Fall 2026 OLLI Digital Catalog

INTRODUCTION TO CROSSWORD PUZZLES (X255)

X – Extracurricular

Have you seen your friends and family solve crosswords and think “I’d like to learn to solve crosswords”? This class introduces you to the world of crosswords, starting with history of crosswords since 1913, through their evolution into the hobby that hundreds of thousands of solvers enjoy. We examine the many types of crosswords to challenge your brain, and learn tips and tricks to help you solve. We’ll solve puzzles together and we’ll even do a New York Times puzzle or two. Be prepared to think, enjoy and acquire bragging rights!

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Lee Kuperstein

KUPERSTEIN, LEE — An experienced professional in the diamond and jewelry industries with a career spanning over 50 years, Lee’s experience combines retail and wholesale buying, manufacturing, selling, compliance and governmental affairs, and managerial and executive experience in both mined and lab-grown diamonds, in the mainstream and luxury jewelry markets, both brick and mortar, and online.

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