MONDAY COURSESThe Singer and Songwriter Revolution: Chapter TwoSomething profound occurred in the world of music when writers began recording their own compositions instead of selling them to popular performers. It result-ed in ultra-revealing lyrics and emotionally authentic performances. This class will examine the lives of many well-known singers and songwriters of the 60s and 70s, including Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and many others. Chapter Two will further examine many of these greats and unveil many overlooked writers and performers.

MONDAYS, JUNE 19 - JULY 17 1:30 - 3:30 P.M.CARLSBAD BY THE SEA5 WEEKS $75JIM HINTON

TUESDAY COURSESThe Aging MindThis course will cover the normal changes associated with aging as well as those considered abnormal or patho-logical. The implication of these changes for thinking, memory, motivation, emotions and social interaction will be discussed along with current research on what it means to age well.

TUESDAYS, JUNE 20 - JULY 25 (SKIP 7/4) 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.MISSION SAN LUIS REY5 WEEKS $75KAREN ESO, MA

The Civil War in Popular CultureThis course examines how popular culture has shaped histories of the Civil War and Reconstruction from 1861 to the present day. We will analyze the relationship between popular culture and public memory of the Civil War through the examination of literature, texts, political cartoons, film, television and print images. The Civil War was an important period of United States history and Americans have been attempting to create some sort of meaning about it ever since. We will study that process.

TUESDAYS, JUNE 20 - JULY 25 (SKIP 7/4) 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.MISSION SAN LUIS REY5 WEEKS $75DAVID MILLER, PHD

Fun With WatercolorIf you’d like to try out your painting skills, this is the class for you! Classes include step-by-step demonstrations, supportive feedback and a color photo for reference with a line drawing of the subject. Enjoy learning to paint in watercolor while keeping your experience simple and enjoyable. Painters of all levels are welcome!

MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED.MATERIALS LIST WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

TUESDAYS, JUNE 20 - JULY 25 (SKIP 7/4) 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.ST. MICHAEL’S BY THE SEA5 WEEKS $130BONNIE GLEASON, PPS

WEDNESDAY COURSESThrough the Artist’s LensExplore the many facets of art in our world and the con-nections of creativity throughout history. Learn how to “read” art and understand the principles of composition. Build on that knowledge as you study the intersections of art and music, architecture, science and design. Each of these will focus on art as an integration to our past, pres-ent and future.

WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 21 - JULY 19 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CARLSBAD, ROOM 1055 WEEKS $75ROBIN DOUGLAS, MA

The Moche Warrior Kings and Queens & The Inca EmpireThe Moche predated the Inca by hundreds of years and ruled a vast kingdom along the coast of Peru from 100 to 800 A.D. This lecture will cover the excavation of three undisturbed tombs and thousands of objects brought back from Smithsonian expeditions in 1912 and 1914. Next, follow the Incas’ rise to power and their plummet at the hands of the Spanish. Their story is filled with strange twists of fate.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CARLSBAD, ROOM 1051 DAY $15DAVE ROBERTS, PHD

Privacy in the Digital AgeIt seems like every day we receive news of security

breaches like the hacking of the Democratic National

Committee, or unauthorized personnel gaining access to

financial records and passwords. With identity theft as an

all-too-frequent occurrence, what should our expectation

be regarding privacy in this digital age? What do experts

suggest we do to better protect our personal information?

Discuss this and more in this informative lecture.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 281:00 – 3:00 P.M.NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CARLSBAD, ROOM 1051 DAY $15JOHN ROSE, MBA

Medical Diseases That Changed the Course of HistoryThe fate of empires sometimes rested on life forms invis-ible to the naked eye. If not for a virus, the United States would be but a fraction of its current size. For another virus, it could match the size of China. Diseases aided the rise of Islam, Nazism and Communism. Discover how disease has impacted the course of history forever.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CARLSBAD, ROOM 1051 DAY $15DR. PHILIP GOSCIENSKI

Beauty in Art and AestheticsThis course will showcase some of the most important works of art in the Western tradition to explain why we use the term “beauty” in art and aesthetics. Dr. Havlicek will offer examples from classical Greek art to the illustrative art of Norman Rockwell—unveiling beauty from the sublime to that of everyday life.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CARLSBAD, ROOM 1051 DAY $15WILLIAM HAVLICEK, PHD

Slavery, the American Civil War and the Legacy of RaceIn this lecture, issues of race in the Civil War and its aftermath will be explored. It will show how the Civil War and Reconstruction left a profound racial inequality in its wake and will consider the implications of that legacy today. Many Americans have removed questions of race from their memory of the Civil War despite its central place in the conflict.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 191:00 – 3:00 P.M.NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CARLSBAD, ROOM 1051 DAY $15DAVID MILLER, PHD

THURSDAY COURSESThe Sixties: A Snapshot and a SurveyWeek 1: A Kennedy Rises and America Confronts the Soviet Union

Week 2: The Assassination of the President: Hopes Die but Civil Rights Rise

Week 3: Vietnam Bloodies Everything and America Breaks Open

Week 4: The Year That Changed America: MLK Dies and Robert Kennedy Briefly Brings Us Hope

Week 5: From Woodstock to Apollo 11: The Decade Ends in Music and Moon Rocks

THURSDAYS, JUNE 22 - JULY 20 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.LAKE SAN MARCOS, CONFERENCE CENTER5 WEEKS $75RABBI BEN KAMIN, DD

Building Cultural and Political Awareness About America’s First Nations: American IndiansThis workshop will serve as a general briefing to build and enhance cultural intelligence about American Indians. It will provide a general discussion about myths and facts, tribal sovereignty, regional and cultural differences, cultural identity, historic distrust, issues and challenges. We will also provide workshop participants with helpful etiquette – do’s and don’ts.

THURSDAY, JUNE 221:00 - 3:00 P.M.LAKE SAN MARCOS, CONFERENCE CENTER1 DAY $15JOELY PROUDFIT, PHD

The Philippines: A Cultural Perspective

This lecture will include a brief history of the Philippines as it relates to its modern cultural and social heritage. We will explore language, food, clothes and more with cultural pieces and examples.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.LAKE SAN MARCOS, CONFERENCE CENTER1 DAY $15GRACE PRIMICIAS

Following in the Footsteps of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh, from ancient Mesopotamia, is considered the oldest epic poem on earth. It is a profound exploration of the meaning of death, as King Gilgamesh sets out on a heroic quest to discover the secret to immortality. This lecture, which includes part poetry reading and travelogue, presents evidence that the landmarks in Gilgamesh’s journey are in fact real placesand can still be located on a map.

THURSDAY, JULY 6 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.LAKE SAN MARCOS, CONFERENCE CENTER1 DAY $15BRUCE THOMPSON, PHD

The Decline and Fall of theRoman EmpireThe fall of the Roman Empire was one of the most pivotal incidents in human history. This lecture will review the events leading up to the descent and examine the many theories historians have put forth explaining why it happened. Explore the parallels between Rome during its period of decline and Western society today. Finally, discover the civilization that grew from the ashes of this fallen empire.

THURSDAY, JULY 13 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.LAKE SAN MARCOS, CONFERENCE CENTER1 DAY $15BRUNO LEONE, MA

The Ins and Outs of Horse RacingHave you ever tried to pick a winning racehorse? Did you pick by number, name or color (gray is often a favorite)? With the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in full swing, now is a great time to acquire a deeper knowledge of the sport of horse racing. Learn about the various types of races, economics of the sport, and explore the possibility of owning a horse, or even a share of one. You’ll be race-ready after this informative lecture

THURSDAY, JULY 201:00 - 3:00 P.M.LAKE SAN MARCOS, CONFERENCE CENTER1 DAY $15ALAN MINDELL

FRIDAY COURSESEnvironmental JusticeEnvironmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people regardless of race, color, origin or income with respect to the development and enforce-ment of environmental laws. As we globalize trade, culture and politics, we globalize pollution, thereby exacerbat-ing climate change. Examples of environmental justice cases adjudicated in the United States and globally will be presented to showcase the connections between these phenomena.

FRIDAY, JUNE 23 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.CARLSBAD LIBRARY LEARNING CENTER1 DAY $15NADINE BOPP, MLA

Conversational SpanishA practical class for beginners with little or no background in the language. Covers basic vocabulary, pronunciation, conversation and common expressions. Includes practice in speaking and understanding the language of everyday life with emphasis on culture and customs. Upon comple-tion of the course, students should be able to communi-cate effectively in Spanish using basic words and phrases learned during the course.

FRIDAYS, JUNE 23 - JULY 21 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.CARLSBAD LIBRARY LEARNING CENTER5 WEEKS $75PAULINO MENDOZA, MA

You WriteThis workshop will inspire your writing urges and surges. Let your ideas flow onto pages at home and share them with others in this workshop as you sharpen skills and techniques that will enhance your creativity. The first thing you will learn in this supportive, fun environment is that all of your ideas are worthy and appreciated.

FRIDAYS, JUNE 30 - JULY 21 9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.CARLSBAD LIBRARY LEARNING CENTER4 WEEKS $90LAURIE RICHARDS

Droughts, Dams and Development: The History of Water Resources in CaliforniaWhile heavy rainfall has brought California out of its most recent drought, the state still relies on an intricate system of dams, aqueducts and reservoirs to meet the water needs of its agricultural economy as well as its urban communities. This course will examine the history of water resources in California, water rights, major infrastructure projects, conflicts between water users and environmental controversies. This course will also explore water develop-ments in the county and challenges to water supplies.

FRIDAYS, JUNE 23 - JULY 21 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CARLSBAD, ROOM 1055 WEEKS $75ANDY STRATHMAN, PHD

Return to Downton AbbeyThere is a Downton Abbey and the tale it tells is far more compelling than the popular TV series. Explore the British stately home with links to themes like class upheaval, women’s rights and the ravages of war. Highclere Castle, where much of the show was filmed, is an English estate with surprising ties to King Tut, the Rothschild banking dynasty and Queen Elizabeth II.

FRIDAYS, JUNE 23 - JULY 21 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CARLSBAD, ROOM 1055 WEEKS $75CARL LARSON

The Life and Art of Ludwig Van BeethovenSome would say Beethoven is the greatest composer who ever lived. He was an innovator and had a monumental impact on the development of music. Still today, you can hear his music in commercials by major advertisers and even incorporated into popular rock music. This course will cover Beethoven as the man and as the great com-poser of his time.

FRIDAYS, JUNE 23 - JULY 21 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.TEMECULA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 2025 WEEKS $75ALBERT KOETSIER, MA

Medicine’s Greatest Controversies: From Hippocrates to CholesterolScience is ever in turmoil. New discoveries, new tools and new thinkers have upended established dogma for millennia. Yesterday’s heretics become today’s heroes and tomorrow’s has-beens. We’ll examine some of the great arguments in medicine, learn how they were resolved and predict what may lie in store.

FRIDAY, JUNE 23 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.TEMECULA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 2021 DAY $15DR. PHILIP GOSCIENSKI

Privacy in the Digital AgeIt seems like every day we receive news of security breaches like the hacking of the Democratic National Committee, or unauthorized personnel gaining access to financial records and passwords. With identity theft as an all-too-frequent occurrence, what should our expectation be regarding privacy in this digital age? What do experts suggest we do to better protect our personal information? Discuss this and more in this informative lecture.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.TEMECULA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 2021 DAY $15JOHN ROSE, MBA

Monet, Matisse and More: At Home With the European MastersThis course will cover the home lives and works of five European masters: Monet, Matisse, Cézanne, Rembrandt and Hals. Included are Monet’s home in Giverny, France, with its gardens; Matisse’s great chapel in Venice, France; the home and studio in Aix-en-Provence, France, of post-impressionist master Cézanne; Rembrandt’s Amsterdam home and some key works; and the great group portraits and legacy of Frans Hals highlighting Dutch Golden Age painting in the 17th century.

FRIDAY, JULY 7 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.TEMECULA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 2021 DAY $15WILLIAM HAVLICEK, PHD

Following in the Footsteps of GilgameshThe Epic of Gilgamesh, from ancient Mesopotamia, is considered the oldest epic poem on earth. It is a profound exploration of the meaning of death, as King Gilgamesh sets out on a heroic quest to discover the secret to im-mortality. This lecture, which includes part poetry reading and travelogue, presents evidence that the landmarks in Gilgamesh’s journey are in fact real places and can still be located on a map.

FRIDAY, JULY 14 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.TEMECULA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 2021 DAY $15BRUCE THOMPSON, PHD

DISCUSSION GROUPSIntersession discussion groups are free to Osher members. They include viewing educational, enter-taining and interesting video lectures, followed by peer-led discussion.

Turning Points in Modern HistorySince 1400, crucial turning points have sparked profound changes in how humans viewed their world. These critical moments and the changes they produced have made modern history different from all that preceded it. We will discuss and categorize these turning points into four broad areas for our study: politics, technological changes, world discovery and the global economy, and social transformations.

TUESDAYS, JULY 25 – AUG. 159:30 - 11:30 A.M.CSUSM, ROOM FCB-106FREE TO MEMBERSVIRGINIA HOLTEN, PHD

DESTINATION LEARNING

Thoroughbreds of Del MarJoin Alan Mindell, former horse breeder and local author of The B Team for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club stables, where you will witness the flurry of thoroughbreds going through their morning workouts, training and bathing in preparation for their racetrack debuts. Observe jockeys, trainers and owners as they prepare for this historic San Diego attraction. Photo opportunities available. Book included in course fee.

SATURDAY, JULY 227:00 - 9:00 A.M.DEL MAR RACETRACK*$35

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