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Here is your update for February 26, 2025.

Don't Miss Out—Register for March Classes Now!

Spring is just around the corner, and so are our exciting March classes! If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time—seats are filling fast, and we’d hate for you to miss out.

We’ve noticed that some of you like to live on the edge and wait until the last minute to register. While we admire the thrill-seekers among us, it does make things tricky for our instructors and staff to plan ahead. To help keep everything running smoothly, we’re bringing back our late enrollment policy. Starting soon, a $10 late fee will apply to registrations made after the deadline—so why not sign up now and save yourself the hassle?

Check out our website for all the latest courses and one-day learning opportunities. Some classes are already sold out, so don’t wait too long!

Your enthusiasm is what makes OLLI such a fantastic community, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to register early. If you need any help, just give us a shout—we’re happy to assist!

The Pleasures of Cooking for One...or Two

Instructor: Jody Wheeler
Dates: 3/4/2025 - 3/25/2025 DOW: Tuesday
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Method: Classroom
It is easy to believe it is not worth the effort to cook for one or maybe two in your household. This course inspired by the book "The Pleasures of Cooking for One" by Judith Jones, will encourage students to find joy in cooking for themselves. Cooks of all levels and experience will enjoy learning and discovering how to embrace the value in making delicious meals at home. Lessons will include understanding the many benefits of cooking, the basic tools needed, second rounds vs. leftovers, food storage techniques and recipe ideas to try. Click here to register. 

Poets at "Home"

Instructor: Jim Mengert
Dates: 3/12/2025 - 4/2/2025 DOW: Wednesday
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Method: Classroom
Dorothy was right: "There's no place like home," variously experienced. As we age, the idea of house and home takes on greater resonance, either as a repository of memories or a place we have left or may soon leave for a safer or smaller place. Many poets have taken up this central subject. We'll look at what they've written and perhaps share some of our own experiences of house and home. Click here to register. 

Discussing Topics We Disagree On - A Workshop

Instructor: Alice Huang
Dates: 3/6/2025 - 3/27/2025 DOW: Thursday
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Method: Classroom
Are you bothered about feeling like your relationships may be at risk whenever the conversation turns to topics you are passionate about? Do you wish there was a way to have those conversations without putting your relationships in jeopardy? Would you like to consider some ideas about how to talk constructively when you disagree passionately with your conversation partners? This is a workshop to explore what might help, and then to try out our ideas as we discuss some topics that many find difficult. We will consider the importance of learning about the perspectives of people who disagree with us and about the nuances of what we agree and disagree on, the effects of the common tendency to push people into mutually exclusive us-vs-them categories, and the challenge of trying to learn from those we think are wrong. Click here to register. 

The Crisis of Loneliness and Isolation

Instructor: Robert Pawlicki
Dates: 3/4/2025 - 3/25/2025 DOW: Tuesday
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Method: Classroom
Loneliness is dangerous. We are all lonely at one time or another, but prolonged loneliness is another matter. And right now, clinical loneliness has reached epidemic and pernicious levels. Psychologist Robert Pawlicki shares the differences between loneliness and time alone, the pervasiveness of loneliness in the United States, the evolution of loneliness and why loneliness has become so common. The news is not all bad. Science has shown that clinical loneliness is preventable, and imbedded loneliness can be overcome. As we age, loneliness is perhaps our most formidable obstacle. A true understanding of its harm and the means of protecting ourselves from its damage is a very good investment. Click here to register. 

Chinese Ghosts

Instructor: Charles Emmons
Dates: 3/10/2025 - 3/10/2025 DOW: Monday
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Method: Classroom
An exploration of the significance of ghosts in traditional Chinese culture, especially ancestor worship, from the perspectives of sociology, anthropology and parapsychology; based on fieldwork and survey analysis in Hong Kong in 1979- 80, with recent updates and comparisons to ghost experiences in the Western world. Discussion encouraged. Click here to register. 

Missed a Class? Let Us Know!

We’ve had some fantastic courses lately, and we know scheduling conflicts can get in the way. If there’s a class you wanted to take but couldn’t, tell us! Your feedback helps us plan future sessions and bring back member favorites. [Click here] to share your suggestions!

The Importance of Effective Communication

Instructor: Thomas Peters
Dates: 3/3/2025 - 3/3/2025 DOW: Monday
Time: 11:30 AM - 1PM Method: Classroom
Students will learn a variety of communication techniques to assist them in dealing with different types of people, sometimes in difficult situations. The instructor will interject some of his real-life career experiences to make the class more interesting. Class participation time will be allotted for students to interject some of their actual experiences with several scenarios offered as possible situations they may have faced. Click here to register. 

A Rare Interview with Dorothy Parker

Storyteller and Presenter: Audrey Galex
Monday, Mar 31, 2025 - 11:30AM - 12:30PM
You may think you know all about Dorothy Parker, the writer, poet, critic, screenwriter, and founding member of the informal literary group known as the Algonquin Round Table. You may be familiar with many of her witty and often acerbic remarks, but this is a rare opportunity to hear from her as she looks back on her remarkable life, as she sits for an interview, in the intimate setting of her New York apartment in a one-woman show by storyteller Audrey Galex, written by the late actor/writer, Gina Barrett, the mother of OLLI Instructor and member, Jill Parks. Click here to register. 
The Black Death in 14th Century Europe: Calamity and Opportunity
Instructor: Paul Tribble
Dates: 3/5/2025 - 3/26/2025 DOW: Wednesday
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM  Method: Hyflex
In the mid-14th century, the medieval world experienced one of the most devastating pandemics ever to strike humankind: the Black Death. Between 1346 and 1353, this disease—commonly thought to be some form of bubonic plague—swept across Europe from the east in a clockwise motion, tightening around the medieval world like a noose. When it was finally over, at least half of the population was dead. Social structures, political and economic infrastructure, familial relationships, religious institutions, and more were all dramatically affected and, in many cases, irrevocably altered. Indeed, many scholars believe that the plague served as the catalyst that began the process of transforming the medieval world into the modern one. Click here to register. 

Voices of Ireland: A Feast of Irish Short Stories

Instructor: Bert Parks; Jill Parks
Dates: 3/6/2025 - 3/27/2025   DOW: Thursday
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM   Method: Hyflex
Irish literature is renowned for its rich story telling tradition. The Irish short story evolved naturally from the ancient tradition of oral storytelling in Ireland. By the mid-nineteenth century Irish writers had begun to use the English language to record the lives, and to convey the thoughts of the ordinary people – mostly impoverished ones. Writers such as James Joyce, Claire Keegan, Frank O’Conner, and Frank McCourt are masterful examples of this legacy. Each of these writers brings unique insights into Irish life, culture and history, while their works explore universal themes that resonate with readers worldwide. Click here for more information and to register. 

A Tale of Two? Notre Dame before and after 2019

Instructor: Allan Hing
Dates: 3/5/2025 - 3/5/2025 DOW: Wednesday
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Method: Hyflex
Much interest has been shown to the restoration of Notre Dame after the fire in 2019. Notre Dame will be presented as to why it is an important example of French gothic architecture and its comparison to other European gothic versions. Following will be a brief history to its beginning in 1163 to Viollet-le - Duc’s 1844 renovation. The last five years of rebuilding the burnt cathedral and its opening in December 2024 will finish the presentation.
Click here to register.

Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show -  OLLI Meetup

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Feel free to stay and explore!)
Join fellow OLLI members for a fascinating exploration of artistry and craftsmanship at the Seventeenth Annual Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show! This signature cultural event brings together renowned jewelry artists from over 20 states, showcasing exquisite, handcrafted designs in a stunning two-day exhibition.
More information online: Click here to register.

House Seats: Great Broadway Musicals and How They Were Created

Instructor: Bill Nigut
Tuesday's, Mar 04, 2025 to Mar 25, 2025
11:30AM - 1:00PM

Using audio and video highlights, we will explore the evolution of the Broadway musical, from Jerome Kern to Rodgers and Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim and beyond. We'll go behind the scenes to discuss how a great musical is created, and how one song can make the difference between a flop and a hit. And we'll look at how one generation of composers and lyricists informed the next, in a thread that runs from Showboat to Oklahoma to Rent, Into the Woods, Hamilton and more. FULL. Click here to register.

Defensive Driving - National Safety Council

Instructor: Jim Spano
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 9:30AM - 3:30PM

National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course: This course emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in safe driving. Participants will learn the mental strategies and knowledge necessary to become defensive drivers. The class will cover the seven most common driving mistakes and strategies to avoid them, as well as the five key conditions that impact driving skills and reaction time. Completing the course may qualify participants for a discount on their auto insurance. Click here to register. 

Fatherhood in the Machine Age, 1918-1941

Instructor: Ralph LaRossa
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 11:30AM - 1:00PM
This course explores how American fatherhood was reshaped during the Machine Age (1918–1939), solidifying the modern image of fathers as providers, pals, and role models. We’ll examine the intersection of family dynamics, gender politics, and cultural shifts that shaped past and present fatherhood. If you’re curious about historical detective work or how early 20th-century culture influenced our families, join us in uncovering this transformative era. Click here for full description and to register.                           

Atlanta CDC Museum, February 27, 2025 - 1:45PM

Join OLLI Members for a docent led tour at the Atlanta CDC Museum, Thursday, February 27th at 1:45PM.  Admission and Parking are Free. For more information click here.Limited to 30, Sign up early, registration closes 2/18/2025.  FULL             

Celebrating Women's History in Classical Music
Monday, Mar 03, 2025 to Mar 24, 2025 - 1:30PM - 3:00PM
During Women’s History Month 2025, join us in celebrating women’s contributions to Classical music, from the medieval cathedral to the intimate salons of the 18th and 19th centuries to the modern opera house and concert hall. 
Click for more info and to register. 



 
Meet Instructor Judith Costello for Women's History Month.
Click here to watch video. 

Atlanta Fernbank Planetarium March 1- The Sky Tonight
(Great Alignment of 7 planets)

Saturday, March 1, 2025,  11:30AM - 1:00PM
Join your friends at OLLI for a visit to the Atlanta Fernbank Science Center's Jim Cherry Memorial Planetarium on March 1, 2025, for their show "The Sky Tonight" hosted by astronomer Mark Lancaster. Here's your opportunity to ask questions about astronomy and celestial objects to a local expert. Of special interest to us will be the Great Alignment of 7 planets in our sky the night before; it should still be visible for a couple of days after Feb 28. Click here for more information and to register.  FULL

Reignite Your Passion with OLLI SIGs!

As February begins, it's the perfect time to explore new activities! We're looking to revive our Hiking Club, Joy Social Group, and the OLLI Travel Committee, but we need your help!

OLLI Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are member-led, and their success depends on you. If you love the outdoors, social gatherings, or travel planning, join us in bringing these groups back to life!

Interested in leading or participating? Click here to get involved. Let’s make these activities thrive again!

Teach for OLLI

OLLI at Emory engages the metro Atlanta community and those beyond. We offer in-person, online and hyflex class formats. Our instructors are mostly volunteers that help our organization engage older adults with continued learning options and opportunities. OLLI at Emory, provides hundreds of stimulating courses each year, designed especially for adults over 50 who are interested in continuing the pursuit of knowledge in a relaxed but challenging environment.

 
We welcome all individuals interested in our program, to submit a proposal for a course they would enjoy teaching.  Please review our website and information about teaching with us.  If you have questions, please email OLLI Program Manager, Stephanie Tarpley.
Our mailing address is:
2635 Century Pkwy NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30345
Email: olli@emory.edu
Phone: 404-727-5489

 






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