offering lifelong learning to the community since 1993

Fall 2009 Course Catalog Offering Lifelong Learning to the

Community since 1993

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Who we are...

OLLI provides educational, recreational, volunteer and social opportunities for individuals 50 and older through day and evening courses, seminars and field trips.

OLLI at WVU is an academic cooperative of members that provides mature adults with opportunities for intellectual development, cultural stimulation, and social interaction. OLLI’s educational program is centered on classes developed and taught by volunteers who share their time and knowledge.

OLLI is a self-directed membership organization within the Center on Aging at West Virginia University. Together we recognize the unique experiences and capabilities of our members by emphasizing and encouraging peer learning, member participation, collaborative leadership and social interaction. The atmosphere is supportive and filled with humor, wisdom, diversity and insight.

OLLI offers four terms each year. The course selections include music, literature, art, sciences, politics, health-related topics, social issues, nature and history.

Most classes are taught in the OLLI classrooms at the Mountaineer Mall. Some are held at off-campus locations such as the BOPARC Senior Center and The Village at Heritage Point.

BECOME A COURSE PRESENTER

Bring your skill, talent or passion. We have openings for each term and would be happy to offer you an opportunity to bring your expertise to an OLLI class. Terms usually run for six weeks with weekly two-hour presentations, or you may choose to offer a one-time presentation.

Fall 2009

Course Catalog

We are on our way to the fall session and hope you will join us. We have many exciting and interesting topics for you to choose from in our catalog. The Curriculum Committee has put forth great effort in recruiting some of the area’s finest instructors. This fall term we also have some evening classes available for members who cannot attend during the day.

Plan to come to the fall reception to hear WVU President Jim Clements. He will be joining us to share in the excitement of our membership drive to reach our goal of 500 members.

Luann Waterson Executive Director

Contact information: OLLI at WVU e-mail: [email protected] Mountaineer Mall Unit D-9 web page: www.olliatwvu.org PO Box 9123 Phone: (304) 293-1793 Morgantown, WV 26506-9123 Fax: (304) 293-4779

Important Dates

• Annual Aging Lecture……...September 9

• Fall Reception…………....…….September 9

• Tech Class…………..…..……….September 14

• Visit Tamarack………...…… ..September 16

• Classes Begin……….…...….…September 21

• Eugene Onegin………………….October 4

• Gilbert & Sullivan……….…….October 18

• Falstaff……………………………….November 1

Table of Contents Page

• Who we are………………………………..2

• Third Annual Aging Lecture……...4

• Fall Reception…………………………...5

• Fall Schedule at a Glance………...6

• Membership Application…………...7

• OLLI Supporters………………………..8

• Registration Application…………...9

• Course Descriptions……………......11

• Trips…………………………………………..33

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Third OLLI Annual Aging Lecture Series

Speaker Professor Steven M. Albert, PhD, MSPH, MA

University of Pittsburgh,

Graduate School of Public Health

“Health and Well-Being Across the Lifespan”

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

1:00 p.m. Classroom B

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Mountaineer Mall

Green Bag Road, Morgantown, WV

OLLI members, Morgantown public, WVU faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.

JOIN OLLI !

3:00 pm Address by WVU

President Jim Clements

Pay your dues and

register for classes.

President

Clements

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COME TO THE OLLI

FALL RECEPTION

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

2:00 pm Reception in the Community Room across from the OLLI office

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Fall Schedule at a Glance

Day Course Dates Times Room

MONDAY 1. The New Yorker Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00 - 12:00 A 2. Monday Potpourri Sept. 21, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00 - 12:00 B 3. Gilbert & Sullivan Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5 1:00 - 3:00 A 4. Conversational French Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 1:00 - 3:00 B 5. Beginning Computers Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 1:00 - 3:00 Lab 6. Book Club Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 1:00 - 2:00 Library 7. T'ai Chi Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 2:00 - 3:00 MDS 8. T'ai Chi Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 3:00 - 4:00 MDS 9. Appalshop Looks at Appalachia Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 3:00 - 5:00 A 10. Your Favorite Universe Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 6:00 - 8:00 A TUESDAY X. Technology Assistant Course September 15 10:00 - 12:00 Lab 11. Henry IV, Part 2 Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, 27 10:00 - 12:00 A 12. Basic Home Repairs Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3 10:00 - 12:00 B 13. EBAY Selling and Buying Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 10:00 - 12:00 Lab 14. 66 Places to Visit in WV Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 1:00 - 3:00 A 15. E-Mail Basics Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 1:00 - 3:00 Lab 16. Lanford Wilson and His Plays Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 1:00 - 3:00 B 17. West Virginia Revolutions Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13 3:00 - 5:00 A 18. Chinese Brush Painting Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 3:00 - 5:00 Art. Assn. 19. Baby Steps with LINUX Sept. 22 6:00 - 8:00 Lab WEDNESDAY 20. Mah Jongg Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30 - 11:30 BOPARC 21. Women Photographers Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 - 12:00 B 22. Computer Basics for Beginners Oct. 14, 21 10:00 - 12:00 Lab 23. Spaced-out Felted Scarf Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14 1:00 - 3:00 Library 24. Arabian Nights in Spain Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14 1:00 - 3:00 A 25. The Odyssey and Its Journey Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 1:00 - 3:00 B 26. Great British Comedy Films Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 3:00 - 5:00 A THURSDAY 27. I.O.U.S.A. America's Key Deficits Sept. 24, Oct. 1 10:00 - 12:00 A 28. Investing Basics Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00 - 12:00 B 29. Baby Steps with LINUX Oct. 15 10:00 - 12:00 Lab 30. Beginning Bridge Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12 10:00 - 12:00 Library 31. Eugene Onegin and Falstaff Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 1:00 - 3:00 A 32. Knitting for Beginners Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 1:00 - 3:00 B 33. Health Care Reform Sept. 24 3:00 - 5:00 A 34. Be Creative, Have Fun! Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15 3:00 - 5:00 B FRIDAY 35. Recital for Four Hands Oct. 16 10:00 - 12:00 A 36. Music War of the 19th Century Oct. 23 10:00 - 12:00 A 37. Friday Potpourri Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 1:00 - 3:00 A

Membership Application

2009-2010

Name (s) _______________________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________State_______ Zip Code_____________________________

Telephone No_____________________________ E-Mail ________________________________________

Check one:

New Member___ Renewal ___ Fairmont Lifelong Learner ___ I have paid my dues for 2009 - 2010 _____

Annual Membership Dues: July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 $65.00____

Full members may register for as many classes as they wish all four terms and have voting privileges.

Term Membership Dues: Fall Term Only______ $32.50

Term members may register for as many classes and activities from this fall catalog as they wish.

We Welcome Tax-deductible Contributions to OLLI at WVU

The OLLI at WVU General Fund is used for current expenses.

The OLLI at WVU Endowment Fund is to help assure the continuance of the organization into the future. OLLI may use only a percentage of the income generated from this fund.

The OLLI Scholarship Fund is to help another member of this community participate in the program.

I would like to support the General Fund $_________

I would like to support the Endowment Fund $_________

I would like to support the Scholarship Fund $_________

My enclosed check, payable to: the WVU Foundation, Inc.

in the amount of $___________ covers the total amount for ________ membership(s) and/or donations.

OLLI at WVU Mountaineer Mall, Unit D-9

PO Box 9123 Morgantown, WV 26506-9123

If you wish to be removed from the OLLI mailing list, call 304-293-1793.

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Supporters

We would like to thank and acknowledge the following patrons and supporters. We have continued to grow as an organization with the unwavering commitment of

these groups and individuals:

The Bernard Osher Foundation

West Virginia University Dept. of Community Medicine and the WVU Center on Aging Alan Ducatman, MD, MSc

Chair, Department of Community Medicine

OLLI Members and Volunteers

Our Distinguished Instructors

Committee Members

Staff

Luann Waterson, Executive Director Nancy Merrifield, Program Assistant

OLLI Board of Directors

Ann Davidson, President

Gwen Rosenbluth, Vice President

Carl Rotter, Treasurer

Connie McCluskey, Secretary

Sherry Kuhl, Center on Aging Representative

Margaret Albrink

Carole Boyd

Marian Conner

Robert Craig

Suzanne Gross

Barbara Howe

Janet Kemp

Edwin J. Morgan

Nancy Wasson

OLLI Board Advisors

David Blaydes

Mary Ellen Brady

Lydia Conaway

Roger Dalton

Phil Faini

Irving Goodman

Mary Jane Hamilton

Betty Maxwell

Art Pavlovic

Ted Stevens

Fall 2009 Course Registration Form

Name ________________________________________________________________ Date______________________ Email____________________________________________________________Phone_________________________

Circle the number or letter next to the course(s) in which you wish to enroll. Submit a separate form for each participant. Photocopies are acceptable, or print additional copies from www.olliatwvu.org. Each class needs a Teaching Assistant to introduce the instructor and distribute class materials and a Technology Assistant (see page 11). If you would like to volunteer to be a Teaching Assistant or Technology Assistant, telephone the OLLI office at 304-293-1793.

Confirmations will not be mailed. If a student is wait-listed, only then will a notice be sent. Keep a copy of the Fall Schedule-At-A-Glance on page 6 to know when each class meets and where it is located.

REGISTER EARLY! Classes fill quickly.

CIRCLE YOUR CLASS CHOICE NUMBERS/LETTERS BELOW

TUESDAY September 15 X. Technology Assistant Course MONDAY WEDNESDAY 1. The New Yorker 20. Mah Jongg 2. Monday Potpourri 21. Women Photographers A. Personal and Family History Projects 22. Computer Basics for Beginners B. Michelangelo's Madonna and Son 23. Spaced-out Felted Scarf C. Diabetes 101 24. Arabian Nights in Spain D. Designs for Fall and the Holidays 25. The Odyssey and Its Journey E. History of Athletics at WVU 26. Great British Comedy Films 3. Gilbert and Sullivan THURSDAY 4. Conversational French 27. I. O.U.S.A. America's Four Key Deficits 5. Beginning Computers 28. Investing Basics 6. Book Club 29. Baby Steps with LINUX 7. Beginners' T'ai Chi 30. Beginning Bridge 8. Advanced T'ai Chi 31. Eugene Onegin and Falstaff Operas 9. Appalshop Looks at Appalachia 32. Knitting for Beginners 10. Your Favorite Universe 33. Health Care Reform TUESDAY 34. Be Creative, Get Messy, Have Fun! 11. Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 2 FRIDAY 12. Basic Home Repairs 35. Recital for Four Hands 13. EBAY Selling and Buying 36. The Music War of the 19th Century 14. 66 Places to Visit in WV 37. Friday Potpourri 15. E-Mail Basics A. A Plan for Long-term Care 16. Lanford Wilson and His Plays B. Dentistry for the Mature Adult 17. West Virginia Revolutions C. West Virginia 18. Chinese Brush Painting D. The GramLee Collection 19. Baby Steps with LINUX E. Tax Planning F. Doll Collecting

Mail to: OLLI at WVU, Mountaineer Mall Unit D9 PO Box 9123, Morgantown WV 26506-9123

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JOIN AN OLLI COMMITTEE!!!

For more information call 304-293-1793.

Curriculum

Chair: Marian Conner

Members help plan and develop course offerings

and recruit faculty.

Facilities and Technology

Chair: Alan Keiser

Members assist in the planning and maintenance of

the OLLI facilities and technology resources.

Special Activities

Chair: Suzanne Gross

Members organize the Open House for each term

and the Annual Membership Meeting.

Membership

Chair: Irving Goodman

Members assist in the growth of the OLLI membership by

creating new initiatives and increasing our mailing list.

Finance Chair: Carl Rotter

Members review income and expenses

and develop an annual budget.

Public Relations

Chair: Nancy Wasson

Members plan, develop and implement marketing

strategies and plan and support promotional events.

Fundraising

Chair: Barbara Howe

Members assist in fundraising initiatives

that will insure the future of OLLI.

Newsletter

Members develop and publish

the quarterly newsletter for OLLI.

Nominating

Chair: Carole Boyd

Members propose a slate of candidates from the membership for election to the OLLI Board.

Office Assistants

Chair: Mary Jane Hamilton

Members assist in the office.

Trips

Chair: Naomi Davis

Members plan special trips for OLLI members.

MOST COMMITTEES MEET MONTHLY

OLLI at WVU invites you to join

The Carl Taylor Chat ‘n Chew A monthly get-together designed for individuals who would enjoy participating in good conversation with friends

9:00 am the first Monday of each month at Shoney’s, Monongahela Boulevard, Morgantown, WV

X. Technology Assistant and Instructor Training Course

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Instructor: Jessica White

Facilities and Technology Chair: Alan Keiser

Classroom A

Course Description: The Facilities and Technology Committee encourages you to attend this hands-on course which is open to all instructors, teaching assistants and members who are interested in learning the operational procedures for all classroom technology equipment. Each participant is encouraged to volunteer to be the Tech Assistant for one or more classes. The Tech Assistant plays a very important role in the smooth functioning of the class. New ideas are welcome as we develop quick reference sheets and instructional manuals. When necessary, a Tech Assistant will be assigned to each course. Instructor Background: Jessica White is a Web Developer for the WVU Center on Aging. She graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a minor in English. As an undergraduate, Jessica worked for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences as a Web Coordinator and then as a Systems Administrator for the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Working at WVU and taking classes, she has accumulated expertise in hardware and software support, applications programming, web development, and database administration. She currently provides information technology support for the faculty, staff and students of the Center on Aging and develops and maintains the Center's various websites and databases. She also participates in workshops, trainings, presentations and exhibitions.

We hope that many people will join this class. To register, circle the X next to the course's name under Tuesday on the Registration page.

If you are interested in becoming a Technology Assistant and cannot attend this course, special arrangements can be made for training. Please call the office at 304-293-1793.

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1. The New Yorker

Instructor: Margot Racin

Monday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Classroom A

Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Maximum enrollment: 20

Class description: Come join a group of people to discuss a range of topics from recent issues of The New Yorker. Members of the group will select articles and topics to be discussed each week.

Instructor’s background: Margot Racin is a retired WVU English faculty member who has coordinated this group four previous semesters and looks forward to more stimulating discussions this fall.

A. September 21: Personal and Family History Projects: An Overview

Instructor: Rae Jean Sielen

Class description: Topics will include strategies for organizing personal and family stories, the front and back of a book, tips for photographs and other printed items as well as printing and binding basics. Numerous samples will be available for review and discussion. Bring questions, works in progress and ideas. Topics related to commercial publishing ventures such as how to sell manuscripts, find agents and negotiate contracts will not be covered.

Instructor’s background: Rae Jean Sielen is president and co-founder of Populore Publishing Company, founded in 1995. She received an AB in Linguistics from the University of California and an MS in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington.

MONDAY

2. Monday Potpourri Monday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Classroom B September 21, October 5, 12, 19, 26

B. October 5: Michelangelo’s Madonna & Son: The Human Form Instructor: Rumy Hilloowalla

Class description: Artistic, anatomical, social, psychological and religious threads are interwoven throughout the program, creating a truly multi-disciplinary perspective of Michelangelo, the man, the artist and a product of the milieu of his time. The program Madonna and Son explores how Michelangelo used the medium of the human body to express certain ideas and emotions arising primarily from the mother/son relationship. Emphasis is on an analysis of the human form as an expressive tool.

Instructor’s background: Rumy Hilloowala retired from the faculty of the Department of Anatomy at WVU. His historical research is in the history of anatomy, mainly the Renaissance period, especially the works of Michelangelo and Leonardo DaVinci. Within the historical context, his other interest is eighteenth century anatomical wax models. He has publications and a book in these two areas of research.

C. October 12: Diabetes 101 Instructor: Charlotte Reese Nath Maximum enrollment: 35

Class description: The class will provide an introduction to diabetes daily management. Discussion will include meal planning, activity, glucose monitoring and will provide hints on how to incorporate these practices into daily life. The class will also discuss the role of family members in diabetic management.

Instructor’s background: Charlotte Reese Nath received her master’s degree in Nursing and her EdD in Curriculum and Instruction from WVU. She is a Professor in the Dept. of Family Medicine where she has worked for 25 years. She also sees patients in a clinic setting. She is a Certified Diabetes Educator and in 2000 was the recipient of the Heebink Award for Distinguished Service. For the last decade she has focused on health literacy and chronic disease management.

D. October 19: Designs for Fall and the Holidays Instructor: Larry Buchman Maximum Enrollment: 35

Class description: The class will be in a demonstration format. Using both fresh and silk flowers, the course will cover various flower designs/arrangements for use in the fall and during the holiday season.

Instructor’s background: Larry Buchman taught art at the elementary school level for 30 years. He is a substitute teacher for the Monongalia Co. Board of Education and has worked part time for Galloway’s Florist for the past five years.

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3. Gilbert and Sullivan: Gilding the Philosophic Pill: XVI Instructor: John Hall Monday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Classroom A September 21, 28, October 5

Class description: The class will discuss Gilbert and Sullivan's sixth opera, Patience, in preparation for a performance by the Pittsburgh Savoyards scheduled for October 18, 2009. The story deals with the rivalry of two aesthetic poets, Reginald Bunthorne and Archibald Grosvenor, for the love of the local dairy maid, Patience. The situation is complicated by the attraction of the local ladies to the poets and by the attraction of the local militia officers to the ladies. The play also provides a spoof of aesthetic poets such as Oscar Wilde, Algernon Swinburne, and Coventry Patmore, who were "the rage" in England in the 1880's when the story was written.

Instructor’s background: John Hall served on the Microbiology-Immunology faculty at WVU from 1958-1997. His professional interests include medical parasitology and entomology. John has an avocational interest in music and literature and has served as an outside committee member for graduate students in the WVU Division of Music.

E. October 26: History of Athletics at WVU (1891 - 1999)

Instructor: J. William Douglas

Class description: This presentation will address people, events, and facilities that have been associated with 100 plus years of athletics at West Virginia University.

Instructor’s background: Bill Douglas was a WVU varsity basketball player and obtained his PhD from Ohio State University in 1969. His professional experience includes being a teacher/coach at Glenville State College, an instructor at Ohio State, Professor/Director of Athletics and Chair, Dept. of HPE at Kentucky Wesleyan. Bill has also served as Chair of the Dept. of Professional PE, Dean of the School of PE, and was a Professor of Sports Management. He is the author of one book and co-author of two books, 30 invited publications and over 100 invited presentations.

4. Conversational French

Instructor: Kathie Labys

Monday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Classroom B

September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 Maximum enrollment: 15

Course Description: This course will give people who have already studied French the opportunity to brush up on their conversational skills and review grammar and pronunciation. The main focus will be informal conversation on a variety of topics—personal experiences, current events, response to a short article or poem that the class might read, etc. Suggestions are welcome! There will also be some short grammar review lessons and pronunciation exercises. Instructor’s background: Kathie has a degree in French from Penn State and has taught French in junior high and high school. She and her husband spend the summers in France, so she can share some of the current expressions and help facilitate conversation as well as help students review grammar and vocabulary.

5. Beginning Computers Instructor: Todd Merrifield Monday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Computer Lab September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 Maximum Enrollment: 8

Course description: This is a general computer class for beginners. Basic computer operation including usage of the computer and popular desktop/internet programs will be covered in a hands-on environment. This class will be student-driven and will cover beginning computer-oriented subject matter as time permits.

Instructor's background: Todd graduated from WVU. Always interested in computers, Todd has worked in the information technology industry for over six years starting out as a help-desk supervisor for a local Internet Service Provider (ISP) and most recently as a system/network administrator and on-site troubleshooter/maintenance of computer and network systems for various clients. Familiar with a broad variety of computer software and hardware including web programming, computer operation, software installation/maintenance/usage, networking, databases and computer security, Todd hopes to transfer some of his love of computing to the participants of this class while giving them the basics to function in today's increasingly technology-oriented culture.

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6. Book Club

Instructor: Sheila Logar


Library


Course Description: This course is for book-worms and offers an opportunity to discuss books in a friendly atmosphere.

Instructor’s background: Sheila Logar is British by birth and training and has been in the United States for 20 years. She received a PhD from the University of London in Physical Therapy and a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. Sheila is an experienced clinician, teacher, and administrator.

T’ai Chi

Morgantown Dance Studio, Mountaineer Mall September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26

Instructor: Sheila Logar

Assistant: Cheryl Ornick Maximum enrollment: 30

Instructor’s background: Sheila Logar is British by birth and training and has been in the United States for 20 years. She received a PhD from the University of London in Physical Therapy and a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. Sheila is an experienced clinician, teacher, and administrator.

7. Beginner's T’ai Chi


Course description: This course is an introduction to T'ai Chi, part of traditional Chinese medicine and is holistic (body, mind and spirit) in its approach to improving health. These classes are enjoyable and good for your health.

8. Advanced T'ai Chi


Course description: This is a practice class for those who have attended prior OLLI T'ai Chi classes.

9. Appalshop Looks at Appalachia

Instructor: Barbara Howe


Classroom A

September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26

Course Description: Appalshop, a media production company in Whitesburg, Kentucky, started in 1969. Since then it has produced increasingly sophisticated documentaries about Appalachian people and our

heritage, as well as current issues. This course will view and discuss Appalshop media on a variety of topics.

Instructor’s background: Barbara Howe taught American women's history at WVU from 1981 to 2008, courses on West Virginia women's history, and a course on women in Appalachia. Her publications,

conference presentations, and public presentations have focused on West Virginia women's history (especially

19th-century Wheeling women) and women and historic preservation.

10. Your Favorite Universe

Instructor: Alan Keiser


Classroom A

September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19,

Course Description: While using The Teaching Company DVDs taught by Professor Neil deGrasse Tyson of the Hayden Planetarium and Princeton University, the class will explore the cosmos and its fascinating make-up.

Instructor’s background: Since taking physics in high school and then in college, Alan Keiser has had an ongoing interest in nature and how our universe came to be. His geological background has provided him with further understanding and stimulated his quest for more knowledge about the cosmos.

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11. William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 2

Instructor: William French

Tuesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Classroom A

Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, 27

Course description: Henry IV, Part 2 follows Richard II and Henry IV, Part 1 in the series of Shakespeare’s so called “Second Tetralogy,” the plays that explore the history of England’s civil wars, the Wars of the Roses, during the 15th century. Where Richard II is formally a tragedy, Henry IV, Part 2 follows Henry IV, Part 1, in historical chronology as well as in its dark satiric view of political issues and motivations. The play continues as a showcase for at least two of Shakespeare’s most marvelous characters: Prince Hal and the inimitable Jack Falstaff. We will explore the play scene by scene and enjoy an excellent video production. Also, we will devote one class period to a viewing of Orson Welles’s splendid movie version of the Henry plays, Chimes at Midnight, featuring Welles as a memorable Falstaff.

Textbook: A paperback of the play (either the Folger or Signet edition ) will serve well.

Instructor’s background: William French is a native West Virginian. He received a BA from WVU, an MA, and a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh. He taught in the English Department at WVU from 1964 until 2004, everything from freshman composition to doctoral-level seminars in Shakespeare and Renaissance English drama. Often-taught courses include advanced composition, British literature survey, Renaissance drama and Shakespeare (both graduate and undergraduate levels) tragedy, and American drama. He has won numerous teaching awards and published many articles and one book, Maryat Lee’s Eco Theater: A Theater for the Twenty-First Century, WVU Press, 1995.

The Shakespeare History Play Series Henry IV, Part 2 can be appreciated on its own. But Shakespeare’s history plays are best experienced as a series. Bill French has kindly agreed to offer the entire series of Shakespeare’s history plays in historical sequence, continuing over the next two years, as follows:

Fall 2009: Henry IV, Part 2 Spring 2010: Henry V Fall 2010: Henry VI, Parts 1 and 2 Spring 2011: Henry VI, Part 3 and Richard III The plays cover the so-called “Wars of the Roses,” a period of English (and European) history when society moved from the medieval, feudal age to the early modern world, a time of momentous societal, political, and cultural change. The class will see excellent film versions of these plays―a real treat!

TUESDAY

12. Basic Home Repairs

Instructor: Robert Wright

Tuesday, 10:00 am - 12:-00 noon

Classroom B

September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3

Course Description: There will be discussion and some practical experience in making basic home repairs. There will be information about safety and costs related to making home repairs as well as basic tools needed in households. The emphasis will be on common electrical, plumbing and mechanical problems encountered in households.

Instructor’s background: Robert Wright is a retired electrician with many years of experience in that field. He has been very active in community affairs and youth sports programs. He initiated youth basketball, baseball and soccer programs in the Cheat Lake area. He is the past president of the Cheat Lake Volunteer Fire Department.

13. EBAY Selling and Buying Instructor: Clyde H. Richey Tuesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Computer Lab September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 Maximum enrollment: 16

Course Description: The course will provide hands-on experience, navigating the premier computer auction site and provide actual experience placing items for auction and placing bids for wanted items.

Instructor’s background: Clyde Richey has two WVU degrees. He has taught at the college level and has written five novels. For 15 years he was writer/director of outdoor historic productions throughout America and held local and state elective offices.

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14. Sixty-six Interesting Places to Visit in West Virginia

Instructor: Kenneth Carvell

Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Classroom A

Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27

Course Description: For each site "visited" there will be pictures, a brief description, and stories about the history, location and factors that are unique. Some of these will involve colorful personalities that have made West Virginia what it is today.

Instructor’s background: Ken Carvell moved to West Virginia in 1953 to teach Forest Ecology in the WVU Division of Forestry. During his working career he became very familiar with all 55 counties and their history. At one time he taught Cultural and Historical Interpretation to Recreation and Park students. Although retired now, Ken and his wife take frequent trips to investigate interesting places in the state.

15. E-Mail Basics

Instructor: Todd Merrifield

Tuesday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Computer Lab

Sept. 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 Maximum enrollment: 8

Course description: This course offers basic instruction for anyone who is new to using e-mail. Topics covered will include e-mail etiquette, addressing and sending, replying, and forwarding e-mail messages, using an address book and attachments.

Instructor's background: Todd graduated from WVU. Always interested in computers, Todd has worked in the information technology industry for over six years starting out as a help-desk supervisor for a local Internet Service Provider (ISP) and most recently as a system/network administrator and on-site troubleshooter/maintenance of computer and network systems for various clients. Familiar with a broad variety of computer software and hardware including web programming, computer operation, software installation/maintenance/usage, networking, databases and computer security, Todd hopes to transfer some of his love of computing to the participants of this class while giving them the basics to function in today's increasingly technology-oriented culture.

16. Lanford Wilson and His Plays

Instructor: James Dylan Held


Classroom B


Course Description: Like Horton Foote, Lanford Wilson is a playwright whose work doesn't come to mind as one of the classic American writers, but he deserves our respect and consideration. Wilson won the Pulitzer Prize in 1980 for Talley's Folly.

Instructor’s background: Jim Held has been a faculty member in the Division of Theatre and Dance at the WVU College of Creative Arts since 1980, teaching theatre design, history, dramatic literature, Intro to Theatre, and World Theatre Drama. He has directed and/or designed many productions at WVU and in professional theaters in Seattle, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta. He completed work on a textbook for World Theatre Drama that is published on-line for his web-based course.

17. West Virginia Revolutions

Instructor: Ronald L. Lewis


Classroom A

September 22, 29, October 6, 13

Course Description: The popular notion that West Virginia is the product of isolation from mainstream America is contradicted in this course by focusing on those revolutionary social, political, and economic changes which shaped West Virginia into what it is today.

Instructor’s background: Ron Lewis retired from the Department of History at WVU in 2008 after 35 years of teaching and writing about race, ethnicity, labor, West Virginia and Appalachia.

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19. Baby Steps with LINUX

Instructor: Wallace Venable


Computer Lab

September 22 (repeated on October 15) Maximum enrollment: 8

Course Description: Recent versions of the LINUX personal computer operating system are as easy to use as Windows and come with Office, Internet, and graphics applications software. A talk and hands-on exercises with the Ubuntu LINUX distribution will allow students to make a personal exploration of its usefulness. Students wishing to learn more will have the opportunity to take home a complete and legal distribution disk containing the programs for a $1.00 copying charge. No previous LINUX experience is required, but students are expected to have a basic familiarity with either the Windows or Apple operating systems and with word processing.

Instructor’s background: Wally Venable is a retired WVU engineering professor. He has been working with, and teaching, computer technologies since 1962. He is webmaster for four web sites and used digital technology to produce both text and pictures for the Around Morgantown book.

18. Chinese Brush Painting

Instructor: Glenn Runions


Morgantown Art Association Gallery, Mountaineer Mall


Course description: This course is an extension of the calligraphy classes. No art experience is necessary. This class will be using brushes to explore simple and spiritual landscapes, animals, flowers, etc. It will also be using Hsieh Ho “six tenets of brush painting," and be a somewhat “messy” hands-on class.

Instructor’s background: Glenn Runions is retired from the WVU Extension Service and maintains a studio in Morgantown. During the year, he spends time in Hillsboro, WV, where he teaches and raises organic gardens for the Gesundheit Institute—Patch Adams. Glenn teaches calligraphy for OLLI and spends his leisure hours with Chinese approaches toward lifelong learning.

20. Mah Jongg

Instructor: Shirley Bellman

Wednesday, 9:30 am - 11:30 noon

BOPARC, Wiles Hill Senior Center

Sept 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Maximum enrollment: 12

Course Description: The class will learn the basics of Mah Jongg, a Chinese game played with tiles and with rules similar to the card game Gin Rummy. Four players are designated East, West, South and North. Each takes turns picking up and discarding tiles, beginning with East. Each player’s goal is to complete his or her hand of four sets of three and a pair, thereby declaring Mah Jongg.

Instructor’s background: Shirley Bellman has played Mah Jongg for over 20 years.

21. Women Photographers

Instructor: Anthony Winston

Wednesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Classroom B


Course description: This program will study the work of some 15 women photographers from the mid-19th century to the present. Many are recognized today as being among the top photographers of all time. The women selected differ greatly in their styles and interests as shown by their photographs. Some encountered great difficulties at being accepted in what was a man’s world. They persisted and overcame obstacles to realize their goals. The class will see many pictures and several videos chronicling their life and work. It is a fascinating study of achievement.

Instructor’s background: Anthony Winston is Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry at WVU. He began photography at age 14 and his prints from a home darkroom have won many awards in local and international competitions. Tony Winston regularly provides musical slide shows to local organizations. He has been a student of the history of photography for 30 years and is past chairman, archivist, and a member of the board of directors of the Pictorial Print Division of the Photographic Society of America. He has authored articles in chemical and photographic journals and has lectured on the history of photography.

WEDNESDAY

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23. Spaced-Out Felted Scarf Instructor: Shari Wilson Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library September 23, 30, October 7, 14 Maximum enrollment: 3

Course description: This is a hands-on course in which students will learn a quick way of threading a rigid heddle loom. They will weave a scarf in eight hours. Students will then felt a scarf in their own washing machine. Instructions on felting will be demonstrated. Looms and equipment will be supplied.

Instructor’s background: Shari Wilson's expertise is fiber arts: weaving, spinning, knitting, and hand painting yarns. She has masters’ degrees in both Special Ed and Counseling and was a special ed teacher for 33 years, and has knitted most of her life. In 1990 Shari took a spinning class and continued studying under nationally known spinners. At the same time, she began studying weaving also under nationally known teachers. She has won many awards for her wearable art and just recently won another at the Senior Show at the MAC. When she could not find the colors she wanted, Shari began to teach herself to hand paint yarns using her mother’s water colors as inspiration. Shari enjoys passing on her fiber knowledge to others.

22. Computer Basics for Beginners Instructor: Jessica White Wednesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Computer Lab October 14, 21 Maximum enrollment: 8

Course description: Working on Microsoft Vista, participants will learn how to configure basic settings such as desktop background, screen saver, power save options, and user information. The class will study the control panel and identify some of the device settings and tools available. Participants learn how to update software (including Windows) and hardware drivers, how to properly install and remove software, what basic security software a computer requires, how to configure an e-mail client, create a document with a word processor, how to burn a CD/DVD, how to insert and remove a USB flash device, and how to browse the Internet.

Instructor’s background: Jessica White is a Web Developer for the WVU Center on Aging. As an undergraduate she worked for the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. While working at WVU and taking classes, she has accumulated expertise in hardware and software support, applications programming, web development, and database administration. She currently provides information technology support for the faculty, staff and students of the Center on Aging, and she develops and maintains the Center's various websites and databases. She also participates in workshops, trainings, presentations and exhibitions.

25. The Odyssey and Its Journey Instructors: Janet Kemp and Alice Frost Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Classroom B September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28

Course description: The Odyssey of Homer is one of the oldest poems in Western literature and has had great influence on writers and artists from Roman times to the present day. This course will explore the background of the poem, its themes and characters, and its journey through time.

Instructors background: Janet Kemp has a degree in Classics from the University of London and a PhD in English History from WVU. She has lived in West Virginia for 40 years and taught for 25 years in the Humanities Programs at WVU and occasionally taught Greek.

Alice Frost has a BA (Hons.) from the University of London, and an MA from WVU. She taught classes at the high school and college level for many years.

26. Great British Comedy Films Instructor: Clyde Richey Wednesday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Classroom A September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 Course description: For many years British filmmakers have shown a unique ability to make outstanding comedy movies. In the 1950's there were those hilarious Alec Guinness comedies followed in later years by Monty Python and Benny Hill. More recently the trend has continued with films like The Full Monty and Four Weddings and a Funeral.

Instructor’s background: Clyde Richey has two WVU degrees. He taught at the college level and has written five novels. For 15 years he was writer/director of outdoor historic productions throughout America and held local and state elective offices.

24. Arabian Nights in Spain Instructor: E. Paulette Metcalf Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Classroom A September 30, October 7, 14

Course description: This course will focus on the history of the Moors in Spain, their influence on Spanish architecture, art, music, agriculture, and language, and their contributions to European culture.

Instructor's background: Paulette Metcalf has a BA and MA in Spanish from WVU. She was a teacher of Spanish at MHS for 38 years and was recipient of a Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship for study in Spain. She served as president of WV Foreign Language Teachers Association and was a recipient of its Outstanding Teacher Award. Paulette was a presenter at WVFLTA meetings, Governor's Teachers Academy, and AATSP immersion workshops.

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28. Investing Basics

Instructor: Brian Kurcaba

Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Classroom B

September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Maximum enrollment: 15

Course description: This course will be an overview of investing information designed to provide participants with a greater understanding of financial and investment topics and acquaint participants with basic investment and estate planning terms and concepts. It will provide the principles of sound investing and guidelines to help achieve a successful retirement experience.

Instructor’s background: Brian Kurcaba’s education includes an MS and BA from WVU. He has worked for Edward Jones since May, 2003 as a financial advisor.

27. I.O.U.S.A. — The Story of America’s Four Key Deficits Instructor: Dennis R. Bidwell Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Classroom A September 24, October 1, 8

Course description: Course content includes the viewing of the critically acclaimed documentary I.O.U.S.A and a budget education exercise “Debt Busters.” Participants will examine the causes and consequences of federal budget deficits, long-term challenges facing America’s unsustainable entitlement programs, and how to build a sound foundation for economic growth.

Instructor’s background: Dennis Bidwell is a volunteer with the Concord Coalition. He worked in the U.S. Department of Justice for 25 years and retired as a Senior Deputy Assistant Director with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He has an undergraduate degree in political science from Eastern Michigan University and completed the Program for Senior Managers in Government at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.

THURSDAY

29. Baby Steps with LINUX

Instructor: Wallace Venable

Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Computer Lab

October 15 (Repeat of September 22) Maximum enrollment: 8

Course Description: Recent versions of the LINUX personal computer operating system are as easy to use as Windows and come with Office, Internet, and graphics applications software. A talk and hands-on exercises with the Ubuntu LINUX distribution will allow students to make a personal exploration of its usefulness. Students wishing to learn more will have the opportunity to take home a complete and legal distribution disk containing the programs for a $1.00 copying charge. No previous LINUX experience is required, but students are expected to have a basic familiarity with either the Windows or Apple operating systems and with word processing.

Instructor’s background: Wally Venable is a retired WVU engineering professor. He has been working with, and teaching, computer technologies since 1962. He is webmaster for four web sites and used digital technology to produce both text and pictures for the Around Morgantown book.

30. Beginning Bridge

Instructor: Mary Belle Rowe

Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Library

Sept 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12 Maximum enrollment: 12

Course Description: Beginning Bridge will teach you the basic bidding and play of the hand. Handouts will be provided.

Instructor’s background: Mary Belle Rowe has enjoyed Bridge since 1963. She started playing as a young Army wife and has taken lessons from some of the best. Mary Belle also plays Duplicate Bridge.

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32. Knitting for Beginners

Instructor: Joann King

Thursday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Classroom B $15.00 fee for materials

September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22 Maximum enrollment: 15

Course description: Participants will be provided with knitting materials to produce a knitted dish cloth. They will learn the basic stitches of cast on, knit, purl, and bind off.

Instructor’s background: Joann King has been a part of a team of amateur knitters and looks forward to sharing the fun of knitting.

31. Eugene Onegin and Falstaff

Instructor: James Benner


Classroom A

Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Course description: Two of opera's most endearing masterpieces will occupy our attention this fall. Tchaikovsky's romantic Eugene Onegin and Verdi's rollicking Falstaff. Tchaikovsky's opera is based closely on the "Novel in Verse" written by Russia's greatest poet, Alexander Pushkin, between 1823 and 1831. It had its premiere in Moscow in 1879. Falstaff, based on Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor was Verdi's final opera. It was produced in 1893 when the maestro was 80 years of age. It is one of music's most magical scores. Near the beginning there is a musical canon and at the end is a monumental double fugue.

Note: Tickets for the Sunday matinee performances of both operas may be ordered on the forms enclosed in this booklet. Eugene Onegin will be on October 4 and Falstaff will be on November 1. The purchase of tickets for the performances is not a requirement for enrollment in the classes.

Instructor's background: James Benner is Professor Emeritus in the Division of Music, College of Creative Arts, at WVU. Mr. Benner was a noted pianist and vocal coach in New York City before joining WVU in 1966. Previously, he played for the major tours of the famed Obernkirchen Children's Choir from Germany. At WVU, he has prepared, directed, and conducted 34 different operas. He was in charge of musical preparation for the Opera Company of Boston under Sarah Caldwell in the 1985 - 1986 season. He is on the OLLI at WVU Honor Roll for instructors. This is the 43rd course he has taught for OLLI.

33. Health Care Reform

Instructor: Richard Iammarino, Richard Ham and Carl Rotter


Classroom A

September 24

Course description: Universal health care is the most important issue facing the Congress and the American people. We will discuss and compare the current options being considered. The major bill in the House can be seen by Googling HR3200. We suggest participants read, listen to the discussions, watch the commercials and bring their own ideas for dialog.

Instructor background: Richard Iammarino has been a physician for over 50 years (30 at WVU). He is very interested in health care reform. Richard Ham is a faculty member in Geriatrics at HSC. He has vast experi-ence in the medical systems of England, Canada, and the United States and is aware of the good and bad in each system. Carl Rotter was a physics professor at WVU for 36 years. He is currently on the county Democ-ratic Executive Committee and has a special interest in health care solutions in the US.

34. Be Creative, Get Messy, Have Fun! Instructor: Dina Muttillo


Classroom B $20.00 fee for materials

September 24, October 1, 8, 15 Maximum enrollment: 20

Course description: Participants will have hands-on experience in pottery painting, mosaics, glass fusing and clay handbuilding and will be guided step-by-step as they create one-of-a-kind works of art!

Instructor’s background: Dina Muttillo was born and raised in Morgantown, graduated from WVU and then worked and lived in Virginia and Ohio for 16 years. She returned to Morgantown six years ago with her family. Dina and her business partner, Joanne Watson, had both experienced Paint Your Own Pottery shops in other states where they had lived and decided to bring the excitement to Morgantown. As a result they opened The WOW! Factory.

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35. An Informal Recital for Four Hands

Instructors: Leo and Cora Horacek

Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Classroom A

October 16

Course description: The class will hear a variety of compositions, mostly early 20th century popular songs, in special arrangements for two players at one piano.

Instructors’ background: Leo Horacek is Professor Emeritus of Music at the College of Creative Arts of WVU. He is on the OLLI at WVU Honor Roll for instructors. This is the 31st course he has taught for OLLI.

Cora Sue Horacek is a graduate of the Eastman Conservatory, studied at the Berliner Hochschule für Musik, and has a master's degree from WVU.

FRIDAY

36. The Music War of the 19th Century

Instructor: Leo Horacek

Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Classroom A

October 23

Course description: In the middle of the 19th century, there was a middle class that was musically and artis-tically knowledgeable. Never before had music been so important to so many people. Rapid developments in musical style evoked a previously unseen enthusiasm in many, and resentment and opposition in others. Ag-gressive reviewers and critics fanned the flames. The result was a conflict among countless music lovers of Liszt, Brahms, Wagner and others.

Instructor’s background: Leo Horacek is Professor Emeritus of Music at the College of Creative Arts of WVU. He is on the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Honor Roll for instructors. This is the 32nd course he has taught for OLLI.

A. September 25: How to Put Together a Plan for Long-term Care

Instructor: John V. Fontana

Class description: Participants will learn how to develop a plan for long-term care. The class will discuss the emotional, physical and financial consequences long-term care has on a family.

Instructor’s background: John Fontana is the Director for Long-Term Care for Lifetime Financial Growth, LLC, headquartered in Pittsburgh. John's reputation precedes him in the financial services industry as an ex-pert with passion in all areas of long-term care planning, including estate tax, funding, and product nuances. John holds the CLTC designation (Certification in Long -Term Care).

37. Friday Potpourri Friday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Classroom A September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

B. October 2: Dentistry for the Mature Adult

Instructor: Edward Alan Hawkins

Class description: A discussion of dentistry will focus on the care of teeth in the adult dentition today. Im-plants, endodontics and other treatments as opposed to tooth loss and dentures will be featured.

Instructor’s background: Edward Hawkins graduated in 1970 from WVU with a BA in English and in 1974 with a DDS. He also did post graduate classes in Japanese Language and Culture and English Literature.

C. October 9: West Virginia Apple Heritage

Instructor: Edward Alan Hawkins

Class description: The class will discuss West Virginia and the history and heritage of its apples as well as the taste, texture and use of heritage or antique apples compared to what the market offers today.

Instructor's background: Edward Hawkins is a dentist by day but a farmer at heart. He graduated from WVU with a BA in English in 1970 and a DDS in 1974. He also did post graduate classes in Japanese Lan-guage and Culture and English Literature.

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D. October 16: The GramLee Collection of Wood Engravings

Instructor: Clifford Harvey

Class description: The class will study the documentation and printing of the GramLee collection of early American wood engravings from the S. George Company of West Virginia that is now housed in the Creative Arts Center at WVU.

Instructor’s background: Clifford Harvey taught graphic design at the University of Utah and began the graphic design program at WVU. He has worked with the GramLee Collection of Early American wood engravings for the last 26 years at WVU and owns the Permutation Press, a private press for the printing of fine books, prints and bookbinding.

E. October 23: Tax Planning

Instructor: Meena Ahluwalia Maximum enrollment: 20

Class description: This is an interactive course that will discuss tax planning for the next tax season. As the tax laws change, our planning needs to be modified accordingly. The time to plan is before the year ends. There will be time for questions and answers.

Instructor’s background: Meena Ahluwalia is a CPA and owns Padgett Business Services. Her specialty is taxes, tax planning and accounting for small businesses. She moved to Morgantown in 1986 when her husband accepted a position at WVU as a professor in the Industrial Engineering Department.

F. October 30: Doll Collecting Instructor: Lee Ann Beaumont Maximum enrollment: 25 Prerequisite: Participants are encouraged to bring a doll if they have one. Class description: This class will focus on acquainting participants with aspects of doll collecting. Participants will learn about how doll collections are built, how dolls are identified and how doll prices are determined.

Instructor’s background: Lee Ann Beaumont started collecting dolls as a young child―an activity which she resumed later in life and has been pursuing for the past 25 years. She is past president of the WV Mountaineer Doll Club and is also a member of the national doll organization, the United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC). As a UFDC member, she has presented a seminar on British Hard Plastic Dolls at the national convention and judged in the Modern Competitive Exhibit. As an avid doll researcher, Lee Ann has published a variety of doll articles in the British journal, Doll Showcase, as well as an article on British Dolls in the American publication, Contemporary Doll Collector.

Visit Tamarack September 16, 2009

Bus Leaves Mountaineer Mall at 8:00 am

returns at 8:00 pm

Registration Deadline: September 10, 2009

PRICE: $60.00

Seating limited to 14

Enjoy the fall foliage driving down to Beckley.

Spend a day at the artisan studios,

viewing arts and crafts demonstrations.

Listen to live music and more!

Lunch is included at the Food Court!

Name(s)___________________________________________

Phone No. _________________________________________

Address____________________________________________

City________________ State______ Zip Code_____________

Phone__________________ E-Mail______________________

Enclosed is a check in the amount of $____________________

Make payable to the WVU Foundation, Inc.

Mail to: OLLI at WVU, Mountaineer Mall Unit D9

PO Box 9123

Morgantown, WV 26506-9123

Eugene Onegin October 4, 2009

I poured my heart out in that letter...

Eugene was simply irresistible. What could Tatiana do? She fell in love on the spot, and committed her deep feelings to a fateful letter. But who knew a duel would change their world? Inspired by Pushkin's great novel in verse, Tchaikovsky's gor-geous music brings the tragedy of the luckless lovers to life.

Estimated performance time: 3 hours, 30 minutes, including one intermission.

Transportation and Ticket price: Orchestra: $80.00 First Tier: $65.00

Prices do not include meal. Bus Leaves from Coliseum Blue Gate at 10:30 am

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Registration for Eugene Onegin Opera

Deadline to register: September 21, 2009

Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________ State_______ Zip code _________ Phone ____________________________

Orchestra seats ($ 80.00 ea.) _____ No. of tickets _____ Amount $ _______

First Tier seats ($65.00 ea.) _____ No. of tickets _____ Amount $ _______

Enclosed is the amount of $ ______ made payable to WVU Foundation, Inc.


Join OLLI for a performance of

Gilbert and Sullivan's

Patience by the Pittsburgh Savoyards The story of Patience deals with the rivalry of two aesthetic poets for the love of the local dairy maid, Patience. The situation is complicated by the attraction of the local ladies to the poets and by the attraction of the local militia officers to the ladies.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Van leaves Coliseum Blue Gate at 10:30 am

Transportation and Ticket Price: $45.00

Registration Deadline: October 5, 2009

Price does not include lunch at the Red Lobster

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Patience Registration Form

Name(s) ______________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________

City________________________ State____________ Zip _______________

Phone_____________________ E-mail_______________________________

Ticket Price: $45.00 Number of tickets _____

Enclosed amount of $_______payable to the WVU Foundation, Inc. and mail to:

OLLI at WVU, Mountaineer Mall Unit D9

PO Box 9123, Morgantown, WV 26506-9123

November 1, 2009

Falstaff Opera

All the World's a Jest! “You want me to give this love letter to how many women?” In this bawdy brew of Shakespeare and Verdi, the merry wives of Windsor puncture Sir John Falstaff’s ale-sodden ego with practical jokes. Take this romp through Elizabethan England – let the laughter begin!

Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage Estimated performance time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including two intermissions

Transportation and Ticket price: Orchestra: $80.00 First Tier: $65.00

Prices do not include meal Bus leaves from Coliseum Blue Gate at 10:30 am

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Registration for Falstaff Opera

Deadline to register: October 16, 2009

Name(s) _________________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________ State_______ Zip code _________ Phone ______________________

Orchestra seats ($80.00 ea.) _____ No. of tickets _____ Amount $ _______

First Tier seats ($65.00 ea.) _____ No. of tickets _____ Amount $ _______

Enclosed amount of $ ______ made payable to WVU Foundation, Inc.


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