I had the great pleasure of interviewing Shirle and Art Gottleib, and I don’t use the word “great” loosely. OLLI is so fortunate to have this couple as instructors as they have a passion for their individual fields of teaching.
When we began discussing Shirle’s class, FOLLOW THE YELLOW 
BRICK ROAD—all about artistic expression—her eyes became brighter than a sparkler. Shirle has a background in theatre and art as a distinguished critic and member of theatre, drama and art critics’ associations. She said that the world changing every year causes art to change with it. She believes that art seen through the eyes of the beholder shows that there is no right or wrong in your likes or dislikes. Your perspective comes from your different experiences, life styles and backgrounds. This is what makes art and theatre so exciting.
Shirle will lead the class with discussion, dialogue and lectures on art that students will explore by visiting local museums. Additionally, there will be discussions based on students’ prior experiences with theatre and art. The common goal is to search for meaning in art. Shirle also will recommend plays in the area that are worth attending. You can count on an enlightening, entertaining and provocative class that will engage your senses and your mind.
Art Gottleib has been called a maverick. When I asked him how he gained 
that title, he said he likes to stir things up, go after the status quo. In his class THE LAW CAN BE A KICK IN THE PANTS, students will have the pleasure of being a bit maverick, too. In addition to being a lawyer, Art is a playwright whose works have been produced on stage.
The class will look at the law as it is today. Is it good, bad, slanted, distorted, honest, fair? Students will generate discussion by sharing articles, news stories and television programs they’ve seen. Is what is being presented to the public meaningful to the law, is it misleading or accurate?
With so many legal predicaments in the nation and world today, the class will have the opportunity to clear away the media fluff and delve into the real legal issues that could affect all of us. Art’s sense of humor will keep the class loose and you will feel at ease in joining the discussions.
So, here they are, the Dynamic Duo. Two multitalented individuals we’re so fortunate to have at the podium. When do we sign up?
This fall OLLI is invited by Lakewood OASIS to help pilot a NEW program called Active Generations. Ten to twelve volunteers are needed to make the project a success. The Active Generations program is an inter-generational nutrition/activity program that partners older adults with children in grades 3-5 to implement CATCH.
Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) is an evidence-based, nationally recognized school nutrition and physical activity curriculum. The purpose of the program is to address sedentary lifestyles that lead to childhood obesity. During the program, healthy eating and light physical activities are presented as fun and enjoyable. Through role models like you, kids can see the benefits of implementing healthy choices.
So what’s involved? We need 10-12 volunteers who will work in teams of 5 or 6 to meet weekly with the children and together, learn health tips, eat healthy snacks, and be active through fun and light exercise like playing with beach balls.
As a member of the team, you can decide if you want to be in charge of the snack, lead exercise, teach the lesson, or rotate the jobs among the team members each week. A training session will be provided as well as a weekly curriculum and all the supplies.
If interested in this free, fun opportunity to serve and to learn, call the Lakewood OASIS office at 562-601-5010.
