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From smartwatches tracking heart rate and sleep to advanced wearables predicting health issues before they occur, today’s devices offer powerful insights once limited to clinical settings—transforming how we understand and manage our well-being.

Musicals aren’t the only films where song and dance shine. Explore unforgettable showstoppers in movies like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, 1941, and more.

We’re rolling out the red carpet for an exclusive OLLI screening at the newly reopened Beach Theatre—a beloved local landmark brought back to life by an Eckerd College graduate. Join us for the premiere of A New Wave: The Revival of The Beach Theatre, a captivating documentary by Lunar Speedboat Productions that tells the story of the theatre’s remarkable renovation and the community spirit that made it possible. Experience this cinematic celebration of history, art, and resilience in the heart of St. Pete Beach. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of fun and excitement as we invite you to join us for a cookout and an evening of Eckerd athletics. Our teams boast a proud legacy of both athletic prowess and academic excellence, and we're thrilled to have you be a part of this fantastic event!

See the section details for date specific information.

Dive into the dynamic currents of global economics and finance with Hal Hultman, a seasoned professor blending engineering prowess with financial insight. Gain invaluable insights and theories on the trajectory of our economic future. This isn't just a class—it's a journey through the pulse of our world's financial heartbeat.

Explore the origins of Area 51 as a CIA aircraft research site and how it fueled UFO legends and alien lore. While off-limits, it continues to draw curious visitors. This lecture blends science, history, and plenty of fun!

Through excerpts from Only Hope: A Survivor’s Stories of the Holocaust, discover the resilience of Felicia Bornstein Lubliner and how her legacy, shared by her son, offers powerful lessons of courage, memory, and the enduring power of hope and humanity.

Join other OLLI members at a variety of unique North/South Pinellas County restaurants. Participants order from the menu. Each member is responsible for his/her own meal cost and tip. Group size is limited, so register early.

Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for a fun and challenging game at the historic Hollander Hotel in downtown St. Petersburg. Hotel and street parking are available. Arrive between 5 and 5:30 p.m. for dinner or be there by 6:00 p.m. when the trivia begins.

Register in advance, as we must reserve tables. OLLI is limited to two teams of eight players. If registration is full, reply to froehlichj@eckerd.edu to add your name to waiting list. If we have enough for another team, we will try to accommodate.

Members, you must be signed into your account to make the 'add to cart' button appear. If you are unable to register, either you are not logged into your account and/or your membership expires before the program date.

Getting older has its ups and downs, and Mindfulness can keep you balanced and resilient, come what may. We'll explore five, easy to use, mind and body practices to help you thrive in your later years. You'll learn to use gratitude, mindful activity, mindful eating, meditation, and self-compassion to enhance daily life, and smooth out the rough spots. A few easy practice exercises will give you some new tools you can use throughout your best years.

Explore the razor-sharp wit of satirist Tom Lehrer, whose clever songs skewered politics, culture, and science. This class dives into his lyrics, legacy, and the brilliance behind the piano—equal parts humor, history, and subversion.

"It’s never too late to focus on brain health! In this interactive session, you will learn about the six pillars of brain health and strategies for supporting brain health, and hopefully be inspired by others. This session is a good overview for anyone interested in learning more about brain health and will provide you with information based on current research on brain health, lifestyle suggestions, and resources to learn more. Ever wonder what a day focused on brain health would look like? Learn about habits that incorporate the six pillars of brain health into your everyday life. AARP invites you to challenge yourself to “BE MORE” by taking one more step along the path of brain health by learning about lifestyle habits that support brain health. Join us and learn about the pillars of brain health, stress management, sleep, and the benefits of just moving around a bit more."

So many writing projects! Memoirs, essays, plays, poetry, short stories, screenwriting, novels and non-fiction books. Writing can be a lonely process. But with a supportive group, it isn't near as frustrating. This is an opportunity to read your work, listen to the feedback and continue on your way as a happy, fulfilled writer. Plus, there's weekly how-to instruction on getting the creative process in a productive gear. Come to learn and share. It's all about the story.

While the basic concept of our galaxy began with Edwin Hubble in 1923, data from Gaia and other new telescopes over the past ten years have resulted in revolutionary details. Studies of open star clusters, globular clusters and stellar chemistry have shed light on spiral structure, galaxy evolution, galactic cannibalism and dark matter distribution. Events associated with magnetars and black hole accretion have also been observed. The development of our current picture of our stellar system will be presented, and improvements discussed.

From humble beginnings in Pittsburgh and Omaha, Gene and Fred rose from Broadway to become Hollywood’s icons of dance from the 1930s to 1960s. Celebrate their stories and enjoy dazzling video performances in this music-filled exploration.

From humble beginnings in Pittsburgh and Omaha, Gene and Fred rose from Broadway to become Hollywood’s icons of dance from the 1930s to 1960s. Celebrate their stories and enjoy dazzling video performances in this music-filled exploration.

With our retired Chief of Police, discover how police respond upon arrival to a crime scene, steps taken to secure the scene, role played by detectives, police interaction with other government agencies: medical examiner, the judicial system, and more.
 

With our retired Chief of Police, discover how police respond upon arrival to a crime scene, steps taken to secure the scene, role played by detectives, police interaction with other government agencies: medical examiner, the judicial system, and more.
 

If you have Acrylic Flow Art painting experience and are able to mix paints and complete flow paintings independently, this special interest group is for you. Practice your techniques, obtain guidance from facilitators,  and enjoy some fellowship with other OLLI acrylic flow painters. No formal instruction provided.

Learn more here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JGqxaALbaoqQlW8cgnbgcqwoKGf_edlD?usp=sharing

Come with your own canvas and paint materials or just bring any size canvas and for a small materials fee and use the paints and additives provided by the facilitator. (The fee will be paid directly in cash at the time of the SIG and will vary from artist to artist based on the amount of colors, quality of paints selected and the overall size of your canvas. See below for more information.)

During the session, painting tools and materials (pallet knives, tweezers, torches, spinners, chains, gloves, paper towels, mixing cups, etc) will be available for use. In addition, a ‘sealing’ station with Minwax Polycrylic Sealer will be available to seal fully dried paintings from your previous OLLI Flow Art classes. Due to the size of Room CE-309, each date of this SIG will be limited to twelve (12) registrants.

Materials Fee: If you are electing to purchase mixed acrylic paint and additives for your canvas instead of bringing your own, the cost will be based upon the size of your canvas in square inches and technique(s) you plan to apply. (Approximately $1 - $1.50 per ounce)

For example:  A 16” x 20” canvas (320 square inches of surface canvas) with ½” depth edges (18 square inches of edge canvas) will have a total surface to be painted of 336 square inches.  The 336 square inches will require approximately 13 ounces of paint (335/25) resulting in a paint cost of between $13 and $20.50.

Born in St. Pete in 2015, Valentwe’en blends Halloween, eco-spirit, and supernatural romance. Explore haunted hearts, ghostly courtships, and stories with data on local lore and legends that shaped this quirky holiday.

Explore the evolving landscape of global politics and economics in this timely course. We’ll examine how major powers like the U.S., China, Russia, and the European Union are navigating growing challenges—ranging from trade disputes to military tensions and shifting alliances. Discover how nationalism, populism, and self-interest are shaping international relationships, and what this means for future cooperation. We’ll also consider the rising roles of emerging players like Mexico, Vietnam, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, and nations across Africa in global decision-making. Join us for a thought-provoking look at the forces reshaping the world order—and what might come next.

If you enjoy nature walks and connecting with fellow OLLI members, join us as we explore the beautiful parks in Pinellas County. Schedules of parks will be sent out monthly. All levels of walkers are welcome. Please contact facilitator, Kathleen Passafiume at katbelinni@bellsouth.net for questions and updates.

Whether you are a seasoned pro, new and would like to learn, or somewhere in between, join us for Mahjong. We will meet twice a month to learn and play.

 

Have fun while learning to paint! This class is for intermediate levels. You will learn the fundamentals of color, composition, and different paint techniques. Subjects will vary from still life or photographs. In the first class, materials will be available for you to get started right away.

It could if it wanted to, but it doesn't. Let's take a look at some of Florida's least deadly — and most deadly — creatures.

Led by a certified Essentrics instructor, this dynamic, full-body stretching and strengthening class is designed to improve joint mobility, increase flexibility, relieve pain, and boost energy and vitality. Set to music, it combines fluid movement with mindful stretching to help restore your body’s natural range of motion—please wear comfortable attire and bring a mat, towel, and stretching band.

Post World War II American music was ready for a big change. Big Band Jazz bands gave way to Bebop Jazz combos. Boogie-woogie pianos jammed and jived. The Blues turned electric, later morphing into Rhythm and Blues. Doo Wop blasted off. Hillbilly Music and Gospel joined the chorus. You could even say, there was a “whole lotta shakin’ going on.” The delivery room for the Birth of Rock & Rock was Sam Phillips’ Memphis Sun Records studio.

In this course, we will hear some of the earliest Rock & Roll songs. We will examine the factors leading up to the Birth of Rock & Roll and to the singers, the musicians, the radio DJs, the new technologies, the recording studios, all leading to the rise of Rock & Roll. We’ll have plenty of oldies but goodies and video clips to show you – Louis Jordan, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Hank Williams, plus all the big names: Fats, B.B., Little Richard, Haley and His Comets, Chuck, Buddy, Carl, Don and Phil, Jerry Lee, Buddy, and of course, the King, Elvis. 

We’ll remind you how Rock & Roll got America – and the World, “all shook up.”
 

Post World War II American music was ready for a big change. Big Band Jazz bands gave way to Bebop Jazz combos. Boogie-woogie pianos jammed and jived. The Blues turned electric, later morphing into Rhythm and Blues. Doo Wop blasted off. Hillbilly Music and Gospel joined the chorus. You could even say, there was a “whole lotta shakin’ going on.” The delivery room for the Birth of Rock & Rock was Sam Phillips’ Memphis Sun Records studio.

In this course, we will hear some of the earliest Rock & Roll songs. We will examine the factors leading up to the Birth of Rock & Roll and to the singers, the musicians, the radio DJs, the new technologies, the recording studios, all leading to the rise of Rock & Roll. We’ll have plenty of oldies but goodies and video clips to show you – Louis Jordan, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Hank Williams, plus all the big names: Fats, B.B., Little Richard, Haley and His Comets, Chuck, Buddy, Carl, Don and Phil, Jerry Lee, Buddy, and of course, the King, Elvis. 

We’ll remind you how Rock & Roll got America – and the World, “all shook up.”
 

Practice French in a fun and friendly environment, while stimulating your mind and engaging in interactive activities. All levels are welcome. 

Each section focuses on different language concepts. Please refer to section details below for specific topics.

Most get understanding of law enforcement from TV Police which are created to entertain – not inform. The results are myths about what police can or cannot do when investigating crime or arresting suspects. Review the myths and dispel disinformation.

Most get understanding of law enforcement from TV Police which are created to entertain – not inform. The results are myths about what police can or cannot do when investigating crime or arresting suspects. Review the myths and dispel disinformation.

Join Dr. Hubert C. Jackson, Jr., a retired US Army Master Sergeant with 24 years of service, as he explores the significant yet often overlooked contributions of African Americans in U.S. military history. In this engaging presentation, "African American Military History: The Lesser Known Contributors," Dr. Jackson shares his extensive research, spanning from the Revolutionary War to the Korean War, uncovering stories of African American soldiers whose bravery and sacrifice have been largely forgotten. Driven by a desire to correct this historical oversight, Dr. Jackson brings to life the rich legacy of Black military service and its impact on American history.

Join OLLI Members for a free, weekly outdoor stroll along one of Pinellas County's award-winning beaches. All levels of walkers are welcome!

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Led by a certified Zumba instructor, Zumba Gold is a low-impact, easy-to-follow dance fitness class designed for active older adults, beginners, or anyone seeking a fun, gentle workout. Set to lively Latin and international rhythms, it combines simple dance moves with light cardio, stretching, and toning to boost balance, flexibility, and heart health—all at a comfortable pace.

Discover the joy of acrylic flow painting, even if you doubt your artistic ability. This method focuses on applying mixed acrylic paints in unique patterns on canvas. Watch your creation evolve through manipulation, resulting in an unexpected masterpiece that’s truly yours. Unleash your creativity and embrace the fun and messiness of this delightful painting adventure. All materials are provided for a one-time $20 supply fee.

We take for granted that ships can carry us and our products across the seas. But while “Setting Sail” once literally meant billowing clouds of canvas, the Industrial Revolution transformed it into the simple problem of boiling water. Steam power changed everything, from how we powered our factories and propelled our ships, to a whole new method of transportation that conquered even our planet’s dryest
and highest lands. This class explores the evolution of steam power, the ingenuity needed to maximize its potential and the transition from pistons to turbines – and from fossil fuels to nuclear power - that keeps steam relevant today.

Have you ever been in a healthcare situation where you wished you had someone to stand beside you and advocate for you or for a loved one? Learn how to communicate on behalf of yourself, or as a wingman for someone else, to successfully navigate our complex healthcare system. Join us as we go behind the scenes to explore techniques, strategies, and tools to use in both outpatient and hospital settings. Learn tips from a Board Certified Patient Advocate and leave with helpful handouts to prepare for your next health care encounter. Come prepared to listen, question, participate, and learn in a supportive group environment.

Explore the four key areas of healthy aging—physical, mental, spiritual, and financial well-being. Discuss practical, common-sense strategies to enhance your health, balance, and overall enjoyment of life as you age.

Led by a certified yoga instructor, Gentle Flow Yoga is perfect for those looking to build flexibility and deepen their breath awareness at a comfortable pace. This structured sequence features carefully selected poses that flow smoothly without straining muscles or joints, making it suitable for both beginners and intermediate students. The focus is on connecting movement with breath, promoting balance, relaxation, and overall well-being.

Feeling brain fog, fatigue, or memory issues? Discover how neuroplasticity allows the brain to grow and adapt at any age. This class explores simple brain-boosting exercises and cutting-edge techniques blending Western and Eastern practices to support mental clarity and resilience

Emotion AI, or affective computing, uses artificial intelligence to detect and respond to human emotions. This emerging technology could transform how we interact with machines—and with each other—by making digital communication more empathetic and human-like.

Balkan artists have thrived since the Second World War.  Emir Kusturica (Bosnian Serb) won Cannes Film Festival awards while Goran Bregovic (Bosnian) sells out at Carnegie Hall.   Films, many dealing with the conflicts of the 1990s, gain international acclaim.  Hungary’s Sziget Festival and Serbia’s Exit Festival have become among Europe’s most popular summer music extravaganzas.  Artists from the Balkans draw on the region’s cultural diversity and richness, creating modern masterpieces with international appeal. We will explore some of these contemporary cultural gems.

This program is for experienced poets who have been honing their craft and for those ready to re-ignite their writing practice in a workshop environment.  Rather than a “how-to” class, it is a supportive, peer-led group focused on sharing work and offering constructive, thoughtful feedback. Open to OLLI members.

A complicated and puzzling story, Twelfth Night’s problems begin with a title alluding to the final night of the Elizabethan Christmas season, even though the holiday is never mentioned. And it comes with an ambiguous subtitle (What You Will), which encourages us to employ our imagination (will) on the play’s events but which also acknowledges the power of desire (i.e.,will) over both characters and audience. This interest in the moral dynamics of desire, which can degrade or enhance human life, starts with his schoolboy translations of Ovid’s The Metamorphoses, considered the most elegant example of Latin rhetoric and style. In some fashion, those stories inform almost every one of his plays. Here in Twelfth Night, how characters respond to desire determines the joy made available to them. Whether love or something else is the attraction, Shakespeare considered desire the essential test of who we are.

Considered Shakespeare’s most mature comedy, Twelfth Night is a convoluted, bittersweet examination of the many ways humans jeopardize and sometimes derail love. Written about the same time as Hamlet, the story has 3 interrelated plots: Duke Orsino’s weird courtship of Olivia using an emissary, the disguised Viola, who is herself in love with Orsino; Olivia’s uncle, Sir Toby, who tricks both Malvolio and Sir Andrew into believing Olivia might love each of them; and the unexpected romance between Viola’s twin, Sebastian, and Olivia which resolves the play’s many crazy complications. Though none of these themes and dramatic devices are new to Shakespeare, Twelfth Night’s unique combination prepares the way for the great tragedies to follow.
 

In the 1960’s America underwent a metamorphosis as radical as any decade in history. Change was evident in every facet of our daily lives from hair length to fashions, how we viewed our neighbors, what we thought of our government institutions and even the music we listened to. The decade began with the hope of the Kennedy Administration, then suffered with his assassination; we endured the angst of the War in Vietnam, major urban riots and the continuing struggle for Civil Rights. But it was also the decade of the Beatles, of Woodstock, and the so-called “Summer of Love” and ended with the mankind's greatest scientific achievement – landing on the moon. Our sessions will recall this roller-coaster ride of issues and events and the new values that transformed our national psyche forever.

In the 1960’s America underwent a metamorphosis as radical as any decade in history. Change was evident in every facet of our daily lives from hair length to fashions, how we viewed our neighbors, what we thought of our government institutions and even the music we listened to. The decade began with the hope of the Kennedy Administration, then suffered with his assassination; we endured the angst of the War in Vietnam, major urban riots and the continuing struggle for Civil Rights. But it was also the decade of the Beatles, of Woodstock, and the so-called “Summer of Love” and ended with the mankind's greatest scientific achievement – landing on the moon. Our sessions will recall this roller-coaster ride of issues and events and the new values that transformed our national psyche forever.

What is the purpose of a Court Reporter? When is it necessary to have one? Take a look at the machine and understand how it works. Learn the answers to these and other questions from our professional court reporter and hear his stories..

What is the purpose of a Court Reporter? When is it necessary to have one? Take a look at the machine and understand how it works. Learn the answers to these and other questions from our professional court reporter and hear his stories..

Join other OLLI members at a variety of unique North/South Pinellas County restaurants. Participants order from the menu. Each member is responsible for his/her own meal cost and tip. Group size is limited, so register early.

If you've ever flown on an airplane, you owe a debt of gratitude to Jimmy Doolittle. That debt has nothing to do with his famous raid over Tokyo in 1942. While it made his name a household word, he already ranked as the most significant aviator of the 20th Century. When he took off from the deck of the Hornet, Doolittle held countless records, had won every major aviation trophy and achieved an impressive list of aviation firsts including the outside loop, cross-continental flight in under 24 hours and the first “blind” flight, relying totally on instruments from takeoff to landing. This class follows Doolittle from his youth, through his early career as a prize fighter and then as a pilot – surviving nearly 20 crash landings!   

This presentation focuses on the new “Spending in the Sunshine” website which is centered on the public’s right to open government. Using this site, citizens can view detailed financial transactions within Pinellas government and easily track every penny spent. Learn how much information can be easily accessed with just the click of a button. 

Valentine’s Day is nearing as is time for our hearts to turn to expressions of love. Should it be a beautiful card? A box of chocolates? A dozen roses? A romantic dinner for two? Maybe this year should be different. Instead of turning to the traditional trappings of Valentine’s Day paraphernalia, perhaps we can gain some inspiration from the great gods of the ancient world. From Zeus’ many loves to Narcissus’ self-love, from Krishna’s love for Radha to Apollo’s lust for Daphne, we will examine how the great gods expressed and experienced love. This lecture will focus on the tales of their romantic passions and will examine how artists through the centuries have portrayed the amorous adventures of the gods. We will look at godly games of courtship and romance, of consummation and consequence. Take this opportunity to sit back, be amused, and observe the ancient patterns of love and romance.

Explore two of our most powerful symbols of America with historical background and personal observations from staff and residents. Come enjoy these beautiful images, amazing stories and be inspired.

Explore two of our most powerful symbols of America with historical background and personal observations from staff and residents. Come enjoy these beautiful images, amazing stories and be inspired.

DEFIANT LOYALTY – Resistance that took many different forms in the Japanese incarceration camps of WWII, from draft resistance, to saying NO-NO on the loyalty questionnaire, to expressions in art, music, poetry and photography. What you will see is the harshness of their daily lives, being held against their will. Additionally, we will explore the vocational side of the camps, from job training to the many work positions that the Japanese performed, jobs and services that the War Relocation Authority was unable to provide.

Experiential hands-on movement and acting exercises from The Human Instrument class to warm up the body, voice, and imagination.

This program is generously sponsored by Westminster Communities Foundation.

The moon is our closest neighbor, and the exploration of the Moon has been part of mankind for millennia. The human eye can see the moon wax and wane. With the development of the telescope, we could observe this world. With the development of photography and finally the development of rockets we have been able to explore the Moon. Manned missions have been sent to the moon and a new lunar program is happening. This course will be about the exploration of the moon, what we've learned about the moon and how we can use the moon for all mankind.

The moon is our closest neighbor, and the exploration of the Moon has been part of mankind for millennia. The human eye can see the moon wax and wane. With the development of the telescope, we could observe this world. With the development of photography and finally the development of rockets we have been able to explore the Moon. Manned missions have been sent to the moon and a new lunar program is happening. This course will be about the exploration of the moon, what we've learned about the moon and how we can use the moon for all mankind.

And they’re off!
Join us for a thrilling Day at the Races filled with great food, good company, and all the excitement of live thoroughbred action. Enjoy the Clubhouse Turn Buffet Lunch on the second floor of the clubhouse — a spacious, climate-controlled area with extra theater-style seating. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Your race-day package includes admission, free parking, a daily racing program, reserved seating, and lunch — everything you need for a winning day!

Place your bets, grab a drink from the full-service cash bar, and soak up the energy of the track. Come early, stay late, and cheer on your favorites as they thunder down the stretch!

Please note, we will not be able to provide refunds for cancellations made 30 days or less prior to the event.

Join other OLLI members at a variety of unique North/South Pinellas County restaurants. Participants order from the menu. Each member is responsible for his/her own meal cost and tip. Group size is limited, so register early.

Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for a fun and challenging game at the historic Hollander Hotel in downtown St. Petersburg. Hotel and street parking are available. Arrive between 5 and 5:30 p.m. for dinner or be there by 6:00 p.m. when the trivia begins.

Register in advance, as we must reserve tables. OLLI is limited to two teams of eight players. If registration is full, reply to froehlichj@eckerd.edu to add your name to waiting list. If we have enough for another team, we will try to accommodate.

Members, you must be signed into your account to make the 'add to cart' button appear. If you are unable to register, either you are not logged into your account and/or your membership expires before the program date.

Cooking simple meals for longevity. Join registered dietitian and nutritionist Wendy Wesley for a hands-on cooking class. We will make and eat Mediterranean Grain Bowls with a Garlicky Greek Lemonette dressing. All food and equipment will be provided.

Learn how to save on property taxes! Whether you're a first-time homeowner, have just acquired your first home in Florida, or are presently in the home-buying market, property tax law in our state can be confusing. Explore homestead, widow/widower, veteran, and disability exemptions. Learn about the value of the Save-Our-Homes cap and how to avoid common missteps that can negatively impact your property tax bill.

Go behind the scenes with Lori Collins, former Education Director of Pinellas County Emergency 911. Learn how the system works, the special non-emergency features, what happens when you call 911 to report and crime and other non-emergencies.

Go behind the scenes with Lori Collins, former Education Director of Pinellas County Emergency 911. Learn how the system works, the special non-emergency features, what happens when you call 911 to report and crime and other non-emergencies.

From the mid-1960s through the 1970s, Burt Bacharach and Hal David ruled pop music. Their hits, film scores, and Broadway triumphs created a lasting legacy. Celebrate their story and enjoy video performances of their unforgettable songs.

From the mid-1960s through the 1970s, Burt Bacharach and Hal David ruled pop music. Their hits, film scores, and Broadway triumphs created a lasting legacy. Celebrate their story and enjoy video performances of their unforgettable songs.

If you have Acrylic Flow Art painting experience and are able to mix paints and complete flow paintings independently, this special interest group is for you. Practice your techniques, obtain guidance from facilitators,  and enjoy some fellowship with other OLLI acrylic flow painters. No formal instruction provided.

Learn more here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JGqxaALbaoqQlW8cgnbgcqwoKGf_edlD?usp=sharing

Come with your own canvas and paint materials or just bring any size canvas and for a small materials fee and use the paints and additives provided by the facilitator. (The fee will be paid directly in cash at the time of the SIG and will vary from artist to artist based on the amount of colors, quality of paints selected and the overall size of your canvas. See below for more information.)

During the session, painting tools and materials (pallet knives, tweezers, torches, spinners, chains, gloves, paper towels, mixing cups, etc) will be available for use. In addition, a ‘sealing’ station with Minwax Polycrylic Sealer will be available to seal fully dried paintings from your previous OLLI Flow Art classes. Due to the size of Room CE-309, each date of this SIG will be limited to twelve (12) registrants.

Materials Fee: If you are electing to purchase mixed acrylic paint and additives for your canvas instead of bringing your own, the cost will be based upon the size of your canvas in square inches and technique(s) you plan to apply. (Approximately $1 - $1.50 per ounce)

For example:  A 16” x 20” canvas (320 square inches of surface canvas) with ½” depth edges (18 square inches of edge canvas) will have a total surface to be painted of 336 square inches.  The 336 square inches will require approximately 13 ounces of paint (335/25) resulting in a paint cost of between $13 and $20.50.

When you think of The Sunshine State, do you think of Cajuns and gumbo? No? Perhaps you should re-evaluate what you know of us. In most elementary and high school history classes, Florida seems like an afterthought to American history, but the state we now call Florida has served as a political ping pong ball since the Renaissance, earlier than any other settlement in the United States. This talk discusses how Florida was the fourteenth colony — and the fifteenth.

Discover the dramatic life and revolutionary art of Baroque master Caravaggio in this engaging presentation. Explore how his vivid realism and emotional power transformed painting and influenced generations—just in time for the MFA’s special exhibit.

Whether you are a seasoned pro, new and would like to learn, or somewhere in between, join us for Mahjong. We will meet twice a month to learn and play.

 

So many writing projects! Memoirs, essays, plays, poetry, short stories, screenwriting, novels and non-fiction books. Writing can be a lonely process. But with a supportive group, it isn't near as frustrating. This is an opportunity to read your work, listen to the feedback and continue on your way as a happy, fulfilled writer. Plus, there's weekly how-to instruction on getting the creative process in a productive gear. Come to learn and share. It's all about the story.

Follow as criminal cases move through the State Attorney’s Office. Go behind the scenes as you learn about arraignment, charges, pleadings, discovery, evidence, and more. This is definitely not TV courtroom drama!

This updated class explores the newest features and uses of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT, offering clear explanations, demonstrations, and practical guidance in a senior-friendly format.

This program is for experienced poets who have been honing their craft and for those ready to re-ignite their writing practice in a workshop environment.  Rather than a “how-to” class, it is a supportive, peer-led group focused on sharing work and offering constructive, thoughtful feedback. Open to OLLI members.

Travel is high on many people’s retirement list. How do you decide where, when and how to go? What resources are available on the web? Whether you are experienced and widely travelled or will be new to the world outside your backyard, talking with others is a valuable resource that should not be overlooked. This class will provide some basics on using internet travel sites and tour groups, as well as encouraging group input on personal travel experiences to share the wisdom.

You may not have to worry about snow in the Florida Wintertime, but the season does come with more than just sunshine! In this session, Jennifer Hubbard, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Ruskin, will discuss winter cold fronts and the potential severe weather that they can bring to the state, how El Nino and La Nina patterns impact the state in wintertime, and with it being Florida's dry season, how that impacts fire weather and potential drought conditions. 
 

Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for a fun and challenging game at the historic Hollander Hotel in downtown St. Petersburg. Hotel and street parking are available. Arrive between 5 and 5:30 p.m. for dinner or be there by 6:00 p.m. when the trivia begins.

Register in advance, as we must reserve tables. OLLI is limited to two teams of eight players. If registration is full, reply to froehlichj@eckerd.edu to add your name to waiting list. If we have enough for another team, we will try to accommodate.

Members, you must be signed into your account to make the 'add to cart' button appear. If you are unable to register, either you are not logged into your account and/or your membership expires before the program date.

Join other OLLI members at a variety of unique North/South Pinellas County restaurants. Participants order from the menu. Each member is responsible for his/her own meal cost and tip. Group size is limited, so register early.

Join other OLLI members at a variety of unique North/South Pinellas County restaurants. Participants order from the menu. Each member is responsible for his/her own meal cost and tip. Group size is limited, so register early.

Throughout his 1000-day presidency, John Kennedy pursued peace through a broad spectrum of initiatives. He saw a connection between learning and leadership and sought to use military deterrence, diplomacy, and soft power in novel ways. In this course, we will explore how his character and life experiences were the origins of those efforts. We will evaluate his powers of persuasion by listening to key speeches, and we will assess his successes and failures and their relevance to today’s world.

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YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Charles Blum

Charles Blum served as a US diplomat and trade policy official for 17 years before launching a consulting firm that operated in Washington DC and Central Europe. He has developed more than four dozen courses focusing on global politics, war and peace, and international cooperation. He earned degrees in history from Eastern University and in international relations from the University of Pennsylvania.

Whether you are a seasoned pro, new and would like to learn, or somewhere in between, join us for Mahjong. We will meet twice a month to learn and play.

 

Most recent Presidents have had a “little White House,” a place where they could stay from time to time in order to rest and work peacefully.  Camp David, the Eisenhower little White House, is perhaps the best known.  Less well known is President Truman’s little White House, located on the Key West naval base.  Truman visited it often during his seven-year presidency.    This presentation looks at the major decisions Truman planned during his time in Key West, as well as the fascinating history of the Key West naval base since the time the island became U.S. territory in the 1820s.  The Truman Little White House in Key West is now a State of Florida museum.

So many writing projects! Memoirs, essays, plays, poetry, short stories, screenwriting, novels and non-fiction books. Writing can be a lonely process. But with a supportive group, it isn't near as frustrating. This is an opportunity to read your work, listen to the feedback and continue on your way as a happy, fulfilled writer. Plus, there's weekly how-to instruction on getting the creative process in a productive gear. Come to learn and share. It's all about the story.

The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution has sparked renewed interest in the causes of the war and the actions the patriots took during the early years of the conflict. Inaccurate historical accounts abound, perpetuating and expanding on stories while obscuring the truth. Robert Jacob will clarify it all, debunk some popular myths, and set the record straight.

Join other OLLI members at a variety of unique North/South Pinellas County restaurants. Participants order from the menu. Each member is responsible for his/her own meal cost and tip. Group size is limited, so register early.

Get an inside look at the St. Pete–Clearwater Airport in this State of the Airport update. Learn about its history, current operations, air service, facilities, and upcoming plans shaping the airport’s future.

Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for a fun and challenging game at the historic Hollander Hotel in downtown St. Petersburg. Hotel and street parking are available. Arrive between 5 and 5:30 p.m. for dinner or be there by 6:00 p.m. when the trivia begins.

Register in advance, as we must reserve tables. OLLI is limited to two teams of eight players. If registration is full, reply to froehlichj@eckerd.edu to add your name to waiting list. If we have enough for another team, we will try to accommodate.

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If you enjoy nature walks and connecting with fellow OLLI members, join us as we explore the beautiful parks in Pinellas County. Schedules of parks will be sent out monthly. All levels of walkers are welcome. Please contact facilitator, Kathleen Passafiume at katbelinni@bellsouth.net for questions and updates.

Join OLLI Members for a free, weekly outdoor stroll along one of Pinellas County's award-winning beaches. All levels of walkers are welcome!

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