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Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 16, 2025 to July 16, 2025
Wednesday at 12:45 PM
Dutch settlers considered the Delaware the finest and most pleasant river in the world. From Lenape treaties and betrayals through Revolutionary War battles and disputes over dams and power plants, the Delaware has been marked by historic events, characters and controversies. Join us on this illustrated and entertaining cruise through time down the historic Delaware.
Taught by: Gary Letcher
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 8, 2025 to July 29, 2025
Tuesday at 9:00 AM
The years 1865 thru 1877 are referred to in American history as the era of reconstruction. However, this period is better defined by destruction, violence, corruption and terror in the defeated south. The centerpiece reference is the prize-winning book, I saw Death coming. This class explores this period and its significant constitutional amendments in an effort to shed light on the struggles and events still unfolding in today’s America.
Taught by: Ray Glick
Lewes (off site): July 9, 2025 to July 30, 2025
Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Prerequisite: Ability to walk for approximately one mile. We walk through history in Lewes, learning about historic buildings, notable events, architecture and the residents who lived here. We also explore maritime history and the final resting places of some of the residents of Lewes. Expect less than 1.5 miles of walking each week.
Taught by: Connie Benko
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 10, 2025 to July 31, 2025
Thursday at 12:30 PM
Additional fee: $25 lab fee to cover the cost of materials. Students learn the “Tiffany” method of stained glass creations. They design a pattern, cut glass, grind, foil and solder a project. This course is open to beginners and advanced artists. The instructor must approve all projects. Closed-toe shoes are required. No sandals or flip-flops should be worn. Please note additional fee mentioned above.
Taught by: Bette Kaupa, Paul Puch, Rodney Lau
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 8, 2025 to July 29, 2025
Tuesday at 10:45 AM
Learn how to read and pronounce Cyrillic using the Russian language. This course uses Google Translate to help students read and speak Russian to help build vocabulary. Students learn the phonetics of the alphabet and are given tools that can help them learn in class and independently. This is not a regimented foreign language class. The measure of success is conversational comfort, not tests!
Taught by: Harry Banks
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 8, 2025 to July 29, 2025
Tuesday at 12:45 PM
Extended discussion of the following poems by Robert Frost: The Star-Splitter (the subject to be considered in the first class), The Grindstone, The Ax-Helve, The Strong Are Saying Nothing, On a Tree Fallen Across the Road, Neither Out Far Nor In Deep, Love and a Question, and The Exposed Nest. For enjoyment and stimulation, let’s take the time to sit a spell and talk. As Frost urged his readers in The Pasture, “you come too.”
Taught by: William Zak
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 7, 2025 to July 28, 2025
Monday at 10:45 AM
Prerequisite: Must be able to walk unassisted. Argentine tango is an improvisational partner dance popular worldwide and it’s unlike the “show Tango” seen on TV. Mostly slow, sensual and deliberate in movement, Argentine tango is all about the walk and the connection between partners, the music and the moment. Students learn the basics, including posture, the embrace and the walk as well as how to wordlessly lead or follow. After completing the course, students should be prepared to join a local tango group.
Taught by: John Huegel
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 10, 2025 to July 31, 2025
Thursday at 10:45 AM
This course looks at the evolution of ancient to modern medicine by examining the fascinating lives and times of key medical thinkers, philosophers and scientists. We review how they arrived at their insights and how those revelations and discoveries changed the world. This is intended to be a fun, engaging and interactive course.
Taught by: Sheldon Scheinert
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 8, 2025 to July 8, 2025
Tuesday at 10:45 AM
Coastal Concerts presents a classical music experience that delves into the background of guest artists, their instruments and the music. Featuring Strauss Shi and Tengyue (TY) Zhang, ArcoStrum is committed to redefining the 21st-century violin-guitar art form. ArcoStrum presents innovative chamber music that blends genres, eras and cultures and is known for the artists’ charisma and dynamic on-stage chemistry. Students receive a complimentary ticket for a future Coastal Concerts performance.
Taught by: Carol Dennis
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 22, 2025 to July 22, 2025
Tuesday at 10:45 AM
Coastal Concerts presents a classical music experience that delves into the background of guest artists, their instruments and the music they are performing. This session highlights the Rosamunde String Quartet. This critically acclaimed all-star ensemble consists of musicians from three of the world’s greatest orchestras: Noah Bendix-Balgley, first concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic; Shanshan Yao (Violin ’08), member of the Kammerakademie Potsdam and former violinist in the New York Philharmonic; Teng Li (Viola ’05), principal viola of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; and Nathan Vickery (Cello ’13), cellist in the New York Philharmonic. Students receive a complimentary ticket for a future Coastal Concerts performance.
Taught by: Carol Dennis
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 15, 2025 to July 15, 2025
Tuesday at 10:45 AM
Coastal Concerts presents a classical music experience that delves into the background of guest artists, their instruments and the music they are performing. This session highlights Seraph Brass. In its 11th season, Seraph Brass was founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden with a mission to showcase women brass players and musicians from marginalized groups, in personnel and programming. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group performs as a 10-piece ensemble, as soloists with symphony orchestras and wind bands and in collaboration with other chamber artists. Students receive a complimentary ticket for a future Coastal Concerts performance.
Taught by: Carol Dennis
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 29, 2025 to July 29, 2025
Tuesday at 10:45 AM
Coastal Concerts presents a classical music experience that delves into the background of guest artists, their instruments and the music they are performing. Windsync is a wind quintet that embraces the classics and the growing contemporary repertoire with a fresh sensibility. Versatile and vibrant, WindSync frequently eliminates the “fourth wall” between musicians and audience by performing from memory, creating an extraordinary connection. Students receive a complimentary ticket for a future Coastal Concerts performance.
Taught by: Carol Dennis
Lewes (off site, Cinema Art Theater): July 7, 2025 to July 28, 2025
Monday at 2:15 PM
This class shows a favorite movie of the movie host, either an OLLI student, instructor or community member. The host gives a brief introduction and then leads a discussion afterward.
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Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 10, 2025 to July 31, 2025
Thursday at 9:00 AM
This course grew out of Nancy’s participation in OLLI’s “So You Think You Are Funny!” This course is for folks who enjoy comedy and want to know more about its roots and fundamentally, what makes something funny.
Taught by: Nancy Meman
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): July 10, 2025 to July 31, 2025
Thursday at 10:30 AM
All levels are welcome to this gentle introduction to the fundamentals of qigong and tai chi. These ancient Chinese practices combine slow, mindful movements with coordinated breathing, energy flow and meditation to promote balance, flexibility, relaxation, and enhanced focus and coordination. Students are introduced to popular qigong forms such as Eight Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin), Shibashi Set 1 and animal forms. The course may also include basic movements from the widely practiced tai chi 24-form, yang style. Join us for this gentle practice designed to improve overall health and wellbeing. No prior experience is necessary!
Taught by: Bette Kaupa, Marlene Evans
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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