The Writer’s Toolbox
There are many ways to approach a story: be it fiction, memoir, or non-fiction. The creative urge tells you what you want to express; technique gives the tools with which to write it. This class will be showing rather than telling. You will have the opportunity to exercise your writing skills and use the “tool of the day” to improve the piece you create in class. One technique we will work on is how to make a description more vivid. Whether you are a beginning or experienced writer, this class will help to hone your writing skills.
Priority is given to Leisure World Residents.
Class Leader: Betty Coven, Ph.D., psychologist, author
Dates: Mondays, Jan 23 – March 12
Time: 2:30 – 4:00 PM
Location: LW, Clubhouse 3, room 3
Hollywood & Entertainment Industry
Come explore the history of Hollywood films and TV ?including movie moguls, the studio system, the stars of the past, and others who worked in the film industry. In addition, explore how “stars” become stars and the ?forgotten people that made the film and TV industry be what it is today.
Priority is given to Leisure World Residents
Class Leader: Barry Buckheim
Dates: Tuesdays, Jan 24 – March 13
Time: 2:30 – 4:00 PM
Location: LW, Clubhouse 3, room 3
Longevity Stick
The purpose of Longevity Stick is to prevent disease, protect your health, and increase concentration. The objectives include developing better balance and increasing physical strength by stretching the muscles and tendons. Bring a one-inch dowel - one to two inches longer than your height - with rubber (not plastic) end caps.
Priority is given to Leisure World Residents
Class Leader: Lynn Marsh, M.A.
Dates: Thursdays, Jan 26 – March 15
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Location: LW, Clubhouse 6, room C
Great Books: Great Conversations
This class will provide an opportunity for discussion and examination of various readings written throughout the ages. The selections come from all disciplines and are considered classics. New selections have been chosen for this class. Books for the class will be loaned for the duration of the class.
Class limit: 15
Class Leader: Dale Lieberfarb, M.A.
Dates: Fridays, Oct 14 – Dec 9
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Location: LW clubhouse 3, room 3
The Brothers Karamazov
This book written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a murder mystery and a novel of ideas. As a story it is intriguing. As a novel of ideas it is complex, deep, enlightening, thought provoking, and, in some cases, life changing. His investigations feature love, psychology, ethics, good and evil, spirituality, and beyond. His writing, however, never is didactic, being filled with beauty and insight.
Priority is given to Leisure World Residents
Class leader: Cheryl Clark
Dates: Fridays, January 27 – March 16
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Location: LW, Club House 3, room 3
Please return Registration Form with your check to:
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSULB
HS&D, Room 100 MS-5609
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840-5609
OLLI at CSULB Office: 562-985-8237
Fax: 562-985-8213
Web Site: www.csulb.edu/centers/olli
