip Travel Preview

Travel preview for Tuscany Trip

Tuesday, January 24, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 224

201 Exploring Watercolors Creatively

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

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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.

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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.

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204 Let's Eat!

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

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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!

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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207 Woodworking, Resin/Epoxy Pouring - State of Michigan

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

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208 Basket Making - Biscuit Basket

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

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209 Basket Making - Counter Basket

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

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21 Tai Chi/Qigong Festival

This event will be hosted by Jim Bush, SVSU OLLI's Tai Chi facilitator and founding member of Cloud Hands Michigan. Students and teachers from around the state will explore the latest developments and techniques.

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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.

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211 Forensic Science Update

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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216A Senior Zumba - STARTING FEBRUARY 3

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

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216B Senior Zumba - STARTING MARCH 3

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

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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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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!

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22 CATS at the Midland Center for the Arts

Rediscover CATS-the beloved musical with breathtaking music-including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater, "Memory".

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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.

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221 Pretzel Rolling Class & Lunch

Join OLLI as we are transformed into German bakers.

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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.

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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.

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224 Wine 101 - Learn about Tannins

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

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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.

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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.

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227 Canada - Your Northern Neighbor

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

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228 Balance Education

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.

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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.

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23 LIVE AT SVSU - Circling the UP (off the beaten path) - Photograph Journal with Mike Sonnenberg

Mike Sonnenberg, the author of Lost In Michigan: History and Travel Stories From An Endless Road Trip, showcases interesting and historic locations from around Michigan.

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230 A History of the Holocaust

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

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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.

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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.

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233 Turning Points in Western History

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

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234 Maritime Disasters of World War II

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

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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.

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236 Collaboration & Resistance

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

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237 Writing our Personal Histories

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

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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.

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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.

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239 A Tour of Michigan Sugar

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

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24 LIVE AT SVSU Forgotten Features of Mackinac Island - Presented by Kyle Bagnall

In this presentation, Kyle Bagnall, Park Naturalist for Mackinac State Historic Parks, will highlight some island attractions which have been lost to time and nearly forgotten.

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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.

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241 Village Glass Works Experience - ORNAMENT ONLY ON MARCH 21

Make a glass Christmas bulb.

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242 Village Glass Works Experience - ORNAMENT ONLY ON MARCH 22

Make a glass Christmas bulb.

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243 The Four Agreements

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

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244 Mastering Mindfulness

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

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245 My Life Book

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

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246 The True Story of Elvis Presley - Part Two (1959-1977)

In part 2 of this class, the full discovery and heart of the story is the man himself and the way in which he connected to his audience in a way that has yet to be duplicated.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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25 LIVE AT SVSU Young President Ford - Presented by Caroline Cook

Experience an inspirational story of a young man who was raised in this great midwestern city to become a world leader.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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253 Chase Those Blues Away!

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

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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.

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255 Sewing at Lady Jane's

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

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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.

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257 Lights! Camera! Action!

Visit the historic Vassar Theater in downtown Vassar for a fun-filled day learning about the history of this classic art deco movie house.

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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.

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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.

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26 LIVE AT SVSU The Tale of Beer City USA

In the narrative of this fun and fascinating tour, you will learn about the history of the beer brewing industry in Grand Rapids, its demise and its comeback that earned Grand Rapids the "Beer City" title.

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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.

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261 Cloud Storage

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

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262 Google Apps

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

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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."

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264 Apple Operating System

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

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265 Android Operating System

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

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266 Social Media

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

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267 Accessibility Tools within Windows

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

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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.

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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.

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27 LIVE AT SVSU - ARRGH: A History of Piracy on the Great Lakes

Join us for a historical and cultural re-examination of piracy and its implications for understanding Great Lakes history.

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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.

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271A Healthy Traveler - FEBRUARY 1

In this class, learn how to take the best care of yourself and how to make good and healthy decisions while you travel.

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271B Healthy Traveler - MARCH 1

In this class, learn how to take the best care of yourself and how to make good and healthy decisions while you travel.

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271C Healthy Traveler - APRIL 5

In this class, learn how to take the best care of yourself and how to make good and healthy decisions while you travel.

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272 iPhone Travel Apps

In this class you will learn how to use WhatsApp, Currency Converter, and Google Maps on your iPhone to help communicate with others over WiFi, make sure you don't pay too much for an item, and to find your next location easily.

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28 Human Error at the Purple Rose Theatre

This trip package includes tickets to the performance, lunch at Valliant Grill, and motor coach transportation.

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29 Hollywood Rocks - DSO

Hear the DSO perform iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy series, all in one concert.

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30 Tina Turner at the Wharton

TINA-The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n' Roll.

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31 Honky Tonk Angels at Meadow Brook

The Honky Tonk Angels is a hilarious, foot-stomping good time from the creator of Always?Patsy Cline.

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54 Ukrainian American Archives & Museum Tour - Register by November 15

Join OLLI on a tour of the Ukrainian American Archives and Museum in Hamtramck (near Detroit).

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56 "Starbright" at Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia, Ontario - Register by November 8

Just in time for the holiday, this performance is filled with the glorious music of the season.

Thursday, December 8, 2022, Parking Lot J1

57 Home for the Holidays at the DSO - Register by November 15

Share Detroit's favorite holiday musical tradition with friends and experience the thrill of the spectacle of the season.

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58 Live at SVSU: Remembering The J.L. Hudson Company, Detroit's Legendary Department Store LOCATION: C224

Attendees will be treated to signage, hundreds of photos, various ephemera, and video clips of Detroit's home-grown retailer that once towered over Woodward Avenue.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022, Curtiss Hall, Room 224

59 "Van Gogh in America" Exhibit at the DIA

Join OLLI members on a self-guided tour of this exhibition at the DIA on the 100th anniversary of its acquisition, and experience around 70 authentic Van Gogh works from around the world and discover the fascinating story of America's introduction to this iconic artist, in an exhibition only at the DIA.

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