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January 2021 Program Offerings
OLLI Membership is required to attend an
OLLI Course or Virtual Tour
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Indiana State University
Phone: 812-237-9040 Web Site: www.indstate.edu/olli
E-mail: olli@indstate.edu
Annual Membership $40 (September 2020 - August 2021)
Winter 2021 Only Membership $20 (January - April 2021)
Courses
Comedic Cultural Challenges of Moving to a The Role of Native American Code Talkers
Foreign Country with Best Selling Books - During World War II
“Under the Tuscan Sun” and “The Best Exotic With William Meadow, Faculty at Missouri State
Marigold Hotel” University and Elmer Guerri
With Michelle Bennett, Program Administrator for
OLLI at ISU Date: Tuesday, J anuar y 12 & 19, 2021
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Date: Thur sdays, J anuar y 7, 14, 21, &28, 2021 Place: Zoom link will be sent to
Time: 2 - 4 PM Individuals registered
Place: Zoom link will be sent to Cost: $6 (Zoom only)
individuals registered
Cost: $20 (Zoom only) Dr. Meadows is recognized as the country’s
foremost authority on the Native American code
Explore foreign locations and experience different talkers and is a much sought-after speaker for the
cultures without leaving home. Join Michelle as Smithsonian Institution. We are fortunate to have
she leads a discussion comparing two travel books him be our special guest speaker for the first
that inspired movies “Under the Tuscan Sun” and session of this two part class. The second session
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”. We will not will focus on videos that Dr. Meadows has
only discuss the books but also watch the movies. recommended and a discussion of these videos
Come escape the winter blues in Italy and India! will be led by Elmer Guerri.
Under the Tuscan Sun (January 7 & 14) This class will focus on the Native American code
Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy is a 1996 talkers and their role in World War II. While
memoir by American author Frances Mayes. It many have heard about the “Navajo Code
was adapted by director Audrey Wells for the Talkers”, less has been written by similar roles
2003 film Under the Tuscan Sun. played by members of tribes, such as Choctaw,
Comanche, Cree, Crow, Hopi, Kiowa, Lakota,
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (January 21 & 28) and others. There were 400 to 500 code talkers in
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a 2011 the U.S. Marine Corps, and Dr. Meadows has
British comedy-drama film directed by John interviewed the bulk of the surviving members of
Madden. The screenplay, written by Ol Parker, is that elite group. The code talkers used cryptic
based on the 2004 novel These Foolish Things, words from their native languages and code words
by Deborah Moggach. When a group of British from forward observer positions to describe the
pensioners moving to a retirement hotel in India, movement of enemy troops. For instance, to
run by the young and eager Sonny, what could go describe submarines, the words for “iron fish” in
wrong? their Native American languages were used in
codified communications with other code talkers.
Virtual Tours
Swope Art Museum Virtual Tour: Virtual Cooking with Butler’s Pantry
Permanent Collection With Kris Kraut, Chef and Owner of
With Hilda Andres, Director of Community Bulter’s Pantry
Engagement at Swope Art Museum
Date: Thur sday, J anuar y 21, 2021
Date: Monday, J anuar y 11, 2021 Time: 5 - 6 PM
Time: 2 - 3 PM Place: Zoom link will be sent to those
Place: Zoom link will be sent to those registered
registered Cost: $30 (Zoom only)
Cost: $3 (Zoom only)
Come join Kris for our
Join Hilda for a look at four painting from the second virtual cooking
Swope’s Permanent Collection. These four presentation. This
paintings are connected by an interest in social presentation will feature an India dish called Dahi
realism as well as a person connection between Aloo Tikki with yogurt and sweet and green
the artists. Come experience a painting you might chutney. This dish is in connection with the OLLI
know very well, in a whole new way. class titled “Comedic Cultural Challenges of
Moving to a Foreign Country with Best Selling
Books - Under the Tuscan Sun and “The Best
Exotic Marigold Hotel”. Even better you don’t
have to go shopping for the ingredients! You will
pick up your complete kit the day before the event
at The Butler's Pantry. More information will be
sent out to those registered!
Vigo County History Center Virtual Tour: A Tour of the Orchestra – Oboe
Historic Hauteans
With Susan Tingley, Executive Director for the Date: Tuesday, J anuar y 26, 2021
Vigo County Historical Society & Museum Time: 1 - 2:30 PM
Place: Zoom link will be sent to those
Date: Monday, J anuar y 25, 2021 registered
Time: 2 - 3 PM Cost: $3 (Zoom only)
Place: Zoom link will be sent to those
registered Join the new Principal Oboe of the Terre Haute
Cost: $3 (Zoom only) Symphony Orchestra, Rebecca McGuire,
alongside Samantha Johnson-Helms, Executive
The Historic Hauteans Gallery is full of stories of Director and Principal Clarinet, and Dr. David
interesting people from Terre Haute's past. Join us Bowden, Artistic Director, as they discuss the
for this tour that reveals the history of some well- oboe and its role in the symphony orchestra.
Rebecca will present a brief history of the oboe,
known locals and others you might not have heard demonstrate the instrument’s mechanics and
of before. popular orchestral excerpts, and give a
performance of a short solo piece. The
presentation will close with a short question
and answer session.
Wednesday Presentations
OLLI “Happy Hour” New Tastes in the Aging in the 21st Century
New Year With Peter Ciancone, Danny Wayne, and Dee
With Michelle Bennett, OLLI at ISU Dodd from The WILL Center.
Program Administrator
Date: Wednesday, J anuar y 13, 2021
Date: Wednesday, J anuar y 6, 2021 Time: 1:30 - 3 PM
Time: 1:30 - 3 PM Place: Zoom link will be sent to
Place: Zoom link will be sent to those registered
those registered Cost: FREE but r egistr ation is
Cost: FREE but r egistr ation is required (Zoom only)
required (Zoom only)
A presentation about The Wabash Independent
Let’s start the New Year off right by sharing some Living & Learning Center, Inc (The WILL
of your favorite recipes and stories surrounding Center), including who we are, what we do, some
them. Come prepared to share one of your favorite common situations our consumers confront, and
recipes with other OLLI members and help create what technology is available to enhance our
an online OLLI cookbook. Join in the fun and let independence as we age.
the outside world disappear for an hour or so with
good food and good friends!
Come share and celebrate the holidays with your
OLLI friends!
What Happened to the Mammoths and Why Rethink?
Mastodons? The Role of Human Predation With Dr. Shikha Bhattacharyya, President of
Upon Their Extinction reTHink
With Dr. Richard Gramly, Archaeologist
Date: Wednesday, J anuar y 27, 2021
Date: Wednesday, J anuar y 20, 2021 Time: 1:30 - 3 PM
Time: 1:30 - 3 PM Place: Zoom link will be sent to those
Place: Zoom link will be sent registered
to those registered Cost: FREE but r egistr ation
Cost: FREE but r egistr ation is required (Zoom only)
is required (Zoom only)
How much trash do we create? How
Dr. Gramly has conducted extensive excavations does this trash impact our lives? Learn how
and research throughout North America and making small CHANGES make a big difference!
Europe in an effort to better understand how
prehistoric human hunters impacted the extinction The mission of reTHink Inc. is to provide
of Pleistocene megafauna sometime around ten awareness, education, tools and incentives to the
thousand years ago. His most recent publication local food industry and general public, relating to
contains what some describe as revolutionary, sustainability, trash, composting, and pressing
“game-changing” insight into the mystery of the environmental issues. reTHink Inc. encourages
disappearance of the large animals. Dr. Gramly sustainability through small changes in behavior
will discuss specific examples from North to create a world that is well taken care of and
American New World and European Old World healthier for future generations.
sites. His discoveries are especially important in
the light of modern anthropogenic (human caused)
threats to modern species on the endangered list.OLLI Extras
Danube Explorer September 5, 2022
21 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 7 dinners
Deadline for registration is March 31, 2021
Experience the Danube River aboard an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship on a seven-night cruise
through four countries. Includes two nights in Prague and escorted shore excursions with
English-speaking guides in six cities. (Use the December registration form to request a trip
brochure)
Highlights
Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Personal listening device for on-board excursions
Mayflower Cruises & Tours Most meals included onboard with a variety of
Visit five countries international cuisine
Seven-night cruise in a suite or stateroom of your choice Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks
on-board the vessel accompany onboard lunches and dinners
First-class service by an English-speaking crew Two-night hotel stay and touring in Prague, the Czech
Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides Republic
Indiana State University Student Recreation Center Membership
A new benefit to OLLI at ISU Membership!
As a member of OLLI, you are now eligible to purchase a membership to the Student
Recreation Center on Indiana State University’s campus. Members who want a membership to
the SRC will need to reach out directly to the OLLI Office to start the application process.
Visit Campus Recreation Website to learn more about facility hours and offerings at
https://www.indstate.edu/student-affairs/campus-rec. If you have additional questions, please
contact Associate Director of Operations, Brittani Lee at 812-237-3915 or by email at
Brittani.Lee@indstate.edu
Amenities
Elevated walking/jogging track
Cycling room, for instructor-led classes
A lap pool, leisure pool, 22-person spa, sauna, and water volleyball and basketball
Wet classroom for aquatic programs such as lifeguarding and special programs
Fitness center outfitted with cardio and strength-training equipment
Three-court gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, badminton and pickleball
Multi-purpose activity studios, suitable for aerobics, martial arts and fitness classes
OLLI Education Affiliate Rates:
6 month membership: $195 or 12 month membership: $348
The OLLI water aerobics class is not included in the SRC membership fee. The membership
does include access to all of the SRC “normally programmed” group exercise classes.Preview of OLLI Programming Topics for February 2021
Elmer Guerri and Bob Warn will conduct a two session class featuring the book Don’t Stop
the Carnival and J immy Buffet’s music from the stage production. The book follows an
earlier class on moving to Tuscany and India to start a new life.
Planning your Summer Yard will be a class taught by multiple local exper ts on
flowers, tress, plants, and landscaping and gardening ideas to help you get ready for spring.
Leonardo's Knots will introduce you to a facet of Leonardo da Vinci found in the
minuscule details of his works that you have not seen before. It speaks volumes about his
passion for knots and mathematics.
Virtual Cooking with Butler’s Pantry teaches you to prepare a tasty meal for two.
Continuation of Virtual Tours * Swope Art Museum
* Vigo County Historical Museum
* Terre Haute Symphony - A Tour of the Orchestra
Thank You Sponsors!Membership Form January 2021
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MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO OLLI AT ISU and mail to
OLLI at ISU Tirey Hall 134B Terre Haute, IN 47809
Cost Per
Programs Requiring Payment or RSVP Person # Total
Annual Membership $40 (September 2020 - August 2021) $40
Winter Semester Membership ONLY (January 2021 - April 2021) $20
Courses
Comedic Cultural Challenges of Moving to a Foreign Country with Best Selling Books -
“Under the Tuscan Sun” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” $20
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 (Zoom only)
The Role of Native American Code Talkers January 12 & 19 (Zoom only) $6
Virtual Tours
Swope Art Museum Virtual Tour: Permanent Collection January 11 (Zoom only) $3
Virtual Cooking with Butler’s Pantry January 21 (Zoom only) $30
Vigo County History Center Virtual Tour: Historic Hauteans January 25 (Zoom only) $3
A Tour of the Orchestra – Oboe January 26 (Zoom only) $3
Wednesday Presentation (Circle which way you want to attend)
OLLI “Happy Hour” New Tastes in the New Year January 6 (Zoom only) FREE
Aging in the 21st Century January 13 (Zoom only) FREE
What Happened to the Mammoths and Mastodons? The Role of Human Predation
FREE
Upon Their Extinction January 20 (Zoom only)
Why Rethink? January 27 (Zoom only) FREE
OLLI Extras
Request for Danube Explorer Brochure FREE
Indiana State University Student Recreation Center Membership Application FREE
Donation to OLLI $
Total Due
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