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Spring 2021
April-June
Educational courses & events
for adults age 50+
Learn for
the joy of it!
csusb.edu/OLLI
2 Spring 2021 ּ Membership
Learn for the joy of it.
Take non-credit, university-level Membership
courses with other mature • $75 annual membership fee,
learners and experience all the ($50 for spring term only)
joy of learning, but without the includes a parking permit
grades, tests, or homework.
• Choose as many courses as you
A wide variety of courses are like and pay by the course
offered each quarter, including
• Enjoy a variety of fun events,
topics in the arts and
humanities, natural sciences, trips, and university activities
and social sciences. You may • Most courses are held once a
also enjoy our educational trips week for either six or three
and shared interest groups. OLLI weeks
is engaging, interesting, and fun!
Is cost a concern? Contact us for
more information.
OLLI membership offers you opportunities to:
• Continue learning: You’re never too old to learn. Explore a wide
Table of Contents variety of topics as you engage intellectually, challenge your thinking,
and build your knowledge.
Membership....................... 2
• Participate in interesting activities: Become part of a dynamic
Member Events .................. 3 learning community that is full of diversity, insight, wisdom, and
intellectual stimulation. Enjoy lively conversations, share opinions,
Three-Week Courses .......... 4
and discover new ideas.
Six-Week Courses............... 7
• Meet new people: Meet and mingle with mature adults who share
Shared Interest Groups .... 13 your interests and those with very different perspectives. You’ll build
Donate ............................. 14 new and rewarding friendships.
For more information: 909-537-8270 or olli@csusb.edu
Online Learning ................ 15
Registration Form ............ 16
Learn more about OLLI membership: csusb.edu/OLLI/membership
Join or renew now: csusb.edu/OLLI/join
Meet the OLLI Staff
Johnna Debbi
Norris Vesey
Program Administrative
Coordinator Assistant
909-537-8270 909-537-8121
johnna.norris@csusb.edu debra.vesey@csusb.edu
Member Events 3
Join us for these fun member events.
Until further notice, all member events will meet online via Zoom. Please register in advance. You will receive
the link to join the event via email a few days prior to the event. These events are free to OLLI members.
The 3rd Annual Art of OLLI
Wednesday, March 17
4:00 p.m.
Come and meet the very talented artists among us, from amateurs to experts. View the work of our painters,
sketchers, photographers, sculptors, and crafters. This is not a professional art show, nor is it an art sale. It is
a showcase of our OLLI members and instructors who create art for the sheer joy of it. Limit of one piece of
art per person. Come appreciate the talent among our OLLI membership from the comfort and safety of your
own home.
Coffee Hour Happy Hour
9-10 a.m. Wednesday, February 17
3:00 p.m.
Please join us for coffee and some fun, friendly conversations with Rhythm & Rubato in Music
Program Coordinator, Johnna Norris and some of our interesting OLLI with Tim Kopf
members and instructors. Enjoy these lively conversations, see some
old acquaintances, and make some new friends. We hope to see you. Back by popular demand! Join us
for this fun and educational
Monday, February 15 lecture & performance program
Interview with Nanci Smaby that explores the yin and yang of
This coffee hour will feature a lively discussion with long-time OLLI musical tension and release. Tim is
volunteer, donor, and member, Nanci Smaby. Nanci has a fascinating delightful, talented, and skilled on
background and shares the experience of growing up as an identical many instruments. He was an
twin. award-winning orchestra
conductor and has performed
Monday, March 8 with orchestras in Lincoln Center
Interview with Sue Cameron and the Kennedy Center.
Join us for this fun conversation with OLLI instructor and Hollywood
insider, Sue Cameron. Sue has been a columnist for the Hollywood
Reporter, TV Guide, Beverly Hills 213, and Hamptons magazine. She
looks forward to sharing some great stories.
Monday, April 12
Interview with Dr. Anissa Rogers
Come and meet Dr. Anissa Rogers, associated dean of the CSUSB Palm
Desert campus. Anissa is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20
years of higher education experience. Zoom in to learn more about
Anissa and get the latest campus updates.
Register by mail: complete the attached registration form
Register online: csusb.edu/OLLI/events
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4 Spring 2021 ּ Three-Week Courses
Three-Week Courses All spring courses will meet online via Zoom. You will receive the
$30 each link to join the course via email a few days prior to the first class.
Disease or Disorder? Hollywood Secrets & Birds of the Coachella Valley
Fred Abramson, PhD Scandals Kurt Leuschner, MS
Mondays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sue Cameron, BS Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
April 5, 12, 19 Mondays, 1:00-2:30 p.m. April 6, 13, 20
April 5, 12, 19
During our lifetime, we have seen This course will explore the birds
the appearance of a number of Come hear fun behind-the-scenes that live in and around the
new diseases and conditions. stories from the person who was Coachella Valley, and where to find
Remember when there was no in the room. Learn about them. With over 400 recorded
chronic fatigue syndrome, legendary leading men like John species, the Coachella Valley is one
fibromyalgia, celiac disease, Wayne, Paul Newman, Robert of the best places in the United
autism, attention-deficit Redford, Frank Sinatra, John States for bird diversity and
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Travolta, Tom Cruise, and more. birdwatching. Learn how to
gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), Hear stories about TV icons identify the birds of this region and
erectile dysfunction (ED) or Milton Berle, Mary Tyler Moore, how to attract more birds to your
Alzheimer’s disease? In this course, Lucy and Desi, Joan Rivers, yard.
we will learn how each started as a Barbara Walters, and others. Be About the Instructor
disorder and now is thought of as a entertained with tales of rock 'n'
disease. How did industry and the roll legends The Beatles, The Kurt is a professor of natural
medical profession promote this Mamas & Papas, and Sonny & resources at College of the Desert
transition? This will be a fun and Cher. We’ll discuss the journalism where he teaches courses on
informative ride! of celebrity, and explore the conservation, entomology, field
secrets and scandals surrounding ornithology, native plants, and GPS
About the Instructor navigation. Kurt also teaches
some of Hollywood's most
Dr. Abramson received his BA in famous actors and musicians. weekend courses and workshops
chemistry from Western Reserve on birdwatching, insects, GPS, and
University in 1962 and his PhD in About the Instructor backyard habitats for UCR
chemistry from The Ohio State Sue has been a columnist for the Extension, the Desert Institute, the
University in 1965. After two years Hollywood Reporter, TV Guide, Desert Studies Center, and the
of postdoctoral experience and five Beverly Hills 213, and Hamptons Living Desert. His latest research
years in industry, he joined the magazine. Formerly a director of project involves the sound
pharmacology department at the daytime program development at recording of the various subspecies
George Washington University ABC, Sue has also been a of North American scrub-jays.
School of Medicine in 1972 and contributor to Cosmopolitan
retired after 31 years on the magazine, is the founder of
faculty. He holds a long-term Women in Film, and hosted her
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the general population. written over 2500 columns and
interviews on Hollywood Current members, refer a new
celebrities and has appeared as a member and you receive a
commentator on Dateline NBC, voucher for one free course!
the E Channel, Maury Povich,
Entertainment Tonight, and A&E Learn more:
Biography. Her latest book is
csusb.edu/OLLI/membership
titled Hollywood Secrets and
Scandals.
Three-Week Courses 5
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A Brief History of Women of Rock & Roll Graphic Novels: What's the
Photography Robert Joyce, MA Hype?
Gary Smaby, BA Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Paige Wajda, MA
Weds, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. April 7, 14, 21 Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21 April 8, 15, 22
The 1970s was the decade that
The history of photography, women earned their place in rock Have you ever wondered what
spanning less than two centuries, and roll as commercial and critical makes a graphic novel? What is it
has been driven primarily by the partners in the art form. This that makes comic books so
relentless pace of scientific course will feature the music and popular? Not just for superheroes
discovery and technological careers of Janis Joplin, Linda anymore, graphic novels have
advances. This course traces the Ronstadt, Ann and Nancy Wilson conquered the genres of classics,
evolution of the photographic from Heart, Christine McVie, poetry, memoir, romance, and so
image from its discovery in 1825 Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac, much more. Learn how comics use
to the present day. Learn how Tina Turner, and more. Learn how 'sequential art' as a powerful
photography eventually earned these women gave rise to some of medium of storytelling and
respect from the art world and the biggest selling albums in rock explore the wide reach of comics
how the digital revolution has and roll. across the world.
woven photography into the About the Instructor About the Instructor
fabric of modern civilization.
Explore stories about the past Robert Joyce has over 30 years of Paige is a writer who spent four
struggles of the pioneering teaching at Augustana University, years teaching English in Poland
scientists, inventors, the University of South Dakota, before earning a master’s degree
entrepreneurs, and artists, and and the University of California. in creative writing from the
learn what the future might hold He is a popular OLLI presenter University of Edinburgh. Her work
for this art form. with over ten years of presenting has recently been published in The
to OLLI members in the Midwest. Blue Nib, ROPES Literary Journal,
About the Instructor Rob is also an accomplished Star*Line magazine, Masque
For over 50 years, Gary ’s artistic composer, producer, author, and Magazine and Spectacle
eye has trained his camera lens educator. He has been the Magazine. She was the 2018
on an eclectic range of subjects executive director for the Rapid winner of the Grierson Verse Prize
from rock stars and Nobel City Arts Council as well as the and was the former head of
laureates to breathtaking Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society. poetry for The Selkie literary
landscapes from Antarctica to Rob makes his home in Sioux Falls, magazine. In 2019, she taught a
the Serengeti. During his South Dakota. free six-week community course
professional career, Gary was an titled “The Story of Your Life” at
internationally known high-tech the Cathedral City Library.
analyst on Wall Street. Since
2012, Gary has been a visiting
artist/scholar-in-residence at the
University of California, Santa
Barbara’s Kavli Institute for
Theoretical Physics (KITP). Many
of Gary’s photographs are in
permanent collections at UCSB
and the University of Minnesota.
6 Spring 2021 ּ Three-Week Courses
All spring courses will meet online via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the course via email a
few days prior to the first class.
Lyricists of the Great Current Events Discussion Successful Aging: Power &
American Songbook Group Potential
Harry Schaffner, JD Lara Bloomquist, JD Arlette Poland, JD, PhD
Thursdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fridays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
April 8, 15, 22 April 9, 16, 23 April 9, 16, 23
The greatest songs are often You have a right to your opinion Doing anything successfully and
connected to the performer or about the news and this is the with joy starts with an attitude or
the composer. The lyricists, course to express it. Or, you can sit intention, and sometimes both. In
however, are often the unsung back and listen to others voice their this course, we will apply common
heroes of their own creations. thoughts. Each week the class sense, shifts in thinking, and
Johnny Mercer, Hoagy covers the hot topics of the day current information from
Charmichael, and even Peggy Lee based on articles from The New neuroscience to develop the most
can be seen on YouTube singing York Times, the Los Angeles Times, successful and joyful attitudes and
their own lyrics and, in many The Wall Street Journal, The New intentions for this phase of our
cases, another musician made the Yorker, The New Republic, The journey through time. Discover
composer’s song their signature Economist, Time magazine and how you can create the power
tune. View them together for many more. You will be alerted in and potential to age successfully.
comparison and learn the history advance of class which articles will About the Instructor
of the songs you know so well. drive the week's discussions. All
thoughtfully delivered points of Dr. Poland is a retired lawyer
About the Instructor turned theologian and professor.
view are encouraged and will be
Harry is a litigation attorney who She holds a BS in political science
respected because different
has resided in the Coachella from UC Berkeley, an MA in
opinions spark engaging
Valley for 14 years. He was religion from Claremont School of
discussions.
named Lawyer of the Year from Theology, an MA in ethical
the county bar in 1999, has About the Instructor leadership from Claremont Lincoln
presented over 50 law seminars, As an attorney, former prosecutor, University, a JD from San
served as an adjunct law and criminal justice instructor, Lara Francisco Law School, and a PhD
professor at Northwestern has had a long professional and in philosophy of religion from
University, and has taught at the personal interest in civic and social Claremont Graduate University.
University of Illinois High School issues. She headed the Domestic She has been teaching at the
for the Gifted. Violence Division of the Los Angeles college level since 1999 and
City Attorney’s office, was named lecturing with OLLI since 2005. Her
Woman Prosecutor of the Year by areas of specialty based on her
the League of Women Prosecutors, PhD include Buddhism, Judaism,
and was selected by the L.A. County science and religion, and world
Bar Association to be the recipient religions.
of their Prosecutor of the Year
award. Lara has been active in
many of the social, political, and
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Six-Week Courses 7
Six-Week Courses
$50 each
Great Decisions 2021 Leonardo DaVinci: Shaping Old World Classic Wine
Michael Hoffmann, MBA an Artistic Genius Regions of Europe
Mondays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Caroline Cocciardi, BA Shawn Richcreek, BA
May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7, 14, 21, Mondays, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
28 (8 weeks, no class 5/31) May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7, 14 May 3, 11, 17, 24, June 7, 14
(no class 5/31) (no class 5/31)
Become part of a dynamic course
during this interactive study of This course will explore a little- Fantastic wine is being made all
U.S. and foreign policy, known aspect of artist Leonardo over the world from California to
highlighting issues that are timely da Vinci’s passion for interlocking Canada and from New York to
and critically important to our knots. Learn about mathematician New Zealand. However, most of
nation and the world. The Luca Pacioli, who became wine's culture, traditions,
discussions are based on the Leonardo’s apprentice, and production techniques, laws, and
Great Decisions 2021 Briefing Isabella d’Este, patron of the arts quality standards were developed
Book, which provides impartial, and hostess to Leonardo and Luca in Europe over the last 2000 years.
thought-provoking analyses on when, in 1499, fleeing the perils of A basic understanding of the
each topic, informative maps and war, the men took refuge in her classic wine regions of the old
detailed graphs, in addition to castle. The sojourn creates a
world helps us to fully appreciate
suggested reading and research sketch of Isabella with a promise
materials. The briefing book is all that is wonderful in the modern
to be followed by a 'color portrait'
required and can be purchased of the Marchesa. Discover the world of wine. This class will cover
directly from the Foreign Policy intrigue of the relationships of the the wines, grapes, and growing
Association website at apprentice, the master, and the regions of France, Germany, Italy,
www.fpa.org. Enrollment is Renaissance woman and her Spain, and Portugal in a fun and
limited to 20. unfinished portrait that entertaining way. Wine lists will
About the Instructor intertwines their lives forever. be provided so you can enjoy wine
About the Instructor relevant to the evening’s class.
Michael is a retired program
officer and former corporate Writer and filmmaker Caroline About the Instructor
secretary at The Cleveland Cocciardi began an independent Shawn Richcreek is passionate
Foundation where he study on Leonardo da Vinci while about people, wine, and most
administered several living in Rome. Her 20-year importantly, about providing
philanthropic funds and research led to a DaVinci amazing customer experiences. He
consulted with other community discovery, overlooked for is currently west coast regional
foundations. Following his centuries yet visible to the naked business partner for Total Wine &
service commitment in the Coast eye: Cocciardi detected that the More, based at their flagship store
Guard, Mike completed his interlocking embroidered knot in Palm Desert. Prior to joining
undergraduate studies at pattern on Mona Lisa’s dress Total Wine & More, Shawn
Cleveland State University and deviated from the decorative worked for 13 years for Beverages
his MBA at Case Western Reserve embroidery of the day. The Mona & More where he was the director
University. His interests are Lisa knot was a mathematical of training for their retail stores.
eclectic, but classical music has pattern based on its angular Shawn has worked on the retail
been a lifelong passion. crossing patterns. Cocciardi’s 2009 side of the wine and spirits
documentary, Mona Lisa business in Southern California for
Revealed, reveals why the painting more than 20 years. He is a
has no eyebrows or lashes. certified sommelier and a certified
specialist of spirits.
8 Spring 2021 ּ Six-Week Courses
All winter courses will meet online via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the course via email a
few days prior to the first class.
Paintings That Changed the Aprons Off: Women & the The Short Story & American
World Workplace in Film Identity
Cash Baxter, MFA Bernard “Butch” Epps, MFA Robert Weibezahl, MA
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Weds, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8 May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8 May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9
We will take a fresh look at some Men, move over as we focus on the The short story is a vibrant and
of the greatest and most struggles and progress made by essential form of storytelling.
intriguing works of art women in the workplace as Many of our country’s greatest
throughout history. These represented in a few select films. writers have used short fiction to
adventurous sessions will explore The films we will analyze and explore a myriad of themes,
composition, balance, color, discuss are: His Girl Friday (1940), particularly fundamental
movement, and perspective, and Working Girl (1998), Erin questions about what it means to
examine what the master Brockovich (2002), Mona Lisa Smile be an American or if we can even
painters, from pre-historic
(2006), The Post (2017) and more. lay claim to a single national
Lascaux to Picasso, had in mind.
Come and consider if these We will meet online via Zoom for identity. In each class we will
paintings are indeed an introduction of the film, then discuss three stories, discovering
masterpieces. you rent and watch the film how American writers over
independently via the streaming grapple with issues of identity,
About the Instructor
service of your choice. After the womanhood, race, the immigrant
Cash is a fine arts painter, art film, rejoin us for a discussion of experience, and cultural concerns
historian, and world traveler. He each film’s topic and issues. that continue to define us.
is an award-winning,
Additional film rental fees are not Required text: The Oxford Book of
internationally acclaimed
Broadway producer/NY director included; approx. $25 for all six American Short Stories, 2nd
whose career in show business films. edition, edited by Joyce C. Oates.
spans 40 years. Chosen by About the Instructor About the Instructor
Richard Rodgers to direct two Butch received his MFA degree
Japanese productions of The Robert is a writer, editor, cultural
from the UCLA Department of Film critic, and publishing industry
Sound of Music, Cash was
and Television’s Independent veteran who has worked with
awarded the Chunichi Theatre
Producers Program where he Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize
Award, the Japanese equivalent
focused on story development and winners, and countless bestselling
of Broadway’s Tony Award. He
working with screenwriters. He
founded the Musical Theatre authors. The author of two novels
served as the academic liaison to
Workshop at Southern Illinois and two award-nominated non-
high profile professional faculty,
University and was artist-in- fiction books, as well as short
including studio heads,
residence at universities in New stories and poems, he writes a
development executives, and
York, Illinois, Ohio, monthly literary column for
others. Since stepping away from
Massachusetts, California, and BookPage. As an internationally-
the day-to-day rigors of the film
Texas. Cash has been teaching at produced playwright, he also has
industry, Butch has been teaching
the Osher Institute since 2004.
film appreciation courses while worked in theatre and film
developing a book on Orson production. A lifelong learner
Welles’s Mercury Production of himself, Weibezahl has an MA in
Citizen Kane. humanities, a BA in English, and
an AA in music.Six-Week Courses 9
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The Golden Age of Grant & the American Way Writing Memoirs: What’s
Broadway Musicals of War Your Story?
Barry Schoenfeld, BS Kevin Peterson, MA Paige Wajda, MA
Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursdays, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9 May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10
The 1940s started with hits from Grant was indeed the unlikeliest This class will help you write your
life story using prompts and
Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers, and of military heroes. A mediocre
exercises. We will analyze a few
Hart. Rodgers and Hammerstein's student at West Point, he went on
excerpts from the greatest
Oklahoma! then integrated all the to show great bravery in the memoirs of our time, think about
aspects of musical theatre: a Mexican War, but while stationed big questions, and do timed
cohesive plot, songs that fit the in California and Oregon, bored writings while learning how to
story, and dance that advanced and missing his family, he turned offer each other helpful feedback.
the storyline. The 1950s were to drink and was forced to resign Anyone is welcome, whether you
crucial to the development of the his commission. Grant's fortunes are a beginner or a skilled novelist.
American musical, and the 1960s turned in 1861. With the Civil War Just bring a pen and a notebook.
brought blockbusters like the first approaching, he was again offered About the Instructor
rock musical and topical plots a commission and within three
Paige is a writer who spent four
such as the Vietnam War and race years, he was in command of the years teaching English in Poland
relations. Come discover this Union Army, leading it to victory before earning a master’s degree
amazing time in Broadway in 1865. Seven years later, he was in creative writing from the
through discussion, videos, critical elected President of the United University of Edinburgh. Her work
reviews, and rare photos. States. As America's most has recently been published in The
About the Instructor important soldier, Grant invented Blue Nib, ROPES Literary Journal,
the American way of war. Star*Line magazine, Masque
Barry has over 20 years of Magazine and Spectacle Magazine.
experience in advertising, About the Instructor
She was the 2018 winner of the
marketing, strategic planning, and After a career of over 30 years in Grierson Verse Prize and was the
business development. His clients investment banking, Kevin has former head of poetry for The
have included American Express, returned to his other great Selkie literary magazine. In 2019,
Walmart, Trader Joe's, Suzuki, interest, the study and teaching of she taught a free six-week
Toyota, and Samsung. Barry history. Kevin has been an OLLI community course titled “The Story
founded The California instructor since 2017, and in that of Your Life” at the Cathedral City
Community of Men on Facebook, time has taught courses on Library.
which now boasts over 11,000 several American presidents and
members worldwide. He received the history of American foreign
his bachelor’s degree from Cornell policy. Prior to that, he was an
University and enjoys a love for instructor for OLLI at the
opera. He is a practicing Buddhist University of Utah. Kevin has a
and his other avocations include bachelor’s degree in history, a
photography, archaeology, and master’s degree in political
travel. science, and has done graduate
work at the doctoral level in
political science.10 Spring 2021 ּ Six-Week Courses All spring courses will meet online via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the course via email a few days prior to the first class. Current Events Discussion Religions out of Asia Group Arlette Poland, JD, PhD Lara Bloomquist, JD Fridays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11 May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11 You have a right to your opinion In this course we will examine about the news and this is the three religions that were birthed course to express it. Or, you can in the East: Confucianism, sit back and listen to others voice Taoism, and Shintoism. Explore their thoughts. Each week the the history of each and its impact class covers the hot topics of the on the development of day based on articles from The civilizations in China and Japan, New York Times, the Los Angeles among others. Times, The Wall Street Journal, About the Instructor The New Yorker, The New Dr. Poland is a retired lawyer Republic, The Economist, Time turned theologian and professor. magazine and many more. You She holds a BS in political science will be alerted in advance of class from UC Berkeley, an MA in which articles will drive the religion from Claremont School of week's discussions. All Theology, an MA in ethical thoughtfully delivered points of leadership from Claremont view are encouraged and will be Lincoln University, a JD from San respected because different Francisco Law School, and a PhD opinions spark engaging in philosophy of religion from discussions. Claremont Graduate University. About the Instructor She has been teaching at the As an attorney, former college level since 1999 and prosecutor, and criminal justice lecturing with OLLI since 2005. instructor, Lara has had a long Her areas of specialty based on professional and personal her PhD include Buddhism, interest in civic and social issues. Judaism, science and religion, and She headed the Domestic world religions. Violence Division of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office, was named Woman Prosecutor of the Year by the League of Women Prosecutors, and was selected by the L.A. County Bar Association to be the recipient of their Prosecutor of the Year award. Lara has been active in many of the social, political, and judicial issues that drive today’s news.
Shared Interest Groups 11
Shared Interest Groups
Shared interest groups (SIGs) are free, peer-facilitated discussion groups that foster fellowship and active
learning. They are open to current OLLI members and meet throughout the year, so you can participate as
your schedule allows.
All SIGs will meet online via Zoom this year unless otherwise noted. Sign up today to get started.
Book Club
Are you a reader? Are you ready to take the next step and engage in fun and stimulating conversations about
the books you've read? Join the OLLI Book Club. We will meet once a month at a time and place that works
for all of us. We will agree on which book(s) we will read and then get together to discuss them. Members of
the group will take turns volunteering to lead the discussion. Books may be any genre, vintage, or subject
that the group wants to explore.
Meets the second Wednesday of each month.
Coordinator: Shelley Mitchell
707-496-8689 or shelleydmitchell@gmail.com
Additional SIGs will start again when they can meet on campus.
Don’t see a group that interests you? Contact us at 909-537-8270 to discuss your ideas.
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• You can designate your gift to eliminate taxes on capital gains, and in most cases, you can deduct the
support a specific program, full amount of the fair market value of the stock as a donation.
course, or instructor. Annuities
In exchange for your annuity gift, you will receive a fixed, periodic
payment for life, sometimes at a higher payout than other investment
options. A portion of the distributions may be tax-free or taxed at a
more favorable rate. Annuities often provide an immediate federal
income tax deduction for a portion of the gift.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
A charitable remainder trust allows you to receive an income now
through fixed, periodic payments. At the termination of the trust, the
remainder is transferred to OLLI at CSUSB. This type of trust can
eliminate taxes on capital gains, plus you can select the payout rate
and duration of the trust. Thank you to all of our generous
“We support OLLI because it OLLI supporters. Visit our website to
enriches our lives through see the most current list of donors.
exposure to new subjects, csusb.edu/OLLI/donate
journeys to new places, making
new friends, gaining new
knowledge, and developing new Give by mail: add a donation on your registration form
skills. We want to ensure the Give online: csusb.edu/OLLI/donate
opportunity continues.”
Contact us by phone: 909-537-8270
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Learning via Zoom is easy & fun!
If you've never used Zoom before, we understand it can feel a little scary. But...it really is quite simple. If you
use email or can get to our website, you have the skills necessary to participate in a Zoom course online. To
help you feel more comfortable, we've created a few resources that you can either view now or print and
keep for later reference.
Let's get started...
• Sign up for online classes just like you do for all other OLLI courses and activities. You can either register
on our website or mail in a registration form.
• A few days before your first class, you'll receive an email that includes a link you'll click to join your class.
That's it. Just click the link and you're in. Be sure to save that email as you'll need the link to join the
class.
• If it's your first time using Zoom, you'll be prompted to download the application on your device; simply
follow the instructions on your screen. You don't need to purchase anything or set up an account. It's
safe, easy, and free.
• You can participate via your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Most laptops, tablets, and smartphones
have a built in camera and microphone, which will enhance your Zoom experience. No camera or
microphone? You can still participate from your computer by watching the screen and typing any
comments or questions in the Chat section. You can also join in from your telephone (with or without a
computer) to listen in.
Zoom Orientation Workshops Need help?
We offer a variety of opportunities to help you get started or to Don’t hesitate to call us:
explore some more advanced features when you're ready. To
participate, just click on the workshop date below or visit our Johnna Norris: 909-537-8270
website for the links. Remember, if this is your first time using Debbi Vesey: 909-537-8121
Zoom, you'll be prompted to download the application on your
device; simply follow the instructions on your screen.
How to Zoom
Thursday, February 25, 10:00 a.m.
Meeting ID: 862 3839 8437
Thursday, April 1, 10:00 a.m.
Meeting ID: 862 3839 8437
Additional dates to be announced.
For Zoom orientation workshop links, a printable resource guide,
and additional information about learning online, visit our website:
csusb.edu/OLLI/online-learning-resourcesIN CONVERSATION: The Voices of OLLI
Listen in on these fun conversations with OLLI
members, instructors, staff, and university
partners. Our OLLI podcast is like an on-demand
radio program. Enjoy!
Click here to listen or subscribe.
Visit our Flickr page to revisit some of the fun times we’ve had at OLLI over the
years. Enjoy photos from past trips, activities, and member events.
Click here to view the OLLI Flickr page.
csusb.edu/OLLIRegister early for the best
course selection!
Registration Deadlines
Mar. 29 for 3-week courses
Apr. 26 for 6-week courses
$25 late fee after the deadline
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(PLEASE PRINT) Register by Mail
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Make check payable to CSUSB. Mail registration form and check to: Refer a new member and you receive a
OLLI @ CSUSB Palm Desert Campus voucher for one free course.
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Signature DateCHOOSE YOUR COURSES & ACTIVITIES
Three-Week Courses ($30 each with membership) ____ Women of Rock & Roll
____ Disease or Disorder? ____ Graphic Novels: What’s the Hype?
____ Hollywood Secrets & Scandals ____ Lyricists of the Great American Songbook
____ Birds of the Coachella Valley ____ Current Events Discussion Group
____ A Brief History of Photography ____ Successful Again: Power & Potential
Six-Week Courses ($50 each with membership) ____ The Short Story & American Identity
____ Great Decisions 2021 (8 weeks) ____ The Golden Age of Broadway Musicals
____ Leonardo DaVinci: Shaping an Artistic Genius ____ Grant & the American Way of War
____ Old World Classic Wine Regions of Europe ____ Writing Memoirs: What’s Your Story?
____ Paintings That Changed the World ____ Current Events Discussion Group
____ Aprons Off: Women & the Workplace in Film ____ Religions Out of Asia
Member Events (free with membership) ____ Coffee Hour (multiple dates)
____ The Art of OLLI ____ Happy Hour (multiple dates)
Shared Interest Groups (free with membership)
____ Book Club
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