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We offer fall, spring and summer courses at various locations across Bartlesville. Topics change each semester and range from art, history, culture, cinema, cuisine and more.
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Bartlesville Fall 2024 Course Offerings

Course registration opens August 27, 2024
  • BF24-231 Bartlesville Town Hall

    Format: Presentation
    Instructor: Various
    Location: Westside Community Center
    À La Carte Price: Free. Guests welcome. Registration required.

     

    Join us for an eclectic mix of weekly speakers who will present information such as family history and genealogy, Sons of the American Revolution, Tri-County Tech, Three Rivers Restorative and the movie Killers of the Flower Moon. A full list of presenters and topics is available on the OLLI course enrollment website.

  • BF24-232 Armchair Travels Around the World

    Tuesdays, 6wks, 10/1-11/5, 1:30-3:30p

    Format: Presentation
    Instructor: Various
    Location: Westside Community Center
    À La Carte Price: $25

     

    Skip the hours-long flights, coughing seatmate, layovers and border delays. You won’t need to exchange currency or desperately seek a bathroom on these travels. We’ll get directly to the good stuff with a new speaker each week sharing their experiences on epic trips, including a Nordic cruise, trips into Africa, Egypt, Japan and Greece, to name a few. We won’t even make you empty your pockets or take off your shoes before you board this trip.

  • BF24-331 The Films of Audrey Hepburn

    Wednesdays, 5wks, 10/2-10/30, 10a-12:30p
    Format: Presentation
    Instructor: Dennis Scott, Film Historian
    Location: Westside Community Center
    À La Carte Price: $25

     

    Considered a screen legend and fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn movies are always fun to watch. We’ll start in Italy with Gregory Peck in “Roman Holiday” (1953); fall in love with “Sabrina” (1954) and Humphrey Bogart; dance along with Fred Astaire in “Funny Face” (1957); fall in love again in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961) with George Peppard; and solve the mystery with Cary Grant in “Charade” (1963).

  • BF24-332 Wine Tasting: The Wines of Italy - CANCELED

    This course will be reoffered in the Spring 2025 session.

     

    Wednesdays, 3wks, 10/2-10/16, 1:30-3:30p
    Format: Participation
    Instructor: Katherine Powell, Sommelier
    Location: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
    À La Carte Price: $10
    Supply fee: $35


    Embark on a sensory journey through the rich and diverse world of Italian wines. From the sun-kissed vineyards of Sicily to the misty hills of Piedmont, Italy boasts a kaleidoscope of wine regions, each with its own unique terroir and centuries-old winemaking traditions. We will delve into the fascinating history, grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and distinct characteristics of Italian wines. Through engaging lectures, guided tastings, and interactive discussions, participants will develop a profound understanding and appreciation for Italy’s vinicultural heritage.

  • BF24-362 Saving and Organizing Family Photos

    Wednesdays, 2wks, 10/23 and 10/30, 1:30-3:30p

    Format: Presentation
    Instructor: Lisa Kirkley, Educator
    Location: Westside Community Center
    À La Carte Price: $25
    Note: Max 15 people


    Are you overwhelmed with all the photos on your phone? Do you have a large tub or box filled with old photos, videos and slides? Learn how to get started organizing your photos. Find out what’s best based on your needs. You will learn about conversion of old media with the guidance on developing a legacy plan for you and your family to preserve your photos, history and stories. Isn’t it time to enjoy your photos and lifetime of memories? Join us to learn how.

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