OLLI at Emory Newsletter, March 5, 2025 – March Kickoff!
Welcome to a new month at OLLI at Emory! This week marks the beginning of our exciting March Spring classes, and we were thrilled to see you attending classes. Looking ahead, we are already posting April classes, and they too are filling up! Thank you for registering early—it helps us all in preparing and scheduling our OLLI sessions. Be sure to check our website regularly for the latest course listings and updates.

Remember, there are plenty of ways to connect with fellow OLLI members! Join a special interest group, attend an OLLI Meet-up, or enjoy lunch together after class. For a convenient option, visit the café just across the street in the 2800 building. Open from 9 AM to 2 PM, they offer both breakfast and lunch—perfect for when you need more than just a vending machine snack between classes. Give them a try!

Here’s to a fantastic start to March—happy learning!

Movie Deep Dive, Coherence. 

with Movie Critic, Scott Phillips. forbes.com/sites/scottphillips/
Join us on Friday, March 21^st 10am, for a screening and discussion of 2014 film, Coherence. In this mind-bending sci-fi thriller, 8 friends at a dinner party start experiencing strange and mysterious events on the night a comet is passing close to Earth. Coherence is a 2013 American science fiction psychological thriller film written and directed by James Ward Byrkit in his directorial debut. The film had its world debut on September 19, 2013, at Fantastic Fest and stars Emily Foxler as a woman who must deal with strange occurrences following the close passing of a comet.  Byrkit came up with the idea for Coherence after deciding that he wanted to test the idea of shooting a film "without a crew and without a script". Watch the trailer here.

• Movie Screening: 10AM at OLLI at Emory (Optional, for those who want to watch with fellow OLLI members)
• Discussion: 12:00 PM in the classroom or via Zoom. Click to register. 

The OLLI Film Discussion Special Interest Group

Painting for Fun! 

Instructor: Sarah Gearhart
March 28, 2025, 11AM-12:30PM
Join us for a vibrant and inspiring painting class in honor of Women’s History Month! In this workshop, we will celebrate the strength, beauty, and diversity of women by creating an expressive abstract painting of a w

What’s Up with Greenland?

Instructor: Jeff Milsteen
Monday, April 14, 2025 - 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Greenland, the largest island in the world, is a mostly uninhabited place covered by an ice sheet that is more than a mile thick. It sits atop North America and mostly lies inside the Arctic Circle. And suddenly, everyone wants a piece of it. Denmark wants to control it, Donald Trump wants to buy it, China wants to mine it and Russia would love to control the shipping routes around it. Most of the 50,000 Greenlanders who actually live there simply want their independence. Why is this frozen, mostly barren land suddenly in such demand?

Join Jeff Milsteen for a look at the fascinating history and precarious future of this ice-covered island. Click here to register.

Breman Museum and Cultural Center

Exhibit: Absence of Humanity: The Holocaust Years 1933-1945
Date: May 2, 2025 - 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Join OLLI at Emory for a guided tour of the Breman Museum and Cultural Center’s powerful exhibit, Absence of Humanity: The Holocaust Years 1933-1945. This moving exhibition presents a comprehensive chronicle of one of history’s darkest periods, exploring the rise of Nazism, the devastation of Jewish communities, and the resilience of those who endured.

Led by expert docents, the tour will provide insights into personal stories, historical artifacts, and photographs that illuminate the experiences of Holocaust victims and survivors. Gain a deeper understanding of this critical chapter in world history while reflecting on the importance of human rights and tolerance. 
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with history and connect with others in the OLLI community. Click here to register. 

WWII Through the Eyes of a Child

Understanding Long-Term Care

Instructor: Michele Perloe
Monday, April 7, 2025 - 10-11:30AM

Long-term care is often one of those areas' individuals don’t fully understand until they need it. This presentation will provide clarity on what long-term care is and why planning ahead is essential. Planning for long-term care is an essential part of securing your future health and financial well-being. This presentation will guide you through the key aspects of long-term care planning, helping you make informed decisions. Click here to register.