Summer 2018 OLLI Catalog (Interactive)

Summer 2018 Course Catalog June–August 

Enrich Your Life, 

Enrich OLLI at CSUDH 

Osher Lifelong 

Learning Institute

15 Years of Success— 

A Future of Greatness 

2003-2018 

FIFTEEN 

Y E A R S 


Enrich OLLI 

at CSUDH 

Thank you for your membership in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 

California State University, Dominguez Hills (OLLI@CSUDH). As fellow OLLI@ 

CSUDH members, we want to share with you why 2018 is a very special and 

exciting year for OLLI! It’s our year to celebrate 15 years of success and create 

a future filled with discovery and fun for our community. 

For many seniors, OLLI is their lifeline to the outside world. OLLI’s goal is to bring 

retired or semi-retired people together in a relaxed atmosphere for the pure 

pleasure of learning. OLLI adds passion and satisfaction to lives as we come 

together to “skill up,” make new friends and enrich our lives through education. 

Every learning experience is a shared adventure at OLLI@CSUDH. Thank you 

for making OLLI successful. 

Spring is a time of new beginnings—new awareness—new adventure. This spring 

we encourage you to help us grow our membership by inviting your friends to 

OLLI events—one you know they will love. We also hope you will join us in our 

efforts to make OLLI@CSUDH even better by making your gift to Enrich OLLI 

today. We ask that you consider investing in OLLI by making a gift of $50 or more! 

100% of your gift will go directly towards enhancing OLLI programs with benefits 

like free transportation for field trips, special guest speakers, and added adventure 

that brings value to the lives of OLLI members. 

Every gift is valued and appreciated. You can make your gift online using our 

secure web site at www.csudh.edu/onlinegiving. Your gift—combined with 

those of other members—will make a tremendous impact on the lives of many 

senior adults in our community. Your generosity is priceless! 

With appreciation,

OLLI Summer 2018 

OLLI Open House 

OLLI Open House & 

Orientation 

Join us at an OLLI Open House to learn more 

about lifelong learning for retired and semiretired 

adults. For more information on 

OLLI at CSUDH visit www.csudh.edu/olli 

or call (310) 243-3208. 

OLLI Members are welcome to invite 

friends to the Open House. This is 

your opportunity to learn about 

membership in the Osher Lifelong 

Learning Institute and to find out 

how to register for classes. 

Light refreshments will be served. 

• Tuesday, June 5, 2018 10:00am – 12:00pm 

CSUDH Campus, Extended Education Building, 

EE-1213 (Auditorium) 

RSVP to (310) 243-3208 or by email to 

olli@csudh.edu by May 30, 2018 

• Registration Drop-off 

Drop off your registration forms at the Registration Office. 

Table of Contents 

Open House........................................ 1 

OLLI Contact Information.................... 2 

Dean’s Welcome................................. 2 

OLLI Membership Information..........3-4 

OLLI Film Series at CSUDH............5-6 

OLLI Classes at CSUDH................7-18 

Art, Culture & Language..............8-9 

Health & Wellness....................10-12 

History & Social Science...........13-14 

Field Trips.................................15-16 

Special Events..........................17-18 

Peer-Led (Omnilore)..................19-27 

OLLI 8-day Tour of Cuba................ 28 

University Courses 

for OLLI Members.................... 29 

Instructors and Lecturers................... 30 

Chronological List of Courses.......31-32 

OLLI Sponsors and Volunteers........... 33 

Parking and Directions...................... 34 

Extended Ed Classroom Map............. 35 

CSUDH Campus Map........................ 36 

OLLI’s Peer-Led Program (Omnilore) Orientations 

• Friday, June 29 or Monday, July 30 

1:30pm 

Beach Cities Health Center, Lower Level Suite L8 

514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 

RSVP to (310) 215-1848 or Membership@Omnilore.org 

Directions and parking information will be provided. 

OLLI is on Facebook! 

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 

at Cal State University Dominguez Hills 

www.facebook.com/csudholli 

Osher Lecture Series —South Bay 

www.facebook.com/OsherLecture 

Social Tennis for Seniors 

www.facebook.com/groups/ 

OLLISocialTennis 

OLLI Online Calendar 

www.csudh.edu/OLLI/Calendar 

Summer 2018 | www.csudh.edu/olli | (310) 243-3208 1

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) 

Contact Information 

Osher Lifelong 

Learning Institute (OLLI) 

California State University, 

Dominguez Hills 

College of Extended & 

International Education 

EE-1300 

1000 East Victoria Street 

Carson, CA 90747 

OLLI Office: (310) 243-3208 

OLLI Registration: (310) 243-3741 

Extended Education Building, EE-1100 

Website: www.csudh.edu/olli 

Email: olli@csudh.edu 

Registration Office Hours: 

Monday-Thursday 8:00am – 8:00pm 

Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm 

Saturday 8:00am – 1:30pm 

Sunday Closed 

Bernard and Barbro Osher 

Bernard Osher 

Foundation 

The CSUDH Osher Lifelong 

Learning Institute is funded in 

part by a generous grant from 

the Bernard Osher Foundation. 

The Bernard Osher Foundation 

funds a national network of 

OLLIs located at 121 colleges 

and universities throughout the 

United States. 

www.osher.net 

A Message from Dean McNutt 

College of Extended and International Education, CSUDH 

The OLLI program at CSUDH offers 

unique opportunities for individuals who 

consider lifelong learning an integral part 

of retirement. Our program consists of a 

broad spectrum of experiences including 

workshops, lecture series, cultural events, 

field trips, study groups and more. All adults aged 50 and up are 

welcome to join OLLI at CSUDH. Members represent all walks of 

life, a wide range of experience and diverse backgrounds. 

This is a special time in the history of OLLI at Dominguez Hills. 

2018 marks the 15th anniversary of the lifelong learning 

program. OLLI has grown from humble beginnings to more than 

500 active members participating in programs at CSUDH, 

Levy Adult Center and our newest location at the Beach Cities 

Health Center in Redondo Beach. 

To ensure that OLLI remains vibrant and self-sustaining, we have 

launched the “Enrich OLLI” annual giving program kicking off 

this holiday season. Our goal is to raise $10,000 by December 

30, 2018. Toward that goal, I ask you to consider making a $100 

donation. Making a gift is easy and convenient! You can go 

online using our secure giving site at www.csudh.edu/ 

onlinegiving, look for the OLLI 15th Anniversary button at the 

bottom of your screen, and follow the prompts. The page is 

slow to load, so PLEASE be patient. Of course you can gift OLLI 

using a check if that is more convenient. All OLLI gifts will be 

used to enhance OLLI programs which serve hundreds of retired 

and semi-retired members-many of whom are finding a new 

purpose and path by participating in OLLI classes and events. 

Every gift, large or small is valued and appreciated! 

Become a part of the CSUDH family by joining and contributing 

to OLLI and help us get to the next 15 years! I believe you will 

be energized by the mutual support that such learning 

communities offer. I have always believed in the concept of 

K-80 education, and OLLI at CSUDH provides the perfect 

opportunities for fulfilling lifelong learning. 

2 OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE @ CSU DOMINGUEZ HILLS

OLLI MEMBERSHIP 

Lifelong Learning at CSUDH is a membership 

organization for those individuals age 50+ 

who are seeking intellectual and social 

activities. These activities include short 

courses on a variety of topics, peer-led 

courses, discussion groups, field trips, 

computer workshops, social gatherings 

and campus cultural events. Learning takes 

place in a supportive environment without concern for grades, 

tests, or requirements. 

OLLI at CSUDH Membership Benefits 

OLLI Members enjoy many benefits inherent in student status. 

• Attend the popular Osher Lecture Series 

• Participate in discussion groups on a variety of topics each term 

• Enroll in special interest, technology and other workshops 

designed for lifelong learners 

• Attend short courses and participate in field trips 

• Receive notifications by mail or email about campus events 

• Receive CSUDH Student ID card for library privileges and 

bookstore discounts 

• Meet in state-of-the-art classrooms 

• Receive an OLLI catalog each semester 

• Participate in University and other selected Extended Education 

programs for reduced rates 

• Become involved in determining OLLI curriculum and events 

• Meet like-minded adults in a supportive learning 

environment 

• Email account at ToroMail 

• Reduced annual parking pass fees (See page 34) 

Become a Member! 

You can become an OLLI member by 

calling (310) 243-3741 or completing 

the membership portion of the 

registration form in this catalog. 

Fee: Annual OLLI membership is $30. 

This includes the Osher Lecture Series 

and other benefits. Some OLLI activities 

have additional nominal fees. These 

include OLLI courses, field trip fee, 

computer courses and the peer-led 

(Omnilore) program. 

Meeting Times – Dates and times 

for courses are listed with course 

descriptions in this schedule. 

Course Registration – In this catalog 

Members will find many courses, 

programs and special activities. 

Fees are listed with the courses. 

Registration for courses listed in this 

catalog is available to OLLI Members. 

To enroll in these courses complete 

the tear-out registration form (gold 

pages) in this catalog and mail 

with payment. 

A Note About our Peer-led 

Program (Omnilore) 

Registration in our Omnilore courses 

in Redondo Beach requires attendance 

at an orientation prior to registration. 

Visit www.omnilore.org or call 

(310) 215-1848 for more information 

Become a Member or Renew Your OLLI Membership 

To participate in OLLI courses your membership must be current, which includes the Fall, Spring and 

Summer semesters. The cost is only $30 for an annual membership. If your membership has lapsed, 

please sign up as soon as possible. If you aren’t sure whether your membership is current, call the 

OLLI office at (310) 243-3208. Please make checks payable to CSUDH. 


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Annual Parking 

Passes are available 

to OLLI Members 

for only $20. 

Call the OLLI office 

at (310) 243-3208 

for details. 

Effective July 1, 

2017, the fee to park on campus is 

$8 per day. Daily parking permits can 

be purchased at one of the many 

yellow parking lot permit machines 

using cash, debit or credit card. 

Permits must be displayed face-up 

on your dashboard. 

Visit the OLLI website at www.csudh. 

edu/olli to find out about carpooling 

or taking public transportation to the 

campus. 

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSUDH 

Summer 2018 Programs and Activities 

In this catalog, programs and activities for OLLI Members at the 

CSUDH campus are listed in the following categories: 

• Lecture Series – Series of presentations by CSUDH professors 

on a topic or theme suggested by OLLI Members. Fall and Spring 

semesters only! 

• Courses – OLLI courses are a series of classroom meetings 

organized around a topic and led by an instructor. Additional fees 

and/or waivers may apply. 

• Discussion Groups – Discussions are often conducted in 

conjunction with a video or film and facilitated by a discussion 

leader. Additional fees may apply. 

• Computer Workshops – Computer workshops include presentations 

on various computer applications and their uses. Classes 

meet in two modern computer labs with ample opportunity for 

hands-on practice. Additional fees may apply. 

• Field Trips – Members visit local museums, gardens, and 

historic sites. Additional fees may apply. 

• Peer-led (Omnilore) – This program consists of study/discussion 

groups in which each member participates by presenting a topic 

related to the subject under study. Additional fees apply. OLLI 

Members must attend an Omnilore orientation prior to registering 

for a peer-led class. See Peer-led section on pages 19-27 for more 

information or visit www.omnilore.org or call (310) 215-1848. 

New and Renewing 

OLLI Members 

Save The Date! 

• OLLI Open House 

& Summer Registration Drop-off 

Extended Education Building, 


(See page 1) 

Tuesday, June 5 

Open House: 

10:00am – 12:00pm 


OLLI Film Series 

at CSUDH 

PG-13 

Join us for the ninth season as OLLI 

Members present movies for a 

Wednesday morning. Come and see 

outstanding, and sometimes thoughtprovoking 

films. Each movie will be 

shown in its entirety, with comments 

by the presenter, followed by group 

discussion. This is a great way to spend 

a lazy Wednesday morning, see some 

good movies again, or see them for 

the first time. Bring your lunch 

or snack; we’ll supply iced tea, 

lemonade and popcorn. 

“See you at the movie!” 

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7 Wednesdays 

June 6, 13, 20, 27 

July 11, 18, 25 

10:00am – 1:00pm 

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Fee: Free to OLLI Members 

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Wonder (2017) PG Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson 

The heartwarming story of August Pullman, born with facial 

differences that had prevented him from going to a mainstream 

school. When he enters the local fifth grade, new classmates and 

the larger community struggle to find their compassion and 

acceptance. Auggie’s extraordinary journey proves that you can’t 

blend in when you were born to stand out. June 6. 

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) 

R Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson 

After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s 

murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move by painting three 

billboards leading into her town with a controversial message 

directed at the town’s revered chief of police. June 13. 

The Shape of Water (2017) R Sally Hawkins, Doug Jones 

An other-worldly fairy tale set against the backdrop of Cold War 

America. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where 

she works, lonely Elisa is trapped in isolation and silence, until life is 

changed forever when she discovers a secret experiment. June 20. 

Bad Moms (2016) R Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn 

Amy has the perfect life—a great marriage, over-achieving kids, 

beautiful home and a career. But she’s overworked, over-committed 

and exhausted to the point of snapping. Fed up, she joins two 

other over-stressed moms on a wild binge of freedom, fun and 

self-indulgence. June 27. 

Hostiles (2017) R Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Wes Studi 

In 1892, legendary Army Capt. Joseph Blocker reluctantly agrees 

to escort a dying Cheyenne war chief and his family back to their 

tribal land. On their perilous journey from New Mexico to Montana, 

they meet a young widow whose family was killed on the plains. 

They band together to survive a punishing landscape full of hostile 

Comanches and vicious outliers. July 11. 

Going In Style (2017) PG-13 Morgan Freeman, Michael 

Cain, Alan Arkin When their pension fund becomes a corporate 

casualty, three lifelong friends decide to buck retirement and step 

off the straight-and-narrow for the first time in their lives. Desperate 

to come through for their loved ones, they risk it all in a daring bid 

to knock off the very bank that took their money. July 18. 

Molly’s Game (2017) R Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba 

The true story of Olympic-class skier Molly Bloom who, for a decade, 

ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game. After her 

arrest in the middle of the night, she finds her only ally is her 

criminal defense lawyer, who learns there is more to Molly than 

meets the eye. July 25. 


OLLI Classes, 

Workshops and 

Activities 

California State University 


Many classes, workshops and 

discussion groups take place on the 

campus of California State University 

Dominguez Hills in Carson. In addition 

to modern classroom buildings and 

a dedicated computer lab, the 

University has many resources which 

include a library, food court, restaurant, 

and bookstore. Involvement in 

University activities is one of the 

many benefits of OLLI. 

OLLI More. 

Live More. 


ART, CULTURE & LANGUAGE 

Presenter: Betsey Duffes, OLLI 

Member, Airline Disability Rights 

Consultant 

Wednesday, June 6 

1:30pm – 4:00pm 


EE-1205 




Oral Shared History Series 

Memories of Spain 

Travel through southern Spain and experience the romance and the 

exotic nature of this historical area of Spain. Learn about the music, 

food and unique culture that marks the people of Catalonia and 

Andalusia. For a number of centuries, this part of Spain practiced 

religious and cultural 

harmony the likes of 

which we have not 

seen in our lifetimes. 

This 2-½ hour 

presentation will 

be based on the 

memories and experiences 

of our OLLI 

Member who visited 

this unique area less 

than a year ago. She 

will also provide useful 

travel information 

for those who dream 

of Spanish nights 

under the stars. 


ART, CULTURE & LANGUAGE 

Let’s Read a Play! 

No stage or acting experience required. Join us for the opportunity 

to have some fun and to polish our dramatic skills. Our director, 

Maria Ruiz, will introduce the authors and theater history of each 

play before readings begin. You are invited to become a part of 

this interesting and interactive approach to enjoying a play and to 

experience cold readings. Expect lively discussion about meaning 

and content. 

Students usually obtain copies of the plays from libraries 

or purchase copies. 

Refreshments will be served. 

Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde, 

June 8, 15 

Lady Windermere suspects her husband is having 

an affair. She confronts him but although he denies 

it, he invites the “other woman” to his wife’s birthday 

ball. The play was Oscar Wilde first success, a 

perfect balance between seriousness and comedy. 

The central theme is summed up in this quote by Lord Darlington: 

“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” 

Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose, 

July 6, 13 

The defense and the prosecution have rested and 

the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a 

young man is guilty or innocent of murdering his 

father. What begins as an open-and-shut case 

of murder soon becomes a detective story that 

presents a succession of clues creating doubt, and a mini-drama of 

each of the jurors’ prejudices and preconceptions about the trial, 

the accused and each other. 

The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, 

August 3, 10 

Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat-freak news writer 

is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his 

friend Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. 

Despite Oscar’s problems—careless spending, 

excessive gambling, a poorly kept house filled with 

spoiled food—he seems to enjoy life. Felix, however, seems utterly 

incapable of enjoying anything and only finds purpose in pointing 

out his own and other people’s mistakes and foibles. 

Instructor and Facilitator: Maria Ruiz is 

a member of both OLLI and Omnilore; 

a District Toastmasters Qualified 

Speaker; and the “drama guru” at the 

Joslyn Center in Manhattan Beach. 

She also directs and produces at the 

Dramatic Readers Theater in two South 

Bay locations. 

6 Fridays 

June 8, 15 

July 6, 13 

August 3, 10 

1:30pm – 3:30pm 


EE-1201 

Fee: $15 



Upcoming Field Trip 


• Los Angeles Family 

Research Library 

Thursday, August 16 

11:00am – 1:00pm 

(See page 15) 


HEALTH AND WELLNESS 

NOTE: OLLI is pleased to offer Social Tennis for Seniors, Crocheting for Health, Urban Hiking, and 

Fun and Games to focus on learning experiences that optimize brain fitness and promote physical 

fitness through exercise and coordination. Have fun! 

Instructor: Donald Means, 

OLLI Member 

Donald’s Vision: “We will be the 

fittest Seniors we know” 

9 Tuesdays 

June 12, 19, 26 

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 

August 7 

9:00am – 11:00am 

10 Fridays 

June 8, 15, 22, 29 

July 6, 13, 20, 27 

August 3, 10 

9:00am – 11:00am 

Practice only: 

2 Tuesdays 

August 14, 21 

9:00am – 11:00am 

2 Fridays 

August 17, 24 

9:00am – 11:00am 

CSUDH Tennis Courts 

Fee: $15 



Social Tennis for Seniors 

The game of tennis is a lifetime sport. Now is the opportune time 

to join our class. We are a group with many different attributes 

who enjoy a moderate level of physical activity. The tennis class 

has wonderful health benefits. Just to name a couple fun and 

social interaction. We participate in medium stretching and warm 

up exercises. Instructions are easy. We gain knowledge of tennis 

rules and tennis etiquette. We continue to learn the essentials 

of tennis, beginning with the classic grip, forehand, backhand, 

serve, volley, topspin, drop shot and doubles play. To get started 

bring a tennis racket, tennis shoes, sunglasses, hat, small towel, 

and water. Class meets for 19 sessions and four additional weeks 

for practice. 

(Note: OLLI Members are required to sign a waiver at first 

class session.) 



Fun and Games 

No experience necessary. 

This class is all about having fun, friendship, and “exercising” our 

brains! An assortment of games will be provided but class members 

are encouraged to bring their own games to share. We’ll have on 

hand “brain games” along with such favorites as: Mexican Train (a 

dominos game), Scrabble, Tripoley, Rummy Tiles, Jenga, Cribbage, 

Chess, playing cards, and coloring books, to name a few. We’ll break 

into groups and 

play familiar games 

and learn some 

new ones. 

Class Members 

volunteer to 

bring refreshments, 

you bring 

your drink. 

Facilitator: Valerie Dingwall, 


6 Fridays 

June 15, 29 

July 13, 27 

August 10, 24 

11:30am – 1:30pm 


EE-1221 




T’ai Chi Chuan for Beginners 

T’ai Chi Chaun is a slow martial art comprised of a series of 

postures which flow together in a holistic and unified manner. 

T’ai Chi is essentially a moving meditation accessible to everyone, 

regardless of age or physical ability. Join me in exploring this 

ancient art, which is still practiced worldwide today, known to 

bring about calmness, strength, optimum health, body awareness, 

improved balance, community and lasting friendships. 

Please wear comfortable clothes. 

Instructor: Linda Kahn, OLLI Member 

6 Tuesdays 

June 12, 19, 26 

July 3, 10, 17 

2:30pm – 3:30pm 


EE-1222 

Fee: $15 

Class is limited to 15 students 





Facilitator: Eula Slater, OLLI Member 

8 Tuesdays 

June 12, 19, 26 

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 

12:30pm – 2:30pm 


EE-1206 

Fee: $15 



Crocheting For Health 

Let’s complete a project for Summer! Crocheting is part of our 

Healthy Living series. It stimulates our brains and can promote 

mental health by reducing stress. Class times are scheduled to 

allow a solid beginning in the art and skill of crocheting, as well 

as for feedback on progress. 

Past projects 

have been 

donated as 

prizes at OLLI 

Celebrations, 

Juneteenth 

and to Knots 

of Love. 

Hello Crochet Class at CSUDH, 

We just wanted to confirm that we 

did receive your fabulous donation 

of 42 caps. You are all amazing!!! 

You chose great colors! Your stitchwork 

is very good. Your caps are 

beautiful! Thank you so much for 

your time and kindness. 

This week your donations went to 

the following locations: 

San Francisco, CA 

San Diego, CA 

Cleveland, OH 

Much love and many blessings, 

Christine 


HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE 

OLLI Genealogy Series: 

Finding the Pieces of the Puzzle: 

My Journey at 3877 

NEW! 

While downsizing 

and clearing my 

family home of 50+ 

years, I found 

several pieces of my 

genealogy research. 

I discovered 

information that I 

thought was true 

but wasn’t, information that explained secrets 

known only by my elders, and found information 

“dear to my heart.” 

Items that we might deem to be trash, may be 

that ‘treasured’ piece that completes the 

puzzle to family history. 

Instructor: Esther L Bohannon, 


Wednesday, June 27 

1:30pm - 3:30pm 


EE-1218 




Upcoming Field Trip 


• Greystone Mansion 

Monday, June 11 

10:30am – 12:30pm 

(See page 16) 


HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE 

NOTE: All OLLI field trips require a minimum $5 fee for operating expenses. Check the field trip 

description for any additional expenses that may be incurred on-site. (OLLI Members are required to 

sign a waiver prior to participating in field trip activities.) 

Instructor: Rich Abele, tour guide 

aboard the museum battleship 

USS IOWA (BB-61) 

Wednesday, July 11 

1:30pm - 3:30pm 






The Search for the USS Grunion 

(SS-216) 

NEW! 

Join us in welcoming global adventurer and U.S. Navy Vietnam 

veteran Rich Abele, as he presents a slide show about the search 

for and discovery of a submarine lost in the early days of World War 

II. The USS Grunion (SS-216), under the command of Rich Abele’s 

cousin, LCDR Mannert L. Abele, was on its first wartime patrol off 

Kiska in the Aleutian Islands when it encountered a Japanese cargo 

ship. During the ensuing torpedo attack and surface engagement, 

the sub went down never to surface again. Commander Abele had 

three sons who spent 

decades searching for 

information about this 

encounter and the 

whereabouts of their 

dad’s submarine. 

In 2006 an initial 

search by side-scan 

sonar revealed a 

possible image of 

the sub. But it was in 

2007 when a more 

thorough search was 

undertaken using a 

remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV). Rich was on this 

expedition and will tell us about the Grunion’s discovery, and 

explore the possible reasons for its loss. This is a presentation 

that you will not want to miss. 

Rich Abele, a graduate of UC Santa Barbara, is a former aerospace 

contracts manager for the Boeing Company. He is a retired U.S. 

Navy captain and served two tours of duty in Vietnam and 

commanded a minehunter. Currently he is a tour guide aboard 

the museum battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). 


FIELD TRIPS 


description for any additional expenses that may be incurred on-site. (OLLI Members are required to sign a 

waiver prior to participating in field trip activities.) 

Los Angeles Family Search Library: 

A Field Trip for Genealogy Research 

The Mormons believe that genealogy connects us with our 

ancestors, and that you must know your past in order to know your 

future. Their Ancestral File Database contains more than 36 million 

names that are linked to families. The International Genealogical 

Index contains approximately 725 million names of deceased 

individuals. Also available are the Social Security Death Index and 

census records form the 1880 United States Federal Census and the 

1881 British & Canadian Census, which contain information about 

persons who lived before 1930. You are sure to find someone in 

your family, so please join us and continue or begin your journey 

into your past. 

Field Trip Coordinator: 

Eula Slater, OLLI Member 

Thursday, August 16 

11:00am - 1:00pm 

Participants will meet at the 

Jesus Christ Church of the 

Latter Day Saints (LDS) 

10741 Santa Monica Blvd 

Los Angeles, CA 90025 

http://familysearch.org/ 

For directions, call 

(310) 474-9990 

Fee: $5 

Must register by August 10 

Registration is limited 

to 40 participants 




FIELD TRIPS 


description for any additional expenses that may be incurred on-site. (OLLI Members are required to sign a 

waiver prior to participating in field trip activities.) 

Field Trip Coordinator: 

Sylvia N. Contreras, OLLI Member 

Monday, June 11 

10:30am – 12:30pm 

Participants to arrive at gates upon 

park opening at 10:00am: 

Greystone Mansion 

905 Loma Vista 

Beverly Hills, CA 90210 

(310) 285-6830 

www.greystonemansion.com 

Parking is free where designated. 

Gates open at 10:00am to drive up a 

winding road to parking area. 




Greystone Mansion 

NEW! 

Come visit this gorgeous historical gem in Beverly Hills. Greystone 

Mansion, and its beautiful surrounding grounds, are rich in 

California history. Edward Laurence Doheny was among the first 

adventurers to strike oil in Los Angeles. His only son, Edward “Ned” 

Laurence Doheny, Jr., grew up as heir to one of the world’s great 

financial empires. In 1926 Edward Sr. gave this premium 12.58 acre 

parcel to his son as a wedding gift. The estate took three years to 

complete, at a cost of more than $3 million, an almost unimaginable 

sum in real estate at the time. 

There are fifty-five livable rooms within the 46,054 square feet of 

living space in the Mansion. The rooms with southern exposure 

offer a panoramic view of the Los Angeles Basin, from downtown 

to the beaches of Santa Monica Bay. The north (recreation) wing 

includes a movie theater room, an original Brunswick bowling 

alley, billiard room and a hidden bar. Also located on the grounds 

are stables and kennels, tennis courts, fire station, gatehouse, 

swimming pool and pavilion, greenhouse, lake, babbling brooks 

and cascading waterfalls. 

For your safety, we recommend that you wear flat, closed toe 

shoes while on the tour. The grounds are hilly with lots of stairs. 

It is not handicap accessible. 


SPECIAL EVENTS 

AARP Driver Safety 

This class will promote 

safe driving and help 

older drivers maintain 

their mobility and 

independence. One of 

the most significant 

demographic factors 

changing in our nation’s 

future is the aging of the population. The number of people age 

50+ has grown significantly in the past decade and this segment 

will continue to increase more rapidly than any other age group in 

the United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by the 

2030, one in four drivers will be 65 or older, which translates into 

more than 30 million drivers! 

This course is intended to help drivers live more independently 

as they age and remain safe on today’s roads. Since the program’s 

inception in 1979, more than 15 million participants have 

completed the course. The course will cover defensive driving 

techniques and: 

• Maintaining proper following distance 

• Minimizing the effect of dangerous blind spots 

• Limiting driver distractions such as, eating, smoking, and cell 

phone use 

• Properly using safety belts, air bags, and all car features 

• Effects of medication on driving 

• Maintaining physical flexibility 

• Monitoring the driving skills and capabilities of yourself 

and others 

Please join us in this fun and informative class. 

Presented by AARP Driver Safety 

Coordinator Robert Vatz 

2 Mondays 

June 18, 25 

10:00am – 12:00pm (Morning Session) 

12:00pm – 1:30pm (Lunch Break) 

1:30pm - 3:30pm (Afternoon Session) 


EE-1205 

Fee to be paid at the first 

morning class, directly to the 

AARP presenters: 

$15 for AARP Members 

$20 for non-AARP Members 




SPECIAL EVENTS 

Thursday, June 14 

1:00pm - 4:00pm 



Participants must register by 

June 5, 2018 

Fees: 

OLLI Members: $10 

Non-OLLI Members: $15 

New & Current Members who sign up 

for their annual membership on or 

before Open House on June 5: 

$5, plus $30.00 Annual membership, 

a total of $35 

NLLL 001 Section 01 CRN 30771 

Fee: $10 (OLLI Member, not renewing 

by June 5th) 


Fee: $15 (Non-OLLI Member) 


Fee: $5 (If $30 membership fee for 

2018 – 2019 scholastic year paid by 

June 5th) 

Important Announcement: 

Renew Your OLLI 

Membership 

To participate in OLLI courses 

your membership must be current. 

The cost is only $30 for an annual 

membership. If your membership 

has lapsed, please sign up as 

soon as possible. If you aren’t sure 

whether your membership is 

current, call the OLLI office at 

(310) 243-3208. Please make 

checks payable to CSUDH. 

Juneteenth Celebration: 

Reclaiming Our Ancestry 

The Osher Lifelong Learning 

Institute (OLLI) will hold its 7th 

annual Juneteenth Celebration 

on June 14, 2018. This is an 

opportunity to explore the 

culture, practices and contributions 

of African-Americans. Juneteenth 

“Emancipation Day” celebrates 

the liberation of African-American 

slaves in the state of Texas on June 19, 1865. Join us for the 

153rd anniversary of Juneteenth. This commemoration of African- 

American freedom is now observed across America. 

OLLI invites you to join 

us on our 7th annual 

Juneteenth Celebration 

on June 14. Share with 

us this historic day as we 

creatively retell significant 

events surrounding 

Juneteenth and reflect 

on its impact on today’s 

American culture. There 

will be entertainment, 

music, interactive games 

and a traditional 

Juneteenth menu. 

Friends don’t let Friends miss out on OLLI! 

Interested in experiencing a taste of OLLI before enrolling as a 

member? The Juneteenth Celebration is a great way to get to 

know us. The enrollment fee for OLLI Members is $10.00 or 

$15.00 for Non-OLLI Members. An enrollment fee of only $5.00 

will be charged for the Juneteenth Celebration for those new 

and current members who sign up for their annual membership 

on or before Open House on June 5, 2018. 


OLLI’s Peer-led 

Program— 

Omnilore 

Recently celebrating its 28th 

anniversary, Omnilore is OLLI’s peerled 

group, a learning-in-retirement 

community of approximately 300 

seniors who organize study/discussion 

groups on dozens of diverse topics 

that are conceived, planned and 

directed by the Members. Omnilore is 

open to active OLLI Members who 

seek intellectual stimulation and the 

challenge of shared inquiry. 


PEER-LED CLASSES (Omnilore) 

Before registering in the peer-led 

program, an orientation session 

is required. Please RSVP to 

(310) 215-1848 at least 3 days prior. 

Directions and parking information 

will be provided. 

Orientation dates 

for Summer 2018 have passed. 

Beach Cities Health Center 

Lower Level Suites L8 & L9 

514 N. Prospect Ave. 

Redondo Beach, CA 90277 

www.omnilore.org 

Directions and parking information 

will be provided. 

OLLI’s Peer-led (Omnilore) Orientation 

The peer-led program of OLLI at CSUDH is known as Omnilore. 

The study/discussion group is the core of the peer-led program. 

Within the group, each member participates by choosing a topic 

related to the subject under study, doing research on it and then 

presenting the information to the group. Some study/discussion 

groups are structured around a book, which all members read 

and discuss as part of the meetings. Groups meet for two hours 

twice each month, 8 meetings for a total of 16 hours. The exact 

time of each class is set by the participants. 

Please note that the books listed for each course are only possible 

candidates. Do not buy any until the pre-meeting and a decision 

on the common reading is made. 

Holiday periods are adapted to by individual class voting. 

Although the summer orientation dates have passed, you 

can prepare for the following trimester by attending orientation 

meetings on Friday, June 29, 2018 or Monday, July 30, 2018. 

Call (310) 215-1848 for more details and payment information, 

or visit the Omnilore website at www.omnilore.org. 

Spring classes start in May and end in August. 

Fall classes start in September and end in December. 

The Forum (Speaker Luncheon) 

The Forum is a special luncheon held by Omnilore (OLLI’s peer-led 

learning group) every quarter which features a speaker on a 

variety of topics. It is a social as well as an educational event. 

Open to members and non-members, reservations must be 

received 10 days prior to the event. Cost is $22. Speakers have 

included best-selling authors, public affairs experts, college 

professors, magazine and newspaper columnists, music, art 

and food experts, librarians as well as many other specialists. 

For further information or to make a reservation for attendance, 

please e-mail Forum@Omnilore.org. 

Questions? Contact Forum Chair Lori Geittmann: (310) 316-1729. 



Omnilore Topics Offered For Summer 2018 

Please note that the books listed for each course are only possible 

candidates. Do not buy any until the pre-meeting and a decision 

on the common reading is made. 

Classes start May 1, 2018 

and end August 31, 2018 

Holiday periods are adapted to by 

individual class voting. 

(AAF) Best African American Fiction 

Dealing with all aspects of life, from the pain of war to the warmth 

of family, these tales are a tribute to the imaginations thriving in 

today’s Black literary community. As the editor says in his preface: 

“There is no attempt to present these short stories as writing from 

the black world, if there is such a thing. It is rather varieties of 

literary experience. If there is a black world, there are worlds within 

that world, worlds that include people who are not black, that 

include the living and the dead, the past and the present.” 

This S/DG will read and discuss the stories and experience in some 

measure that unpredictable but always spellbinding dynamic. 

Common Reading: 

Best African American Fiction 2010, 

edited by Gerald Early 

(December 2009; available in 

hardback and paperback) 

(BMU) A Love Affair with Broadway Musicals 

For almost a century, Americans have been losing their hearts 

and minds in an insatiable love affair with American musicals. 

In this course, we will be reading Jack Viertel’s book of how 

Broadway shows are built and include snippets of actual 

Broadway musicals to either view parts of DVDs or listen to a 

variety of memorable music from showstoppers. There will be 

presentations from class members of the chapters and a chance to 

share their favorite Broadway shows. This gives us an opportunity 

to see what it takes to create a Broadway hit and to affirm why 

Americans will always keep coming back for more. 


The Secret Life of the American 

Musical—How Broadway Shows 

are Built by Jack Viertel, (2016) 




Brain Rules for Aging Well; 10 

Principles for Staying Vital, Happy, 

and Sharp, by John Medina, (2017) 

(BRN) Brain Rules For Successful Aging 

How come I can never find my keys? Why don’t I sleep as well as 

I used to? Why do my friends keep repeating the same stories? 

What can I do to keep my brain sharp? These and numerous other 

topics will be explored in this S/DG. We will learn about how the 

brain works and how to get the most out of it. For example, 

memory—an act we take for granted—is a deep mystery that we 

still don’t understand. We will show that knowing how your brain 

functions is part of knowing yourself. If you want to understand 

your brain and improve it, then this S/DG is for you. 


China’s Asian Dream: Empire 

Building long the New Silk Road 

by Tom Miller (February 15, 2017) 

(CHN) China Awakes and Shakes The World 

“China,” Napoleon once remarked, “is a sleeping lion. Let her 

sleep, for when she wakes she will shake the world.” In 2014, 

President Xi Jinping triumphantly declared that the lion had awoken. 

Under Xi, China is pursuing an increasingly ambitious foreign 

policy with the aim of restoring its historical status as the dominant 

power in Asia. From the Mekong Basin to the Central Asian steppe, 

the country is wooing its neighbors with promises of new roads, 

railways, dams, and power grids. Chinese trade and investment 

present huge opportunities for China’s neighbors, but it also 

threatens them with exploitation. 

This S/DG will focus on how China is attempting to restore its 

historical position as the dominant power in Asia. We will learn 

about the power of Xi Jinping and his plans to grow his country 

economically and politically. 



(HMO) Homo Deus: A Brief History 

of Tomorrow 

First, Yuval Harari wrote Sapiens, a New York Times best-seller. 

This is about the next stage of evolution, Homo Deus, man as god, 

and what’s on deck now that famine, plagues, and war have largely 

been eliminated as threats. 

Already, for the first time ever, more people die from eating too 

much than from eating too little; more people die from old age 

than from infectious diseases; and more people commit suicide 

than are killed by soldiers, terrorists and criminals put together. 

The average American is a thousand times more likely to die from 

binging on TV and snacks than from being blown up by Al Qaeda. 

Novels about a supercomputer taking over, such as the Colossus 

trilogy by D. F. Jones, usually assume that once it was designed, 

that would be it, no more changes. The TV series “Person of 

Interest,” and the movie “Her” cast a wider net, with the operating 

system itself evolving. This book shows the possibilities of man and 

machine co-evolving. 


Homo Deus: A Brief History 

of Tomorrow, by Yuval Harari 

(February 2017) 

(IRN) Understanding Iran 

Iran is a land of contradictions. It is an Islamic republic, but one in 

which only 1.4 percent of the population attend Friday prayers. It 

restricts women in their dress codes, but 60 percent of students in 

university are women. The religious culture is dogmatic, yet its 

poetry dwells on wine, beauty and sex. It is one of the oldest 

continuous civilizations in the world, yet has undergone immense 

changes since the 1979 revolution. Understanding it and 

particularly the struggles within Islam and the profound cultural 

differences between Persians and Arabs will be of great help in 

getting a better grasp on much of the geopolitical, religious, 

economic and cultural controversies that surround the 

Middle East today. 


A History of Iran: Empire 

of the Mind, by Michael Axworthy 

(May 24, 2016) 




Leonardo da Vinci, by Walter Isaacson 

(October 17, 2017) 

(LDV) Leonardo Da Vinci—Renaissance Genius 

Leonardo is known as THE Renaissance man, embodying the 

creativity of the “many-sided people” of the Renaissance.” In this 

new best seller by Walter Isaacson, the author of biographies of 

Einstein and Steve Jobs, we find much never before published. 

Isaacson uses his subject’s contradictions to give him humanity 

and depth. A dandy, known for his bright pink clothing, 

Leonardo lived at times in rooms full of dissected bodies. 

A vegetarian who bought birds so that he could set them free, 

he designed killing machines. A connoisseur of grotesques, he 

painted glorious, glowing angels. As Isaacson follows Leonardo 

from one locale and occupation to another, his energy never fails 

and his curiosity never dims. Again and again, he turns up a 

surprising and revelatory detail—the averted eyes that suggest 

Leonardo used mirrors to create a marvelous late self-portrait, 

human vertebrae drawn with precision and delicacy. 


Being Mortal: Medicine and 

What Matters in the End 

by Atul Gawande (September 2017) 

(MOR) Being Mortal—Aging, Preparing for the 

Process and Understanding It 

From the book:“It began with a tingle in the surgeon’s fingers 

and a pain in his neck. A couple of years later, he learned he had a 

tumor inside his spinal cord. That was when the difficult choices 

began. Should he have it removed right away in a risky operation, 

as his doctor recommended? Or should he take time to consider 

this question: At what point would the expanding tumor cause 

debility bad enough to justify the risk of greater debility or even 

death in trying to fight it?” (New York Times, Sheri Fink, 

Nov. 6, 2014) 

The surgeon in the story is the father of Atul Gawande, who is also 

a surgeon as well as a writer for The New Yorker. His new book, 

Being Mortal, is a personal meditation on how we can better live 

with age-related frailty, serious illness and approaching death. It is 

also a call for a change in the philosophy of health care. Since the 

book was published, a lot has happened with healthcare, right to 

die legislation and other medical issues. 



(NYC) New York City: The City of Dreams 

Be prepared for a roller coaster ride. This is a sweeping history of 

New York from the early colonial period, and its relationship to 

surrounding states and the emerging nation. The story of the birth 

of New York City is the story of our national struggle to integrate 

groups of immigrants from all over the world as they became 

‘Americans’ and we became a nation of laws and individual 

freedoms. We will read the stories of families who left everything 

they had elsewhere, to come and participate in the development 

of this country. 

This suggested common reading is rich in detail and is based on 

astonishing historical research. Through this reading and related 

presentations, we will gain an understanding of the depth of our 

struggle as a people, not only as people of New York, but as 

people of our nation. 


City of Dreams: The 400-Year Epic 

History of Immigrant New York 

by Tyler Anbinder (October 10, 2017) 

(RTE) Readers’ Theatre Experience 

In amateur circles throughout the country, opportunities to 

participate in Readers’ Theatre have become extremely popular. 

This class will focus on contemporary American plays. Highlighted 

will be the plays of August Wilson, Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama. 

Each work is set in a different decade and depicts comic and tragic 

aspects of the African-American experience in the 20th century: 

The Piano Lesson–1930s, Seven Guitars–1940s, Fences–1950s, 

Jitney–1970s, Radio Golf–1990s, just to mention a few. The class 

will read the plays at home utilizing libraries and Internet sources. 

The presenter of the selection will generate questions regarding 

the elements of good script writing (plot, character analysis, 

conflicts, resolutions, etc.) as this applies to the plays reviewed. 

After a class discussion based on these questions, snippets of the 

actual dialogue will be read extemporaneously by class members. 

As a group, we will strive for an enjoyable Readers’ Theatre 

experience. Here’s your opportunity to be a star on our own 

“Broadway Stage.” 


A. Wilson in an Hour, 

by Joan Herrington (2009) 




Grant, by Ron Chernow 

(October 10, 2017) 

(USG) Ulysses S. Grant 

“It’s jolting to read about how the Union’s Civil War victory proved 

to be a beginning, not an ending; how it led to a spike in white 

supremacist groups and their efforts to keep newly enfranchised 

black men from voting; how the president who succeeded Lincoln, 

and Andrew Johnson seemed determined to undo the Union’s 

success; how the voting rights for freed male slaves guaranteed 

by the 15th Amendment were allowed to erode; how the once 

squeaky-clean Grant began surrounding himself with rich friends 

and became embroiled in financial scandal once he attained the 

power of the presidency.” (New York Times Book Review) 


The Welfare of Nations, 

by James Bartholomew 

(CATO, November 2016) 

(WON) Welfare of Nations 

Welfare states have spread across the advanced world and are 

changing the very nature of modern civilization. The form and 

function of various welfare systems are varied and so is their 

effectiveness. Some countries have had to scale back their 

programs to avoid economic problems. The USA is currently 

struggling with the question of what extent and style of welfare 

system the country is willing to support. 

This S/DG will look at various systems around the world to try to 

assess what works and what is not so good. Possible research/ 

presentation topics might include: how important is homogeneity 

of the population; what are the social priorities in countries studied; 

why do similar programs in different countries provide different 

results; why is high unemployment so common in countries with 

extensive welfare systems; etc. 



(WRI) Calling All Writers 

Are you one of those people who grabs paper and pencil (or places 

fingers on a keyboard) and puts words on paper? If so, you are 

a writer. People write for various reasons. Some write to capture 

memories. Some write to feel fully alive. Some write to make a 

name for themselves. Some write to change the world. Some write 

to find meaning. Humans have a built-in need to make our mark 

on the world. This S/DG is an invitation to writers to come together, 

study the craft of writing, share ideas and share their actual writing 

with others. 


Making a Literary Life: Advice for 

Writers and Other Dreamers, 

by Carolyn See (August 13, 2002) 

(YPO) Why Poetry 

Matthew Zapruder, an award-winning poet and professor in the 

MFA program at Saint Mary’s College of California, provides insight 

that leads his readers through many well-known poets and poems. 

As an astute teacher and writer, he reminds us to seek depth in 

words that shine forth, activate and light up understanding. 

The goal is to enjoy the class and find the pleasure and understanding 

with the cogent and lively argument that poetry truly matters 

and is fueled by passion rather than pretense. 

In a typical class meeting, two members would each choose a 

chapter from the book and send out to the class the discussion 

questions. For the presentation purposes, there would be two 

presenters; either one could select a poet or one or more poems 

for their presentation. 


Why Poetry, by Matthew Zapruder 

(August 15, 2017) 


OLLI GOES TO CUBA! 

October 21-28, 2018 

Open to OLLI Members, CSUDH 

Campus Community and the Public! 

23 reserved seats are available for this 

tour. Please make your per person 

deposit today, seating is limited. 

Reservations: contact the OLLI Office 

at (310) 243-3208 or email 

olli@csudh.edu 

Discover Cuba: 

8 Day Tour from Varadero to Havana 

Shrouded in mystery for the last 50 years, you now have the 

opportunity to visit the captivating country of Cuba. This special 

people-to-people program allows you to share meaningful 

interactions with Cubans while enjoying the rich history and 

culture of this amazing country. 

On this Cuba tour, interact with Old Styler car owners, farm 

workers, local business owners, and community members to learn 

about life here through captivating educational activities and 

conversations. Highlights include a visit to a print shop that still 

employs traditional printing and binding methods; an interactive 

dance lesson; a ride in an Old Styler car; lunches at organic farms, 

where you can engage in discussions with the staff and owners 

about farm–to–table processes and Cuba’s free enterprise system; 

a visit with local children; a visit to the studio of artist José Fuster, 

known as the “Picasso of the Caribbean;” and a meeting with 

young children learning acrobatics and circus skills. 

You’ll also enjoy a guided walk in Old Havana, a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site, and a guided nature walk in Las Terrazas Biosphere 

Reserve, where you’ll learn about the area’s unique flora and fauna. 

Hemingway fans will be delighted to visit his beloved home, where 

he lived in Cuba for 30 years, and to see his fishing boat, El Pilar. 

You’ll also visit Cuba’s lush tobacco region, where you’ll even have 

a chance to try rolling your own cigar! 

All of this and more await you on this value-minded Cuba tour. 

You’ll come away with a deep understanding of Cuba and its 

people on this once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience! 


UNIVERSITY COURSES for OLLI Members 

A program for OLLI Members who want to 

participate in University courses 

Eligibility to enroll in regular campus courses through the OLLI 

University program for a significantly reduced fee is one of the 

membership benefits of OLLI at CSUDH. 

The OLLI University program allows individuals to enroll in regular 

campus classes without being admitted to the University. Transcripts, 

application and other documentation are not required. However, 

instructor permission is required to participate in a course, and 

OLLI University students are accepted on a space available basis. 

The regular Open University fee is $288 per unit, but OLLI 

Members may audit courses for only $30 per unit. 

The process is easy. 

1. Pick up an Open University class schedule from the 

Extended Education Registration office. 

2. Find the course you would like to enroll in. 

3. Fill out the registration forms in the Open University 

class schedule. 

4. Bring the completed registration form to the first class 

meeting and ask the instructor to sign the form. 

5. Then return the signed and completed form to the 

Extended Education Registration office and pay fees. 

6. You will be enrolled in the course on an audit basis 

and receive an “AU” on your transcript for the course. 

Note: Enrollment as an auditor 

means the student does not take tests 

or complete graded assignments. 

At the discretion of the instructor an 

auditor may be required to participate 

in classroom activities. 

You are invited to view the 

Open University Class 

Schedule online by visiting the 

Extended Education website at 

www.csudh.edu/ee 

OLLI Members may audit campus 

courses for $30 per unit. 

OLLI More. 

Live More. 


SUMMER 2018 OLLI @ CSUDH INSTRUCTORS 

Rich Abele, 

Tour guide aboard the museum 

battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) 

Maria Ruiz, OLLI Member, 

a District Toastmasters Qualified 

Speaker, and the “drama guru” 

at the Joslyn Center 

Esther Bohannon, 


Eula Slater, OLLI Member, 

OLLI Ambassador, OLLI Curriculum 

Committee, Registered Dietician 

and OLLI Field Trip Coordinator 

Sylvia N. Contreras, 

OLLI Member and 

OLLI Field Trip Coordinator 

Robert Vatz, AARP Driver Safety 

Coordinator 

Betsey Duffes, OLLI Member, 

Airline Disability Rights 

Consultant 

Valerie Dingwall, OLLI 

Member, OLLI Curriculum 

Committee Member and 

OLLI Field Trip Coordinator 

Linda Kahn, 


Donald Means, OLLI Member 

and Social Tennis for Seniors’ 

Coach 


CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF COURSES 

Date Day Time Location Class Title Pg # 

NOTE: Classes in Bold indicate first meeting 

6-Jun Wed 10:00am-1:00pm EE-1213 Osher Film Series at CSUDH 6 

6-Jun Wed 1:30pm-4:00pm EE-1205 Memories of Spain 8 

8-Jun Fri 9:00am-11:00am Tennis Courts Social Tennis for Seniors 10 

8-Jun Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm EE-1201 Let’s Read a Play! 9 

11-Jun Mon 10:30am-12:30pm Off Campus Greystone Mansion 16 

12-Jun Tue 9:00am-11:00am Tennis Courts Social Tennis for Seniors 10 

12-Jun Tue 12:30pm-2:30pm EE-1206 Crocheting for Health 12 

12-Jun Tue 2:30pm-3:30pm EE-1222 T’ai Chi Chuan for Beginners 11 


14-Jun Thu 1:00am-4:00pm EE-1213 Juneteenth Celebration 17 


15-Jun Fri 11:30am-1:30pm EE-1221 Fun and Games 11 

15-Jun Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm EE-1201 Let’s Read a Play! 9 

18-Jun Mon 10:00am-3:30pm EE-1205 AARP Driver Safety 17 






25-Jun Mon 10:00am-3:30pm EE-1205 AARP Driver Safety 17 





27-Jun Wed 1:30pm-3:30pm EE-1218 Finding the Pieces of the Puzzle: 13 

My Journey at 3877 


29-Jun Fri 11:30am-1:30pm EE-1221 Fun and Games 11 

3-Jul Tue 9:00am-11:00am Tennis Courts Social Tennis for Seniors 10 

3-Jul Tue 12:30pm-2:30pm EE-1206 Crocheting for Health 12 

3-Jul Tue 2:30pm-3:30pm EE-1222 T’ai Chi Chuan for Beginners 11 

6-Jul Fri 9:00am-11:00am Tennis Courts Social Tennis for Seniors 10 

Tennis Courts = CSUDH Tennis Courts 

EE = Extended Education Building, CSUDH 

LVCC = Los Verdes Country Club 

BCHC = Beach Cities Health Center 


CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF COURSES 

Date Day Time Location Class Title Pg # 

NOTE: Classes in Bold indicate first meeting 

6-Jul Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm EE-1201 Let’s Read a Play! 9 




11-Jul Wed 10:00am-1:00pm EE-1213 Osher Film Series at CSUDH 6 

11-Jul Wed 1:30pm-3:30pm EE-1213 The Search for the USS Grunion 14 

(SS-216) 


13-Jul Fri 11:30am-1:30pm EE-1221 Fun and Games 11 

13-Jul Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm EE-1201 Let’s Read a Play! 9 










27-Jul Fri 11:30am-1:30pm EE-1221 Fun and Games 11 



3-Aug Fri 9:00am-11:00am Tennis Courts Social Tennis for Seniors 10 

3-Aug Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm EE-1201 Let’s Read a Play! 9 

7-Aug Tue 9:00am-11:00am Tennis Courts Social Tennis for Seniors 10 

10-Aug Fri 9:00am-11:00am Tennis Courts Social Tennis for Seniors 10 

10-Aug Fri 11:30am-1:30pm EE-1221 Fun and Games 11 

10-Aug Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm EE-1201 Let’s Read a Play! 9 

16-Aug Thu 11:00am-1:00pm Off Campus A Field trip for Genealogy Research 15 

Los Angeles Family Search Library: 

24-Aug Fri 11:30am-1:30pm EE-1221 Fun and Games 11 

4-Sep Tue 10:00am-12:00pm EE-1213 OLLI 2018 Fall Open House & Orientation 

Tennis Courts = CSUDH Tennis Courts 

EE = Extended Education Building, CSUDH 

LVCC = Los Verdes Country Club 

BCHC = Beach Cities Health Center 


OLLI Sponsors and Volunteers 

OLLI is Looking for Volunteers 

If you want to get involved with the university, joining an OLLI 

committee is a wonderful way to make this happen. OLLI is a 

volunteer organization that depends on the involvement of its 

membership to function and grow. We are looking for individuals 

who would like to lend their skills to the day-to-day administration 

of classes and to planning courses, activities and publications. 

Four OLLI committees currently exist, and they are… 

Marketing Committee: Members develop a marketing plan, 

advertising and choose the appropriate media to promote OLLI. 

This may involve distributing flyers, holding campaigns and 

contacting newspapers with notices of OLLI news and events. 

Event Planning Committee: Members are responsible for 

planning special events at OLLI. The special events include the 

Members Meeting, held in the spring, the OLLI Celebration, 

held in the fall, the Juneteenth Celebration held in the summer, 

and other events throughout the year. 

Ambassador Committee: Members assist with special events, 

reminder phone calls, special mailings, survey reviews, etc. 

Committee Members support OLLI instructors in class and represent 

OLLI at designated South Bay events. Committee members are also 

responsible for greeting OLLI Members at meetings and events. 

Curriculum Committee: Members develop ideas that are the basis 

for courses, lectures, computer workshops, discussion groups and 

field trips. They identify instructors from CSUDH faculty, community 

experts, and OLLI Members, develop class schedules, and publish 

the OLLI catalog each semester. 

Other skills are needed and everyone brings valuable knowledge 

and experience to the organization. Look for calls for volunteers 

or call our OLLI office at (310) 243-3208 to say that you are 

interested in becoming an OLLI volunteer. 

OLLI Sponsors 

& Contributors 

OLLI at CSUDH Invites 

Sponsors and Contributors 

CSUDH, through the Osher Lifelong 

Learning Institute, provides collegelevel 

experiences and activities to 

community residents 50+ years of 

age who become Members. 

Individuals, businesses, and 

organizations who wish to support 

the goal of expanding OLLI programs 

to meet the intellectual and social 

needs of older learners, please contact 

the OLLI office at (310) 243-3208 or 

olli@csudh.edu to discuss a taxdeductible 

donation or sponsorship 

Invite your friends 


• OLLI Fall Open House 

Tuesday, September 4 

10:00am - 12:00pm 

Become a friend of OLLI! 

Donate your time 

and expertise. 


PARKING AND DIRECTIONS for CSUDH 

CENTRAL AVE 

BL 

110 Fwy 

91 Fwy 

AVALON 

405 Fwy 

Parking at CSUDH 

PCH 

VICTORIA 

DEL AMO 

CARSON ST 

710 Fwy 

Annual Parking 

Passes are available 

to OLLI Members for 

only $20.00. 

Call the OLLI office 

at (310) 243-3208 

for details. 

Please be aware that there is a daily 

charge of $8 to park on campus. Daily 

parking permits can be purchased at 

one of the many yellow boxes near the 

parking lots using cash, debit or credit 

card. Permits must be displayed faceup 

on your dashboard. 

Visit the OLLI website at www.csudh. 

edu/olli to find out about carpooling 

or taking public transportation to the 

campus. 


Dominguez Hills is located at: 



Main Campus Phone Number: (310) 243-3696 

Extended Education Office Phone Number: (310) 243-3737 

Directions for reaching our campus by car: 

Our campus is located within five minutes of the 91, 110 and 405 

freeways, which makes travel to campus convenient no matter 

where you are coming from. 

From the Los Angeles Civic Center: 

110 South to Artesia Freeway (91) east to Avalon Blvd. 

Take Avalon Blvd. south to Victoria Street, turn left. 

The entrance to campus is a right turn at Tamcliff Avenue. 

From Santa Monica: 

10 East to San Diego Freeway (405) south toward Long Beach. 

Exit at Vermont Avenue off-ramp. Turn left (east) at the end 

of the off-ramp onto 190th Street. Follow 190th east approximately 

two miles to the campus (190th becomes Victoria Street). 

The campus entrance is a right turn at Tamcliff Avenue, the 

second traffic signal past Avalon Blvd. 

From San Bernardino: 

10 West to San Gabriel Freeway (605) south. Take Artesia 

Freeway (91) west toward Redondo Beach. Take the Central 

Avenue exit and turn left; turn right onto Victoria Street. The 

campus entrance is a left turn at Tamcliff Avenue, a traffic signal. 

From San Fernando Valley: 

405 South/101 East – Follow the San Diego Freeway (405) south 

toward Long Beach. Exit at Vermont Avenue off-ramp. 

Turn left (east) at the end of the off-ramp onto 190th Street. 

Follow 190th east pproximately two miles to the campus (190th 

becomes Victoria Street) The campus entrance is a right turn at 

Tamcliff Avenue, the second traffic signal past Avalon Blvd. 

From Anaheim: 

5 North to Artesia Freeway (91) west toward Redondo Beach. 

Take the Central Avenue exit and turn left; turn right onto 

Victoria Street. The campus entrance is a left turn at Tamcliff 

Avenue, a traffic signal. 

PARKING LOT 3 is the preferred parking lot for OLLI Members. 


EXTENDED ED CLASSROOMS MAP 



2258 

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) 

College of Extended & International Education 

California State University, Dominguez Hills 

1000 E. Victoria St, EE-1300 

Carson CA 90747 

Osher 

Lifelong 

Learning 

Institute 

Summer 2018 

Course 

Catalog 

June– 

August 

OLLI Open House 

Please join us and bring a guest to our OLLI open house to learn more about 

lifelong learning for retired and semi-retired adults. For more information 

or to RSVP contact OLLI at CSUDH online at www.csudh.edu/olli or call 

(310) 243-3208. You can also email us at olli@csudh.edu. 

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 

10:00am-12:00pm 

CSUDH Campus, 



“Lifelong learning is a 

shared adventure” 

RSVP to (310) 243-3208, or by email to olli@csudh.edu by 

May 30, 2018. Directions and parking information will be provided. 

• Registration Drop-off 

You can drop off your registration after this event from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

Summer 2018 OLLI Catalog (Interactive)

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