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There is always something new to learn at Osher. Whether you are enjoying a Zoom class from the cozy comfort of home or venturing out to the Utah Symphony or Broadway Theater, we have something in store to surprise and delight you as the weather turns cooler this fall. Appreciate the autumn leaves and colors on a Nature Walk at Red Butte Garden with our new graduate student intern, Lisa West, or venture to the Bountiful Davis Art Center Visit to discover new gems created by Utah artists. What adventure will you take next with Osher? | |
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About 697,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year--that's one in every five deaths! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Many times, patients do not get all of their questions answered at their doctor's appointments. If you or a family member has been diagnosed with a cardiac condition, or if you want to understand how to maintain a healthy heart, this class is for you. Join like-minded people to focus on health and wellness, as well as get personal attention so that you can live a healthier life.
Wednesday, October 16 at 9:30 am
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Discover how to use Google Drive to store documents, spreadsheets, slides, and forms in the cloud. Access your files on Drive anywhere using your mobile devices or desktop computers. Learn how to create, organize, and store your files about family events, travel, business, social activities, and much more. Work with new Google Sites to build websites quickly and easily. Google Sites is a free and easy way to create and share webpages. Bring your phone or tablet to class. We will have fun and get organized.
Thursday, October 24 at 2:30 pm
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Oboist Luca de la Florin will present a half-hour preview lecture about the music featured in the November 1 performance of the Utah Symphony. The lecture will tell Osher members things to listen for, either during the Finishing Touches Rehearsal immediately after the lecture, or during one of the regular weekend performances. The Finishing Touches series gives audiences an opportunity to observe behind-the-scenes working rehearsals. Selections from the program will be rehearsed at the discretion of the conductor. After the lecture and before the rehearsal, enjoy complimentary brunch bites in the lobby, courtesy of various generous symphony sponsors and donors.
Friday, November 1 at 9:00 am
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Each week, Marcie's Movie Club will watch and then discuss a film at Salt Lake Film Society's Broadway Centre Cinemas-SLC's home for independent film. Films will be a variety of recently released big-name, independent, documentary, and international titles. The class fee includes a movie ticket each week and free parking validation. If a class must be missed, class members will be offered complimentary tickets to watch the film on their own at another time. Osher members will connect with one another over independent, first-run cinema, as well as with their fellow global citizens through documentary and international films. As Roger Ebert noted, movies are an empathy machine! Movies will be shown with captions.
Monday, November 4 at 1:45 pm
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Historical novels tell interesting stories about a time and place and the people living there. The authors of these novels must do extensive research so that their writing accurately reflects the history of the period. Using The Women by Kristin Hannah as the launching point, this class will offer a one-hour look at the history of the Vietnam War-both in-country and on the home front-to provide the historical context for the novel. We will then spend an hour discussing the novel as a piece of contemporary literature. Readers and history buffs welcome! Participants should read The Women before class.
Friday, October 18 at 11:30 am
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These FREE lectures are designed for Osher members and our wider community to enjoy. No Osher membership is required to register and attend via Zoom Webinar. Learn from a new esteemed local expert each week this fall. Invite a friend to join you from 12:00-1:00 pm on Zoom or join us in person for our watch party at 540 Arapeen Drive in Room 238 each week! | |
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Who makes critical health decisions when a person is no longer able? AARP’s Utah State Director, Alan Ormsby, will discuss Utah’s Advanced Directives and substituted decision-making. He will also discuss Utah’s POLST, which stands for Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (not an advanced directive). POLST a standing medical order from a physician to help give seriously ill patients more control over their end-of-life care and ensure that their end-of-life preferences are respected.
Wednesday, October 16 at Noon
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Did you miss a Lunch & Learn lecture or would you like to rewatch a previous lecture? Never fear! We record almost every lecture. You can watch the recordings in our archives, going back to February 2021. Enjoy and please share this link with friends who may be interested in what we learn here at Osher! | |
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Join Osher intern Lisa West for a rejuvenating Nature Walk at Red Butte Garden! This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature, engage with fellow lifelong learners, and explore the seasonal wonders of one of Salt Lake City's most beautiful gardens.
Please note: Free admission to the garden requires a U of U Student ID card. All Osher members are eligible to get an ID card through the UCard office: https://ucard.utah.edu. If do not have a student ID card, Red Butte Garden admission fees are $14-$16.
Thursday, October 17 at 11:30 am
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Bountiful Davis Art Center Visit
The Bountiful Davis Art Center was created in 1974 and is based in the beautiful city of Bountiful, Utah. Bountiful City and the University of Utah collaborated to establish the Bountiful Davis Art Center. It became a nonprofit organization in 1984. Located on historic Main Street, it offers a beautiful, unique space where guests can enjoy incredible art and make lifetime memories. Bountiful Davis Art Center is a jewel for the art scene in Utah. The galleries are spacious and well-designed. The displays are very professional and showcase the best works of Utah-based artists. They also offer art classes, art festivals, and family art night.
Thursday, November 7 at 10:00 am
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The Language and Memory Aging (LaMA) lab led by Dr. Brennan Payne is recruiting participants for their current study. This study will measure electrical brain activity (using electrodes placed on the scalp) and track eye movements while participants listen to speech presented in background noise. Participants also complete a short hearing acuity test. All data will be de-identified and kept confidential. This study takes place on the main Salt Lake City campus at the U. There would be one test session that lasts 3.5-4 hours, on average. If you choose to participate, you will be compensated $20/hour. Parking will be provided at no charge. Email the lab for more information if interested: lamalabutah@gmail.com | |
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801-581-6461 | osher@utah.edu
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