OLLI at UK Donovan Scholars
Program Information
Lexington
Contacts Information:
Lanna Neal
OLLI at UK Donovan
Scholars
University of Kentucky
Ligon House
658 South Limestone Street
Lexington, KY 40506-0442
Phone: 859-257-2656
Morehead
Somerset
Contacts Information:
OLLI at UK
University of Kentucky
Ligon House
658 South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40506-0442
Phone in Lexington:
859-257-2656
Outside Lexington Toll Free:
866-602-5862
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Special Course Offerings Spring,
2008
- All Special Programs are open to persons 55
or older.
Prior Registration is Required. A $10 fee per semester is now
required to be an OLLI at UK Donovan Scholar and to process your
request for Self Enrichment Classes. Please enclose your check
with your registration form.
- You will receive a name tag with your registration confirmation.
Please wear it to class for each session to identify yourself as an OLLI at
UK Donovan Scholar.
- When you enroll for a class that requires a risk release form (fitness, line dancing, yoga)
we will send one with your confirmation to sign and return before the
class begins.
Parking instructions
Registration Form (pdf)
Special Course Offerings Catalog (pdf)
Note: Classes are cancelled when Fayette County Schools are
closed due to bad weather. Saturday classes are cancelled if
Lexington Community College is closed due to weather conditions.
Monday class will not meet on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Check
with your class instructors for other days that your class will
not meet.
Click on the course you are interested to view the class schedule
Special Benefits of being a Donovan Scholar
Donovans enrolling in self enrichment classe(es) or an academic course at
UK may enroll in Swim Time, Walking Time or join the Johnson Recreational Center.
An eligibility list is sent each semester with the names of
the currently enrolled students. To be currently enrolled,
you must select a class(es) and pay the $10 fee.
Swim Time: Lancaster Aquatic Center, corner of University and Complex Drives
The LAC has open swim hours for enrolled Donovan Scholars to enjoy. A schedule of open swim times may be requested from the LAC office facility manager in the pool lobby area.
Walking Time: Monday thru Friday 11:00–1:00
Nutter Field House 1401 Sports Center Drive
Set your own schedule and your own pace on the Indoor Running Track. Donovans use Lanes 4, 5, & 6, and walk counter-clockwise. If facility is closed for UK camps, a note will be posted on the door.
Johnson Recreational Center: You may become
a member of the Johnson Recreation Center for a reduced fee. The Center offers a full range of
fitness equipment and classes plus a climbing and bouldering center.
Acting Fundamentals
(May be taken with Reader's Theater)
Acting with Adam Luckey
01/28 - 5/5 Monday 10:30
-12:30
Meeting Room, Unitarian Universalist Church
3564 Clays Mill Road
Acting with Sidney Shaw
01/28 -
5/5 Monday 10:30 - 12:30
Sanctuary, Unitarian Universalist Church
3564 Clays Mill Road
Donovan Actors Theatre Performance, at the Downtown Branch of the Lexington Public Library
will be determined at a later time.
Art Classes
Limited to one class only due to the large demand. List 1st & 2nd choices on
registration form. Students are expected to provide their own art supplies.
Art with Adele Prager
01/17 -
05/08 Thursdays 10:00 - 12:00
Crestwood Christian Church
1882 Bellefonte Drive
Beginner & Intermediate students in watercolor
Watercolor with Bernice Wood
01/17 -
05/08 Thursday 1:00 - 4:00
Beaumont Presbyterian Church
1070 Lane Allen Road
Intermediate & advanced students in watercolor only
Art with Cindy Flora
01/17 -
05/08 Thursday 9:00 - 12:00
Beaumont Presbyterian Church
1070 Lane Allen Road
Beginner, intermediate & advanced student. All media with an emphasis in watercolor
Art with Frank Boyer
01/16 - 05/07 Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 3:00
Crestwood Christian Church
1882 Bellefonte Drive
Beginner, intermediate & advanced students in acrylics and all media
Art with Helena Pappas
01/14 -
05/05 Monday 10:00 - 1:00
Crestwood Christian Church
1882 Bellefonte Drive
Beginner, intermediate & advanced students in watercolor, gouache and acrylic
Art with Jesse Mark
01/15 -
05/06 Tuesday 1:00 - 4:00
Beaumont Presbyterian Church
1070 Lane Allen Road
Beginner, intermediate & advanced students in oil and acrylic
Suggested text: Oil Painting Techniques, David Lewis, (Ed), ISBN 0-8230-3261-2.
Art with Jill Plaisted
01/15 -
05/06
Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 3:00
Crestwood Christian Church
1882 Bellefonte Drive
Beginner, intermediate students in watercolor, oil and acrylics
Auto Harp with Tricia Stahlman
2/4 - 5/5 Monday 2:30 - 4:00
Beaumont Presbyterian Church
1070 Lane
Allen Road
Learn to play for personal enjoyment.
You must have an autoharp to participate.
Autobiography with Dorothy Large
1/16 -
5/7 Wednesday 1:30 - 3:30
Bell House Senior Citizens Center
545
Sayre Avenue
Fall enrollment is for both the fall and
spring semesters. Learn writing and memory techniques, and
produce a bound autobiography. CLOSED. No spring
enrollment.
Chorus with Don Seevers
1/17 - 4/24
Thursday 10:30 - 12:00
Twin Pines Christian Church
1139
Tanbark Road
Enjoy music through active
participation. Spring concert date is Saturday, April 26,
3:00pm at the Tates Creek Christian Church.
Computer with Bob Gibson
Saturday
9:00-12:00
Molony A/T Bldg, Bluegrass Community &
Technical College
470 Cooper Drive (near KET on Cooper
Drive)
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Introduction to Computers:
1/12, 1/19,
1/26, 2/2 A four session exploration of computer
components, their manipulation and the basic housekeeping
functions in the use of the home computer. Note: It is
important to attend all four sessions to receive the
greatest benefit from this
class.
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Microsoft Word: 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8 A
four session exercise involving the use of Word for basic
word processing at home; the emphasis is on creating,
editing and formatting of documents employing Word’s built
in tools. Note: It is important to attend all four
sessions to receive the greatest benefit from this class.
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Computer Security: 3/22 A three hour
introduction to establishing privacy on the home computer,
utilizing passwords, virus scanning software, and firewall
protection against intruders and identify thieves.
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Internet & Email: 3/29 A three hour
review of the techniques employed in browsing the Internet,
including a discussion of the proper use of eMail software
and WebMail.
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Digital Photography: 4/12 A three hour
look at what you can do with your photo images after the
images are transferred from your camera to your computer.
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Introduction to Ebay: 4/19 A three hour
discussion of the techniques required to join eBay, buy and
sell merchandise, and the precautions you should take to
protect against fraudulent transactions.
Drawing with Adele Prager
1/17 - 5/8
Thursday 1:30–3:30
Crestwood Christian Church
1882
Bellefonte Drive
Beginner and intermediate students.
May be taken in addition to one art class. Students are expected to provide their own supplies.
Dulcimer with Tricia Stahlman
2/4 - 5/5
Monday
Beginners 10:30 - 12:00 Novice/Intermediate 12:00
- 1:30
Performing 1:30 - 2:30
Beaumont Presbyterian Churchh
1070 Lane
Allen Road
Learn to play the Appalachian Lap
Dulcimer for personal enjoyment. Community performances by
the Strumming Donovans. You must have a dulcimer to
participate.
Fitness with Kelly Howard
1/14 - 5/7
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 – 12:00
Immanuel Baptist Church, ROC Building, lower level
3100 Tates
Creek Road
Aerobics, stretching and fun. We will
send a risk release form with your confirmation. Sign and
return it to the office before the first class.
Forum
1/17 - 5/1 Tuesday & Thursday 3:30 - 4:30, Gloria
Griffith and Bob Orbach, Co-chairs
Lexington Senior Citizens Center
1530
Nicholasville Road
Lecture series geared to interest of
older adults. Free parking. Refreshments are served at
the first Forum and on the first Thursday of each month at
3:00pm beginning on January 17.
French with Monique Roman
1/17 - 3/6
Thursday 10:00 - 11:30
Mayfair Village Retirement Center
3310
Tates Creek Road
Introduction to French conversation and
grammar. Required text: Ultimate French (Living Language)
Beginner-Intermediate.
Limited parking. May need to park
across the street or car-pool to class.
Great Decisions 2008 with Charles Holmes
1/10 - 2/28 Thursday 10:00 - 11:30
Hunter Presbyterian Church
109 Rosemont
Garden, Lexington
2nd Floor near the Church Office
Discussion of U.S. Foreign Policy
Association national/international topics; Iraq end-game,
European Union at 50, Talking to our enemies, Russia, U.S.
defense & security policy, Latin America: shift to the
left?, U.S-China trade policy, and Private philanthropy.
Purchase Great Decisions 2008 Edition text at the UK
Bookstore.
Italian with Joe Pilla
Monday 2/4 - 5/5
Beginner 10:00-11:00
Intermediate 11:00-12:00
Mayfair Village Retirement Centerr
3310
Tates Creek Road.
Required text: Ultimate Italian (Living
Language ( A Random House Company) and The Oxford Italian
Dictionary (Italian-English and English-Italian).
Limited
parking. May need to park across the street or car-pool to
class.
Line Dancing with Mimi Ilgaz at Calvary
1/14 - 5/8 Monday & Thursday
Beginner 9:00–10:00
Intermediate
10:00-11:00 Advanced 11:00-12:00
Calvary Baptist Church
150 E. High Street
Wear tennis shoes (no hard soles) and comfy
clothes. Join the fun; good for memory and health. We will send a risk release form with your
confirmation. Sign and return it to the office before the
first class.
Line Dancing with Mimi Ilgaz at Bell House
1/18 - 5/9 Friday 10:30-12:00
Bell House Senior Citizens Center
545 Sayre
Avenue
Experienced only. Intermediate and Advancedced
Wear tennis shoes (no hard soles) and comfy
clothes. Join the fun; good for memory and health. We will send a risk release form with your
confirmation. Sign and return it to the office before the
first class.
Readers Theatre with Sidney Shaw
1/24 - 5/8
Thursday 1:00 - 3:00
Hunter Presbyterian Church
109 Rosemont
Garden
Develop script reading skills for community
entertainment. Involves regular class attendance and commitment
to at least 2-3 community performances per month. (May also
take Acting).
Spanish with Richard Dwyer
1/16 - 5/7
Wednesday 1:30 - 3:00
Beaumont Presbyterian Church
1070 Lane
Allen Road
Prerequisite: Must have some previous
Spanish; class will improve conversational skills, grammar, and
vocabulary.
Women in the Arts: 1800’s-1900’s with Pat
Choate
3/3 - 4/28 Monday 2:00 - 3:30
Bradford
Room, Crestwood Christian Church
1882 Bellefonte
Drive
The class will focus on the lives and work
of women in art, music and dance during 1800’s-1900’s including
artists such as Emily Carr, Georgia O’Keefe, and Judy Chicago.
Yoga with Larry Durrett
1/15 - 5/8 Tuesday
& Thursday 11:00 - 12:00
Gym., Crestwood Christian Church
1882 Bellefonte
Drive
Yoga stretching to improve balance, flexibility and strength.
Bring a mat or beach towel and wear easy to move in clothes. We
will send a risk release form with your confirmation. Sign and
return it to the office before the first class.
Parking Instructions
Beaumont Presbyterian Church - to access the parking lot, turn onto Georgian Way
off Lane Allen road then into the church lot.
Immanuel Baptish Church - The ROC Center is located in the back of the church lot.
Crestwood Parking is off Bellefonte and classrooms are located
at the entrance to the left of the main entrance through the double glass doors.
