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Nick & Nora, Myrna and Bill: America’s Favorite (Never-Married) “Husband and Wife” - Jupiter Campus
  • Nick & Nora, Myrna and Bill: America’s Favorite (Never-Married) “Husband and Wife”
  • Location: Jupiter Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $105.00
        Non-Member: $140.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
    Dates: 2/12/2025 - 4/2/2025
    Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 7
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Instructor: Kurt Stone, D.D.

    Between 1934 and 1947, actors Wm. Powell and Myrna Loy made a total of 6 movies in which they starred as “Nick & Nora Charles,” a madcap, gin-swilling husband-and-wife team who solved murder mysteries. Originally based on crime writer Dashiell Hammett’s 1934 novel “The Thin Man,” the movie-going public found them so ideally paired that a huge chunk of them actually believed they were married to one another in their off-screen life. As a matter of fact, off-screen, they were just the best of friends. All in all, Myrna and Bill starred in a total of 14 films together. In this 8-week course, we will watch the first and the last pictures they made together, sandwiching all 6 “Thin Man” films in order, from “The Thin Man” (1934) to “Song of the Thin Man” (1947). All films will be shown in their entirety, to be followed by questions and Dr. Stone’s well-known “behind the silver screen tales from Hollywood and Vine.”

    “Really enjoyed Kurt's vast cinematic knowledge and his openness in discussions.” – OLLI Patron

    LECTURES:

    1. The Thin Man (1934) Newly married Nick and Nora drink their way through a case involving the disappearance of an inventor. Costarring Maureen O’Sullivan and Cesar Romero.

    2. After the Thin Man (1936) Back home in San Francisco for New Year’s, Nick and Nora (along with Asta and “Mrs.” Asta) reluctantly hunt for the murderer of Nora’s cousin’s husband. Co-starring James Stewart in his earliest films.

    3. Another Thin Man (1939): Returned to New York with Asta and son Nickie, Jr., the couple seeks to find out who killed Nora’s late father’s business partner. With C. Aubrey Smith.

    4. Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) While at a local race track hoping for a pleasant afternoon, a jockey is killed. Nick and Nora are enlisted to look for the murderer by their friend, police Lt. Abrams (Same Levene).

    5. The Thin Man Goes Home (1945) While on a visit to Nick’s home town, the local criminals assume he’s there on a case. When a corpse shows up on Nick’s father’s doorstep, Nick Nora’s vacation turns into yet another case.

    6. The Song of the Thin Man (1947): Nick and Nora are on a gambling ship where a murder occurs. 2 leading suspects come to them for help. The couple turns them over to the police and then looks for the real murderer.

    7. The Senator Was Indiscreet (1948): The 14th and last Powell/Loy film. A bumbling, long-winded, crooked Southern senator, considered by some as a dark horse for the Presidency, panics his party when his tell-all diary is stolen.

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Come and Meet Those Dancing Feet: The Artists That Shaped American Tap - Boca Raton Campus
  • Come and Meet Those Dancing Feet: The Artists That Shaped American Tap
  • Fee: $120.00
    Item Number: S251123L6BM3
    Dates: 3/3/2025 - 4/7/2025
    Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Boca Raton - Barry & Florence Friedberg Auditorium
    Room: Auditorium
    Instructor: Sheryl Flatow

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    Is there any dance form more joyous than tap? It's the only kind of dance that is aural as well as visual, the only one in which the artist is dancer and musician. Tap dance is an indigenous art form developed from the dance traditions of enslaved African Americans and European immigrants, particularly those from Ireland. Dance historian Sally Sommer has said, "If you want to know about the history of America, maybe you should study the history of tap." This series will showcase close to 100 dancers from past to present. In spotlighting a range of artists who have made major contributions to this ever-evolving form, both the history of tap and the history of America come into sharper focus.

    LECTURES:

    1.    1800s through the early 1930s

    2.    1930s through the early 1940s (timeline approximate)

    3.    1940s (timeline approximate)

    4.    1950s through tap’s waning popularity (timeline approximate)

    5.    Resurgence, 1970s and Beyond

    6.    Contemporary Tap Dancers

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Seminar: The Cognitive Brain Health Revolution: Understanding Advances in Clinical Neuroscience - Boca Raton Campus
  • Seminar: The Cognitive Brain Health Revolution: Understanding Advances in Clinical Neuroscience
  • Fee: $90.00
    Item Number: S251125S4BM3
    Dates: 3/10/2025 - 3/31/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Friedburg Auditorium
    Room: Room 102
    Instructor: Steve Harlem, Ph.D., Robert Colton, M.D.

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    We are at a pivotal moment in cognitive brain health. In this four-part lecture series, we'll delve into the groundbreaking advancements in this field. Beginning with an introductory lecture on neuroscience basics and historical context, we'll progress to the latest in diagnosis and treatments, including groundbreaking disease-modifying medications for Alzheimer’s Disease. This series provides a thorough exploration of cognitive brain health, exploring recent discoveries reshaping our understanding of cognitive decline and leading to innovative interventions. Together, we'll address whether we're witnessing the beginning of the end of Alzheimer’s Disease. Join us as we navigate this transformative journey towards improved brain health and a brighter future. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

    1. Foundations of Cognitive Brain Health: An Introduction to the History, the Science, and the Varying Schools of Thought

    2. Neuro Assessment and Diagnostic Innovation: Precision Tools for Understanding Cognitive Health and Unraveling Neurological Conditions with Precision

    3. Therapeutic Frontiers: Advancements in Cognitive Brain Health Treatments

    4. Lifestyle Interventions: Optimizing Cognitive Resilience and Well-being and Uncovering the Power of Cognitive Reserve

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Seminar: Fragile Shores: The Past and Future of Florida's Coasts - Jupiter Campus
  • Seminar: Fragile Shores: The Past and Future of Florida's Coasts
  • Fee: $90.00
    Item Number: S251147L4JR2
    Dates: 3/17/2025 - 4/7/2025
    Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Room: PC 151 (Annex)
    Instructor: Evan Bennett, Ph.D.

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    Explore the Florida coast's history and Floridians' relationships with the sea over the past 2,000 years or so (when the modern shoreline came into being). This program is organized around four of Florida's coasts to consider the current problems confronting coastal communities in light of history. While all of Florida's coasts face similar problems, each lecture will use one coastal space to explore the impact of an issue in detail. Each discussion, enhanced through images and video, will begin with a description of the modern problem and then move back in time to contextualize it. Attendees will gain a strong understanding of the problems with Florida's coasts while gaining an appreciation of how these coasts have changed over time. Space is limited.

    "He was lively and engaged, very well done!" - OLLI Patron

    LECTURES:

    1. The First Coast: Development and the Northern Atlantic Coast

    2. The Emerald Coast: Saving History Along the Northern Gulf

    3. The Sun Coast: The Problem of Pollution on the Southern Gulf

    4. The Gold Coast: Sea Level Rise and South Florida

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Guided Discussion: Crossing Continents through the Eyes of International Writers - Boca Raton Campus
  • Guided Discussion: Crossing Continents through the Eyes of International Writers
  • Fee: $130.00
    Item Number: S251118G4BM2
    Dates: 3/17/2025 - 4/7/2025
    Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Friedburg Auditorium
    Room: Room 103
    Instructor: Christine Kassover

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    "One World: A Global Anthology of Short Stories" transcends geographic boundaries, featuring stories from renowned authors from around the world. Their experiences and perspectives are shared in themes of identity, displacement, love, and human nature, addressing issues of race, language, economy, gender, and ethnicity. Join us weekly as we read and discuss a few stories, exploring diverse cultures and perspectives. Together, we'll reflect on these beautiful and sometimes chaotic renditions of the human experience, fostering a deeper understanding of our interconnected world. Welcome to our book club journey! Participants will receive a pdf copy of the book prior to the start of the first week’s session. This program is being presented with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

    “I really enjoyed this class. The selected short stories were all excellent, and the instructor does a great job leading the discussion"- OLLI Patron

    LECTURES:

    Week 1: "Leng Lui is for Pretty Lady" (Elaine Chiew); "Ishwari’s Children" (Shabnam Nadiya); "The Volunteer" (Lucinda Nelson Dhavan)

    Week 2: "Porcelain" (Henrietta Rose-Innes), "Cow-Hearted" (Wadzanai Mhute), "Rich People’s School" (Lauri Kubuitsile)

    Week 3: "Kettle on the Boat" (Vanessa Gebbie), "A Boy and His Kite" (Konstantinos Tzikas), "Retrenched" (Ken N Kamoche)

    Week 4: "The Albino" (Adetokunbo Gbenga Abiola)," Kelemo’s Woman" (Molara Wood); and "Honor of a Woman" (Dipita Kwa)

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Seminar: Embracing the Digital Age: A Journey into Technology for Older Adults - Jupiter Campus
  • Seminar: Embracing the Digital Age: A Journey into Technology for Older Adults
  • Fee: $90.00
    Item Number: S251150S4JW4
    Dates: 3/19/2025 - 4/9/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Room: PC 151 (Annex)
    Instructor: Tiffany DiPanni

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    Technology was not created to intimidate you, but to empower you! As technology advances, it's important for you to be knowledgeable, familiar with and aware of all the advantages it can provide to you. In this series we will explore the ways technology can help with our finances and make our lives easier with aps. We will also learn how to protect ourselves online and explore a variety of ways AI is already changing the way we live and work. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

    LECTURES:

    1. Digital Finance Management: Saving You Time and Stress

    2. Stay Ahead of the Scams: How To Stay Safe Online

    3.There’s An App For That!: Most Helpful Apps For Older Adults

    4. All About AI: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the future; It's Already Here!

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Populism and Progressivism: What Do They Really Mean? - Boca Raton Campus
  • Populism and Progressivism: What Do They Really Mean?
  • Fee: $80.00
    Item Number: S251104L4BR1
    Dates: 3/20/2025 - 4/10/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Barry & Florence Friedberg Auditorium
    Room: Auditorium
    Instructor: Wes Borucki, Ph.D.

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    The terms "Populist" and "Progressive" are used a lot in today's political parlance to describe some politicians, but what do these terms truly mean historically? Dr. Borucki will address the decades from the 1870s through the 1920s when those terms originated to describe very significant movements in American politics. The Populists captured a large following as a third-party movement in the 1880s and 1890s across the Midwest and South, and the growth of "Jim Crow" segregation in the South was largely a reaction to their challenge to one-party control of that section. With Populism came the emergence of several colorful characters in Southern politics. Some other interesting figures rose to prominence in the Progressive Era, a time around the turn of the century in which there was an optimistic attitude for reform in both the North and South. That optimism would be largely shattered by the international disaster that was World War I.

    "Excellent and informative lecture! The instructor’s passion for the subject matter was evident. I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation!" - OLLI Patron

    LECTURES:

    1. Populism's Origins:  What were the post-Civil War economic conditions that paved the way for the rise of Populism in the South and Midwest, particularly in the 1870s and 1880s?

    2. From Farmers' Alliances to Political Party:  Populism morphed into a full-fledged third-party movement in 1888, but it fizzled after the presidential election of 1896.  Why was the movement so short-lived?

    3. Continuities between Populism and Progressivism in the South:  as the 19th century passed and the 20th century began, several southern firebrands stood for reform and gained popular appeal among poor whites. Progressivism had a pronounced southern rural strand.

    4. Progressivism in the North:  Meanwhile, in quickly growing northern industrial and commercial centers, several political leaders emerged to call for reform at the local and state level, and as presidents, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson represented the apex of Progressivism at the federal level.

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Seminar: The Jazz Soul of Jimmy Van Heusen - Boca Raton Campus
  • Seminar: The Jazz Soul of Jimmy Van Heusen
  • Fee: $90.00
    Item Number: S251120S4BR2
    Dates: 3/20/2025 - 4/10/2025
    Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Friedburg Auditorium
    Room: Room 103
    Instructor: Mark Gridley, Ph.D.

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    Come join us for a celebration of the beautiful music that Jimmy Van Heusen composed for Broadway and Hollywood. You will delight in renderings of such gems as "Here's That Rainy Day" and "Polkadots and Moonbeams" by the eminent Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Nat Cole. You will hear lush versions of Van Heusen tunes by such jazz giants as Miles Davis, Stan Getz, George Shearing, and Oscar Peterson. You can attend sessions ala carte if you are not available for the entire four-lecture series.

    Space is limited.

    LECTURES:

    1. "Here's That Rainy Day;" renditions by Bill Evans, June Christy, Oscar Peterson, Paul Desmond

    2. "Polka Dots and Moonbeams;" renditions by Lee Konitz, Bill Evans, Wes Montgomery, Sarah Vaughan

    3. "But Beautiful;" renditions by Johnny Hartman, Ben Webster, Bill Evans

    4. "Darn That Dream;" renditions by Miles Davis, Tony Bennett, Stan Getz, George Shearing

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - American Cinema of the 1920s and 1930s as Historical Documents - Boca Raton Campus
  • American Cinema of the 1920s and 1930s as Historical Documents
  • Fee: $80.00
    Item Number: S251131L4BR3
    Dates: 3/20/2025 - 4/10/2025
    Times: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Barry & Florence Friedberg Auditorium
    Room: Auditorium
    Instructor: Edward Shapiro, Ph.D.

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    Join Dr. Edward Shapiro's series focusing on films that tackle the economic, social, and diplomatic challenges faced by America in the 1920s. These cinematic classics serve as invaluable historical documents, offering insights into the prevailing thoughts and concerns of the American people during this era. Through discussions and screenings, we will explore how these films reflect the zeitgeist of the time and shed light on the complex issues shaping American society. This is a journey through the cinematic landscape of the 1920s, where these films serve as poignant reflections of the challenges and aspirations of the nation during a transformative period in its history.

    "Third series in a row I've attended. I am a big fan"- OLLI Patron

    LECTURES:

    1. "Birth of a Nation": Racism

    2. "All Quiet on the Western Front": The Revulsion of War

    3. "The Jazz Singer": Immigration and Acculturation

    4. "Modern Times": Industrialization

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.

 

CLASS CANCELLED - Seminar: Scheherazade's Secrets: The History, Mystery, and Influence of "The Arabian Nights" - Jupiter Campus
  • Seminar: Scheherazade's Secrets: The History, Mystery, and Influence of "The Arabian Nights"
    • Seminar: Scheherazade's Secrets: The History, Mystery, and Influence of "The Arabian Nights"
    • Location: Jupiter Campus

       

      Fees:
          Member: $70.00
          Non-Member: $90.00
          Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
      Dates: 3/20/2025 - 4/10/2025
      Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
      Days: Th
      Sessions: 4
      Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
      Room: PC 151 (Annex)
      Instructor: Cora Bresciano, Ph.D.

      "The Arabian Nights" is a timeless collection of stories narrated by the beautiful Scheherazade over 1001 nights to capture the imagination of her husband, the powerful Sultan, and save herself each dawn from execution. The tales were collected from many sources over hundreds of years, and old as they are, their brave heroes and cunning villains continue to influence fiction and film in the modern world. In this four-session seminar, we'll spend the first three sessions exploring famous and lesser-known tales and the fascinating times and rich cultures in which they evolved. In the final session, we'll examine some of the many works of later fiction and film that the stories have inspired. Handout listing books and films referenced. Seminar format with PowerPoint slides. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

      “Cora is smart, interesting and a great presenter.” – OLLI Patron

      LECTURES:

      1: Deceit and Trickery: Tales of tricksters, liars, con artists, and other untrustworthy folk.

      2: Adventure and Revenge: Sword-wielding, rollicking adventurers and their deeds and misdeeds.

      3: Love and Longing: Endings both happy and sad for lovers both loyal and star-crossed.

      4: A Million and One Inspirations: Stories and films that took the tales as their guide to thrill and delight us.

      ** Class is Canceled**

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Seminar: 45 Words...the First Amendment - Boca Raton Campus
  • Seminar: 45 Words...the First Amendment
  • Fee: $130.00
    Item Number: S251107S6BR3
    Dates: 3/20/2025 - 4/24/2025
    Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Boca Raton - Friedburg Auditorium
    Room: Room 102
    Instructor: Judge Cymonie S. Rowe

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    OLLI is thrilled to welcome Judge Cymonie S. Rowe back for an in-depth exploration of the 45 words of the First Amendment. This series will introduce participants to the Amendment's text and the landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped freedom of expression in the U.S. Each session will examine the history, content, and judicial rulings that frame government restrictions on speech. Each week, special guest speakers will be featured in person or via Zoom to enhance the experience as we delve into pivotal cases. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

    "Fantastic class! Very informative about the judicial process, local and national. I learned a lot about the decision-making process for judges and gained a new respect for their difficult job."- OLLI Patron

     

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Where do We Go From Here: The Cinema of Diaspora - Boca Raton Campus
  • Where do We Go From Here: The Cinema of Diaspora
  • Fee: $80.00
    Item Number: S251121L4BM4
    Dates: 3/24/2025 - 4/14/2025
    Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Barry & Florence Friedberg Auditorium
    Room: Auditorium
    Instructor: Shelly Isaacs

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    Populations forced from their homelands have occurred since the beginning of recorded time. Today, people are scattered throughout the world for a variety of reasons; economic, political, racial, and ethnic oppression among them. In these four films, you’ll meet people seeking a better life for themselves and their families, where crossing borders and hoping to be accepted can be a redeeming or unimaginable experience.

    "Been taking Shelley’s class for many years. A great class and have learned a lot about film” - OLLI Patron

    LECTURES:

    1. "Worlds Apart" - Greece, 2015: In this film from modern Greece, while socioeconomic turmoil ravages Southern Europe, three distinct stories unfold, each representing a different generation of Greeks becoming involved with a foreigner. Through circumstances and destinies, they link together in the end. Running time 113 min.

    2. "Citizens of the World" - Italy, 2019: Three retired best friends conspire to leave Rome to find a better standard of living in a country where their meager pensions will stretch much further. As they formulate an escape plan and the pages fly off the calendar towards the departure date, each man must reassess what they are leaving behind. Running time 92 min.

    3. "Io Capitano" - Italy, 2023: In this epic, cinematically magnificent odyssey from West Africa to Italy, the story is told through the mind’s eye and experiences of two Senegalese teenagers living in Dakar who yearn for a brighter future in Europe, where between their dreams and reality lies a treacherous journey. Running time 121 min.

    4. "Tazzeka" - Morocco, 2017: Growing up in the Moroccan village of Tazzeka, Elias learned the secrets of delicious traditional Moroccan cuisine from his grandmother, who raised him. As he grew, he also became infatuated with French cuisine. As a young man, impressing a top Paris chef and meeting a young woman named Salma inspired him to leave home. Running time 95 min.

    Weekly titles subject to change.

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.

     

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Seminar: The Road to The Constitution - Jupiter Campus
  • Seminar: The Road to The Constitution
  • Fee: $90.00
    Item Number: S251139S4JT1
    Dates: 3/25/2025 - 4/15/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Room: PC 151 (Annex)
    Instructor: Jerrold Goldstein

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    In this interactive seminar, we will explore and discuss the pivotal events, ideas, and debates that shaped the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Through analysis of key historical documents, including the Articles of Confederation and the Federalist Papers, students will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the Founding Fathers. The course will examine the compromises, conflicts, and philosophies that influenced the drafting process, providing a comprehensive view of the road to the Constitution. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

    LECTURES:

    1. The Early Government of the United States under the Articles of Confederation:  What they were and why they failed.

    2. The Competing Proposals to Write a New Constitution.

    3. The Debates that Resulted in the Federalist Papers and Opposition.

    4. The development of the Constitution and the men and women who were Involved.

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Seminar: The Jazz Soul of George Gershwin - Jupiter Campus
  • Seminar: The Jazz Soul of George Gershwin
  • Fee: $90.00
    Item Number: S251068S4JR2
    Dates: 3/25/2025 - 4/15/2025
    Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Room: Auditorium
    Instructor: Mark Gridley, Ph.D.

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    Explore the enduring popularity of George Gershwin's music throughout the twentieth century, particularly its profound influence on jazz musicians. This course showcases exceptional examples of jazz inspired by Gershwin's compositions, offering participants the chance to revel in the remarkable melodies crafted by America's preeminent tunesmith. Delve into the dynamic swing and creative interpretations of jazz masters while experiencing historic recordings, videos, and firsthand anecdotes from Gridley's performances alongside show business legends like Steve Lawrence, Edie Gorme, Sammy Davis Jr., and more. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Gershwin's music and its impact on the jazz landscape. 

    "We would take any and all classes he gives. He is a treasure!" OLLI Patron

    Lectures:

    1. "I Got Rhythm": Ethel Merman video and Duke Ellington, Don Byas, Sonny Rollins audio.

    2. "Porgy and Bess": Opera footage, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Bill Evans audio classics

    3. "Lady Be Good": Ella Fitzgerald video, Django Reinhardt, Lester Young audio

    4. "Someone to Watch Over Me": Ella Fitzgerald video, Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster audio

     

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Guided Activity: Explore the Healthy Benefits of Tai Chi - Jupiter Campus
  • Guided Activity: Explore the Healthy Benefits of Tai Chi
  • Fee: $130.00
    Item Number: S251015G4JR4
    Dates: 3/27/2025 - 4/17/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Room: PC 151 (Annex)
    Instructor: Kalindi Yuan

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    Tai Chi, short for T'ai Chuan or Tai ji quan, is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. The term Taiji refers to a philosophy of the forces of yin and yang, which are related to the moves. If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider Tai Chi, as it combines both spirituality and healthy movement meditation. All poses are slow and steady movements with unstoppable Qi - the internal energy. This class will both strengthen your body and calm your mind. Space is limited.

    "I would love to take this course again. So glad you offered a program that involved movement."- OLLI Patron

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Love and Life Under Nazi Rule - Jupiter Campus
  • Love and Life Under Nazi Rule
  • Fee: $80.00
    Item Number: S251155J41
    Dates: 3/28/2025 - 4/18/2025
    Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Room: Auditorium
    Instructor: Benito Rakower, Ph.D.

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    We do not choose to fall in love. "Love chooses its own Mark." This is demonstrated by Cupid's arrow. Shakespeare treated falling in love as part bliss, part affliction. In two of these films, a beautiful Jewish girl of amazing spiritual strength falls in love with a Nazi official or agent. What occurs is utterly selfless devotion. In two of the films, the encroachment of Nazi rule is so gradual that we understand how hope is necessary even when things are hopeless.

    LECTURES:

    1. "Lacombe, Lucien" - France: An ignorant but fearless peasant boy is recruited by the Milice to find and execute partisans. A Jewish tailor in hiding with his mother and daughter is forced to make a stylish suit for him. He sees the daughter...

    2. "Black Book" - Netherlands: A Jewish girl joins the underground and learns it too harbors anti-Semitic feelings. She is assigned to kill a Gestapo chief. Instead, she falls in love with him.

    3. "Mr. Klein" - France: A Christian man with the name Klein is mistaken for being Jewish and tries to explain. A realistic depiction of a nightmare situation.

    4. “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis”: - Italy: One of the most beautiful films ever made about an Italian aristocratic family that just happens to be Jewish and practice it without ceasing to be Italian, blond, and blue-eyed.

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.

 

Guided Discussion: Introduction to Jewish Philosophy: History of the Interaction Between Judaism and the Greek Philosophical Tradition - Boca Raton Campus
  • Guided Discussion: Introduction to Jewish Philosophy: History of the Interaction Between Judaism and the Greek Philosophical Tradition
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $100.00
        Non-Member: $130.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $35.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 4/22/2025
    Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Friedburg Auditorium
    Instructor: Rabbi Michael Gold

    The Church Father Tertullian taught, "What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?" What does philosophy have to do with religion? But Judaism has never agreed. From Philo to Judah HaLevi, from Maimonides to Spinoza, and from Martin Buber to Jacques Derrida, there is a long philosophical tradition in Judaism. This eight-week course will present an overview of the major Jewish philosophical thinkers, from Biblical times to modernity. Among the topics we will cover are Ibn Gabirol's Neoplatonism, Maimonides' Aristotelianism, Spinoza's pantheism, Rosenzweig's existentialism, and Derrida's deconstruction. This class does not require any background in philosophy. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

    "He is informative, entertaining and inclusive. We enjoyed his class immensely." - OLLI Patron

    LECTURES: 1. Plato: from Philo to Judah HaLevi

    2. Aristotle: from Saadia to Maimonides

    3. The Enlightenment: from Spinoza to Mendelssohn

    4. Contemporary Philosophy: from Buber to Derrida

 

Seminar: The Road to The Constitution - Boca Raton Campus
  • Seminar: The Road to The Constitution
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $70.00
        Non-Member: $90.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
    Dates: 4/3/2025 - 4/24/2025
    Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Friedburg Auditorium
    Instructor: Jerrold Goldstein

    In this interactive seminar, we will explore and discuss the pivotal events, ideas, and debates that shaped the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Through analysis of key historical documents, including the Articles of Confederation and the Federalist Papers, students will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the Founding Fathers. The course will examine the compromises, conflicts, and philosophies that influenced the drafting process, providing a comprehensive view of the road to the Constitution. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

    LECTURES:

    1. The Early Government of the United States under the Articles of Confederation:  What they were and why they failed.

    2. The Competing Proposals to Write a New Constitution.

    3. The Debates that Resulted in the Federalist Papers and Opposition.

    4. The development of the Constitution and the men and women who were Involved.

 

Guided Activity: Explore the Healthy Benefits of Tai Chi - Boca Raton Campus
  • Guided Activity: Explore the Healthy Benefits of Tai Chi
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $100.00
        Non-Member: $130.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $35.00
    Dates: 4/4/2025 - 4/25/2025
    Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Friedburg Auditorium
    Instructor: Kalindi Yuan

    Tai Chi, short for T'ai Chuan or Tai ji quan, is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. The term Taiji refers to a philosophy of the forces of yin and yang, which are related to the moves. If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider Tai Chi, as it combines both spirituality and healthy movement meditation. All poses are slow and steady movements with unstoppable Qi - the internal energy. This class will both strengthen your body and calm your mind. Space is limited.

    "I would love to take this course again. So glad you offered a program that involved movement."- OLLI Patron

 

Seminar: Mobilizing Art History - Boca Raton Campus
  • Seminar: Mobilizing Art History
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $70.00
        Non-Member: $90.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
    Dates: 4/8/2025 - 4/29/2025
    Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Friedburg Auditorium
    Instructor: Karen J Leader, Ph.D.

    To mobilize is to set in motion, to marshal, to deploy, to rally. Art history activates the work of artists while engaging with culture, nature, politics, and power. Through four lectures with slides, we will consider some of the most relevant topics for art history, the humanities, and democracy today. The Humanities encompass human belief, knowledge, expression, and experience. The visual arts provide deeply historical, cross-cultural, spiritual, and political artifacts of human struggle and thriving. They provide beauty but also pain, joy, and sorrow. Art is not simply a document, a reflection of its time. Artists intervene, and art does things in the world. It is the job of art history to keep it alive. This course seeks to do just that. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

    LECTURES:

    1. Collective Memory and the Work of Memorials: Public spaces are sites of contention, but also shared places of memory and healing. The "co" in commemoration means we must decide together.

    2. Looking With So We Don't Look Away: How can a shared collection of images allow us to confront trauma with courage, or violence with empathy?

    3. Curatorial Complexity and Works of Art in Conversation: Art history in museums is often unnoticed. But good curators put famous works in tension, and introduce us to new narratives and contexts.

    4. Mobilizing Art History for the Future of Democracy: An informed citizenry in the 21st century needs visual discernment and cultural literacy to thrive.

 

Inside the World's Great Museums, Part II - Boca Raton Campus
  • Inside the World's Great Museums, Part II
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $60.00
        Non-Member: $80.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
    Dates: 4/9/2025 - 4/30/2025
    Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Barry & Florence Friedberg Auditorium
    Instructor: Carol Jonson, M.A.

    Join us as we visit four more museums of the world!  Most visitors to some of the world’s greatest and largest museums experience only a whirlwind tour of an hour or two. But if time permits, an on-your-own tour can be a marvelous journey, especially if you plan for what you’d most like to see.  This series surveys some of the highlights of each of these incredible museums. Jonson will be joining via Zoom in with commentary and Q&A.

    "I attend many programs at FAU. This was by far the finest program I have attended. I hope you will be able to bring another program by Ms Jonson. Fabulous. Thank you."- OLLI Patron

    LECTURES:

    1. The British Museum, London: The British Museum holds an astonishing eight million works in its collection. This class will concentrate on museum highlights from Ancient Egypt, including the Rosetta Stone, the Ancient Near East, and Ancient Greece, as well as the controversial and beautiful Elgin Marbles and early British history.

    2. Berlin's Museum Island: Berlin, Germany, is a city of wonders, but one of its true treasures is Museum Island.  Five museums situated on this island in the Spree River in the heart of Berlin cover more than 6,000 years of history. 

    3. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam: Following a decade of renovations, the Rijksmuseum reopened with great festivities in April 2013.  Its priceless collections include works by all the Dutch and Flemish masters of the 17th century, called the Dutch Golden Age. 

    4. Musée d'Orsay, Paris: From its beginnings as a Beaux-Arts railway station inaugurated in 1900, the Musee d’Orsay has grown into a wonderful museum featuring paintings, sculptures, photography, furniture, decorative and industrial art from the 1850s to 1914.

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.

 

Inside the World's Great Museums, Part II - Jupiter Campus
  • Inside the World's Great Museums, Part II
  • Location: Jupiter Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $60.00
        Non-Member: $80.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
    Dates: 4/9/2025 - 4/30/2025
    Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Instructor: Carol Jonson, M.A.

    Join us as we visit four more museums of the world!  Most visitors to some of the world’s greatest and largest museums experience only a whirlwind tour of an hour or two. But if time permits, an on-your-own tour can be a marvelous journey, especially if you plan for what you’d most like to see.  This series surveys some of the highlights of each of these incredible museums. Jonson will be joining via Zoom in with commentary and Q&A.

    "I attend many programs at FAU. This was by far the finest program I have attended. I hope you will be able to bring another program by Ms Jonson. Fabulous. Thank you."- OLLI Patron

    LECTURES:

    1. The British Museum, London: The British Museum holds an astonishing eight million works in its collection. This class will concentrate on museum highlights from Ancient Egypt, including the Rosetta Stone, the Ancient Near East, and Ancient Greece, as well as the controversial and beautiful Elgin Marbles and early British history.

    2. Berlin's Museum Island: Berlin, Germany, is a city of wonders, but one of its true treasures is Museum Island.  Five museums situated on this island in the Spree River in the heart of Berlin cover more than 6,000 years of history. 

    3. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam: Following a decade of renovations, the Rijksmuseum reopened with great festivities in April 2013.  Its priceless collections include works by all the Dutch and Flemish masters of the 17th century, called the Dutch Golden Age. 

    4. Musée d'Orsay, Paris: From its beginnings as a Beaux-Arts railway station inaugurated in 1900, the Musee d’Orsay has grown into a wonderful museum featuring paintings, sculptures, photography, furniture, decorative and industrial art from the 1850s to 1914.

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.

 

Nick & Nora, Myrna and Bill: America’s Favorite (Never-Married) “Husband and Wife” Part II - Boca Raton Campus
  • Nick & Nora, Myrna and Bill: America’s Favorite (Never-Married) “Husband and Wife” Part II
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $60.00
        Non-Member: $80.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
    Dates: 4/17/2025 - 5/8/2025
    Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Barry & Florence Friedberg Auditorium
    Instructor: Kurt Stone, D.D.

    Between 1934 and 1947, actors William Powell and Myrna Loy made six movies in which they starred as “Nick & Nora Charles,” a madcap, gin-swilling husband-and-wife team who solved murder mysteries. Originally based on crime writer Dashiell Hammett’s 1934 novel “The Thin Man,” the movie-going public found them so ideally paired that a huge chunk of them actually believed they were married to one another in their off-screen life. As a matter of fact, off-screen, they were just the best of friends. All in all, Myrna and Bill starred in a total of 14 films together. In this seond part of the series, we will watch the last three films in the "Thin Man" series and the last picture they made together. All films will be shown in their entirety, followed by questions and Dr. Stone’s well-known “behind-the-silver-screen tales from Hollywood and Vine.”

    LECTURES:

    1. “Shadow of the Thin Man” (1941): While at a local race track, hoping for a pleasant afternoon, a jockey is killed. Nick and Nora are enlisted to look for the murderer by their friend, police Lt. Abrams (Sam Levene).

    2. “The Thin Man Goes Home” (1945) While on a visit to Nick’s hometown, the local criminals assume he’s there on a case. When a corpse shows up on Nick’s father’s doorstep, Nick and Nora’s vacation turns into yet another case.

    3. “The Song of the Thin Man “(1947): Nick and Nora are on a gambling ship when a murder occurs. Two leading suspects come to them for help. The couple turns them over to the police and then looks for the real murderer.

    4. “The Senator Was Indiscreet” (1948): The 14th and last Powell/Loy film. A bumbling, long-winded, crooked Southern senator, considered by some as a dark horse for the Presidency, panics his party when his tell-all diary is stolen.

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.

 

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