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- Astronomy SIG In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 15
Members of the OLLI Astronomy SIG will work together to plan and arrange meeting topics, workshops, speakers, field trips, observation sessions, meeting and special events calendar. Participants should bring their cell phone to each meeting, and their 35mm camera, binoculars, and telescopes at designated meetings as appropriate for in-class training in how to use, set-up and troubleshoot equipment for night sky observing sessions. Training will include the use of night sky maps, astronomy apps, photo editing, and on-line resources. More advanced astronomy members are encouraged to help tutor less experienced participants.
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- Bringing Nature Home: Using Native Plants to Create Your Own Backyard Paradise In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 35
Picture that morning cup of coffee on your patio. Would you prefer to stare at a green square of grass or be surrounded by flowers with birds and butterflies flitting about? This workshop will discuss the ways, big and small, you can make your yard (or even balcony) into your own little paradise. Whether you want to grow just a few plants to attract hummingbirds or desire a full-scale yard make-over, this class is for you! Topics covered will include: the importance of native plants, how to select which ones work best for you, where to find them in this area, eliminating invasive plants, and how to install and maintain your beautiful new plantings. This class will deepen your understanding of pollinators and how we can help them "one yard at a time". Even if you don't have the space or ability to garden, you will enjoy this class if you love nature and want to learn more about ongoing conservation efforts.
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- Gettin' Old Sux! (or does it??) In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 30
We are all in the process of “getting older” (no matter how old we are). This course will begin by talking about our attitudes related to aging. Then we’ll discuss the biological basis of the normal changes that occur with age, ways we can adapt to these changes, and when to be concerned that they are outside the norm. We’ll definitely take time to talk (and laugh!) with each other about our experiences. (We even have a class song . . .) If other topics related to aging come up during the class there may be a “part 2” at a later time to discuss them. Are you old enough to participate?
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- Science Matters (Zoom) Zoom Only
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Maximum Enrollment: 45
"Science Matters" will be taught by professors from departments of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, at UK, Transylvania, and BCTC. Previous topics taught by others are: Burnt scrolls, Aging eyes, Viruses, Macular Degeneration, Planets and Stars, Black Holes etc. This semester, topics will be a surprise! but informative, interesting, and stimulating. Hope to snare an "AI" person to discuss how it is used.
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- The Near-Death Experience: Examining What is Known In Person
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 3/2/2026 - 3/30/2026
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Building: Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Room: Writers Room
Instructor: David Royse
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Since Raymond Moody's book, Life After Life (1976), was published many other books and hundreds of professional journal articles have appeared in print on the topic of neardeath experiences. Scientists, physicians, and others have explained the phenomenon in terms of anoxia, the influence of medications, or a maneuver of dying brains to distract us from a rapid approaching death. On the other hand, clergy, other professionals, and common people have related remarkable stories about their near-death episodes. This course will explore the phenomenon in terms of examining historic and current research with PowerPoint presentations, lectures, and discussion.
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