Bonus Programs

*Special Programs*

B I R M I N G H A M Q U I C K L O O K

Semester Course Fee - $50 (plus applicable materials fees)Register at olli.ua.edu or call 205-348-3000

B101 Southern Exposure Films June 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

June 5 ............................Herald of the Sea, Good Housekeeping, and Waste Not Want Not June 12 ..........................What a Waste, Birmingham to the Gulf, and Alabama the Beautiful June 19 ..........................The Storm Downstream, Sharing the Secrets, and Oysterman June 26 ..........................Beltline Blues, Forever Wild, Dammed, and Come State of Power Living Shorelines

B102 Exploring the Brain and Developing Cognitive Tools to Improve Function

June 6, 13, 20 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

B103 Birth of the American Nation July 11, 18, 25; August 1 1:30 - 3 p.m.

July 11 ............................Questions on history, bias, historical writing, 15th century world explorations July 18 ............................Exploration expectations, successes, and disappointments July 25 ............................Wars with the Indians, French, Spanish, English, and each other August 1 .........................Years between wars; people of differing income, education, and religious belief levels become one under a Federal Plan rather than a Jeffersonian Democracy

B104 Protect and Restore Our Lives When Disaster Strikes August 15, 22 1:30 - 3 p.m.

August 15 ....................Home Protection August 22 ....................Computer Protection

B105 European River Cruises: Relaxing, Comfortable, Unique Discoveries

June 21, 28 1:30 - 3 p.m.

B106 The Crusades July 12, 19 1:30 - 3 p.m.

B107 World War II August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 1:30 - 3 p.m.

B108 Alabama Heroes in the Words of Alabama Authors July 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

July 6 .............................Hugo Black - Former Supreme Court Justice whose life shaped civil rights in this state and the nation July 13 ...........................Dr. Lister Hill - U.S. Congressman and Senator, who led medical research and heart surgeries in Alabama and the nation July 20 ...........................Hank Williams - Whose music shaped our lives July 27 ...........................Helen Keller - Who taught us all how to deal with disabilities

B109 General Anthropology August 10, 17 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

B110 The American Automobile: How It Changed Our Lives

July 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

July 7 ...........................Overview of American Revolution cities as they evolved from Colonial era cities to the cities of today July 14 .........................How Residential and Commercial Construction Inventions Changed Modern Life July 21 .........................Transportation Changes – Part 1 July 28 .........................Transportation Changes – Part 2

TUESDAY COURSES

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MONDAY COURSES WEDNESDAY COURSES FIELD TRIPS

THURSDAY COURSES

FRIDAY COURSES

TUESDAY COURSES

Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1973 Merryvale Rd, Vestavia

Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham

Homewood Library, 1721 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood

Color Key for Location (color of title indicates the location)

These trips depart from the Vestavia Hills Civic Center. Registration fee must be paid with registration. Cancellations must be made by contacting Registration Services. Refunds will not be issued after the cancellation deadline. Substitutions are not allowed. Contact Field Trip coordinator Beth White at wytehaus1@msn.com for more information.

B201 Mercedes-Benz Factory Tour – Vance, Alabama Date: Monday, July 31 Depart: 9:30 a.m. Cancellation deadline: Monday, July 17 Activity Level: Moderate; walking for 1.5 hours Fee: $5 (Admission); Dutch-treat

lunch at The Iron Skillet plus bring $15 for driver/bus

Limit: 20 members

Explore the world of Mercedes-Benz fine automobiles. The 2-mile tour will begin and end at the Visitor Center, which features iconic classic Mercedes-Benz automobiles, race cars, concept cars, and a safety exhibit.

B202 Birmingham Museum of Art Date: Thursday, August 3 Depart: 9:30 a.m. Cancellation deadline: Thursday, July 20 Fee: $10 (Lecture); Dutch-treat

lunch, plus bring $1 for gas Activity Level: Moderate; walking, extended

standing Limit: 20 members

Expand your understanding of art by spending a day at the museum. Begin by attending the Art and Conversation lecture by head designer Terry Beckham, who will share the process behind the latest transformation at the BMA. Following lunch at Oscar’s at the museum, take a docent-led tour of the newest exhibit, Third Space/Shifting Conversations about Contemporary Art. This tour features over 100 works of art from the BMA’s own collection in a variety of mediums, including sculpture, drawing, and photography.

No registration required. Bring a friend!

Lifetime Learning Skills Taught at Alabama’s Maximum Security Prison June 15 1:30 - 3 p.m. Egypt: An Incredible Journey June 16 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Life in Iraq Before and After Saddam Hussein August 14 1 - 2:30 p.m.

OLLI membership and registration required.

Stained Glass Art for Picture Framing (B401)

August 8 1:30 - 3 p.m. Presenter: Pamela Crowe, professional artist Materials Fee: $15

Create and take home a beautiful faux stained glass project using Stained Glass Paint. Choose from several designs to make an 8 x 10 framed creation to hang and decorate any window. The $15 fee covers all the supplies needed to create your masterpiece, including an 8 x 10 picture frame, black leading, and all the colors to fill in your picture.

Zentangle Art Select one of the below options. August 25 (B402) 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (B403) 1:30 - 3 p.m. Presenter: Darla Williamson, Certified Zentangle Teacher Materials Fee: $10 per session

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is fun, relaxing and anyone can use it to create beautiful pieces of art. It is enjoyed by a wide range of ages and skill levels across the world. During this introductory program you will learn different tangles in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Contact us at 205-348-6482 or visit olli.ua.edu