SEPTEMBER 17 â NOVEMBER 7 - Emory Continuing Education

SEPTEMBER 17 – NOVEMBER 7 

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Emory is an educational adventure! 

Memberships: 

• A $125 quarterly membership fee entitles you to enroll in up to four classes. 

• A $69 “sampler’s fee” entitles you to enroll in any single class. 

Location: 

Most OLLI classes are held at: 

Emory Continuing Education 

1256 Briarcliff Road, Building B 

Atlanta, GA 30306 

Note: some courses have additional tuition or supply fees. 

Registration: 

To register, visit us online at olli.emory.edu or call: 404.727.6000. 

In order to make OLLI classes more accessible to students in the metro Atlanta area, 

we now offer a number of offsite satellite classes. See below for more details. 

olli fall offsite classes 

September 23 – November 11 

Tuition fees: Apply per person and go directly to our professional 

instruc tors who receive salar ies for their classes in the communit y. 

Supply fees: Required for some classes. 

Park Springs (500 Springhouse Cir, Stone Mountain, GA 30087) – Mon: 10:00AM - 11:00AM 

Explaining Human Thinking and Behavior 

Instructor: Chris Martin, MA Psychology, Ph.D. Sociology in progress at Emory University 

Join us for a review of recent findings in social sciences; we will discuss morality, decision making, culture, evolution, and 

politics. We will also talk about discoveries related to how people make choices, how moral intuitions shape our attitudes, how 

political orientations rely on moral foundations, how people across the world resemble one another in cultural behavior, and 

whether it’s possible to become happier. Limited to 20 participants. 

Chris recently completed his master’s degree in Psychology at the College of William and Mary, and is now a doctoral student in 

Sociology at Emory University. 

Renaissance on Peachtree (3755 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319) – Mon: 11:00AM - 12:00PM 

Civil War Series: 1862-1863 

Instructor: Sal DePasquale, MCJ, MBA, Vietnam Veteran 

For the 150th anniversary of the Atlanta Campaign and the Battle of Atlanta, this class will examine the events leading to the 

inevitable explosion of the Civil War. In the mid-18th Century, a small group of Christian Evangelicals in England gave birth 

of a social movement known as Abolition. They set in motion a chain reaction of events ultimately leading to the American 

Revolution. This class is not about battles or heroes in battle; it is about the conflict that began in the 18th Century and 

continues on today. 

Sal has a strong focus in history to identify the underlying roots of contemporary conflicts. 

Lifespan Buckhead (3003 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327) – Mon: 1:00PM - 2:00PM 

Acrylic Drawing and Painting 

Instructor: Carolyn Milner, MFA in Drawing and Painting 

Supply fee: $20 covers art supplies 

This is a studio class that will teach the person who wants to know about the magic of painting with a quick dry, 

permanent and water based medium. All levels accepted. 

Carolyn has a BFA in Painting from SCAD and MFA in Drawing and Painting from Georgia State University. She taught at 

GSU, Art Institute of Atlanta, & UUCA. 


OLLI FALL CLASSES AT A GLANCE 

SEPTEMBER 17 – NOVEMBER 7 

Tuesdays: 

10:00 - 11:00AM 

Nazi Germany (Barnard) 

An Introduction to the 

Decathalon of Life (Dyke) 

Relationships (Manulkin) 

Edward R. Murrow, America’s 

Prophetic Voice (Bahr) 

A Rabbi Looks at the Gospels by 

(Rabbi Baylinson) 

Evolutionary Theory 

(Sullivan) 

10:00AM - 12:20PM 

Basic Computing for Seniors 

(Gray) 

11:20AM - 12:20PM 

An Adventure Into Wine 

(Spasser ) 

Keepers of the Flame (Rubin) 

The Dawn of Space Exploration 

(Muse) 

Individual Resilience (Stanhope) 

Gentle Yoga (Zoller) 

Meet the Authors (Crane & Wien) 

1:00 - 2:00PM 

Explaining Human Thinking and 

Behavior (Martin) 

S cience and Spir itualit y (Zoller) 

Life in the Past Lane (VerHoef) 

Wednesdays: 

11:20AM - 12:20PM 

T’ai Chi (Meisner) 

Offsite Classes: 

Mondays: 

Lifespan Buckhead 

Acrylic Drawing and Painting (Milner) 

Park Springs 


(Martin) 

Renaissance on Peachtree 

Civil War Series: 1862-1863 (DePasquale) 

Thursdays: 

10:00 - 11:00AM 

Watercolor (Rice) 

The Decline of the Middle Class 

(Ross, Carew, & McIntyre) 

Life Stories (Bennett & Andes) 

Poetry: Solving the Mystery 

(Kretchman) 

What is Life Origins of Humans 

(Grunwell) 

Arthurian Tradition (Bugge) 

Sight and Sound: American 

Popular Music from the 1920’s 

to the Present PART II (Cohen) 

11:20AM - 12:20PM 

Folk Jam: Sing and Play Along 

(Goodman & Carpenter) 

I mprovisation Par t 2 (Drake) 

Three Presidents: JFK, LBJ, and 

Nixon (Carew, McIntyre, & 

Socoloff) 


(DePasquale ) 

Matisse and Picasso - A Rivalry 

(Poling) 

11:20AM - 1:40PM 

I nter mediate Computing (Gray) 

1:00 - 2:00PM 


(DePasquale ) 

Improvisation for Humor and 

Creative Think ing (Drake) 


TUESDAYS : 

SEPTEMBER 17-NOVEMBER 7 

10:00AM-11:00AM 

Nazi Germany 

Instructor: Susan Barnard, BA Journalism and Public 

Relations; Certified Operating Technician 

Class will trace the development of the Nazi Party and 

profile the actors on this stage of horror -- including 

Hitler and his women -- while chronicling events leading 

up to World War II, the destruction of Europe, and 

the Holocaust. The class concludes with the trials at 

Nuremberg for the crimes against humanity. 

Susan is a historical columnist/enthusiast who volunteered 

at the Atlanta History Center's library-archives. 

An Introduction to the Decathlon of Life 

Instructor: William Dyke, MBA, Retired Officer United 

States Air Force 

Decathlon Life-Tools for Crafting Your Retirement 

offers tools the retiree can use to make their 

life more meaningful and energizing, noting that retirement 

should be a beginning -- not an end. Topics 

for discussion: choosing a commitment, creating 

a strong start, discovering and leveraging your personal 

strengths, extending your boundaries, being inspired 

and inspiring others. Supply fee: $20 (book). 

William Dyke is the co-author of the book Decathlon Life 

and business convention speaker with 20+ years of experience 

providing management development, marketing, 

consulting, coaching and training services. 

Relationships 

Instructor: Judie Manulkin, PhD Clinical Sexology 

Join us as we explore and expose the myths, taboos, misinformation, 

negative messages, the limiting, ageist attitudes 

about sex in our culture. So often these negative 

messages become self-fulfilling for men and women who 

accept and internalize detrimental attitudes and assumptions. 

The perspective through which we will view human 

sexuality reveals that physical changes are not limitations, 

but challenges and opportunities for increased 

and improved relationships. According to some experts, 

full sexual potential is available only with maturity. This 

class will challenge you to step out of the prevailing cultural 

sexual paradigm and recognize that contemporary 

values inhibit the exploration of human sexuality rather 

than support it. 

Dr. Manulkin received her Master in Education and her 

PhD in Clinical Sexology. She has lectured about sex in 

U.S. universities and medical schools. 

Edward R. Murrow: America’s Prophetic Voice 

Instructor: Bob Bahr, MA Television and Public 

Communications 

We’ll look at the forces and personalities that shaped 

Edward R. Murrow’s career from 1938 through 

1960 at CBS News, where he became a founding father 

of broadcast journalism and one of America’s 

most influential journalists. Each week features excerpts 

from the actual radio and television broadcasts 

that made Murrow famous, from the Battle of Britain 

during World War II through Harvest of Shame 

-- his last and one of his most powerful programs. 

Bob Bahr is a former CBS News Producer, news executive 

and documentary film maker who shares his own experiences 

of an era often characterized as "the golden age" of 

broadcast journalism. 

A Rabbi Looks at the Gospels 

Instructor: Rabbi David Baylinson, DD 

We will study the Gospels from the history of the era, 

the personalities of the writers of the Gospels and their 

individual perspective, with special attention to the 

Old Testament quotes and their relevance both to the 

text of the Gospels and the Hebrew text. Please bring 

your New Testament to class each session. 

Rabbi Baylinson served as a Rabbi at Temple Beth Or, 

Montgomery, Alabama for more than 30 years and as 

Adjunct Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy 

at Huntingdon College for 25 years. 

Evolutionary Theory 

Instructor: Robert Sullivan, PhD Chemistry, U.S. Army, 

1956-58 

Students will examine pre-Darwinian beginnings of 

evolutionary thought, including how Darwin’s great insight 

of natural selection changed everything and how 

Mendel’s work with peas provided the foundation for 

genetic explanation of natural selection. We will also 

examine genetics and the development of neo-Darwinism. 

Robert worked at Coca-Cola Co. as a research and development 

chemist from 1958-1993. 


TUESDAYS : 


10:00AM-12:20PM 

Basic Computing for Seniors 

(4 sessions: Sept. 17 – Oct. 8) 

I nstruc tor : D enis Gray, MEd, Technology Suppor t Teacher 

Eliminate the mystery of the computer! This is not a 

traditional computer course, but a relaxed environment 

with professional assistance. You don’t need to own a 

computer or pay internet fees to have the opportunity to 

practice on a computer.. Even if you’ve used the computer 

for years, you will be amazed at how much you 

will learn. Get your computer questions answered while 

you learn email, the Internet, and software programs. All 

levels welcome but some experience with using a mouse 

and keyboard preferred. Tuition: $40. Limited to 12 

participants. 

Denis has extensive experience in adult training and education, 

including working as a Technology Support Teacher 

providing training and technology support to high school 

teachers. 

TUESDAYS : 


11:20AM-12:20PM 

An Adventure Into Wine 

(5 sessions: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 8, 15, 22) 

Instructor: Herbert Spasser, DDS, CWE 

The wonderful world of wine becomes alive, exciting, 

and familiar as presented through lecture, slides, and tasting! 

Correlations of the many factors inherent in wine 

production are discussed: the importance of vintages, the 

soil, the climate, and the quality of different producers. 

Students are required to bring 2 suitable wine glasses 

to each class. Supply fee: $40 (covers featured 

wines). Limited to 40 participants. 

Herbert is a Certified Wine Educator, wine judge, lecturer, 

and writer. He has been teaching wine courses in New York, 

New Jersey, and Atlanta annually since 1976. 

Keepers of the Flame 

Instructor: Larry Rubin, PhD English 

In this course, we will study poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson, 

Emily Dickinson, Edwin Arlington Robinson, 

Robert Frost, Atlanta’s own James Dickey, and Anne Sexton. 

The focus will be on the way a poet -- through vivid 

imagery and compelling human insights -- can convey a 

striking and memorable sense of what it means to be a 

flawed mortal creature on a tilted planet. 

Larry taught English at Georgia Tech for 44 years. He specializes 

in American Literature and Drama. 

The Dawn of Space Exploration 

Instructor: George Muse, BA Engineering, Military Captain 

USMC, Retired from NASA 

Learn intimate details regarding the space race with Russia 

– as well as the history of 1950’s and 60s, including the Vietnam 

War, Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Elvis Presley, 

Marylyn Monroe, John Wayne, Sean Connery, the Beatles, 

rock and roll, the Kennedys and President Richard Nixon. 

George worked with Dr. Werner Von Braun and his group of 

German engineers on NASA's beginning Space Programs all 

the way through the Apollo Man on the Moon Program. 

Individual Resilience: The Missing Link in 

Disaster Preparedness 

Instructor: Bill Stanhope, Physician’s Assistant 

The goal of this course is to optimize individual disaster 

preparedness. Class participants will learn how to develop a 

personal and neighborhood disaster risk assessment, receive 

practical, simple, and inexpensive ways to enhance their disaster 

resilience, and leave with an ability to increase their 

chances of surviving natural or manmade catastrophes. 

Bill is an adjunct professor in the Institute for Biosecurity 

and Disaster Preparedness at the Saint Louis University 

School of Public Health. 

Gentle Yoga 

Instructor: Susan Zoller, MEd 

Relax and feel better! Enjoy the benefits of yoga as you 

learn basic asanas with the help of experienced yoga instructors. 

You will be guided every step of the way. No 

prior experience required. Wear comfortable clothes. 

Limited to 20 participants. 

Susan studied yoga with Dr. Valarie Wright, Hamsa Yoga Shala. 

Meet the Authors 

Organizers: Milton Crane and Carol Wien 

Back by popular demand! Writing is one of our most creative 

endeavors. Each week we will feature one of these 

creative, talented authors who have successfully published 

their books. Learn all about their journeys firsthand, 

including their secrets of success as well as the challenges 

they faced. 

Milton’s hobbies and interests include running, biking, hiking, 

tai chi, writing, and acting. Carol is the author of “The 

Great American Log Cabin Quilt Book.” 


TUESDAYS : 


1:00PM-2:00PM 


Instructor: Chris Martin, MA Psychology, PhD Sociology 

in progress at Emory University 

This course reviews some recent findings in the social sciences, 

touching on morality, decision making, culture, evolution, 

and politics. We will talk about discoveries related to 

how people make choices, how moral intuitions shape our 

attitudes, how political orientations rely on moral foundations, 

how people across the world resemble one another in cultural 

behavior, and whether it is possible to become happier. 

Chris recently completed his master's degree in Psychology 

at the College of William and Mary, and is now a doctoral 

student in Sociology at Emory University. 

Science and Spirituality 

Instructor: Susan Zoller, MEd 

Science and religion have many times been at odds, but 

not so for science and spirituality. Teachings from mystery 

schools to modern religions are today expressed 

in quantum terms. Messages of modern mystics Greg 

Braden, Pema Chodron, Deepak Chopra and Dr. Hew 

Lin and their personal applications will be explored. 

Susan has taught courses in World Religions and Theory of 

Knowledge. She has served as a minister under the Center 

for Spiritual Living in Hawaii, Colorado, and Atlanta. 

Life in the Past Lane: Beginning Genealogy 

Instructor: Sue VerHoef, MA, Museum Studies Certificate 

Curious about your ancestors Come learn how to use vital 

records, census, military, and other records to learn about 

your family -- as well as tips and techniques for organizing 

your research. Begin writing your own family history 

to preserve and share what you’ve found. This course is 

designed to help you embark on your very own ancestral 

quest. Tuition: $20. Limited to 20 participants. 

Sue is a Senior Archivist at the Kenan Research Center at the 

Atlanta History Center. 

WEDNESDAYS: 

SEPTEMBER 18-NOVEMBER 6 

11:20AM-12:20PM 

T’ai Chi 

Instructor: Harvey Meisner, Certified Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor 

T’ai Chi is a series of movements designed to open the body while 

creating strength, balance, and flexibility and improving cardiovascular 

health. These are gentle, easy yet effective movements that anyone 

can do, and all special needs are taken into consideration by the instructor. 

All body types are welcome. Come share the joy! Tuition: 

$64. Registration for this class is limited to 15 students. 

Harvey studied and practiced Transcendental Meditation for 30 years. 

THURSDAYS: 


10:00AM-11:00AM 

Watercolor 

Instructor: Marcia Rice, BFA Interior Design and Commercial Art 

Explore the pleasure you can derive from watercolor. 

Learn to sketch from photographs (preferably yours) or 

still life. Watercolor is a form of art therapy. Class can be 

relaxing, relieve stress, and can become an enjoyable past 

time. You will also become familiar with the elements 

and principles of art. Limited to 10 participants. 

From 1956 - 1973, Marcia created displays at Rice's Casual Shop. 

Poetry: Solving the Mystery 

Instructor: Trudy Kretchman, BA English 

We will read aloud and discuss poetry for enjoyment and 

understanding. Continue to investigate the Poets Laureate 

of the US, including Natasha Trethewey, current Laureate, 

entering her second term, and Professor of English 

and Creative Writing at Emory University. We will use 

two small volumes of Poetry Magazine. Supply fee: $5 

(magazine copies). 

Trudy received her English degree from Emory University 

and spent 20 years with the Emory English Department as 

an Administrative Assistant. She is a lover of poetry, literature, 

and gardens. 

The Decline of the Middle Class 

Instructors: Brandt Ross, Jack Carew, Dan McIntyre 

The class will attempt to assess causes of the decline of the 

Middle Class. Too much or too little government Educational 

issues and school failures Demise of the traditional 

family unit Or socioeconomic revolution Can/should 

we alter this trend and how will either affect the future of 

our country and the generations now and in the futur e 

Brandt served as a board member of the Third National 

Bank, The United Way, Family Services and several Chambers 

of Commerce. Jack travelled the world and worked in 

Egypt, Yemen, Oman, China, Thailand, South Africa, United 

Kingdom and Germany. Dan has 35+ years of experience in 

financial services. 


Life Stories 

Instructors: Marty Bennett and Anna Andes 

Gift your kids, grandkids and friends with a slice of your 

life - one that you find memorable. In a supportive environment, 

we will discuss, choose and write one or several 

short life stories. The process will be fun as we live 

through these events again, recalling and writing the details 

-- and even more fun when you see the reactions of 

those who read your story. Students will receive assistance 

with edits and revisions. 

Anna taught Child Development and Human Relations 

for 15 years and served as an Instructional Specialist for 5 

years. Marty taught high school English for 20 years in Fairfax, 

VA. He also spent 22 years writing, editing and teaching 

report writing to defense department intelligence officers. 

What is Life Origins of Humans 

Instructor: Jon Grunwall, BS Chemistry, PhD Organic Chemistry 

We will examine the question of ‘What is Life’ from 

physical, chemical, and biological perspectives. The origins 

of our physical reality will provide a context for 

how living beings began. The commonality of our DNA 

with other living systems attests to our heritage. The fact 

that humans are composed of the same elements as inanimate 

objects suggests that our origins are not unique. 

John served as chemistry professor at Miami University for 

41 years. 

Arthurian Tradition 

Instructor: John Bugge, PhD English 

This course surveys medieval and modern expressions 

of the vast and complex myth of King Arthur and the 

Round Table. Readings will range generically from medieval 

chronicle and romance to modern novels; and 

chronologically from the seventh century through the 

twentieth. The main critical approach will be “myth criticism,” 

with particular attention to the social and cultural 

context of each work. 

John is retired from the Department of English at Emory 

where he served as principal specialist in medieval English 

literature for over four decades. He inaugurated the English 

Department course in Arthurian literature and made it 

a permanent part of the curriculum in the 1980s. 

Sight and Sound: American Popular Music 

from the 1920’s to the Present PART II 

Instructor: Howard Cohen, MA 

Utilizing classic videos, we will explore a vast range of the 

most popular music in the United States. Artists like Al 

Jolson, Bing Crosby, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Frank 

Sinatra, Paul Robeson, and Louis Armstrong will be but a 

small sampling of our wonderful musical heritage. From the 

1920’s onward, historical footage will illuminate the great 

Pop Standards, Broadway showstoppers, Jazz Classics, and 

treasured Folk and Blues Songs (Note: Sight and Sound, 

Part I is NOT a prerequisite for this class). 

Howard is the former owner of International Records and 

has 35 years of experience in the music industry. 

THURSDAYS: 


11:20AM-12:20PM 

Folk Jam: Sing and Play Along 

Coordinators: Bob Goodman and Terry Carpenter 

Our songbook, Rise Up Singing, includes folk songs, traditional 

ballads, spirituals, show tunes, pop, peace and freedom 

songs, sea shanties, Appalachian music and more. 

We’ll sing your favorites and teach you some new ones. 

We welcome experienced singers, shower-singers and 

people who think they can’t sing at all. Bring an instrument 

or just bring your voice and enthusiasm – we’re 

having a folk jam! 

(Rise Up Singing is available at www.singout.org, by 

calling 610-865-5366, or from various booksellers.) 

Improvisation (Part II) 

Instructor: Robert Drake, Artistic Director at the Academy 

Theater 

Learn more advanced techniques of improvisation and 

learn to better craft scenes, stories, and monologues in 

this highly interactive, performance-driven class that concludes 

with a performance in front your peers! Having 

learned the basics of improvisation, the focus will now 

be on working more effectively with scene partners to 

really focus on story elements which heighten and develop 

what happens on stage! Tuition: $20. Limited to 

15 participants. Prerequisite: Improvisation Part 1. 


THURSDAYS: 


11:20AM-12:20PM 

Three Presidents: JFK, LBJ, and Nixon 

Instructors: Jack Carew, Dan McIntyre, Morris Socoloff 

During the consecutive terms of these three U.S. Presidents 

– Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon – the fate of the 

world and the leadership role of the U.S. in shaping the 

world were dramatically influenced. In addition to the 

massive impact of their decisions, these three Presidents 

offer a great study of how power is used. 

Jack traveled the world and worked in Egypt, Yemen, 

Oman, China, Thailand, South Africa, United Kingdom and 

Germany. Dan has 35+ years of experience in financial services. 



For the 150th anniversary of the Atlanta Campaign and 

the Battle of Atlanta, this class will examine the events 

leading to the inevitable explosion of the Civil War. In the 

mid-18th Century, a small group of Christian Evangelicals 

in England gave birth of a social movement known as 

Abolition. They set in motion a chain reaction of events 

ultimately leading to the American Revolution. This class 

is not about battles or heroes in battle; it is about the conflict 

that began in the 18th Century and continues on today. 

Sal has a strong focus in history to identify the underlying 

roots of contemporary conflicts. 

Intermediate Computing for Seniors 

(4 sessions: Sept. 19 & 26, Oct. 3 & 10) 

Instructor: Denis Gray MEd, Technology Support 

The purpose of this class is to build on previously acquired 

skills learned in the Basic Computing class. New areas to 

study include tablets and smartphones, social media and 

blogs. Tuition: $40. Limited to 12 participants. 

Denis works as a web designer and leads mediation skills 

training to law and psychology professionals. 

Matisse and Picasso – A Rivalry 

Instructor: Clark Poling, PhD Art History 

(6 Sessions: Oct. 3 - Nov. 7) 

Two giants of modern art, - Matisse and Picasso - had 

a friendship and artistic rivalry spanning five decades. 

In the early years of the twentieth century, the younger 

Picasso created a “primitive” imagery to challenge the 

intensity of Matisse’s boldly colored paintings. Matisse 

then answered Picasso’s subsequent cubism by calming 

its fractured geometry. Serenity versus anguish were the 

opposing moods in the two artists’ works between World 

Wars I and II. Finally, both living in the south of France 

after World War II, they continued their creative dialogue 

in their last works, meditating on nature, love, and old age. 

Clark taught for 33 years at Emory University, serving as 

chair of the Art History Department, director of the Michael 

C. Carlos Museum, and Faculty Curator of Works of Art on 

Paper. 

THURSDAYS: 


1:00PM-2:00PM 



For the 150th anniversary of the Atlanta Campaign and 

the Battle of Atlanta, this class will examine the events 

leading to the inevitable explosion of the Civil War. In 

the mid-18th Century, a small group of Christian Evangelicals 

in England gave birth of a social movement 

known as Abolition. They set in motion a chain reaction 

of events ultimately leading to the American Revolution. 

This class is not about battles or heroes in battle; it is 

about the conflict that began in the 18th Century and 

continues on today. 

Sal has a strong focus in history to identify the underlying 

roots of contemporary conflicts. 

Improv for Humor and Creative Thinking 

Instructor: Robert Drake, Artistic Director at the Academy 

Theater 

Want to learn how to think more quickly on your feet 

while conquering your fear of public speaking Improvisation 

is the key! We have a great time and also 

build key skills to interact with people both on stage 

and in real life. Tuition: $20. Limited to 15 participants.

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