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Dover (Wyoming Church): October 20, 2026 to November 24, 2026
Tuesday at 10:45 AM
Are you looking for a great holiday gift for friends or family? Look no further! In this class, you will learn to knit winter hats on circular needles. Multiple patterns will be provided, ranging from easy to intermediate in difficulty. You should easily complete at least one hat, and you may complete more than one if you choose. Pattern selected will determine needle size and yarn type. You should know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off for this class.
Taught by: Patricia White
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 8, 2026 to October 6, 2026
Tuesday at 10:45 AM
Have you mastered the basics of knitting? Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? This class is for all levels of knitters. Each student will knit a scarf using a total of five different knit stitches, one of which will be learned each week during the course. Prior to the course, students will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Needle size and type of yarn TBD.
Taught by: Patricia White
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 10, 2026 to October 8, 2026
Thursday at 10:45 AM
Discover how to bring your artwork to life! In this joyful, hands-on class, students create simple drawings, digitize them using a smartphone or tablet, and transform them into animated images, short videos, or GIFs. No technical experience is required — if you can take a photo, you can do this. Each week builds confidence as students explore color, creativity and easy-to-use digital tools. A perfect class for anyone who wants to learn new technology in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Taught by: Paula Whittington
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 10, 2026 to November 19, 2026
Thursday at 10:45 AM
This class looks back at the life and works of the man who is arguably America’s greatest — and most beloved — composer, conquering Broadway and Hollywood with his unforgettable songs. He also wrote pathbreaking “jazzical” music, as well as the enduring opera Porgy and Bess, which is marking its 90th anniversary with a new production in New York City. This class also reveals the instructor’s choice for the three greatest songs ever written in the United States.
Taught by: Daniel Pritchett
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 8, 2026 to November 24, 2026
Tuesday at 12:45 PM
A survey of 11 neglected, forgotten and/or ignored films fondly remembered by the instructor: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari; And Then There Were None (1945); Out of the Blue; Rashomon; The Night of the Hunter; The Court Jester; The Invasion of the Body Snatchers; A Face in the Crowd; The Shootist; Starman; The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover. Due to the 2-plus-hours running time of each film, class time may extend to 3 p.m.
Taught by: George Christensen
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 8, 2026 to November 24, 2026
Tuesday at 9:00 AM
Prerequisite: Prior semester’s recorder class or equivalent proficiency on the recorder. Students continue their progress and increase their skill in playing the recorder. Course covers folk music as well as music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Taught by: Carol Neild
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 8, 2026 to November 24, 2026
Tuesday at 2:30 PM
Enjoy playing old-time tunes in a relaxed environment. All skill levels and acoustic string instruments welcome. Other instruments such as flute, penny whistle, recorder, etc. are also welcome. Stringed instrument players should know basic chords in keys of G, D and A. Ability to sight read music is not a requirement but is a very helpful skill.
Taught by: Nathan Jackson
Dover (Wyoming Church): October 22, 2026 to November 19, 2026
Thursday at 12:45 PM
Salt, fat, acid and heat are the four cardinal directions of cooking according to acclaimed chef, author and teacher, Samin Nosrat. Using the Netflix series and Samin Nosrat’s cooking guidebook of the same name, students explore the importance of each element, the varieties of each element and best choice for different situations. Each class offers tasting opportunities with the final class to be a group activity integrating the key elements. Instructor and participants will decide as a group on how to share any costs for a tasting meal as the last class meeting.
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Taught by: Elizabeth Jelich, Susan Watkins
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 10, 2026 to November 19, 2026
Thursday at 12:45 PM
Join us to view a collection of classic science fiction movies. Some will bring back memories, some may be scary, some may present surprisingly accurate predictions of the future. We may show some recent movies that are particularly well done. Since we are showing full-length movies, the class will be longer than a single period. Come enjoy!
Taught by: Larry Watkins
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 10, 2026 to November 19, 2026
Thursday at 10:45 AM
The course covers Prussian/German military history from Frederick the Great to the collapse of the Third Reich. Topics include German political and military strategies and tactics that impacted the world since the 18th century.
Taught by: Steven Serbu
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 8, 2026 to October 6, 2026
Tuesday at 10:45 AM
Required text: North American Monsters: A Contemporary Legend Casebook (Edited by David J. Puglia) Louisville, Colorado: University of Colorado Press, 2022. ISBN 978-1-64642-160-2. We focus on the study of North American monsters. These creatures, like the Jersey Devil, are frightening yet fascinating. Most of us are familiar with monsters through novels, short stories, comic books, television and film. These monsters menace. They threaten wayward travelers, amorous lovers and innocent campers alike. But monsters also amuse us. Their accounts delight listeners around wooded campfires, in campus dormitories and on dark country roads.
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Taught by: Angus Gillespie
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 10, 2026 to October 8, 2026
Thursday at 9:00 AM
This course explores the lives, legacies and lasting impacts of five unique women who redefined the American landscape. We examine how these women navigated systemic barriers to reshape politics, science and culture.
Taught by: Bobbi Neaton
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 10, 2026 to October 8, 2026
Thursday at 12:45 PM
Remember the Ladies! These famous words were written by Abigail Adams on March 31, 1776. Now it’s our turn to remember several courageous ladies that “fought” for the Patriot cause. The men were fighting on the front lines, but at home the ladies — wives, mothers, daughters and sisters — were left alone to guard their homes and families. All the women featured in this class went one step further. Join us and learn about their brave and often times scary Revolutionary War adventures.
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Taught by: Elizabeth Jelich, Susan Watkins
Dover (Wyoming Church): October 20, 2026 to November 24, 2026
Tuesday at 2:30 PM
This class examines the role that spies and intelligence played in the Second World War, on both sides of the conflict. These will include both “official” spies (those who worked for their governments), and “traitors” (who worked against the countries they purported to love). We’ll look at recruitment and training, the networks they built, the operations they carried out and what happened to them during and after the war, if they survived.
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Taught by: Patricia White
Dover (Wyoming Church): October 20, 2026 to November 24, 2026
Tuesday at 10:45 AM
Truth is stranger than fiction, and Shakespeare’s imagination is stranger than both, delving into the depths of what it is. We’ll explore the imaginative choices and dilemmas that express the imagination of humanism in Shakespeare’s works. Instructor provides weekly reading assignments one week in advance of class, including links for reading the assigned works online. We will follow our noses and sniff out the truffle-like answers and morsels of discovery!
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Taught by: Russell Endo
Dover (Wyoming Church): October 22, 2026 to November 19, 2026
Thursday at 9:00 AM
Required text: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, ISBN 978-0-593-31207-0. The Frozen River is a historical novel set in the rural town of Hallowell, Maine, in 1789. It is based on the actual written diaries of midwife and healer Martha Ballard. It is part murder mystery and part study of women’s place in post-colonial American society. Best of all, it is a really good read, and the discussions will be lively. When registering, sign up for the section meeting Thursdays, 9 a.m. in Dover; or Wednesdays, 12:45 p.m. online.
Taught by: Bobbi Neaton
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 8, 2026 to October 6, 2026
Tuesday at 2:30 PM
Are you a fan of spy movies or spy fiction? Have you wondered what it is like to be a spy? This class goes behind the myths about the world of espionage and looks at the reality of the lives of spies. We look at real-world spies, what caused them to betray their countries, and what happened after they were caught, with a focus on spies operating against the U.S. and Europe in the 20th century.
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Taught by: Patricia White
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 8, 2026 to November 24, 2026
Tuesday at 9:00 AM
This course aims to provide the basic linguistic and cultural tools for communicating in French. An imaginary trip in a French-speaking country serves as the context for developing communicative proficiency. Scenarios set in a variety of locations will provide opportunities for practice. Participants will acquire language needed to communicate at an airport, at a hotel, at a restaurant and so on.
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Taught by: Alice Cataldi, Larry Watkins, Susan Watkins
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 8, 2026 to November 24, 2026
Tuesday at 10:45 AM
This intermediate level course will provide the language needed for discussing films. Participants will view two French films: one in class and the second outside of class. Previewing and post-viewing activities will be provided by the instructor to facilitate the discussions.
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Taught by: Alice Cataldi, Larry Watkins, Susan Watkins
Dover (Wyoming Church): October 22, 2026 to November 19, 2026
Thursday at 2:30 PM
Get answers about health-related issues so that you can take charge of your health and make the best health decisions. Topics include information on immunizations, over-the-counter medications, how to talk to your health professional and be part of the decision making. Guest speakers in areas such as insurance, physical therapy, nutrition and more will assist with the education. Most of all, ask questions!
Taught by: Denise Kaercher
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 8, 2026 to November 24, 2026
Tuesday at 9:00 AM
This course involves student participation each week as a new/current controversial issue is presented. Lively discussion (respectful) is the substance of the course. When registering, sign up for the section meeting Tuesdays in Dover or Thursdays in Lewes.
Taught by: Denise Kaercher
Dover (Wyoming Church): October 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026
Thursday at 2:30 PM
If you are new to Medicare, close to Medicare age, or currently on Medicare this free educational seminar is for you. We will discuss strategies for all your health insurance and Medicare needs. You will learn about Medicare changes, difference between observation and admittance, and helping you understand all the letters (A, B, C, and D) and Plans (G, and N). We’ll discuss the time frame for signing up for Medicare, penalties, and the importance of reviewing your prescriptions during Open Enrollment. When registering, sign up for the Thursday section meeting in Dover, or the Friday section meeting in Lewes.
Taught by: Joseph Cisco
Course added since catalog publication.
Dover (Wyoming Church): October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026
Tuesday at 9:00 AM
Want to improve your chances of finding sea glass on Delaware beaches? It’s out there! In this talk, I’ll share 28 stratagems to help you not go home empty-handed. We will take a follow-up 90-minute field trip to an undisclosed beach location to put what we’ve learned to good use: finding sea glass!
This is a 1-session class being offered at two UD OLLI locations:
Register for either the section meeting in Lewes (Monday 10/12) or in Dover (Tuesday 10/13).
Field trip for all sections: tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 10/14/2026.
Taught by: David Liemer
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 10, 2026 to November 19, 2026
Thursday at 2:30 PM
If you enjoy needlecrafts and hanging out with friends, this is the class for you! Join us to work on personal craft projects, and to get inspiration for future projects. No instruction is planned, but you’ll get lots of encouragement, and help may be provided by your fellow crafters. Come on out for fun and fellowship as we work on projects for family and friends.
Taught by: Patricia White
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
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