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  • Art and Music
  • Current Events
  • Economics and Finance
  • History
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Languages
  • Literature, Theatre and Writing
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies
  • Science, Technology and Health

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Excursions, Special Events, and
Travel Opportunities

A Sampling of Art and Music Classes

  • OLLI Open Mic
  • The Wiggly World of Early Medieval Art

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A Sampling of Current Events Classes

  • What’s Happening? A Discussion of Weekly News
  • Protect Yourself From Fraud

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A Sampling of Economics and Finance Classes

  • Retirement Planning and Mid-Course Corrections
  • Never Stop Learning: Learn How To Protect Your Nest Egg From Investment Scams
  • How to Manage Your Money Like a Professional
  • Selling Your Home, A Guide for the Mature Seller

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A Sampling of History Classes

  • The Golden Era at The Washington Post Instructor: Bob Levey
  • Stampede to the Klondike: The Last Great Gold Rush
  • The Flag of the United States: Origins, Myths, and Legends
  • Introducing Hannah Nokes: African-American Gender Nonconforming Resident of Northern Virginia

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A Sampling of Humanities and Social Sciences Classes

  • Oppenheimer: The Man, the Myth, the Movie
  • The Second Amendment
  • Discussing Kindness and Respect
  • How to Measure Success in Government Programs

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A Sampling of Languages Classes

  • Italian Culture and Conversation

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A Sampling of Literature, Theatre and Writing Classes

  • Stand Facing the Stove: How Female Cookbook Authors Have Influenced What We Eat at Home 
  • A Talk with the Author of A History of the World in Six Plagues 
  • American Versions of Haiku, Tanka, and Renku
  • It’s Never Too Late to Write Your Novel

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A Sampling of Philosophy and Religious Studies Classes

  • The Bible, Gender, and Sexuality: What it Does NOT Say
  • Miracle Working God 
  • Progressive Revelation: A New Paradigm for Understanding World Religions and World History

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A Sampling of Science, Technology and Health Classes

  • Chinese Medicine & Tai Chi
  • Raptors: An Introduction to Northern Virginia's Birds of Prey
  • Donate Life: Saving Lives Through Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation
  • This is Your Brain on Food

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More Classes to Pique Your Curiosity

  • Sports Stories
  • Downsizing and Decluttering: You Can’t Take It With You

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Excursions, Special Events, and Travel Opportunities

  • Enjoy camaraderie and fun with other OLLI members!
  • Volunteers welcome!

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