Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) classes
Rick Warm will be facilitating 2 new classes at OLLI this winter, starting the week of January 22:
The Wisdom of Elder Tales, part 1
Fairy tales are not just for children! The most common fairy tales feature young heroes and heroines who face first-half-of-life challenges and then “live happily ever after.” But what really happens in the “ever after?” This is the first of a two-part series exploring "elder tales"—fairy tales about older protagonists. Elder tales present an alternative to the dominant heroic perspective and the unrealistic “happily ever after,” offering a different image of maturity that focuses on wisdom, self-knowledge, and transcendence.
Tuesdays in person at VPC from 12:45 - 2:00 pm
Introduction to Sun Style Tai Chi and Standing Pole Qigong
Tai chi and qigong are complementary traditional Chinese arts that help to improve one’s health, vitality, and wellbeing. Tai chi is a series of gentle flowing movements based on martial arts. Qigong is a mind/body exercise that helps stimulate “elemental life force.” In this class, you will learn some of the basic forms of traditional Sun style tai chi and we will introduce "standing pole" qigong meditation. We will also explore some of the philosophy and basic principles behind these arts.
Fridays in person at VPC from 9:30 - 10:45 am
About OLLI
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Cincinnati provides opportunities for lifetime learning and social interaction to the mature residents of Greater Cincinnati.
OLLI is open to everyone aged 50 or older. The only prerequisite is enthusiasm for learning. For a payment of $90 per quarter, you may enroll in multi-week courses for only $5 each and as many one-time programs as you like for no additional charge. Classes meet in fall, winter, and spring.