Learn to grow your own delicious, nutrient-rich food during South Florida’s Fall and Winter seasons! This beginner-friendly course covers everything you need to get started—soil basics, growing in containers, raised beds, or in-ground, seasonal planting tips, and where to find supplies. Most store-bought produce travels long distances and loses nutrients along the way. Discover the joy of harvesting truly fresh vegetables right from your own garden. This lecture-style course includes helpful handouts to guide your journey. Taught by the co-founder and director of the Swinton Community Growing Project—an organic community garden and food forest thriving for over 16 years—this course will inspire you to grow healthier food, connect with nature, and enjoy the unmatched flavor of homegrown produce. LOCATION: The Vintage Gym at Old School House 51 N. Swinton Avenue (at Atlantic Avenue) in Downtown Delray Beach FREE PARKING: Old School Parking Garage 180 NE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

Michiko Kurisu, a landscape designer and professional photographer, brings over two decades of experience creating therapeutic Japanese gardens to her work in sustainable gardening. Drawing on her background in environmental science and design, she now shares her expertise through lectures helping others connect with nature through mindful, productive gardening.

“Ms. Kurisu’s vast knowledge, fascinating insights and unusual personal experiences made for a most entertaining and enlightening discussion.” OLLI Patron

Jacqueline Kennedy set a lasting standard as First Lady, becoming an American icon of style, grace, and strength. This engaging presentation, enhanced with pictures and video clips via PowerPoint, explores her fascinating life—from her privileged childhood and love of horses to her education, early influences, and enduring legacy. Learn about her relationship with John F. Kennedy, the challenges of public life, and the impact of the Kennedy family on their marriage. Explore her role as a mother, her cultural and historical contributions as First Lady, and her efforts to preserve JFK’s legacy. Discover the reasons behind her controversial marriage to Aristotle Onassis and the man who brought joy to her final years. Her story continues to intrigue and inspire audiences today. LOCATION: The Vintage Gym at Old School House 51 N. Swinton Avenue (at Atlantic Avenue) in Downtown Delray Beach FREE PARKING: Old School Parking Garage 180 NE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

Rose Feinberg, Ed.D., earned her Doctor of Education degree from Boston University and served as a school principal in Massachusetts and an adjunct professor at multiple universities. With extensive experience as a dynamic lecturer, she has taught graduate courses at Florida Atlantic University and is frequently selected for Zoom lectures by Lifelong Learning classes and organizations.

“Always well thought out and educational She does her research.” – OLLI Patron

This lecture delves into a seldom-covered aspect of the darker side of the immigrant experience: the rise and fall of Jewish gangsters who dominated crime from the 1920s until the end of WW2. Beyond exploring famous crime figures (e.g., Bugsy Siegel, Meyer Lansky) and organizations (e.g., "Murder Inc.", "The Brownsville Boys"), we will learn about some lesser-known but fascinating characters such as Gangy Cohen, Waxy Gordon, Moe Annenberg, Longy Zwillman, and others. Although the focus is on the New York Metropolitan area, the lecture explores mid-Western gangsters such as the Purple Gang and Dave Berman, as well as Southern Florida. The subject is approached from sociological, psychological, and historical perspectives, attempting to understand the cultural drivers that created this group and ultimately led to its decline and integration into American society. LOCATION: The Vintage Gym at Old School House 51 N. Swinton Avenue (at Atlantic Avenue) in Downtown Delray Beach FREE PARKING: Old School Parking Garage 180 NE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

Helene Herman, a retired marketing executive with over 30 years of global experience, now lectures on a wide range of historical and cultural topics. Formerly President of a 400-member lifelong learning club in Florida, she draws on her anthropology degree from NYU to bring depth and insight to her presentations.

“Beautifully presented, with slides - and feeling!”- OLLI Patron