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FLORIDA STATE
UNIVERSITY
PC30A
Course & activity catalog | Spring 2020
Spring registration Jan. 27, 2020 • olli.fsu.edu
About OLLI at FSU
OLLI — the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute — at
Florida State University is an exciting, challenging,
scholarly program tailored for adults 50 and better
who love to learn in a stress-free environment
where there are no tests, no grades and no
homework. Designed as a member-centered
organization, OLLI allows students to expand their
OLLI at FSU is intellectual horizons, engage in social activities,
Made Possible by
participate in volunteer opportunities and hold
The Bernard Osher
key leadership positions within the organization.
Foundation
The Bernard Welcome to OLLI at FSU, PC30A
Osher Foundation,
We are very excited to be joining OLLI at FSU as
headquartered OLLI at FSU, PC30A.
in San Francisco,
Our goal is to emulate OLLI at FSU’s success in
was started in providing exciting and diverse adult continuing
1977 by Bernard education on a wide variety of subjects as well
Osher, a respected offering local, special events.
businessman and We hope to tap into our local resident base of artists, musicians,
community leader. songwriters, politicians and business entrepreneurs to create
something unique for the 30A site. Our mission includes working
The Foundation
with other local 30A cultural and educational organizations
seeks to improve including the Seaside REP, Seaside Institute, Escape to Create,
quality of life through Cultural Arts Association (CAA), Walton Outdoors and other like-
support for higher minded groups.
education and the Of course, we also hope to take advantage of the educational and
arts. institutional strength of FSU Tallahassee and Panama City.
Steven Howard, OLLI at FSU, PC30A Member President
The Foundation
provides post-
secondary OLLI PC30A Advisory Council
scholarship funding President Steve Howard Curriculum Jamie Williamson
to colleges and 850.376.4627 803.322.8304
universities across stevehoward32@hotmail.com jamiewilliamson30a@gmail.
com
the nation, with First Vice President
special attention to Curriculum Lettye Burgtort
Billy Buzzett
850.532.7237
reentry students. 850.830.7384
lettyeB@ohanainstitute.org
It also supports a billybuzzett1@gmail.com
Communications
national lifelong Secretary Bill Potter Fred Buehler
learning network for 850.830.4939 803.419.1486
seasoned adults. wpotter1776@gmail.com seagrovefred@gmail.com
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
• Opportunity to enroll in • OLLI at FSU Course and
Tallahassee and PC30A Activity Catalog OLLI at FSU
OLLI classes Member Handbook
• Local/regional field trips
is available at olli.
• OLLI clubs and social events and out-of-town overnight fsu.edu/member-
• Culture and arts activities excursions handbook. It
• Special lectures throughout • Study-abroad programs contains helpful
the year information and
• Permanent OLLI ID name
lots of resources
• Friendship Force badge and lanyard
to help you navigate your OLLI
International membership • Rewarding volunteer and membership.
• Weekly e-newsletter leadership opportunities
Lifelong Learning Through Tallahassee OLLI
Travel
Spring 2020
Showcase
Friday, Jan. 24, 2020
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST
FSU Conference Center
(Turnbull Center)
555 W Pensacola St
Tallahassee
Come and listen as Tallahassee
The world is your classroom when you travel with OLLI at FSU Spring instructors describe
their upcoming courses and
Come Travel With
Come Travel WithUs
Usinin2020!
2020! learn all about OLLI’s fun
and exciting activities in the
Discover Croatia,Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast Tallahassee area.
11 days
Discover • Aug. 20 - 31, 2020
Croatia, For further information, call
Slovenia
Learn about this trip atand
thethe
Tallahassee Travel Club meeting at noon 850.644.7947.
EST Feb. 5 atAdriatic Coast Library on Pedrick Road, Tallahassee.
the Eastside FREE parking and light
11 days refreshments!
For more information, contact
Aug. Chair
Travel Club 20- 31,Harriet
2020 Waas, waas01@comcast.net,
or OLLI Director Deb Herman, dherman@fsu.edu. All-member
Learn more about this trip at the Feb. 5 Travel Club meeting, reception
held at noon at the Eastside Library on Pedrick Rd. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST
Contact Travel Club Chair Harriet Waas, waas01@comcast.net,
FSU Alumni Center
or OLLI Director Deb Herman, dherman@fsu.edu, for more information.
Ballroom, 1030 W Tennessee
St., Tallahassee
(free parking available at
OLLI at FSU Member Handbook is available site)
at olli.fsu.edu/member-handbook. It All members are invited to
contains helpful information and lots of participate in this fun event
resources to help you navigate your OLLI filled with food, music and
membership. cash bar! Come and meet new
people, socialize with friends
REGISTER ONLINE AT OLLI.FSU.EDU - FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 850.644.3520 25
and find out more about OLLI.
Registration required online at
www.olli.fsu.edu
COURSE CATALOG
For PC30A programming questions, call Margaret Seasoned fiction writers or newbies will enjoy the
Gamble, local OLLI Support Staff, at 850.532.7841 or structure of this course. Learn how to write your own
email Mwgamble@fsu.edu. break-out novel while revising the novel you already
have in progress, or getting started on a novel you’ve not
Climate Change: History yet had the time to write. This course will introduce you
to the essential tools for fiction writing: building plot,
and Impact on the Local Ecosystem character, dialogue and setting. Class size limit: 14.
1 session, Tuesday, 3/10 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Jeff Chanton, Lawton Distinguished Professor of
Oceanography, Department of Earth, Ocean and Culinary Creations—Italia
Atmospheric Science, FSU 3 sessions, Mondays, 2/17, 3/2 and 3/9
Location: TBA 5-7:30 p.m.
$10 Nikhil Abuvala, Chef and Owner of Roux 30A
From the beginning of time, Earth has experienced Location: The Roux 30A Restaurant, 114 Logan
climate change and the rise and fall of sea levels. Lane STE
We will discuss the causes for these trends over the 1A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
last 65 million years, from the Cretaceous Period to $255 (includes consumption of prepared food
and three taster portions of wine with each class)
present day, elaborating on projections for the future.
In this Italian cooking series, we’ll explore our way
The science of the greenhouse effect and the causes
through the history of Italian food, regions, wine
of climate change will be fully described. We will dive
and more, as well as how to prepare fabulous Italian
into specific effects on the coastline of Northwest
staples with items from your local grocery store. Class
Florida. Class size limit: 75.
1: Benvenuto in Italia! Venture through Italian regions,
ingredients, cooking styles and concepts as you learn
Coffee Cupping: Smell, to perfect a traditional three-course meal with wine,
Slurp and Learn recipes and step-by-step instruction by Chef Nikhil
2 sessions, Thursdays, 4/16 and 4/23 Abuvala. Class 2: Pasta, Pasta, Pasta. Master the
9 a.m.-Noon step-by-step process of making fresh, homemade
Martin Trejo, Director of Coffee, Amavida Coffee ravioli, pappardelle and gnocchi, along with sauces to
Company transform each one. Featured will be a fabulous three-
Location: Amavida Coffee and Trading Company, course meal with wine, recipes and instruction. Class
712 Serenoa Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 3: Buona Notte. As even the biggest pasta lovers will
$20 tell you, there’s always room for dessert! Learn the art
Are you curious about methods for tasting and of Italian desserts, espresso and, of course, dessert
evaluating cup quality? Based on the coffee cupping wines with this special three-course meal featuring
format that coffee professionals use to evaluate one entree and two desserts. Wine, recipes and
beans and roasts, Coffee Cuppings are an interactive instruction included.
experience of smelling, tasting and learning. We’ll REQUIREMENT: Closed-toed shoes are required
guide you through a brief history of each coffee and in order to be considered as a volunteer for
how its journey from seed to cup has created the hands-on instruction. Class limit: 30.
flavors you taste today. In the end, you’ll have a much
better understanding of coffee regions and flavors. Entrepreneurship: Take Your Passion
Class size limit: 20. and Make It Happen on 30A
6 weekly sessions, Fridays, 2/21 through 4/3
Creative Writing: Fiction 7-9 p.m.
6 weekly sessions, Mondays, 3/23 through 4/27 John Breed, Lecturer and Entrepreneur
4-6 p.m. in Residence, at the Jim Moran College of
Milinda Jay Stephenson, Instructor, English at Entrepreneurship, FSU
FSU Panama City Location: TBA
Location: Ohana Institute, Room #203, 12805 US $60
Highway 98 E, Suite J 100, Rosemary Beach, FL If you came to 30A to make a new start or to
$65 transition into a different phase of your life, you
COURSE CATALOG
may need to create your job or just be dreaming confusing? Come learn the basics in a slow-paced
about turning your passion or hobby into a business (hands-on, but not one-on-one) course. Each skill will
with purpose and soul. Whether you have already be presented with lecture/demo material followed
launched your own business or are taking your by exercises to practice what we have learned. We
first steps along the path to entrepreneurship, this will focus on calling features, navigating screens,
course will help you develop and refine your creative increasing keyboard skills, using the Safari browser,
vision, purpose and plans while learning about the web-searching, composing mail, using the calendar,
latest in startup methodologies. With expert advice managing contacts and more. REQUIREMENT: Each
and inspiration and insight from successful local participant must bring an iPhone with iOS 9 (OR
entrepreneurs, you will learn the fundamentals LATER) installed to class and have been using the
of building a lean business model, designing an iPhone for at least six months. Class size limit: 20.
online presence, developing a brand, using social
media effectively, and understanding legal and
financial considerations. We’ll also explore the many The Life and Films
excellent local resources available to entrepreneurs. of Cary Grant
Class size limit: 75. 4 evening sessions, 2/24, 2/25, 2/26, 2/27
7-9 p.m.
Florida History: The Land and People Gary Olsen, Film Expert and Historian
Location: The REP at Seaside, 216 Quincy Cir,
Who Shaped Florida Santa Rosa Beach, FL
5 sessions, Thursdays, 2/20, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19,
$65
3/26
This lively examination of Hollywood’s definitive
5:30-7:30 p.m.
leading man, Cary Grant, details both his off-screen
Brenda Rees, Certified Florida Master Naturalist
personality and his suave on-screen persona. Grant’s
Location: TBA
$50 (Students should register and pay separately success was initially launched by his brilliant comedic
for the Historic Pensacola day trip - see back talents in such films as screwball comedies The Awful
page.) Truth, Bringing Up Baby and The Philadelphia Story.
Curious about the origins of South Walton and Later, Grant gravitated to more mature, serious roles
30A’s brilliant white sand? This course covers collaborating with, among others, film director Alfred
Florida’s land development and history from a West Hitchcock, to make such classics as Notorious and
Florida perspective. You’ll learn about Henry Marie North by Northwest. Supporting film clips will offer a
Brackenridge and Madame Octavia Walton Le Vert, rare yet interesting study on Grant’s fascinating, but
who named Tallahassee, and we’ll highlight Walton secretly troubled, life and movie career. Class size
County, Florida’s eighth county, created on December limit: 60.
29, 1824, as a gem among Florida’s 67 counties.
Students are encouraged to also register for the field Call for Class Hosts
trip to Pensacola and T.T. Wentworth, Jr., Florida State Have you ever thought about being a class host? If
Museum. This class and field trip are the perfect you’ve taken classes, you’re aware that one of the
combination of learning and fun for all history buffs. important ways OLLI welcomes new and returning
Class size limit: 20. OLLI members is by having a host for each class.
They greet students, make sure attendance lists
iPhones and iPads: Basic Apps and are maintained, support instructors as needed,
Web Searches make announcements, distribute and collect class
2 consecutive sessions, Wednesdays, 3/4 and evaluations, and serve as a conduit for messages from
3/11 students to OLLI leadership. Being a class host gives
4-6 p.m. you the opportunity to get to know your classmates
Bruce Judd, Retired Architect and Apple and provide an important service to them. Class
enthusiast; Gail Judd, Software Sales Host training will be Thursday, February 13, 9:00 -
Location: TBA 10:00 a.m. Free parking will be provided. If you are
$20 interested or would like more information, contact
Are you a beginning iPhone user? Do you find it a little Jack Mapstone, rjmap@comcast.net.
CLUBS venues in South Walton for
socializing, beverage tastings,
Flags and Northwest Florida. Visit
Historic Pensacola, highlighted by
30A Walkers and exploring a variety of dining a 3-hour tour of the flagship TT
Meeting dates: Rotating options. The Sipping Club is open to Wentworth Jr. Museum. Lunch at
schedule, set by group members. everyone who wants to relax, build renowned Jackson’s Steakhouse,
The OLLI at FSU, PC30A Walking community and have fun. We visit one of Florida’s Top 25 Restaurants,
Club provides year-round well-known establishments, best- known for their excellent menu
kept secrets, and even some 30A and lovely historic setting. All OLLI
opportunities for walkers of all
dives. The group is very informal. members are invited to join this
fitness levels to keep moving and
You pay for your own beverages excursion. However, students in
enrich friendships. Whether you are
and meals. Contact Nellie Debruin, the OLLI course Florida History --
new to the 30A area or a long-time
stpaulspot@gmail.com, and Dell The Land and People Who Shaped
resident, you will enjoy walking with
Kingan, dellskingan@aol.com to Florida are strongly encouraged
us weekdays in and around the state
find out the first meeting place. to also register for this trip as part
parks, coastal dune lakes, beaches
of their class. Students will also
and communities of Walton County.
pay $7 museum fee and cost of
We have opportunities for both ACTIVITIES lunch at venue. Transportation
“gentle” walkers and intermediate
coordination (carpool/caravan)
or advanced walkers/hikers. Our Rosemary Beach information will be sent to those
kick-off walk to view the Rosemary Sculpture Exhibition who register. Maximum number:
Beach Sculpture Exhibition will be
Feb. 12 at 8 am. To join us please
Walk 30. Contact Brenda Rees,
South Barrett Square, Rosemary brendareesshapingflorida@gmail.
register online under Activities.
Beach com.
Members will organize and lead
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8 a.m.
subsequent walks. Contact Heidi
Marse Ellis, ellisheidi01@gmail.com.
Fee: Free Montgomery, Alabama,
Register online by Feb. 5
Join the OLLI at FSU, PC30A
Civil Rights Tour
30A Anglers Fishing March 20-21
walkers and art lovers on this
Fee: $75
Club guided tour of the Rosemary Beach
Register & pay online by Feb. 27
Meeting arrangements Sculpture Exhibition (RBSE).
Travel with us to Montgomery,
determined by group members, Walk an easy 1.1 mile trail, with
Alabama, for an enlightening two
fishing conditions, etc. stops to admire the sculptures
days of theater and history. On
Whether it be fresh or saltwater, along the way. The tour takes
Day 1, we visit the Montgomery
bay, gulf, dune lake or river fishing, about 1 hour and 45 minutes to
Museum of Fine Arts and attend
we’ve got you covered. The OLLI at complete. The OLLI at FSU, PC30A
The Alabama Story (set in the
FSU, PC30A Anglers Fishing Club walking interest group will gather
1959 Civil Rights Movement) at
is open to novices and experienced afterward for an organizational
the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
fisher folk alike. Come share your meeting. Additional details will be
On Day 2, we visit The Legacy
love for the sport and join us as emailed to those who register. For
Museum, then walk to The National
we meet regularly to discuss and more information about the RBSE,
Memorial for Peace and Justice.
learn about our local species, visit rosemarybeachsculpture.
For more information on these two
aquatic ecosystems, tackle, com. Maximum number: 30.
newly opened historic sites, visit
fishing techniques, conservation Contact Marsha Aldridge King,
https://museumandmemorial.eji.
issues and, of course, fish! mwaldridge52@mac.com.
org/museum The prepaid $75 fee
Contact Bill Potter, wpotter1776@ will include the theater ticket cost
gmail.com, and Steve Howard, Historic Pensacola Day plus admission to the Museum and
stevehoward32@hotmail.com. Trip National Memorial. Participants will
330 S Jefferson St, Pensacola provide their own transportation.
The Sipping Club Thursday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m. Cost of hotel and meals will be paid
Wednesday evenings, beginning Fee: $15 by trip participants directly at each
Feb. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register & pay online by Feb. 13 venue. Additional details will be sent
On Wednesday nights OLLI Join us on an enlightening day trip to those who register. Maximum
members along 30A and their to Pensacola, where we will explore number: 30. Contact Winky Dowdle,
friends get together at pre-selected the history of the City of Five winkywd@gmail.com.
WAYS TO REGISTER
Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 27, you are searching under PC30A. Select the class you
at olli.fsu.edu for membership, classes and activities. want and then click “Add to Cart.” If you are not signed
If you do not have an OLLI account, you can create into your account or did not add a Membership to
one before the registration date. your cart, “Add to Cart” will not appear! Payments can
• Visit olli.fsu.edu. Choose “Registration.” (Payment be made by credit card or by check made payable to
can be made by credit card or check.) Florida State University. After you complete the order
• Call the OLLI office at 850.644.3520, 850.644.7947 registration, you will receive a confirmation by email. If
or 850.644.8829. Checks must be payable to you are making a payment by check, your registration
Florida State University or pay online with a credit will be pending (Registered Not Paid) until payment
card. is received by OLLI staff. Checks should be mailed
to the OLLI office at 636 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL
Fees 32306-1121.
Individual Semester membership is $60 per person.
Class and activity fees vary. Activities
If you want to purchase or sign up for an ACTIVITY,
Membership please select a category from the “Activities” heading
To register, choose the “Registration” button on the on the Course Catalog page. Be sure you are searching
OLLI homepage. After you sign in or create a new under PC30A. Online registration is required for all
account you will be on the Course Catalog Page. If Cultural & Arts Activities, Social Activities and Field
you did not purchase an Annual Membership last fall, Trips, regardless of whether they are free or there is
select the “Click Here for MEMBERSHIP” category a charge. Please know that upon registering, some
and choose semester membership; then choose events will require an online payment, no payment at
OLLI, PC30A and then select “Add to Cart”. You MUST all, or a small fee at the location. In all cases you must
select a membership type FIRST and place it in your sign up online! You can either look for an activity by
cart or have purchased an Annual Membership in the category or “All Activities.” Once you select a category
fall to proceed. If you do not, shopping carts for classes you will see a list of activities. Select the one you want
and activities will not appear. If you do not, shopping and then click “Add to Cart.” If you are not signed into
carts for classes and activities will not appear. If you your account, or membership is not in your cart, “Add
have forgotten either your password or username, to Cart” will not appear! Payments can be made by
you may reset them online or call the OLLI office for credit card or by check made payable to Florida State
assistance. Membership fees are non-refundable. University. After you complete the order registration,
you will receive a confirmation by email. If you are
Classes making a payment by check, your registration will
After you have added a Membership to your shopping be pending (Registered Not Paid) until payment is
cart, select “Return to Course Catalog” to purchase received by OLLI staff. Checks should be mailed to the
classes. You can either look at all classes or browse OLLI office at 636 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL 32306-
by subject area under the “Classes” heading. Be sure 1121. Activity fees are non-refundable.
REFUND POLICY
Cancellation Policy: In the event a class has to be canceled, every attempt will be made to notify you prior to
the beginning of class. You will receive a full refund for any class that OLLI must cancel.
Withdrawal/Refund Policy: To withdraw from a class, please notify the OLLI administration office
(850.645.9650). If you withdraw from a class and want a refund, please make your request by the end of the
first week of class. Class fees will not be refunded after the first week. To receive a refund for a one-day class,
you must withdraw and request a refund at least one week prior to the class date. A $10 withdrawal fee will be
assessed for each class that you withdraw from, up to a maximum $25 withdrawal fee per semester. No-shows
forfeit their course fee. Membership and activity fees are nonrefundable. If you are joining OLLI for one class
only, ensure there are seats available before you pay for membership. Please do not purchase membership if
your preferred class is unavailable for purchase or has a waitlist.
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