Fall 2026 OLLI Digital Catalog

CANASTA FOR BEGINNERS (X242)

X – Extracurricular

This is a class for beginners. Canasta is a card game that has been played around the world for decades. We will teach you the rules of modern American canasta, and allow time to practice your new skills in class. As this course builds on material from the previous weeks, please try to attend as many classes as possible. Join us and see why interest in this card game has swelled over the past ten years!

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

INSTRUCTORS: Gerri Sanchez, Karen Jester, Al Sanchez

SANCHEZ, GERRI — B.A., Rutgers University. Retired Certified Pension Consultant from Vanguard. Former OLLI Wilmington Council member and chair. Loves travel and in the midst of visiting every Major League Baseball park. A fan of Mah Jongg, card games, playing piano and anything Disney. Delights in spending time with family and friends.

JESTER, KAREN — B.S., accounting, University of Delaware. Retired after 40 years in banking, most recently as operations manager at Chase Credit Card. Enjoy spending time with family and dogs, crafting, exploring nature, gardening, volunteering and taking OLLI courses.

SANCHEZ, AL — B.S., chemical engineering (biochemical minor), Rutgers University. Born in the Bronx. Retired from Johnson Matthey. Married with two daughters and three grandkids. Former coach for Talleyville softball, stroke and turn judge, USA Swimming. Current activities include tennis, golf, travel, reading and cards.

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