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Mar - Apr 2014 Clevert Profile 1 President’s Message 2 Exec. Director’s Message 2 Endowment Goals 3 Book Report 3 Happenings 4 Have a Heart 5 Calendar 6-7 SIG notes 7 Schedule Change 11 Contact Us 11 New Members 12 Going for Gold 5 OSHER IS ON JUDGE’S TO-DO LIST Federal Judge Charles Clevert added Osher to his to-do list, and then abandoned the list after his semi-retirement more than a year ago. Stepping back from some of his judicial responsibilities was a major decision and the judge hoped for a big change that would result in less stress and more free time, but the big change was quickly reduced to a small tweak. Federal district judges are appointed for life and have choices once they become retirement eligible. They can stay on the bench forever, walk away, or continue to work under the title of senior judge and usually with a reduced case load. Clevert chose the latter, but his abbreviated schedule was still substan- tial. Consequently, his desire to relax and do some of the things he had planned remains a dream. On the other hand, the young 66 year old senior judge has a lot of energy left and loves his job so he is doing what he enjoys nevertheless. The Richmond, Virginia, native ar- rived in Milwaukee from Washington, DC, 42 years ago to take a position in the Milwaukee County district attorney’s office. It was his first job after receiving a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Clevert’s intent was to get a few years of experience in Milwaukee and return to Virginia. However, “I met a young Milwaukee Journal reporter who changed my mind and later became by wife,” he said. After two and a half years as an assistant district attorney, he moved to the federal court house to become an assistant United States attorney. A stint in the US Attorney’s office proved eventful for Clevert. While there, he was encouraged to apply for an opening as an US bankruptcy judge. He applied and, at age 30, became the youngest bankruptcy judge in the country’s history, as well as Wisconsin’s first African American bankruptcy judge. He served on the bankruptcy court bench for 19 (Connuedonpage10) Judge Charles Clevert

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Page 1: Mar - Apr 2014 OSHER IS ON JUDGE’S TO-DO LISTparfaits – and of course the Valentines classic – chocolate covered strawberries. The highlight of the event was our featured speaker,

Mar - Apr 2014

Clevert Profile 1

President’s Message 2

Exec. Director’s Message 2

Endowment Goals 3

Book Report 3

Happenings 4

Have a Heart 5

Calendar 6-7

SIG notes 7

Schedule Change 11

Contact Us 11

New Members 12

Going for Gold 5

OSHER IS ON JUDGE’S TO-DO LIST

Federal Judge Charles Clevert added

Osher to his to-do list, and then abandoned the

list after his semi-retirement more than a year

ago. Stepping back from some of his judicial

responsibilities was a major decision and the

judge hoped for a big change that would result

in less stress and more free time, but the big

change was quickly reduced to a small tweak.

Federal district judges are appointed

for life and have choices once they become

retirement eligible. They can stay on the

bench forever, walk away, or continue to work

under the title of senior judge and usually with

a reduced case load. Clevert chose the latter,

but his abbreviated schedule was still substan-

tial. Consequently, his desire to relax and do

some of the things he had planned remains a

dream. On the other hand, the young 66 year

old senior judge has a lot of energy left and

loves his job so he is doing what he enjoys

nevertheless.

The Richmond, Virginia, native ar-

rived in Milwaukee from Washington, DC, 42

years ago to take a position in the Milwaukee

County district attorney’s office. It was his

first job after receiving a law degree from

Georgetown University Law Center. Clevert’s

intent was to get a few years of experience in

Milwaukee and return to Virginia. However,

“I met a young Milwaukee Journal reporter

who changed my mind and later became by

wife,” he said. After two and a half years as

an assistant district attorney, he moved to the

federal court house to become an assistant

United States attorney.

A stint in the US Attorney’s office

proved eventful for Clevert. While there, he

was encouraged to apply for an opening as an

US bankruptcy judge. He applied and, at age

30, became the youngest bankruptcy judge in

the country’s history, as well as Wisconsin’s

first African American bankruptcy judge. He

served on the bankruptcy court bench for 19

(Con�nued on page 10)

Judge Charles Clevert

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2 I March-April 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Message from President Phil Rozga

Message from Executive Director Kim Beck

A few weeks ago San

Francisco comic Will Durst gave a

presentation at Next Act Theatre.

The New York Times has called

him currently the premier political

stand-up comic. Since my wife,

Terry, had taught him at UW

Waukesha (he also attended UWM for a few years), we had to

attend. His topic was “Boomeraging from LSD to OMG”. He

told us that he had considered alternate titles of “Boomarangue”

or “Wrinkles Don’t Hurt”. His real topic was one close to all of

us, aging. He is nearing his 62nd birthday. He reminded all of

us that the younger generation is getting older.

The Baby Boomers are crowding out the Greatest

Generation. Looking at the bright side of aging, he pointed out

that although your peers are dying, “fewer peers mean less

peer pressure.” I have not liked the labels which have been

attached to the older generation: “Golden Agers” or “Senior

Citizens.” Durst suggests instead that we be called “Extreme

Adults” or “Chronologically Gifted.” I thought that the underlying

objective of his presentation was that we would be a lot happier

if we’d learn to laugh at ourselves.

On the home front, the Board is continuing to imple-

ment the three year strategic plan to expand courses, increase

membership and insure financial stability. Are you participating

in any of these efforts?

I hope you are enjoying the spring course offerings. I

know I am. We are always glad to hear your thoughts and sug-

gestions regarding future courses, presenters or activities.

Recently, I met with sev-

eral members of the group plan-

ning our Have a Heart event at St.

John’s on the Lake. After our

meeting, one of the members,

Tony Busalacchi, asked me if I

would like a tour of his home.

How can anyone say no to Tony?

We walked from room to room and he showed me

many of his eclectically wonderful pieces of art. Behind each

piece was a story or a message that he delightfully shared with

me. At the end of the tour, I said to him, “Do your neighbors

think that you are just tad eccentric?” His blunt retort was simp-

ly, “No, they just think I’m Tony!” It was hard to disagree with

that.

As I was driving back to my office I reflected on Tony’s

talents and gifts. I had asked him when he started doing his

art. I was surprised when he told me that he started after he

retired from teaching. In hindsight, it shouldn’t have surprised

me because more and more, older adults are finding new ave-

nues for their talents and skills as they enter the next chapter of

their lives.

One of the great joys of my job as Executive Director is

getting to know our members. And what I have found is that

Tony is not alone when it comes to remarkable talent. Many of

our members are accomplished musicians, award-winning writ-

ers, passionate teachers, dedicated community organizers and

respected consultants. That short list only scratches the surfac-

es of the talent-rich organization that is our Osher Lifelong

Learning Institute.

(Con�nued on page 10)

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March-April 2014 | 3 UWM School of Continuing Education

Did you know that the Great Gatsby had two sib-

lings? The Mediocre Gatsby, a younger, less handsome, less

intelligent brother who lives at Parody Lane over in Vanity,

and Loser Gatsby. Both brothers belong to the support

group Siblings of More Famous Book World Personalities.

Were you aware that semicolons, plot devices, pro-

logues and inciting incidents are traded on the TOMJONES

INDEX? These are among the clever ideas that the author

Jasper Fforde gives us in series of books where Thursday

Next, a Literary Detective, lives with her pet dodo in a fanta-

sy, alternate history world. Thursday has the ability to book-

jump which means she can appear in a book by “reading”

herself into the book and placing herself in the storyline. She

has to be careful not to destroy the book’s plot. Characters

can also jump in and out of novels. Characters are aware

that they are characters in a book. They know they are not

needed until a certain page in their novels so they have time

to help Thursday in her detective work.

Besides characters in novels, Thursday’s world has

the Great Library of 52 Levels, including a well that holds

lost plots. The librarian is the Cheshire Cat, now known as

the Cat Formerly Known as Cheshire. The Crimean War is

still being waged in 1985, and Wales is the independent

“Socialist Republic of Wales.”

There are seven books in the series. The novels are

ingenious, funny, full of fantasy and just plain fun to read.

You might want to start with the first book in the series: The

Eyre Affair, in which Thursday pursues a master criminal in

the world of Jane Eyre.

John Link

THURSDAY NEXT One of a Seven Book Series

by Jasper Fforde

Publishers: Hodder and Stoughton (2001),

England and Pequin Group (2003), USA

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4 I March-April 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

What’s Happening at Osher Lately?

Membership Renewal

Our Public Ally, Natalie, has

been busy contacting all members who

did not renew for the current year. She

found that most of those she talked to

had very positive responses to her ques-

tions. Many who could not renew be-

cause of lack of time or health issues do

intend to renew for the next year. Some

of the positive feedback included com-

ments about the “Go Explore” day trips

among other things. Most had good

things to say about the Osher programs

and offerings. Frequently people com-

mented that time just gets away from us.

So remind your friends that everyone

renews in August, spread the word that

new members are welcome. We are close

to our goal of 1000 members, let’s keep

up the momentum.

One point we all need to keep in

mind is how important it is to provide a

positive welcome when new members

come on board. We do not want

“newbies” to feel unwanted. The S.I.G

chairs, especially Membership and Cur-

riculum, are working to create and main-

tain a welcome environment for all mem-

bers, new and “old.”

Diana Hankes

Dean’s Lecture Series

America, a nation built on im-

migrants, has ambivalence about continu-

ing to be a nation of immigrants. This is

one of the thoughts that Rachel Buff said

at the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Se-

ries, on February 12. Buff is Associate

Professor of History at UWM and was

the lecturer on the topic “U.S. Immigra-

tion Reform: Issues and Solutions.” Dur-

ing the one hour discussion with a time

for questions and comments, Buff cov-

ered a wide range of complex immigra-

tion topics: Guest workers, paths to citi-

(Con�nued on page 10)

Osher Wants to Hear From

You!

The Social Committee would

like to hear from any of you with ideas

for social and welcome events. Tell a

Social Committee member, or Chair

Mary E. Kelly, what you like and what

can be improved. This organization is “of

and for” the members, help your commit-

tees to continue the fine work they all are

doing. Do you have ideas for “Go Ex-

plore?” For programs or classes? For

social events? Items of interest for the

Osher Outlook newsletter? Let us know.

Want to be on a committee? Let us

know.

When you attend any program

presentation or trip sponsored by Osher

the newsletter editorial committee would

love to hear from you. What did you like

about the experience? What can you sug-

gest for improvement? Would you like

the experience repeated on a regular ba-

sis? The more the hard-working pro-

gramming folks hear from you the more

they can continue the high level of excel-

lence that we enjoy and increase the di-

versity of the offerings. John Link at-

tended the latest Dean’s Lecture and

highly recommends this series.

Diana Hankes

Social Committee Chair Mary E. Kelly and Newsletter Editor Diana Hankes

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March-April 2014 | 5 UWM School of Continuing Education

The Osher Valentines party,

Have a Heart, was a great success. Al-

most 100 people joined us on February

11th as we observed beautiful and inter-

esting art work, sipped wine while gazing

out at a sunny blue sky framing Lake

Michigan. Later we were thoroughly en-

tertained by Dr. Zorba Paster interesting

comments on longevity.

Bidding was enthusiastic for the

seventeen pieces of artwork that were

presented for silent auction. Among

them were beautiful photographs, water

colors, pictures, art books, a charming

bird house, fabric art and several sets of

beautiful, multi-colored wooden boards

that would be perfect for serving cheese

or just displaying.

We snacked on a selection of

hors d'œuvres including tea sandwiches,

fresh fruit plates, dessert bites, lemon

parfaits – and of course the Valentines

classic – chocolate covered strawberries.

The highlight of the event was

our featured speaker, Dr. Zorba Paster.

He is the co-host of the popular call-in

show “Zorba Paster on Your Health”,

which can be heard in our area on our

local Wisconsin Public Radio station

WHAD, 90.7fm. The show airs on Satur-

days at 8am and again at 1pm.

Paster is a clinical professor of

Family Medicine at UW-Madison, practic-

es family medicine at the Dean Medical

Center, is editor of the “Top Health”

(Con�nued on page 8)

Have a Heart - A Huge Hit

Going for the Gold

Thanks to the Have Heart fund

raiser and other efforts we are close to

meeting the $15,000 goal. More funds are

always welcome but now all of us can help

grow the membership. It doesn’t cost any-

thing but a little effort. We need approxi-

mately 150 new members. We may not all

be able to contribute money but we all can

introduce friends to the educational and

social advantages offered by the Osher

programs. The variety of classes, the travel

opportunities and the invigorating conver-

sations have enriched my life. I have

shared these experiences with many

friends.

Who do you know who would

benefit from membership: your spouse, a

friend, a co-worker or neighbor? Call them,

use a guest pass to bring them to a class, or

consider giving them a gift membership.

For the rest of this term the adjusted cost is

only $30.

Recruiting a 1000 members is the

easiest way to achieve a million dollar grant

that I‘ve ever heard of. Since Osher oper-

ates from the interest on the current en-

dowment, doubling it will greatly enrich

our programs. Remember, you too will

benefit. I’m sending membership infor-

mation to three friends. How many bro-

chures do you need?

Terry Rozga

Osher members listen attentively to Dr. Paster’s words of wisdom

Dr. Zorba Paster

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6 I March-April 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

March -April 2014 Osher Calendar

LOCATIONS:

UWM Hefter Conference Center (H)

UWM School of Continuing Education

(SCE)

Offsite (O)

SAT, MAR 1

10-11:15am Beginners Genealogy (SCE)

MON, MAR 3

10-11:15am Potpourri I (H)

1-2:30pm Board of Directors Mtng. (SCE)

TUE, MAR 4

9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)

10-11:15am London at War: The Blitz (H)

10-11:30am The Chudnow Museum of Yester-

year (O)

12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)

1:30-3pm Wri9ng SIG (H)

1:30-3pm The Chudnow Museum of Yester-

year (O)

2:15-3:30pm The Ethics of Drones (H)

WED, MAR 5

10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part

I (DVD Course) (SCE)

10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)

2:15-3:30pm The Great Tours: Greece and

Turkey, Part I (DVD Course) (SCE)

THU, MAR 6

9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)

1:30-3pm Gold Star Mysteries SIG (H)

2:30pm Social Com. Mtng. SCE)

SAT, MAR 8

10-11:15am Beginners Genealogy (SCE)

SUN, MAR 9

Daylight Savings Time Begins

MON, MAR 10

10-11:15am Potpourri II (H)

TUE, MAR 11

9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)

10-11:15am London at War: The Blitz (H)

12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)

1-2:30pm German Conv. SIG (H)

2:15-3:30pm Othello: A Dark, Italian Love

Tragedy (H)

WED, MAR 12

9-10am History SIG (H)

10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part

I (DVD Course) (SCE)

10:30-12pm Earth Wisdom SIG (H)

10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)

12:30-1:45pm The Great Tours: Greece and

Turkey, Part II (DVD Course) (SCE)

THU, MAR 13

9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)

1:30-3pm Gold Star Mysteries SIG (H)

10-11:15am The Old Sod and the Angry Sea in

Irish Literature (H)

12:30-2pm Wonder of the Universe (SCE)

2:15-3:30pm Mind Aerobics (SCE)

FRI, MAR 14

10am-12:15pm Spotlight on Spies (SCE)

2:15-4pm Around the World in 80 Faiths, Part I

(DVD Course) (SCE)

SAT, MAR 15

9:30-11:30am Milwaukee’s Central Library and

Rare Books Room (O)

MON, MAR 17

St. Patrick’s Day

10-11:15am Potpourri II (H)

11:45am-1:45pm Program Com. Mtng. (H)

TUE, MAR 18

9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)

10-11:15am London at War: The Blitz (H)

10am-12pm Book Group SIG (O)

12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)

1:30-3pm Wri9ng SIG (H)

2:15-3:30pm Othello: A Dark, Italian Love

Tragedy (H)

WED, MAR 19

10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part

II (DVD Course) (SCE)

10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)

12:30-1:45pm The Great Tours: Greece and

Turkey, Part II (DVD Course) (SCE)

THU, MAR 20

9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)

10-11:15am The Old Sod and the Angry Sea in

Irish Literature (H)

12:30-2pm Wonder of the Universe (SCE)

1:30-3:30pm Pabst Mansion Tour and Lecture

with John Eastburg (O)

2:15-3:30pm Mind Aerobics (SCE)

FRI, MAR 21

10am-12:15pm Spotlight on Spies (SCE)

2:15-4pm Around the World in 80 Faiths, Part I

(DVD Course) (SCE)

MON, MAR 24

10-11:15am Potpourri II (H)

12:30-2pm Leadership and Development Com.

Mtng. (SCE)

TUE, MAR 25

9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)

10-11:15am London at War: The Blitz (H)

12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)

1-2:30pm German Conv. SIG (H)

2:15-3:30pm Othello: A Dark, Italian Love

Tragedy (H)

WED, MARY 26

9-10am History SIG (H)

10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part

II (DVD Course) (SCE)

10:30am-12pm Earth Wisdom SIG (H)

10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)

12:30-1:45pm The Great Tours: Greece and

Turkey, Part II (DVD Course) (SCE)

1:30-3pm Downtown Milwaukee Skywaukee

Tour (O)

2-3:30pm PR and Marke9ng Mtng. (SCE)

THU, MAR 27

9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)

10-11:15am The Old Sod and the Angry Sea in

Irish Literature (H)

12:30-2pm Wonder of the Universe (SCE)

2:15-3:30pm Mind Aerobics (SCE)

FRI, MAR 28

10am-12:15pm Spotlight on Spies (SCE)

2:15-4pm Around the World in 80 Faiths, Part I

(DVD Course) (SCE)

SAT, MAR 29

2-4pm Milwaukee’s Central Library and Rare

Book Room (O)

MON, MAR 31

10-11:15am Potpourri II (H)

TUE, APR 1

April Fool’s Day

9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)

12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)

1:30-3pm Wri9ng SIG (H)

2:15-3:30pm Othello: A Dark, Italian Love

Tragedy (H)

WED, APR 2

10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part

II (DVD Course) (SCE)

10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)

12:30-1:45pm The Great Tours: Greece and

Turkey, Part II (DVD Course) (SCE)

THU, APR 3

9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)

10-11:15am The Old Sod and the Angry Sea in

Irish Literature (H)

10:30am-12pm An Adventure Through Discov-

ery World (O)

12:30-2pm Wonder of the Universe (SCE)

1:30-3pm Gold Star Mysteries SIG (H)

FRI, APR 4

10am-12:15pm Spotlight on Spies (SCE)

2:15-4pm Around the World in 80 Faiths, Part I

(DVD Course) (SCE)

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March-April 2014 | 7 UWM School of Continuing Education

March -April 2014 Osher Calendar

Special Interest Group Notes

For more information about Special Interest Groups, call the Group Coordinator.

BOOK GROUP, Shorewood

Cathy Morris-Nelson 414-352-2839

Third Tuesdays, 10am–12pm Sept-June

Mar 18—Hotel on the Corner of Bitter

and Sweet by Jamie Ford

Apr 15—Poetry, any selection. Each

member reads a poem or part of a

poem of their choice to the group.

EARTH WISDOM, Hefter

Dale Olen 262-255-3628

Second & fourth Wednesdays,

10:30am–12pm

FRENCH, Hefter

Marc McSweeney 414-788-5929

Every Wednesday, 10:30am–12pm

GERMAN CONVERSATION, Hefter

Valerie Brumder, 414-352-4506

Second & fourth Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm

GOLD STAR MYSTERIES, Hefter

Beverly DeWeese 414-332-7306

First Thursdays, 1:30–3pm Sept-July

Mar 6—Scandinavians Do Have a Light-

er Side by Anne Holt., 313 pg., Ice Prin-

cess by Camilla Lackberg, 393 pg.

Apr 3—ART MYSTERIES, Ghost Hero

by S.J. Rozan, 324 pg, Art Forger by

B.A. Shapiro, 360 pg.

HISTORY, Hefter

Marilyn Walker 414-332-8255

John Link 414-588-5162

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9-10am

Dreams and Shadows by Robin Wright-

March 12- Chapters 4&5

March 26- Chapter 6

April 9- Chapters 7 & 8

April 23- Chapter 9th

ITALIAN, Hefter

Silvana Kukuljan 414-935-2958

Every Tuesday, 12-1:30pm

SPANISH, Hefter

Tony LoBue 414-364-4936

Every Thursday, 9:30-11:30 am

SPANISH CONVERSATION, Hefter

Simon Arenzon 262-242-2035

Every Tuesday, 9:30–11:30am

THAI, SCE

Somchintana Ratarasarn 414-771-9065

Every Wednesday, 1-3pm

Not meeting until further notice. Please

contact Somchintana if you wish to join.

WRITING, Hefter

Nancy Martin 414-339-1172

First Tuesdays, 1:30–3pm

LOCATIONS UWM School of Continuing Education 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. UWM Hefter Conference Center 3271 N. Lake Dr. Shorewood Senior Resource Center 3920 N. Murray Ave., lower level

MON, APR 7

10-11:15am Potpourri II (H)

1-2:30pm Board of Directors Mtng. (SCE)

TUE, APR 8

9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)

12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)

1-2:30pm German Conv. SIG (H)

WED, APR 9

9-10am History SIG (H)

10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part

II (DVD Course) (SCE)

10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)

10:30am-12pm Earth Wisdom SIG (H)

12:30-1:45pm The Great Tours: Greece and

Turkey, Part II (DVD Course) (SCE)

THU, APR 10

9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)

10-11:15am The Old Sod and the Angry Sea in

Irish Literature (H)

11:30am-1:30pm Spring Potluck Luncheon (O)

FRI, APR 11

10am-12:15pm Spotlight on Spies (SCE)

1:30-3pm Castle of Elm Grove (O)

MON, APR 14

Passover begins at sundown

9:30-11am NewsleAer Com. Mtng. (SCE)

TUE, APR 15

9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)

10am-12pm Book Group SIG (O)

12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)

1:30-3pm Wri9ng SIG (H)

WED, APR 16

10-11:15am History of the Ancient World, Part

II (DVD Course) (SCE)

10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)

THU, APR 17

9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)

FRI, APR 18

Good Friday

SUN, APR 20

Easter

MON, APR 21

10-11:15am Potpourri III (H)

11:45am-1:45pm Program Com. Mtng. (H)

12:30-1:45pm Family Storytelling 102 (H)

TUE, APR 22

Earth Day

9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)

12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)

12:30-1:45pm My Favorite Universe (DVD

Course) (H)

1-2:30pm German Conv. SIG (H)

2:15-3:30pm Modern Sculpture (H)

WED, APR 23

9-10am History SIG (H)

10-11:15am Living with Hearing and Vision

Loss (SCE)

10:30am-12pm Earth Wisdom SIG (H)

10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)

(Con�nued on page 10)

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8 I March-April 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

monthly newsletter enjoyed by over 1 million readers, and most

interestingly, is personal physician to the Dalai Lama who travels

to the Mayo Clinic for his yearly physicals.

His talk was based on his book, The Longevity Code:

Your Personal Prescription for a Longer and Sweeter Life. He

explained how the 5 spheres of your life; Physical, Mental, Fami-

ly/Social, Spiritual and Material need to be nurtured and in bal-

ance. He said that one of the ways to keep young and develop

your mental sphere is through learning, and of course lifelong

learning is what Osher is all about. He gave us further evidence

of the benefit of belonging to Osher. Urge others to join Osher,

to be active in attending classes and joining committees. Osher

is a path to a longer and sweeter life

We welcomed several new members to the Osher fami-

ly. As an incentive to help us reach our goal of 1,000 members

+ $15,000 = 1 Million, anyone who signed up to be an Osher

member at the event was given a $10 discount.

The money raised at the event has put us close to our

goal of raising $15,000 – but we’re not there yet. So if you have-

n’t given before, please consider making your donation now.

Just write a check to the UWM Foundation and get it to Kim

Beck.

Newsletter editor Diana Hankes is thankful to George

and the members of the editorial staff for making the newsletter

possible. Don’t forget, give till we reach our goal and write to

make our newsletter interesting.

Finally, a big thank you to Kim Beck, Jenny Neale, Na-

talie Fluker and Kathleen Darrington for their efforts on behalf of

this program.

Kathy Brehmer and Diana Hankes

(Have a Heart, Con�nued from page 5)

Denise McCarthy, Chris O’Brien and others consider the items at the silent auction

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March-April 2014 I 9 UWM School of Continuing Education

Tony Busalacchi, a resident of St. John’s, was instrumental in

the planning and organization of the event

Kathy Brehmer, Chair of the event, and Mary E. Kelly, Chair

of the Social Committee, worked to make the event

Members enjoy the array of hors d'oeuvres

An art book for bid

Osher member Lavonne Rau

Photographer of the event,

George Bryant

Auction items for bid

Pat Busalacchi delighted

guests with piano music

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10 I March-April 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

years before President Clinton elevated him to the United

States District Court in 1996, another first for Wisconsin.

With anticipated extra time, Clevert hoped to

squeeze in a once-a-week game of golf with his buddies dur-

ing the summer months, which he managed to do last sum-

mer, but candidly admitted that his game is in a “desperate

state,” and he needs time for lessons. Also, he would like to

work more in his yard, read for pleasure, enjoy the theater

and spend more time with his wife, children and grandchil-

dren.

Joining Osher was in the back of Clevert’s mind for

a while before he became a member. A history major, he

liked Osher’s history classes and travel opportunities. While

browsing class offerings, he voiced an interest in a genealogy

class. Clevert challenged himself to find someone in the

world with his last name who is not a relative and has

searched for years without success. Osher Outlook was the

medium that introduced the judge to Osher. He reads the

monthly profiles regularly and received inspiration from the

people featured.

Since becoming a member of Osher, Clevert has

talked it up to some of his friends and colleagues and has

tried to convince them to join. One person who doesn’t need

convincing is his wife. She is not only a member of Osher

but writes profiles for Osher Outlook and happens to be the

writer of this story.

Leslie Clevert

A foot note: The judge and I are looking to celebrate

our 40th wedding anniversary next month.

(Judge Charles Clevert, Con�nued from page 1)

I have often said that our society makes a serious

mistake when it views older adults from the perspective of the

deficit of being old. That is, looking at what older adults can’t do

any longer. Sadly, the only thing that does is create a treasure

trove of lost opportunities. In reality, older adults bring a vast

amount of experience and wisdom to any number of situations.

And as you all know, our Osher members bring a passion for

learning that should inspire anyone to living life to the fullest.

So, here’s to you, Osher members. Thanks for shar-

ing your talents with us. You have given us a blessing which

makes our institute so special. And to those of you considering

teaching or sharing your talents, give me a call. We have a

place for you. You won’t regret it!

(Execu�ve Director Message, Con�nued from page 2)

zenship, border security, and labor supply. Her presentation

also included historical background on immigration in the

United States. OSHER is a sponsor of the lecture series and

the next lecture will be March 19. The lectures are held at the

UW-M School of Continuing Education.

John Link

(Dean’s Lecture Series, Con�nued from page 4)

THU, APR 24

8:30am-4pm S.C. Johnson Landmark Tour and

Racine Art Museum (O)

9:30-11:30am Spanish SIG (H)

FRI, APR 25

12:30-1:45pm Mobile Compu9ng (SCE)

2:15-4pm Around the World in 80 Faiths, Part

II (DVD Course) (SCE)

MON, APR 28

10-11:15am Potpourri III (H)

12:30-1:45pm Family Storytelling 102 (H)

12:30-2pm Leadership and Development Com.

Mtng. (SCE)

TUE, APR 29

9:30-11:30am Spanish Conv. SIG (H)

12-1:30pm Italian SIG (H)

12:30-1:45 My Favorite Universe (DVD Course)

(H)

2:15-3:30pm Modern Sculpture (H)

WED, APR 30

10-11:15am Living with Hearing and Vision

Loss (SCE)

10:30am-12pm French SIG (H)

1:30-3pm Castle of Elm Grove (O)

2-3pm PR and Marke9ng Mtng. (SCE)

SAVE THE DATE

Spring Fling Potluck

Thursday, April 10 at 11:30am-1:30pm

South Shore Park Pavilion

Spring Luncheon and Annual Mee6ng

Friday, June 13 at 11:30am-1:30pm

Wisconsin Club

Invita9ons will be mailed in May.

(Calendar, Con�nued from page 7)

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March-April 2014 I 11 UWM School of Continuing Education

OFFICERS 2013-2014

President

Phil Rozga…….…………………………..414-332-4052

President-Elect

Mike Roller………………………………...262-377-3068

Secretary

Mary E. Kelly….…………………………..414-964-6429

Treasurer

Kathy Brehmer……………………………262-253-1271

Past President

Dave Kelling………………………………414-332-8889

Curriculum Chair

Beth Waschow……………………………414-764-0299

Leadership & Development Chair

Dave Georgenson….…………………….414-540-5926

Membership Chairs

Linda Nolan……….…………………….. .414 460-1903

Ted Tousman……………………………..414-403-2738

Public Relations Chair

Mike Roller………………………………..262-377-3068

Social Chair

Mary E. Kelly………………………………414 964-6429

UWM SCHOOL OF CONTINUING

EDUCATION STAFF

Executive Director

Kim Beck…..…………..414-227-3321 / [email protected]

Program Coordinator

Jenny Neale…………414-227-3255 / [email protected]

Membership Coordinator

Natalie Fluker……...414-227-3320 / [email protected]

Member Care Specialist

Kathy Darrington……..414-227-3153 / [email protected]

General Inquiry……………………[email protected]

SCE-OSHER.UWM.EDU

Osher Outlook is a bi-monthly publication of the Osher

Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM. Please contact

Diana Hankes with ideas and/or articles. Deadline for

the May/June issue is April 7, 2014.

Newsletter Staff

Editor

Diana Hankes……………………… H 262 679-8522

[email protected] C 425 828-0570

Photographer

George W. Bryant………………………...414-870-6169

[email protected]

Reporter

Leslie Clevert……………………………...414-351-1575

[email protected]

Reporter

John Link…………………………………..414-588-5162

[email protected]

SCHEDULE CHANGE TO NOTE

New Dates for History of the Ancient World

SPRI:08, Part I: Feb. 5, 12, (Omit 19), 26, Mar. 5 & 12

10-11:15am at SCE

SPRI:26, Part II: Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9 & 16

10-11:15am at SCE

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from All of Us at the Osher Outlook

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Welcome New Osher Members

Keith Anderson

Reginald Barden

Christy Barden

Joy BoAs

Barbara Burton

Nancy Doro

Patricia Dowd

Linda DraD

Marcia Gabriel

Patricia Geenen

Mark George

Debra George

Joann Glawe

Nancy Hager

Elly Ihlenfeldt

Darlene Junker

Judith Klappa

Susan Konkel

Priscilla Lietz

Richard Linhart

Catharine Linhart

Susan Lunsford

LorneA Lunsford

Mary Beth Malm

Eleanor Moseley

Jill Nelson

Mary Nolan

Leon Ols

Kris9ne Ols

John Pilmaier

Lynn Pilmaier

Cindy Ruffert

Kathleen Scullin

Susan Stewart

Roz Tornatore

Maria Trussoni

E.M. Turner

Murali Vedula

Usha Vedula

Sammis White

Marvin Wiener

LaVern Zimmerman New Members who attended the January 2014 New Member Orientation