The LivelyU Lifelong Learning Academy is a platform of programming offered through the Wood County Committee on Aging Inc. in partnership with the Bowling Green State University Optimal Aging Institute.
The academy is designed to enhance senior center programming with opportunities for lifelong learning. Academy courses focus on education, engagement and life enrichment and are facilitated by volunteer instructors with a passion for their chosen subjects. Courses are intended to be enjoyable and stimulating for all participants and include opportunities for active learning, critical thinking and social engagement.
The fall semester will run from September to November and will include the following courses:
Adventures in the Spanish Language II,, led by Liliana G Rossi, Ph.D., Spanish literature
Art of Antique Collecting, led by Fern Larking Kao, antique collector and sales person
Being a Collegiate Athlete, led by Danijela Tomic, BGSU Women’s Volleyball Coach
Bird Migration in Northwest Ohio, led by educators from Black Swamp Bird Observatory
Cards & Calligraphy, led by Jackie Metz, cards by Judy Miller
Conversational Sign Language, led by Nancy Scott, B.A. in Deaf Education and Hard of Hearing
County Courts: Juror Selection and Mock Trail, led by Judge Joel Kuhlman
DNA & Forensics, led by Crystal M. Oechsle, Ph.D., instructor of forensic biology, BGSU
Everything You Wanted to Know About Language,led by Alice Calderonello, professor emeritus of English, and Geoff Howes, professor emeritus of German
Fascinating People and Careers, led by Lex Blanton, zoo educator, Rodney Rogers, Dr. Peter Lalor
Health Tourism for Older Adults, led by Bob Lee, Ph.D., professor Bowling Green State University
Heart of Caregiving: Hands on Caregiving Training, led Sara Chambers, BSN, RN, CHPN and Carol Kinsey, Hospice and Palliative Care RN
Hispanic Heritage Culture, led by Liliana G Rossi, Ph.D., Spanish Literature
Lightening the Load: Living with your Treasures, led by Amy Whitacre, teacher
Mindfulness & Meditation, led by Rebecca Greenwood, assistant clinical professor at BGSU
Nutrition and You, led by Laura Brubaker, MFN, RDN LD and Dietetic Interns
Psychology of Marketing, led by Louisa Ha, Ph.D., professor of research excellence in the School of Media and Communication
Structured Problem Solving, led by David Drain, Retired Statistician, Intel Corporation
Toledo Museum of Art Gallery Group, led by Michael Coomes and Sally Drier, Volunteer Docents
Travelogue: Australia and New Zealand, led by Bob Rex, retired teacher
Travelogue: Southeast Asia
Led by Joseph Jacoby, Sociology Ph.D., photographer with extensive world travel experience
Writing Boot Camp, led by Joseph Elia, student, English department, BGSU
To take part in LivelyU courses, a tuition fee of $20 is required. This tuition payment will give participants access to any courses offered for the calendar year. Payment and registration can be organized through the WCCOA Programs Department by phone at 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935 or by email at [email protected]
LivelyU course work has been developed by the following committee members: Danielle Brogley, David Drain, Clara Fiori, Carol Kinsey, Dianne Klein, Vivian Miller, Eric Myers, Lynn Ritter and Jennifer Wagner.
Anyone who would like to share life skills with others and volunteer as an instructor, course manager or curriculum committee member, should call the numbers above, or email the address above.
