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Greetings, it’s my pleasure as the new president of OLLI at FSU to welcome you to the Maymester. As you know, Maymester is a short, three-week term of classes to help tide us over during the long break between the spring and fall

classes.Please check the class schedule in this newsletter to see what’s being offered that appeals to you. As always, Program Coordinator Terry Aaronson has done a fantastic job of scheduling a diverse selection of interesting, enlightening classes. In addition, Candace Hundley has arranged A Date with a 6-Degree TKD Master! FREE on Friday, May 17th 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Tiger Rock Martial Arts, 3935 Capitol Circle, N.E. (between Carrabba’s and Mays-Munroe). Experience a fun, educational, and hands-on morning learning about defending yourself should you face an attacker. This self-protection course will consist of two parts: Part 1 will be a short lecture format. Part 2 will be hands-on. Register by contacting Candace Hundley at cghollifsu@gmail.com or 850-727-8608. Be sure to ask Candace about parking and special clothing to wear!

I will be contacting OLLI members a little later this spring about exciting changes aimed at improving our services to our members.Don’t Forget! Maymester begins on May 7th and runs through May 23rd. We hope you will take advantage of online registration on the OLLI website, olli.fsu.edu. Thank you for your commitment to OLLI. I look forward to working with you to make OLLI at FSU an even better organization serving the interests of all its members.

Maymester Schedule at

Glance!

Registration for Maymester begins at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 22nd. You can register:

1) Online at www.olli.fsu.edu 2) By phone call 644-1347, 644-7947 or 644-3520 3) Come to the Pepper Computer Lab in room 263 at 636 West Call Street, Pepper Center, FSU Campus. Volunteers will be available to assist you on 4/22 and 4/23 between 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

3 Easy Ways to Register

To register online you must sign in with your username and password. We suggest that you sign in before the 22nd in case you have miplaced or forgotten your password or username and can request a new one. If you do not have an account, you must create one before you can purchase a course and/or membership. If you are not an Annual OLLI member, the online registration system will require you to purchase a 2013 Maymester membership ($20) before purchasing a class.

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (This course meets Tuesdays May 7th, 14th, and 21st AND Thursdays the 9th, 16th, and 23rd) Spring into Spanish (See description top left)

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The Natural Garden with Instructor Donna Legare Location: Native Nurseries Shop, 1661 Centerville Road This course will cover Herb Gardening; Growing Small Summer Veggie Gardens; Cooking with Herbs; Gardening for Butterflies, Bees and Hummingbirds; Container Gardening; Planting a Refuge for Wildlife and Tree Identification. *Some walking will be required for this couse. Course Fee $30/Participants: minimum 15; maximum 30

12:00 NOON - 2:00 p.m. Wine Exploration with Instructor Chef Tony Charbonnet Location: Aprons Cooking School - Publix, 3521 Thomasville Road Like many of the early explorers, that burning fire inside you urges you to discover the landscape of the unknown. Whether it is the varietal you have loved for many years, or an old one cutting a new path on the wine terroir, there is something new to discover with each twist of the vine. We will take you on a journey through the Pacific Northwest, from the Columbia River Valley and Snoqualmie vineyards of Washington, to the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Explore this frontier of flavor with us. Course Fee $40/Participants: minimum 20; maximum 40

Tuesdays May 7th, 14th, and 21st

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (This course meets Tuesdays May 7th, 14th, and 21st AND Thursdays the 9th, 16th, and 23rd) Spring into Spanish with Instructor Laura Morris Location: Westminster Oaks, Meeting Room B Have you been telling yourself that you want or need to learn Spanish? Well, now is your chance to get started! Learning a new language is a great adventure. Join us in exploring the culture and conversation of the Hispanic world. Our class will be a combination of basic grammar (it really is fun!) and conversation, concentrating on simple phrases and working on pronounciation. In three weeks (twice a week) you can learn more than you think. You will enjoy a new language in which to converse with your friends. You will leave the class each day with new words and phrases and the ability to use them with confidence.This is the learning experience you have been waiting for, so wait no longer! Hasta luego amigos! Course Fee $55/Participants: minimum 15; maximum 30

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Travel Writing and Photography with Instructor Doug Alderson Location: Westminster Oaks, Meeting Room B Travel writing combines good photographs with engaging writing. In this course, we’ll cover all types of travel, from day trips to epic journeys. We’ll focus on proven techniques that will help you create exciting opening paragraphs, lively descriptions and dialogue, and utilize flashbacks where appropriate. Plus, you’ll learn to take artistic photographs to complement your writing. Tips on writing for publication and creating travel books of special trips to share with loved ones will also be provided. Course leader Doug Alderson will draw from his background as a professional author and photographer, having published ten books and numerous magazine articles. *Some walking will be required for this course. Course Fee $30/Participants: minimum 15; maximum 30

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 NOON (Meets on 5/15 and 5/22 only) Iphone Technology: Beyond the Basics with Instructor Deanna Ramsey Location: Westminster Oaks, Lower Level Computer Lab This workshop is geared for users who have an initial level of comfort on the iPhone and are ready for next steps. Students will explore the following iPhone related topics: efficient app searches; managing and organizing screens, grouping apps; setting restrictions; app sharing; tips and tricks; the best accessories and hardware for your iPhone; and hands-on practice with a variety of apps. Bring your iPhone (including USB dock connector/charger) along with your Apple ID and password and join us! Course Fee $30/Participants: minimum 10; maximum 20

Course descriptions and maps of most locations can be found on theOLLI at FSU website at www.olli.fsu.edu by April 15th. If you are an Annual Member you are not required

to pay an additional membership fee for Maymester. Otherwise, membership fees for Maymester are $20.00 Course fees are listed below. A minimum number of participants are required for each class.

For further information please call the OLLI at FSU office at 644-7947 or 644-3520. Email Terry at taaronson@fsu.edu or Deb at dherman@fsu.edu Address: 636 West Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1121

Thursdays May 9th, 16th, and 23rd

Wednesdays May 8th, 15th, and 22nd

Wednesdays (continued)

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Meets on 5/15 and 5/22 only) Iphone Technology: Getting Started with Instructor Deanna Ramsey Location: Westminster Oaks, Lower Level Computer Lab This course is for users who have an iPhone and want to learn how to use it or become more comfortable with it. We will cover the essentials, including: how to adjust settings, download an app, making a call, texting a friend, taking a photograph and charging the battery. We will also cover the most commonly asked questions asked by new iPhone users. This is a hands-on course, so bring your iPhone (including USB dock connector/charger) along with your Apple ID and password and join us! Course Fee $30/Participants: minimum 10; maximum 20

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Three Movie Musicals by Four Giants and Two or More People with Instructor Tobias Mostel Location: Westminster Oaks, Meeting Room B Top Hat by Irving Berlin-1935; Shall We Dance by George and Ira Gershwin-1937; Gay Divorcee by Cole Porter-1934 - all with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton and Eric Blore. These are the movies that set the impossibly high standard for all later musicals. No two, in the history of film, had the chemistry not only of Astaire and Rogers, but of Horton and Blore. Perfect delight. Perfect summer fare. Perfect fun. And lunacy. Course Fee $30/Participants: minimum 20; maximum 50