Membership

Membership in OLLI@CSUMB supports the program and enables you to enjoy the full range of offerings, including courses, lectures and special events.There are three levels of membership Annual Plum, Semester Plum and Mini Plum. All include the same great benefits. Pick the level that best fits your lifestyle and schedule.

Individual Courses
You can also register to attend individual courses without becoming a member, but why miss out on all the great benefits especially the free parking?

Refunds/Dropping Courses
Course fees can be refunded up to one week before the start date. There are no refunds on membership dues. Please call (831) 5825500 to add/drop a course.

Registration
Early registration is encouraged due to limited space. Annual members, those who paid $149 in the fall term, are eligible to sign up for 3 classes tuition free as well as any OLLI special events and interest groups. Register by mail with the enclosed form or online at csumb.edu/olli. Checks or credit cards accepted. You will receive confirmation once you are enrolled.

Volunteer
OLLI@CSUMB exists for you, our Members! There are many ways you can put your own personal touch on a program that is designed and intended to meet your needs. Suggest new classes Recommend great instructors Help plan and implement special events Spread the word throughout the community

Membership Packages
Valid through June 2011 $149 1. Annual Plum Covers fees for 6 courses + Plum Benefits 2. Semester Plum $99 Covers fees for 3 courses + Plum Benefits $45 3. Mini Plum Covers fees for 1 course + Plum Benefits

Fee Assistance
To be considered for fee assistance, send a letter describing your need and course interest to: CSU Monterey Bay Attn: OLLI@CSUMB 100 Campus Center Seaside, CA 93955-8001

Special thanks to:

The OLLI Ambassadors 2010/2011: David Epel, Pat Hanson, Chris Hasegawa, Jeffrey Munks, George Riley, Pam Tanous and Doug Wilhelm. Patrice Vecchione for the catalog cover and illustrations. www.patricevecchione.com

Plum Member Benefits

Free Parking (valid at CSUMB and MPC!) Priority Registration to OLLI@CSUMB classes Up to 50% off World Theatre Tickets Discounts to CSUMB Sports Center, Athletic Center & athletic events Free/discounted rates to OLLI events, lectures and interest groups

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LIFELONG LEARNING COURTESY OF OLLI@CSUMB

What do UC Berkeley, Duke University, CSU Monterey Bay and more than 100 other renowned colleges and universities have in common? Theyre all home to an Osher Lifelong Learning Institutean OLLI!

ABOUT OLLI@CSUMB
OLLI@CSUMB was established in 2007 with a grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation. We bring the joy and stimulation of lifelong learning to adults age 50 and better who are interested in university-level education without the pressure of tests, grades, or course credits.

You Can Help Secure the Future of OLLI@CSUMB

The Bernard Osher Foundation will grant CSUMB an endowment, if we have 500 active participants by March 1, 2011. We are halfway to our goal. This endowment will allow OLLI to continue at CSUMB for many years to come. Without this endowment, OLLI@CSUMB will cease to exist. You can help keep this vital program alive by spreading the word about our distinguished courses and instructors. Better yet, bring a friend to one or more of our exciting spring offerings our new catalog has something for everyone!

OLLI@CSUMB acknowledges our valued partners:

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Taste of OLLI
Whet your appetite with one of our short courses. Come see how delicious OLLI is! Free to OLLI Plum Members. $10 general admission.

Write the Morning Away... One Saturday a Month,That Is

Instructor: Patrice Vecchione

This I Love

Instructor: Patrice Vecchione

There is a vitality that is translated through you into action and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. - Martha Graham If you dont write, where do your stories go? Find the inspiration youve been looking for. Ms. Vecchione will lead participants in a couple of writing exercises each Saturday. Well look at the past, the future, and the huge in-between, and write about our lives closeup and the world at our doorsteps. Each class will include opportunities for those who wish to share their work. This course is for those who write and those whod like to. Come for a single session or come for all five.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Saturdays, Jan. 8; Feb. 12; Mar. 12; Apr. 9; May 14 (5 meetings) 9:30am 12:30pm OLLI@CSUMB $80 series / $20 each

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways - Elizabeth Barrett Browning Who do you love? And what? Celebrate it all in an evening of poems and stories. Write to surprise and delight yourself and those you love. Well read from the This I Believe: On Love anthology. Bring notebook and pen or your laptop. Tuesday, Jan. 25; 6:00 9:00pm OLLI@CSUMB

A Brief Anthropology of Alcohol

Instructor: Dustin McKenzie

Whether you are a teetotaler or a party-animal, it is easy to see that the consumption of alcoholic beverages influences culture. In fact, some anthropologists have argued that the production of beer and wine was the causal factor leading to the agricultural revolution and the growth of civilization nearly 10,000 years ago. Cultural drinking patterns are affected by politics, gender, religion and even socio-economic class. Cultural norms and values dictate what we drink, how much we drink, and even where and why we drink. We will discuss the early development of alcohol, the negative effects of prohibition, and the growth of this billion dollar industry among other intoxicating subjects pertaining to alcohol and culture. Friday, Apr. 15; 9:30am 12:30pm OLLI@CSUMB

Pathways to Health & Longevity

Instructor: Patricia Wolff

Spring Bird Migration

Instructor: Bruce Elliott

The annual northbound movement of vast numbers of breeding birds during our North American spring season is one of the most dramatic events in natures calendar. Join us to observe a variety of bird species in prime breeding plumage during their stopover to replenish migratory fuel-fat deposits before moving on to breeding territories. Our tour leader, a professional wildlife biologist for nearly fifty years, will narrate details of individual species migrations, breeding behavior and the various physiological and behavioral adaptations that lead to successful migration. Saturday, May 14; 9:00am 2:00pm Pt. Lobos State Reserve

What exactly is good health and how do we get there? The decisions we make affect our wellbeing, yet, were bombarded by often confusing and contradictory information. In this course well look at how we can enhance our health and access the doctor within. Well investigate the mind/body connection and the use of nutritional, supplemental, homeopathic and meditative approaches to treat common health complaints. Strategies will be presented to enable effective and knowledgeable integration of contemporary and alternative modalities into our lives.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Wednesdays, Mar. 9, 16, 23, 30 (4 meetings) 10:00am noon OLLI@CSUMB $40

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The OLLI Writers Circle

Instructor: Elin Kelsey, PhD

Tackling the Tough Ones Together

Instructor: Dr. Renee Curry

Whether youre a beginning writer or a published professional seeking constructive feedback, the OLLI Writers Circles offer a creative, collaborative atmosphere in which to improve your writing. The Morning Circles are for writers who have participated in at least three semesters of OLLI writing circles. The Mid-day Circles are for returning circle participants and those new to the OLLI writing circle process. All circles will meet at OLLI@CSUMB. Registration is first come, first-served. (Continuing OLLI Writers)
Dates: Time: Fee: Dates: Time: Fee: Thursdays, Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3 (8 meetings) 9:00 11:30am $90 Thursdays, Mar. 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7, 14, 28 (6 meetings) 9:00 11:30am $70

Morning Circles

Many of our most thoughtful pieces of literature are difficult to read alone. The level of creative inquiry that the reader must bring to bear while reading such a novel is significant; it is much more enjoyable to approach these books as a group with a guide. In this course, well tackle the short stories of renowned 20th century fiction writers, William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway. Well read from Hemingways The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories and from Faulkners Go Down, Moses. These stories deserve focused attention; the rewards they provide us will last a lifetime. Books are included in course fee.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Fridays, Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11 (5 meetings) 10:00am noon OLLI@CSUMB $50

(New & Returning Writers)

Dates: Time: Fee: Dates: Time: Fee: Thursdays, Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3 (4 meetings) 11:30am 1:30pm $40 Thursdays, Feb. 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3 (4 meetings) 11:30am 1:30pm $40

Mid-day Circles

The New Administration in Sacramento

Instructor: Fred Keeley

This course will look into the building of a new administration. How will this administration transition from campaigning to governance? How will the first 100 days shape its potential for success? Join Fred Keeley, former Speaker pro Tempore of the California Assembly, for this special four-part series.
Jan. 29 Feb. 19 Mar. 19 Apr.  Days: Time: Place: Fee: State of the State and Proposed Budget Campaigning Moves to Governing Budget Season Begins in Earnest Review of Governors Proposed Budget New Faces of the Administration How is the New Administration Doing? A First Semester Report Card. Saturdays (4 meetings) 10:00am - noon OLLI@CSUMB $60

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The Mysteries of Meditation

Instructor: John Provost

A Tale of Two Cities

Instructor: Barbara Mossberg, PhD

There are many ways to meditate. The Zen Buddhist image of sitting quietly on a cushion in lotus position is just one. There are various practices to bring mindfulness into our lives. The Mysteries of Meditation is designed to facilitate an understanding of meditation as a multi-faceted practice rich in possibilities for people in various stages of lifes journey. How might meditation enhance your life? In this course, well explore the Perennial Philosophy, how meditation is a universal practice promoted by nearly every tradition and religion. The format for this class is discussion rather than lecture.Well draw from many sources for our reading material. Bring your questions, personal experiences, reflections, doubt and a willingness to try various forms of meditation. Well welcome it all.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Tuesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22; Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22 (8 meetings) 9:30 11:30am OLLI@CSUMB $80

Mix up men and women, art and science, history and imagination in a breathless, heady experience. Well take in paintings, novels, musicals, plays, architecture, war and peace, through the lens of Paris and London. Exploring the stages of romance and epic feats of mind, heart and spirit, well see slides, drink wine, hear passages from Les Mis, Phantom and A Tale of Two Cities, view film clips and have a Dickens of a time with larger-than-life characters, from Picasso and Gertrude Stein, to Matisse and Monet, Einstein, E.E. Cummings, and more. Mais oui, cheerio! This course is an armchair look at a travel program Dr. Mossberg is leading in August 2011.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Friday, Feb. 4 (1 meeting) 1:00 5:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $20

Integral Life Practice

Instructor: Marianne Rowe

Living Car Free in Monterey

Designed to help you take full advantage of the alternatives to driving a car in Monterey County, this course will provide an overview of how our transit system works and what options, including bicycling and carpools, are available. Find how to ride the bus, what bus to take and the cost involved. Learn more about the new Salinas/Marina Trolley and how to take part in ride share/vanpool programs. Youll receive practical solutions for getting around. This special two-part series will include speakers from Commute Alternatives (ride share), Monterey Salinas Transit (MST), and experts on bicycling in Monterey County.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Wednesdays, Feb. 2, 9 (2 meetings) 10:00am noon OLLI@CSUMB Complimentary bring your friends!

Finding balance between body, mind and spirit is the key to a healthy lifestyle. Integral Philosophy combines Eastern & Western, ancient & modern, scientific & spiritual wisdom to form a theory of everything. Whether you have studied Integral Philosophy or are new to Integral Theory, this course will open the door to living a balanced and integrated life. Through the exploration of specific practices, experiential exercises, and mutual support, participants will develop a personal Integral Life Practice (ILP) Blueprint a practical, and efficient structure for creating and sustaining physical, cognitive, emotional & spiritual well-being.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Wednesdays, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27: May 4, 11 (6 meetings) 3:00 5:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $70 includes Integral Life Practice book

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Great Decisions: Discussion Group for Pressing Global Issues

Instructor: Peter Powles

The Fishes of Monterey Bay

Instructor: Gregor Cailliet

The Foreign Policy Association, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to inspiring the American Public to learn more about the world, has published its 2011 Briefing Book that examines eight critical events of our days. Well read a chapter before each class and have a lively discussion during our session. Course members will be encouraged to share their knowledge and views, but just listening is fine too. Peter Powles has led several Great Decisions discussion groups in recent years. OLLI@CSUMB and The World Affairs Council of the Monterey Bay Area present this class jointly.
Feb. 7 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 8 Mar. 7 Mar. 14 Mar. 21 Mar. 8 Days: Time: Place: Fee: Rebuilding Haiti U.S. National Security Horn of Africa Responding to the Financial Crisis Germany Ascendant Sanctions and Nonproliferation The Caucasus Global Governance Mondays (8 meetings) 4:00 5:30pm Monterey Peninsula College, Social Science Building, Room 102 $20 for the Great Decisions 2011 Briefing Book

This three-session course is designed to help people understand the ecology and diversity of fishes in the wide variety of habitats that comprise Monterey Bay. In the first session, well describe the diversity of these fishes and their adaptations, including habitat, distribution, kelp, rock, sand, etc. The second session will focus on sharks and rays. Discover everything you never knew about the life histories of these vital members of our underwater community. The final session will take you deep beneath the surface for a discussion of the fishes of the sea, a habitat that is close by in Monterey Bay.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Tuesdays, Feb. 8, 15, 22 (3 meetings) 6:00 8:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $30

Tickle The Grey Matter: Improv Theatre

Instructor: Gerry Orton

Do you enjoy the feeling laughter brings? Want to try something fun and challenging? This class may be just the thing for you! Through a variety of group theater games, well venture out of our daily routine. Discover and play with your creative spontaneity. We will not only tickle our grey matter, well give it a fun workout and stretch our mental agilityall in a safe and supportive setting. Learn improvisation theater basics, improve listening skills, strengthen selfconfidence, and sharpen reaction time and memory ability. This class includes a ticket to a performance of the famed Chicago Improv group The Second City at the CSU Monterey Bay World Theatre on Thursday, March 3; 7:30pm. Youll also have an opportunity to talk with cast members!
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Thursdays, Feb. 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3 (4 meetings plus show) 3:30 5:30pm OLLI@CSUMB $50

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Cinema and Cuisine: And the Oscar Goes To....

Instructor: Karen Davis

The Anthropology of Food

Instructor: Dustin McKenzie

Justly or not, the legacy of a great film is often tied to a single statuette less than 14 inches tall. An Oscar can propel a film into the stratosphere, causing it to be forever remembered as a cinematic classic. Since 1929, the Academy Awards have honored outstanding achievement in film, amidst glitz, glamour and controversy. Spring is Oscar season, and with this in mind, Cinema and Cuisine will examine compelling Academy Award winners from specific film genres. And with food playing a major role in post-Oscars celebrations, each screening will be accompanied by a tasty delight worthy of a Hollywood gala.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Mondays, Feb. 14; Mar. 14; Apr. 11; May 9 (4 meetings) 1:30 4:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $40

Food is a fundamental human necessity, essential to the sustenance and survival of our species. Cultural practices influence what we eat, how we acquire, prepare and even consume food. Food is directly associated with cultural identity. People may change their dress, speech, and even religion before they alter their food ways. In addition, recent research has shown that specific food products including cod fish, sugar, and salt have had significant impact on world history. From hunter-gatherers to modern agricultural societies, this course will focus on the elaborate relationship between human culture and the foods we eat.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Fridays, Feb. 18, 25; Mar. 4 (3 meetings) 10:00am noon OLLI@CSUMB $30

In Your Ancestors Footsteps

Instructor: Junel Davidsen

Toxic Chemicals in Our Bodies, Homes and Pets

Instructor: David Epel, PhD

Revelations of exposure to toxic chemicals is frequently in the media. Whats true? Whats fiction? Well examine the usual suspects as well as less well known ones. For example, is BPA the cause of autism? Do the fire retardants in our furniture cause thyroid problems in cats? What causes some chemicals to be problems? And how can we avoid exposure to them?
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Wednesdays, Feb. 16, 23 (2 meetings) 10:00am - noon OLLI@CSUMB $20

Learning more about your ancestors can take you on a fascinating journey, whether the quest is to find ancestral homelands, make a family tree chart or solve a family mystery. Follow in the footsteps of your ancestors through clues found in source documents, while avoiding common pitfalls of family history research. Well cover the basic steps necessary for beginning a family history project and an introduction to the Genealogical Proof Standard. Examine source information using 19th and 20th century records found in various brick and mortar type repositories and popular family history websites. Participants will have a chance to prepare a research plan. A field trip to the Family History Center in Seaside will provide participants a tour of the library, an opportunity to browse the book and microfilm rooms, and use of the librarys unique computer resources.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Tuesdays, Mar. 1, 8, 15 (3 meetings) 1:00 2:30pm OLLI@CSUMB $25

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Aging Positively! Part Two

Instructor: Pat Hanson, PhD

Three Issues of Our Time: Water, War & Prayer

Ready to expand your awareness and to have your consciousness raised? Join us for town hall style sessions and hear from experts in their fields about important issues of our time. Each session includes lecture and discussion and will be held at OLLI@ CSUMB. Complimentary bring a friend!

This interactive class is for men and women who are interested in facing and embracing the inevitable changes that come with age. Participants will engage in processes designed to demystify and de-negativize the natural fears we have of aging. Guest experts will present cutting edge information. The goal is to empower us to make better informed decisions. This class is open to everyone and builds on Aging Positively! Part One.
Mar. 8 Our Health Trajectory: Changing Our Thinking Can Change Our Lives. Insights from Jill Bolte Taylors My Stroke of Insight and Elizabeth Lessers Change. Mar. 15 Physical Changes: Hearing, Bone Density and Body Image with Kalyani Gilliam-Salman, LAc., Bones for Life www.movementor.com Mar.  Managing Hormonal Realities: Blending Conventional (and Non) Medicine with Brian J. Ellinoy, Pharm.D. www.integrativepharmacist.com Mar. 29 Getting a Second Wind: Intimacy and Sexuality Now and From Now On with Kat Forsythe, MSW. www.getasecondwind.com Apr. 5 Generativity: Keeping Our Lives Meaningful and Finding Our Purpose plus Getting Your Papers in Order with Liza Horvath. www.montereytrust.com Apr. 12 End of Life Issues: Letting Go plus Mortality Suite: Poems Set to Music with Bill Minor. www.bminor.org Days : Time: Place: Fee: Tuesdays (7 meetings) 6:00 8:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $75

Water Supply with George Riley

Friday, Mar. 18; 10:00am noon

Gain an insiders perspective on the local water dilemma. Who are the winners and losers? What does the future hold? Well look at where control of our water is located, who will pay and how much will be paid.

Cost of War with David R. Henderson

Friday, Mar. 25; 10:00am - noon

Mr. Henderson will lead a thorough discussion about the cost of war, including its fiscal costs. Who bears most of the burden? Whats the toll that prolonged war has taken and is taking on our civil liberties? This session will address how the wars the U.S. government is currently engaging in are actually making Americans less safe.

The Politics of Prayer with Wayne Martin

Friday, Apr. 1; 10:00am noon

Virtually every interaction we engage in has some politics in it, an ethical component, and a balancing of power or influence. Even prayer. This session will examine the ways in which prayer has been a political act, and how, surprisingly, politics can be an act of prayer.

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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Instructor: John Provost

Literature and Gardening

Instructor: Barbara Mossberg, PhD

Many people approach death with fear and confusion. The aim of this class is to offer another perspective, from the ancient text of The Tibetan Book of the Dead, as interpreted and commentated by Sogyal Rinpoche in his book, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Well explore why Buddhists feel its essential to face our deaths with as much consciousness and understanding as we can. Students will be introduced to Tibetan practices that have been found to help both the person dying, and their family and friends, move through what is so often a very difficult process of letting go. Well study important concepts such as reincarnation and the Law of Karma.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Thursdays, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26 (8 meetings) 6:30 8:30pm OLLI@CSUMB $80

Dear March! Come In! How glad I am! Thats Emily Dickinson greeting a huffing and puffing March dressed like a Versace fashionista in purple shoes.And this is Professor Mossberg, excited to welcome you to March Madness for a celebration of Gardening and Literature! Its that time of year, when we get sublimely down into odes, sonnets seeped in sundrenched reverie, loveliness of lyrics on the bud and bloom. Celebrate the mystery of earth bringing forth creation. Well consider the great works of writer gardeners, from 2700 B.C. Gilgamesh to Americas poet gardeners who are doing the work of restoration and redemption. If youre overcome by winter blues, dont throw in the trowel! Weve got to get ourselves back to the garden.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Wednesdays, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23 (4 meetings) 2:00 5:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $40

The Maya Civilization of Old Mexico

Instructor: Bruce Elliott

The Riot of Spring: The Joy of Collage-Making

Instructor: Patrice Vecchione

Join us for a comprehensive introduction to one of the most advanced human cultures in the New World, from 300 AD to the early 1400s. Well chronicle origins and known history by means of intricate glyphs carved into stone walls of palaces and royal tombs. Once deciphered, these images can lead to the recovery of a political history and dynastic theology that Shakespeare would have loved! By means of an extensive slideshow, we will travel to Mexico and examine daily peasant life and extravagant royal ritual ceremonies, warfare and sacrifices, as well as trade and belief patterns. Join us for a few hours in the Yucatan with one of world historys most fascinating and still-mysterious cultures.
Date: Time: Place: Fee: Saturday, Mar. 5 (1 meeting) 10:00am 2:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $20

Not only flowers bloom. So do people. Spring is the perfect time to express our creative nature and experiment with color, shape and design. Collage artist Patrice Vecchione invites you out to play. Surprise yourself and find the artist inside you alive, thriving and ready to break out! For those who consider themselves artistic and everyone else. Materials to inspire will be provided.
Date: Time: Place: Fee: Saturday, April 16 9:00am 3:00pm OLLI@CSUMB $60

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MONTEREY BAY CULTURAL LEGACIES

This special series of courses will showcase the history and culture of the Monterey Bay area a history that continues to shape our community today.

Montereys Visual Art History

Instructor: Dick Crispo

Stepping Into Regional History

Instructor: Julianne Burton-Carvajal

Its natural beauty, rich history and mild climate have drawn talented artists to the Monterey Peninsula since the late 19th century. The internationallyrenowned artist and art historian, Dick Crispo, will provide an informative look at our areas legacy as an influential art colony. Join us as we glimpse into the lives of such prominent artists as Sam Colburn, E. Charlton Fortune, Paul Dougherty, August Gay, Armin Hansen, Jo Mora, and Charles Rollo Peters. The course concludes with a local field trip where participants can see first hand how this history has shaped the vibrant arts community that exists today. Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Mondays, Feb. 28; Mar. 7, 14 (3 meetings) 10:00am - noon OLLI@CSUMB $30

Ready to step into history? Each session will be organized around a visit to a landmark building from either Spanish-era or Mexican-era Monterey, transporting you back to a specific time and place. Through lectures, readings, and discussion as well as the pursuit of individual lines of interest, our goal will be to develop a multi-dimensional understanding of pre-American Monterey as a cultural crossroads and theater of many internationally significant events.
Dates: Fridays, Apr. 8, 29; May 6, 13, 20 (5 meetings) Time: 10:00am noon Place: Meet at local landmarks, sequence to be confirmed. Royal Presidio Chapel and Museum, Carmel Mission complex, Casa Boronda (private home on the Monterey Mesa), Customs House & Pacific House, Cooper-Molera complex, Stevenson House $80 Fee:

Monterey Waterfront
Instructor:Tim Thomas

For thousands of years people have made their living fishing the Monterey Bay. The first real commercial fishermen were the Rumsien Ohlone, the Native People of Monterey, diving and fishing the bay in small boats made of tule reeds. From abalone to rockfish, everything was fished and utilized, and the Monterey Bay was a multi-cultural stew, made up whalers from the Azores, squid fishermen from China, salmon fishermen and abalone divers from Japan, as well as Sicilians fishing sardines in the dark of the moon. This talk and walking tour will look at the history of the fisheries of Monterey Bay and what made it one of the biggest and best fishing ports in the world.
Dates: Time: Place: Fee: Mondays, Mar. 21, 28; Apr. 4 (3 meetings) 10:00am noon OLLI@CSUMB $30

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Roxane Buck-Ezcurra is a writer and editor. She consults with not-for-profit organizations, charitable foundations and independent publishers. Her projects often focus on natural history and marine topics, allowing her clients to benefit from her familiarity with environmental and conservation issues. Julianne Burton-Carvajal, longtime Professor of Spanish Literature and Latin American Cinema at the University of California Santa Cruz, has published extensively on the social, architectural and artistic heritage of this region. She also organizes art and history exhibitions at the Carmel Mission and elsewhere. Gregor Cailliet is Professor Emeritus of Biology (Ichthyology) at the Moss Landing Marine Lab. At sea, Mr. Cailliet collected fishes and data on their habitats. In the lab, he studies fish life histories (feeding habits, age and growth, reproduction and demography). Along with his graduate students, Greg has pioneered techniques for determining and validating the age of fishes. Dick Crispo has become a Monterey Peninsula institution. He has exhibited internationally and has earned many awards. His work is in numerous private and public collections. Mr. Crispo recently published a book on art history on the Monterey Peninsula and cowrote a history of the Carmel Art Association. www. carmelart.org Renee Curry has a Ph.D. in English and has published widely (three books and over twenty articles) in literature, literary theory, and film studies. Dr. Curry has taught literature for twenty-five years at the university level, and is currently the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at CSUMB. Junel Davidsen is a professional genealogist and heir searcher, specializing in courthouse records and research in California. Shes a Past-President of the Monterey County Genealogy Society. Ms. Davidsens client work includes research for the segment on Kristi Yamaguchis Japanese American ancestors for the PBS series Faces of America. Ms. Junel is also an expert provider on Ancestry.coms ExpertConnect service. Karen Davis is Senior Film Programmer for the Mill Valley Film Festival. She teaches courses in world cinema and cultural studies, and has been on the faculty of several institutions, including CSUMB and Vassar College. Ms. Davis has written, produced, and directed numerous film and video productions, primarily in the documentary genre. Bruce Elliott is a retired Senior Biologist Supervisor with the California Department of Fish and Game. David Epel is the Jane and Marshall Steel Professor Emeritus of Marine Sciences at Stanford Universitys Hopkins Marine Station. Hes received numerous awards recognizing his work on toxic chemicals in the environment and for fostering undergraduate research and science education. Known for his lecturing style, Mr. Epel has also been a visiting professor at universities in England, Japan and Italy. Pat Hanson, PhD is a veteran college health educator, public speaker, writer and hospice volunteer. She has taught at CSUMB and MPC, and is the sexuality columnist for a new magazine: Crone:Women Coming of Age. David R. Henderson is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Naval Postgraduate School and a research fellow with Stanford Universitys Hoover Institution. He blogs on http://econlog.econlib.org/and is a regular columnist for www.antiwar.com. Fred Keeley is the elected Treasurer for the County of Santa Cruz. He serves on numerous statewide boards and commissions, including the California Ocean Science Trust, the Chairmans Reform Task Force of the Fair Political Practices Commission, the board of the California Voter Foundation, the board of California Forward, to name but a few.

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Elin Kelsey, PhD writes for children, and adults. Her most recent books are Hey! Not Your Typical Book About the Environment and Watching Giants: The Secret Lives of Whales which was selected as a Best Reads for 2009 by Canadas National Public Radio Network (CBC). Ms. Kelsey consults on international environmental projects and is an adjunct professor at Royal Roads University. www.elinkelseyandcompany.com Wayne Martin retired from 35 years of parish ministry in Boston, Philadelphia and Lincoln City, Oregon. He served as a hospice chaplain on the Monterey Peninsula. His church work emphasized the justice implications of biblical history, and included a commitment to alleviating homelessness and poverty. Dustin McKenzie has been involved in archaeology along the central coast of California for over 12 years. His research has focused on hunter-gatherer fishing practices and maritime adaptations from Monterey Bay to the California Channel Islands. Mr. McKenzie has conducted archaeological investigations in the Mojave Desert, the Great Basin, Mexico, Germany, and Australia. He teaches archaeology and cultural anthropology at Cabrillo College. Gerry Orton brings 17 years of teaching, directing and performing Improv. Following a career as an administrator of a youth and family counseling agency, he followed his interest in theater, and improvisation. Mr. Orton is the founder of Women of Whimsy and Off the Cuff Laughter Links in Monterey. He directs the Tahoe Improv Players, a company he founded in the 1980s. Peter Powles was born in Kenya of British parents. He attended the University of Cambridge England reading law with Degrees M.A. and LLB. Mr. Powles practiced law from 1962 to 1998 while living in Australia, the U.S. and India. He retired to England in 1998 and moved to Carmel in 2000. John Provost is a philosophy instructor at Monterey Peninsula College and has been studying the interconnection between philosophical ideas and popular culture for nearly 30 years. His approach to contemporary issues is to examine them in the light of the questions and ideas raised by the great wisdom traditions. www.johnprovost.net George Riley is the co-founder of Citizens for Public Water and Intervener with CPUC on the Regional Desalination Project. Mr. Riley received his Masters Degree from Wharton Graduate School, Philadelphia and spent a long career in local government. Mr. Riley retired as Director of Housing and Community Services, San Mateo County. Marianne Rowe, MS has been a Marriage & Family Therapist for over 25 years, as well as a Mindfulness Meditation teacher at CSUMB and in her Pacific Grove office. She has been studying Ken Wilbers Integral Theory since the 1990s and recently completed a 9-month course of intensive study and practice with Terry Patten, a primary author of Integral Life Practice. www.mariannerowe.net Tim Thomas is a fourth generation native of the Monterey Bay area and served as the historian and curator for the Monterey Maritime & History Museum for 16 years. Mr.Thomas has worked with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, California State Parks and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Hes the Director of the J.B. Phillips Historical Fisheries Project and has written and lectured extensively on the fisheries of the Monterey Bay. Patrice Vecchione is the author and editor of both books of poetry and prose, including Writing and the Spiritual Life: Finding Your Voice by Looking Within. Her most recent venture is as playwright and actress. Shes taught writing and collage to adults and children for over thirty years. www.patricevecchione.com Kathy Whilden is a meditation teacher at Monterey Bay Zen Center in Carmel. Kathy has worked with Natalie Goldberg in timed writing workshops, is a founding member of the OLLI Writers Circle, and blogs about life in Monterey. www.wildini.blogspot.com Patricia Wolff, DC, MFT has been practicing natural health care for over 30 years. After being introduced to Zen meditation in 1986, her focus has been on integrating modalities that cultivate well-being and wisdom. In addition to her private practice, she lectures, leads meditation groups and facilitates retreats at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.

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OLLI Interest Groups

OLLI@CSUMB Interest Groups have been created by our members in support of member interests. Come share in the enthusiasm compliments of OLLI!

KAZU MovieClub

Hosted by: Dr. Marsha Moroh and Dr. Ken Wanderman

Plein Air Writing

Roxane Buck-Ezcurra and Kathy Whilden

One of the highlights of KAZU membership is their ever-popular MovieClub which screens compelling cinematic works each month at the Osio Cinema. Nows your chance to further the experience by joining fellow enthusiasts for a dynamic discussion following each screening. www.kazu.org/movieclub
Dates: Time: Place: Mondays, Feb. 7; Mar. 7; Apr. 4; May 9 (4 meetings) 7:00 8:30pm OLLI@CSUMB

Using timed writings, well capture first thoughts on paper, deepen our connection to the natural beauty of the Monterey Peninsula, and discover the truth within each of us along the way. Each session includes a short, easy walk and ample time for writing, reading aloud and nonjudgmental listening. This group is open to everyone and builds on the OLLI Plein Air Writing Series. Recommended reading: Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg.
Dates: Time: Place: Tuesdays, Jan. 25; Feb. 22; Mar. 29; Apr. 26 (4 meetings) 9:30am - noon Varies (to be announced)

Getting to OLLI@CSUMB
Getting to OLLI@CSUMB is easy. Were closer than you might think! OLLI is located at the corner of InterGarrison and 6th Avenue on the CSU Monterey Bay campus just minutes away from the shores of Monterey Bay and the stores you often frequent. From Highway 1: Take Lightfighter Exit Turn Left onto Gen. Jim Moore Turn Right onto Inter-Garrison Road Turn Left onto 6th Avenue Take immediate Left into parking lot From Reservation Road, Salinas: Take Imjin Road Turn Left onto Abrams Drive Follow until road ends Turn Right onto Inter-Garrison Road Turn Right onto 6th Avenue Take immediate Left into parking lot Alternative transportation options? http://transportation.csumb.edu Maps? http://map.csumb.edu

Parking
OLLI Plum Members, simply display your current CSUMB parking pass on your car dash or visor. Its that easy. Not an OLLI Plum Member? Permits can be purchased from the many yellow parking dispensers on campus. (The closest one to OLLI is by the Otter Student Center, at the corner of Inter-Garison/5th Avenue.) The cost is 50/hour or $2/day. Dispensers take coins and dollars but do not give change.

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