SUMMER 2018COURSE CATALOG

ECKERD.EDU/OLLI

Classes are held at Eckerd College and the Centre of Palm Harbor

OLLIREGISTRATIONThere are two ways to register for an OLLI course:

1. ONLINE AT ECKERD.EDU/OLLI/REGISTERPreferred way to register! Why?

• Immediate placement in classes accepting registrations

• Online registrations open one week prior to those registering via Drop-Off or Mail-In

• You can register even when the office is closed (nights, weekends and holidays)

Need help in learning how to register online? Our staff stands ready to assist.

You will be required to call the office if:

• The class is full and you wish to be placed on a waitlist

• You are requesting a guess pass

• You want to cancel or switch a class

2. DROP-OFF/MAIL-IN Submit completed registration

form and drop off at the OLLI office. Drop-Off and Mail-In registrations are not processed immediately. You will be notified if we are unable to place you in the class of your choice. Registering Online provides you with immediate confirmation.

Important Notes about Registration: • Payment is due upon registration.

• Payment is accepted by credit card only. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

• No cash or checks

• Drop-Off or Mail-In registrations must be fully paid before admittance will be granted to a class. Allow enough time to visit the office to submit payment before the class begins.

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICIESUnless otherwise noted for a specific class or trip, the following general policies will apply:

Cancellation Policy: Any class or trip that does not meet the minimum enrollment requirement will be canceled at least seven days prior to its first meeting. Enrollment requirements vary by class/trip but are typically 12 people for classes and 20 people for trips. Make sure to register early to avoid classes being cancelled due to low enrollment.

In the event a class or trip has to be cancelled, every attempt will be made to notify you before the start of the event. You will receive a full refund for any event that OLLI must cancel.

Withdrawal - Refund Policies• To withdraw from a class or trip,

please notify the OLLI call center (727.864.7600) as soon as possible so that your space may be given to another student.

If you withdraw:

• At least seven (7) days before first class session/trip – you will be refunded the full amount of the class less a $10 administrative fee.

• Fewer than seven (7) days before first class session/trip – No refund.

Withdrawals from any activity for which the fee is $10 or less are non-refundable.

No shows or those who attend only partial sessions forfeit the entire class/trip fee.

Sea Salt FACILITATOR: BONNIE RICKUS7567 EC Wednesday, May 9 | 5 p.m. Sea Salt, 183 2nd Ave. N., St. PetersburgFamous for fresh seafood, 130 different salts from around the world, and 20 foot tall wine tower. Bar menu (early dining menu) available.Member: Cost of meal and tip

Island Grille and Raw Bar FACILITATOR: WALT ULBRICHT7589 EC Wednesday, June 13 | 5 p.m. The Island Grille and Raw Bar 210 Madonna Blvd., Tierra Verde A popular destination focusing on expertly prepared seafood in a casual waterfront setting. Early dining menu available.Member: Cost of meal and tip

Red Mesa FACILITATOR: WALT ULBRICHT7600 EC Wednesday, August 8 | 5 p.m. Red Mesa Restaurant 4912 4th St. N., St. PetersburgAward-winning regional Mexican and Southwest specialties offering distinctive tastes. Early dining menu available.Member: Cost of meal and tip

OLLI DINE-AROUNDSThe OLLI Dine-Arounds feature an educational component, usually offering a brief lecture from the restaurant owner or manager about the cultural history of the food or restaurant.

Participants order from the menu, and each member will be responsible for his/her own meal cost and tip. Meet at the restaurant at the time noted for each location. Group size is limited so register early.

Island Grille and Raw Bar, Tierra Verde

SUMMER 2018 COURSE SCHEDULEThe Most Outrageous Film Comedy: The ProducersINSTRUCTOR: WALT ULBRICHT7560 EC Monday, May 7 | 1–3:30 p.m. Eckerd College Miller Auditorium7564 PH Wednesday, May 9 | 1–3:30 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AExplore the origins of this comic masterpiece which marked Mel Brooks’ directorial debut, and its skewering of social values as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of its release.Member: $15 Non-member: $30

Jerome Robbins, Master of MovementINSTRUCTOR: JOY KATZEN-GUTHRIE7565 EC [2 sessions] Wednesdays, May 9 and 16 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eckerd College Flamingo7561 PH [2 sessions] Tuesdays, May 8 and 15 1:30–3:30 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AIn the 30s and 40s, as both productions on stage and screen extended the role of dance, a generation of influential young choreographers joined a generation of young writers and producers to develop a new dance extravaganza. Join us for an in-depth look at one of those influencers of modern dance, Jerome Robbins, whose signature style came to permeate the American musical.Member: $20 Non-member: $35

Sacred Spaces, Sacred PlacesINSTRUCTOR: AMY KATSOURIS7566 EC [2 sessions] Wednesdays, May 9 and 16 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eckerd College Pelican7562 PH [2 sessions] Tuesdays, May 8 and 15 10 a.m.–Noon Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AThis course offers a virtual tour of sacred cities, places of worship, landmarks, and pilgrimage spots in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism.Member: $20 Non-member: $35

Meltdown & Recovery XXVIIIINSTRUCTOR: HAL HULTMAN7570 EC Monday, May 14 | 9 a.m.–Noon Eckerd College Pelican7563 PH Wednesday, May 9 | 9 a.m.–Noon Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AWall Street analysts have warned that if the U.S. federal government carries on increasing its deficit spending the cost of its borrowing may end up outstripping the growth rate of America’s gross domestic product. How’s that for openers? This class jumps into and explores current economic trends.Member: $15 Non-member: $30

Ada Lovelace ‘The Enchantress of Numbers’INSTRUCTOR: HAL HULTMAN7568 PH Thursday, May 10 | 10 a.m.–Noon Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AUnlock the profile of Ada Lovelace, whose passion and vision for technology made her a powerful symbol for modern women in applied science.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

The ‘isms’ of Modern ArtINSTRUCTOR: DEDEE ALECCIA7571 EC Monday, May 14 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eckerd College Pelican7569 PH Thursday, May 10 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AThis class offers a chronological examination of the various ‘ISMS” in modern art, which will help demystify the meaning and intent of these innovative styles.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

Day of the DolphinsINSTRUCTOR: ANN WEAVER

7572 OS Wednesday, May 16 | 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 185 Boardwalk Pl. E., Madeira BeachAnimal behaviorist Ann Weaver, Ph.D. introduces OLLI to the local dolphins and their fascinating lore. Join us at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Madeira Beach for lunch and presentation followed by a boat trip where Dr. Weaver will introduce us to any dolphins we encounter.Member: $65 Non-member: $80

BIO: Jane AustenINSTRUCTOR: DEDEE ALECCIA7575 EC Monday, May 21 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eckerd College Pelican7573 PH Thursday, May 17 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AAusten’s literary works, now the mainstay of English literature, live on in movies, television programs and spinoffs—all keeping her alive, vibrant, and in the forefront of the literary world.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

The Art of Writing Dialogue: Engaging IntuitionINSTRUCTOR: LORE RAYMOND7584 EC [2 sessions] Wednesdays, June 6 and 13 10 a.m.–Noon Eckerd College Pelican7574 PH [2 sessions] Thursdays, May 17 and 24 10 a.m.–Noon Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom ALearn how to express your authentic voice through individual and experiential small groups. Lessons will focus on the core elements of writing and punctuating dialogue while practicing the art of listening to your intuition—or gut feelings. Member: $20 Non-member: $35

A Day in BaliINSTRUCTOR: LORE RAYMOND

7576 EC Tuesday, May 22 | 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Bus departs from Eckerd College GymImagine spending the day in Bali—“the island of the gods”—or learning more about one of the world’s only remaining ancient cultures as we tour the Hindu Temple of Florida. Includes lunch, lectures and tour.Member: $50 Non-member: $65

Casablanca: The Making of a ClassicINSTRUCTOR: JASON FORTNER7577 EC Wednesday, May 23 | 10 a.m.–Noon Eckerd College Pelican7578 PH Thursday, May 24 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AHere’s looking at you, kid! A look at one of the most iconic films of the wartime years, Casablanca. Through film clips, documentary footage and anecdotes we journey back to the saga of Rick, Ilsa, Victor and the colorful cast of this Warner Brothers classic film.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

Lisbon: In the Footsteps of Fernando PessoaINSTRUCTOR: MARGO HAMMOND7579 EC Thursday, May 24 | 10:30 a.m.–Noon Eckerd College PelicanLisbon now may be known as the capital of cool, but its most famous resident still is a poet born there in 1888, Fernando Pessoa. In this talk, author and travel writer Margo Hammond describes the Lisbon of Pessoa, from his favorite restaurant where a table is still reserved for him to the Pessoa Hotel which rents out the very room where the enigmatic poet once lived. How cool is that?Member: $10 Non-member: $25

UFOs: Fact or Fiction?INSTRUCTOR: WILLIAM KEY-NEE7580 EC [2 sessions] Fridays, June 1 and 8 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eckerd College Pelican7590 PH [2 sessions] Fridays, June 15 and 22 1:30–3:30 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AExplore aerial anomalies and their related ideas (abduction, contact, physical evidence, etc.) from scientific, mythological, and religious perspectives.Member: $20 Non-member: $35

Never Make Up: Elizabeth Arden and Helena RubinsteinINSTRUCTOR: ELIZABETH BRITT7581 EC Tuesday, June 5 | 10:30 a.m.–Noon Eckerd College PelicanElizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein created the cosmetics industry. Strong women who were visionaries, willful and fiercely competitive, they were arch rivals on every level. Discover their personal stories and revolutionary contributions.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

The Orange Blossom Special: How the Railroads Changed FloridaINSTRUCTOR: NANO RILEY7582 EC Tuesday, June 5 | 1:30–3 p.m. Eckerd College Pelican7583 PH Wednesday, June 6 | 1:30–3 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom ABy 1925, luxury trains like the fabled Orange Blossom Special brought Northeastern visitors to Florida. Unearth the prominent role railroad expansion played in Florida’s formative history.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There: Introduction to MeditationINSTRUCTOR: KATHERINE ROBINSON7585 EC [3 sessions] Thursdays, June 7, 14 and 21 10 a.m.–Noon Eckerd College FlamingoTake a three-week meditative journey to connect to yourself on a deeper level, stimulate your brain and learn how to tame the monkey mind through a variety of meditative and breathing techniques.Member: $30 Non-member: $45

Fire on the Bayou: Summer Sounds in New OrleansINSTRUCTOR: J.J. PATTISHALL7586 EC [2 sessions] Thursdays, June 7 and 14 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eckerd College Pelican7588 PH [2 sessions] Wednesdays, June 13 and 20 1:30–3:30 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom ADo you know what it truly means to miss New Orleans? The Big Easy is a city of diverse cultural influences and nowhere are those influences more evident than in its music: Jazz, Blues, Cajun, Zydeco, Brass Bands, R&B, Funk, and Rock n’ Roll (just to name a few). Come spend the summer on the banks of the Mississippi exploring the sounds of this cultural capital of American music.Member: $20 Non-member: $35

The Musical Artistry of ViennaINSTRUCTOR: CHRISTIANE VINET7587 EC [2 sessions] Tuesdays, June 12 and 19 10 a.m.–Noon Eckerd College PelicanPart 1: From its beginning through MozartPart 2: Beethoven and BeyondEach session will feature guided listening to popular instrumental and vocal works, as well as anecdotes, and words of famous musicians and composers through the ages who were compelled to make their living in, as it continues to be, fabulous Vienna, the musical capital of the world!Member: $20 Non-member: $35

A Perfect Storm: A History of Florida’s HurricanesINSTRUCTOR: NANO RILEY7591 EC Tuesday, June 19 | 1:30–3 p.m. Eckerd College Pelican7595 PH Wednesday, June 27 | 1:30–3 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom ADid you know John’s Pass was created by a hurricane in 1848? This class looks at famous storms, their impact, and the latest methods for preventing damage, as well as the latest predictions for intensity due to climate change.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

Bertha Palmer and the Building of SarasotaINSTRUCTOR: ELIZABETH BRITT7592 EC Wednesday, June 20 | 10:30 a.m.–Noon Eckerd College PelicanWealthy Chicagoan Bertha Palmer was a woman ahead of her time. Discover her story and the local legacies she left behind including cattle, citrus, and land development.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

Music Man: The Life and Shows of Meredith WillsonINSTRUCTOR: JASON FORTNER7593 EC [2 sessions] Wednesdays, June 20 and 27 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eckerd College Pelican7594 PH [2 sessions] Thursdays, June 21 and 28 1:30–3:30 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AA tuneful look at the shows and career of composer/lyricist Meredith Willson (1902-1984), creator of such iconic shows as The Music Man and The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Through video clips, sound bites and interviews, we’ll learn the story of an Iowa-born musician who made it to the top.Member: $20 Non-member: $35

America’s Greatest Film Comedy: Some Like It HotINSTRUCTOR: WALT ULBRICHT7596 EC Tuesday, August 7 | 1–3:30 p.m. Eckerd College Miller Auditorium7598 PH Wednesday, August 8 | 1–3:30 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom ABilly Wilder’s 1959 film Some Like It Hot is recognized as perhaps the greatest American film comedy with stellar performances by Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. Learn more about this classic comedy’s unique production, actors and creative development.Member: $15 Non-member: $30

Joan Miró or the Poetry of PaintingINSTRUCTOR: PILAR MOYANO7597 EC Tuesday, August 7 | 10 a.m.–Noon Eckerd College PelicanJoan Miró, together with fellow countrymen Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Juan Gris, is one of the most renowned Spanish artists of the 20th Century. We will explore his life, the friendships and influences on his work of these other Spanish artists, and his signature biomorphic forms, geometric shapes, and semi-abstracted objects as expressed in multiple media—from paintings, ceramics and engravings to large bronze installations.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

Trenchtown Rocker: The Global Pulse of Bob Marley and the WailersINSTRUCTOR: J.J. PATTISHALL7599 EC [2 sessions] Wednesdays, August 8 and 15 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eckerd College Pelican7608 PH [2 sessions] Thursdays, August 16 and 23 10 a.m.–Noon Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AFrom his humble origins performing in Kingston, Jamaica to his status as a global superstar, there is no denying the musical and cultural impact of Bob Marley and his music the world over. In this interactive course setting, students will follow the music deep into the streets of Trenchtown, Jamaica and out on the road with Marley and the Wailers for an intimate look at the life, music, and mystique of an individual whose timeless sound continues to impact the music and culture of today.Member: $20 Non-member: $35

The Big Questions of the World’s ReligionsINSTRUCTOR: AMY KATSOURIS7601 EC [2 sessions] Mondays, August 13 and 20 10 a.m.–Noon Eckerd College Pelican7603 PH [2 sessions] Tuesdays, August 14 and 21 1–3 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AThe world’s religions can be very different from each other but the questions they seek to answer are similar. What is the purpose of life? Why are people so messed up? How do we become better? What happens when we die? What is the sacred and how do we get close to it? These are the big questions of global religion that this class will examine as we also consider the answers that different faiths offer.Member: $20 Non-member: $35

The History of The Wizard of OzINSTRUCTOR: RICHARD STEFANIK7602 EC Monday, August 13 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eckerd College PelicanFrank Baum wrote the first Wizard of Oz novel in 1900. He then wrote several more novels about Oz and produced theatrical stage productions before the making of the classic 1939 movie. This class will discuss the history of the Oz story along with the characters and actors involved in the movie.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

Al Hirschfeld: The Line KingINSTRUCTOR: JASON FORTNER7604 EC Tuesday, August 14 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eckerd College Pelican7607 PH Thursday, August 16 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AA look at the career of Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003), noted caricaturist for The New York Times who captured the world of entertainment with the flourish of his pen. Through graphics, video and anecdotes we celebrate the man who succinctly captured a full century of American entertainment.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

Overview of U.S. Navy SubmarinesINSTRUCTOR: WALLACE GUTHRIE7605 EC Tuesday, August 14 | 10:30 a.m.–Noon Eckerd College Pelican7606 PH Wednesday, August 15 | 1:30–3 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom APrepare for a shallow dive into the history and development of submarines and their role as a component of U.S. National Defense.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

Sing! (and Learn Harmonies)INSTRUCTOR: CHRISTIANE VINET7609 EC [2 sessions] Thursdays, August 16 and 23 10:30 a.m.–Noon Eckerd College PelicanDazzle your friends by learning the harmonies to popular songs from the 60s and 70s. With guitar accompaniment. No experience necessary.Member: $20 Non-member: $35

Perspectives on Current Events: A Peer-led Study GroupFACILITATOR: DIANE KORNICK7587 PH Fridays, August 17 and 24 10 a.m.–Noon The Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom AThis peer-led study group provides participants the opportunity to study, discuss, share ideas and learn about a topic selected from articles/columns found in the “Perspective” section of each week’s Sunday edition of the Tampa Bay Times. Participants will be notified beforehand of each week’s selected topic.Member: $5

Francis Wilson: A Life On StageINSTRUCTOR: JASON FORTNER7611 PH Thursday, August 23 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Centre of Palm Harbor Classroom ATake a look at the life of Philadelphia born actor Francis Wilson (1854-1935), who started as a young boy playing in Variety Shows and worked his way up to Broadway.Member: $10 Non-member: $25

Francis Wilson Theater: Into the WoodsFACILITATOR: NANCY AND GENE WATHEN7612 FW Saturday, August 25 | 2–4:30 p.m. Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St, Clearwater A Stephen Sondheim Tony Award-winning musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and other fairy tales while exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests.Member: $24

The James Museum GUIDED TOUR

7614 OS Tuesday, August 28 | 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. James Museum Lobby Member: $40 Non-member: $557610 OS1 Tuesday, August 21 | 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Bus Departs from Centre of Palm Harbor Member: $50 Non-member: $65Join us for a guided tour of the James Museum —St. Petersburg’s newest cultural destination—and be transported through the rich and diverse heritage of the American West. The 84,000-square-foot James Museum features seven themed galleries, a soaring indoor sculpture court, Museum Shop and Cafe. Enjoy lunch following the tour.

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