Tuesday, 1wk, 9/17, 10a-12p

Format: Participation
Instructor: J B Hunt, Writer and Chaplain
Location: Church of the Madalene
À La Carte Price: $10
Note: Max 25 people

 

How can writing help process stress and grief? Many writers like Hemingway and C.S. Lewis shared grief this way. Whether you write only for yourself or imagine your words helpful to others, you can develop ways to express your feelings. We’ll use photos to prompt memories and learn simple tools to stimulate creativity. Tears may come, but this class is designed to help move to positive healing and learn ways to better cope with future losses. You’ll come away with practical exercises and helpful resources.

Tuesday, 1wk, 9/24, 10a-12p

Format: Presentation
Instructor: J B Hunt, Writer and Chaplain
Location: Church of the Madalene
À La Carte Price: $10
Note: Max 25 people

 

How do you help a friend who is ill or grieving? Most of us do it wrong. Or not at all. Beyond the lasagna, are there tangible ways to help? Do you feel uncomfortable when hard times hit others? How do you know what to say—or not say? Illness and loss happen all the time, often without notice. We’ll develop active listening skills, learn simple relaxation tips and discuss Tulsa community resources. You’ll come away knowing how to be a better friend, without feeling sad or overwhelmed.

Friday, 1wk, 10/11, 10a-12p

Format: Tour
Instructor: Ellen Stanley, Founder, Streetwalker Tours
Location: Downtown Tulsa
Member Price: $20 (all membership levels)
Nonmembers: $25

 

On this tour we’ll discuss how the discovery of oil drastically changed Tulsa, which went from cowtown to Oil Capital of the World almost overnight. Many of Tulsa’s downtown buildings were built by oil barons for office space and as monuments to their own success. We’ll stroll down Boston Avenue, 5th Street and Main to see who was who, back in the day.

Friday, 1wk, 10/25, 10a-12p

Format: Tour
Instructor: Museum Staff
Location: Bob Dylan Center
Member Price: $20 (all membership levels)
Nonmembers: $25

 

We’re touring the recently opened Bob Dylan Center, the primary public venue for his personal archive. You can see curated exhibits pulled from the collection of more than 100,000 items spanning Dylan’s career, including handwritten manuscripts, notebooks and correspondence; films, videos, photographs and artwork; memorabilia and ephemera; personal documents and effects; unreleased studio and concert recordings; musical instruments; and many other elements. This is part of the Behind the Hits rock music course, but you need not have taken that class to join the tour.

Friday, 1wk, 11/1, 10a-12p

Format: Tour
Instructor: Museum Staff
Location: At Location
Member Price: $20 (all membership levels)
Nonmembers: $25

 

The Church Studio features a comprehensive collection of musician Leon Russell artifacts and memorabilia including the only known self-portrait. Various displays and exhibits show the historical significance of The Church Studio while celebrating today’s music industry. Unlike other historic studio museums, The Church Studio is a real-world working recording studio that boasts top-of-the-line analog and digital gear. This is part of the Behind the Hits rock music course, but you need not have taken that class to join the tour.

Mondays, 6wks, 9/30-11/4, 10a-12p

Format: Presentation
Instructor: Various
Location: Church of the Madalene
À La Carte Price: Free. Guests welcome. Registration required.

 

Join us for an eclectic mix of weekly speakers who will present information such as Tulsa’s Day Center, the landscape of mental health and substance abuse, the ambition and frustration of Vladimir Putin, Pete’s Pet Posse in Tulsa, personal safety, Okie noir and adapting your experience for the screen. A full list of presenters and topics is available on the OLLI course enrollment page.

 

Scheduled Speakers

9/30	Tulsa Day Center	Co Edwards
10/7	The Landscape of Mental Health and Substance Abuse	Gloriana Lavielle
10/14	Vladimir Putin: Ambition and Frustration	Robert Donaldson
10/21	Pete's Pet Posse in Tulsa	Sarah Maxey
10/21	Personal Safety	Lori Fullbright
10/28	Okie Noir & Adapting Your Experience for the Screen	Faith Phillips

Mondays, 6wks, 9/30-11/4, 1:30-3:30p

Format: Presentation
Instructor: Various
Location: Church of the Madalene
À La Carte Price: $25

 

You won’t want to miss this weekly update from your city officials on topics including infrastructure, governance, law enforcement and more. Hear directly from Tulsa’s elected, appointed and administrative city leaders about issues they’re tackling and how they impact you and your community. This six-week course is a great way to stay informed and connected with the people shaping Tulsa’s future.

 

Scheduled Speakers

10/7: Assessor John Wright

10/14: Treasurer John Fothergill

10/21: County Clerk Chief Deputy Marc Dryer

10/28: Commissioner Stan Sallee

11/4: Sheriff Vic Regalado

Mondays, 6wks, 9/30-11/4, 1:30-3:30p

Instructor: Becky Hatchett, Retired Librarian and Genealogist
Location: Church of the Madalene
À La Carte Price: $25
Note: Tour fees not included in À La Carte price. Students must also enroll in each tour separately. Tours are not required.

 

Have you ever wondered what is the story behind the song? Join us as we listen to and discuss lyrics from the 1960s-1980s that anchor us to a time and place, remind us of historical events or describe the life experiences of the songwriter. Grouped by themes, we’ll examine the words, poetic images and backstories of some of our favorite rock songs. Field trips to the Bob Dylan Center and The Church Studio will also be arranged for the class members.

Tuesdays, 8wks, 9/17-11/5, 10a-12:30p

Format: Participation
Instructor: Carol James, Mah Jongg Instructor
Location: Church of the Madalene
À La Carte Price: $25
Supply fee: $15
Notes: Max 8 people
Required: NMJL card

 

Mah Jongg is a tile-based game dating to 19th Century China played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. In the early 20th Century, it was brought to America by travelers to Asia, and an American version of the game developed. The game has spread globally with regional variants. Learn this worldwide sensation of a game in a simplified and explanatory manner, with a little history thrown in. Each week, the instructor also will “show and tell” Mah Jongg items from her collection.

 

Note: this class is listed as 6 weeks in the catalog, which is incorrect. It will be 8 weeks.

Tuesdays, 6wks, 10/1-11/5, 1:30-4p

Format: Participation
Instructor: Carol James, Mah Jongg Instructor
Location: Church of the Madalene
À La Carte Price: $25
Notes: Max 12 people
Required: Minimum of one year consistently group-playing Mahjong by the NMJL rules.

 

Take a deep dive into the game by learning to take charge and be a more proactive player rather than a participatory player. You will use your National Mah Jongg League 2024 card. Focus is on backup hands, switching hands, clarification of NMJL rules, use of analytic strategies regarding picking a hand, discarding tiles and stopping the Charleston, recognition of tile patterns, and interpretation of opponents’ moves.

Tuesdays, 4wks, 10/15-11/5, 10a-12p

Format: Presentation
Instructor: Patrick Walters, Civil War enthusiast
Location: Church of the Madalene
À La Carte Price: $25

 

We will discuss the various operations of the final two years of the Civil War and how the war changed from its beginnings in 1861. We’ll examine obscure operations like the Red River Campaign in the Trans-Mississippi theater of war, other battles such as those in Mobile, Alabama, and Wilmington, N.C., plus the big ones that may sound familiar such as Gen. Sherman’s March to the Sea and Gen. Grant’s skirmishes with Lee.

Wednesdays, 4wks, 10/2-10/23, 10a-12p

Format: Presentation
Instructor: Various
Location: Zarrow Pointe
À La Carte Price: $25

 

Get in on this class about getting your ducks in a row. It’s not fun, but it must be done, and we have experts to guide you. Senior law specialists will cover topics such as: the future of your assets through estate planning, your health and incapacity and the need for powers of attorney and guardianships, long-term care and Medicaid and veteran benefits. We’ll end the series with one full class titled “Ask the Attorneys,” who will answer your questions.

Wednesdays, 6wks, 10/2-11/6, 1:30-4p

Format: Presentation
Instructor: Dennis Scott, Film Historian
Location: Zarrow Pointe
À La Carte Price: $25

 

She goes by one name, and you better not misspell it—Barbra—because she’s an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony, Golden Globe (and many more awards) winner. Let’s examine her work on the silver screen: Funny Girl (1968) with Omar Sharif, Hello Dolly! (1969) with Walter Matthau, The Owl and the Pussycat (1970) with George Segal, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) with Yves Montand, A Star is Born (1976) with Kris Kristofferson, and Yentyl (1983) a film she directed.

Thursdays, 4wks, 9/19-10/10, 11:30a-1p

Format: Participation
Instructor: Various
Location: Various
À La Carte Price: $10
Note: Fee does not include lunch.

 

In this course, we’ll meet weekly for lunch at a different restaurant. In the spring of 2024, Tulsa World published an article listing the 24 best burgers in town. We don’t have time to eat all 24, but we will choose three for our restaurant crawl this fall. After registering, members will have an opportunity to vote on the three locations for the burger showdown. Attendees pay for their own meal and alcohol.

Thursdays, 4wks, 9/19-10/10, 2-3p

Format: Participation
Instructor: Apple Geniuses
Location: Woodland Hills Mall
À La Carte Price: Free

 

Does it sometimes feel like the more you try to stay on top of things, the more you get behind — especially when it comes to the wonderful world of technology? Let us help with at least one aspect of your personal tech — your Apple devices. In this course, we’ll discuss a different topic each week with the smart people from Apple covering topics such as personalizing your Apple watch, taking pictures with your iPhone, getting started with your iPhone and more.

Thursdays, 3wks, 10/17-10/31, 10a-12p

Format: Lecture
Instructor: Bill Ivy, Educator
Location: Church of the Madalene
À La Carte Price: $25

 

Let’s take a break from our current election by exploring four key elections in U.S. history that influenced how campaigns and elections are conducted. For example, we will examine Kennedy v. Nixon as the first election where the televised presidential debate significantly affected the outcome. Looking to the past can help us understand our present sometimes.

Thursdays, 4wks, 10/17-11/7, 1:30-3:30p

Format: Presentation
Instructor: John Hamill, Educator and Jazz Musician/Jazz Historian
Location: Church of the Madalene
À La Carte Price: $25

 

Explore the fascinating footnotes and sidebars of jazz history with John Hamill, who has curated overlooked artists and the best stories from his vast collection of records. Discover Nat “King” Cole’s first recordings, Barney Kessel’s “rock” 78-rpm record, the album that sparked the Glenn Miller revival, and other rare 78s. Experience the rarity of jazz on 45s and obscure 1950s bands on LPs, including Chuck Cabot and John Williams. Plus, delve into Henry Mancini’s rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack album and more.