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- Aviation History at the Air Force Museum
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Cost: $0.00
Dates: 9/17/2026 - 10/22/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: Off-Site
Room: Off-Site
Instructor: Paul Cooper
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This updated seminar goes beyond the aircraft to the stories of the people that made history. This updated seminar will include recently added items in space. The format will include a short classroom presentation followed by a tour of the galleries.
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- Fiber Arts Club
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Meet others who love to do crochet, knit, embroider, cross-stitch, and other fiber arts. Advanced beginners and beyond should bring a current project (with your tools and supplies) to work on in a supportive, social environment.
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- Inventors
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Join us for an engaging seminar as fourteen UDOLLI members each showcase notable inventors who have profoundly impacted our world across five centuries. This dynamic series will feature a diverse range of presentation styles and insights, illuminating the lives and inventions of pioneers from various fields. Explore the contributions of Colonel Edward Deeds, a significant figure in the advancement of electrical engineering, and discover the brilliant mind of Grace Hopper, a trailblazer in computer science. Delve into the agricultural innovations of Jethro Tull and the mechanized wonders of Elisha Otis. Learn about the groundbreaking work of Philo Farnsworth in television technology and the transformative contributions of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in personal computing. The seminar will also celebrate the inventive spirit of Thomas A. Edison, the scientific rigor of Rosalind Franklin, and the versatile genius of Leonardo Da Vinci, whose work blurred the lines between art and engineering. Additionally, we'll highlight Dr. Patricia Bath, an ophthalmologist who revolutionized cataract surgery, and Igor Sikorsky, the pioneer of helicopter design. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the inspiring stories and creative legacies of these remarkable individuals who have shaped our modern lives. Come prepared to be inspired by innovation and creativity!
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- LYRICS: Funny, Unusual and Interesting (FUI)
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This seminar will be dedicated to those funny song lyrics we remember as teenagers. Remember "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh" (Camp Granada) or "Charlie Brown" by the Coasters? These are just a couple of songs that will be featured. There will also be a number of interesting and unusual songs, like "American Pie" and "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen. The Beatles will also be featured in 4 songs about stalking, pyromania and murder. This seminar promises to be a fun time for music lovers of all music.
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- Remembering Mary Tyler Moore (NEW, ZOOM)
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/29/2026 - 11/5/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 2
Building: Online
Room: UD Zoom
Instructor: Mary Riordan
Seats Available: 41
Do you feel like you know Mary Tyler Moore, the girl next door who won America’s TV hearts with her cheerful smile and her regular spunk? This two-day seminar will describe Mary’s difficult childhood, her early career as a dancer, her sudden rise to fame on the Dick Van Dyke Show and later The Mary Tyler Moore Show during the 1960s and ‘70s. You will also learn about the second half of Mary’s career and her struggles with family, marriage, alcohol, and diabetes. Learn about the public image vs the private reality of Mary’s fascinating life and enjoy many clips of her best television moments.
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