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Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese game that has been played in the American version since the 1900s. It's played with 4 people and is similar to Gin Rummy. It's a fun, complex game that is very challenging and interesting. This is a game of strategy, defense, and knowledge of the game. It's also 50% skill and 50% luck. The National Mah Jongg League creates a card with hands that can be played. These hands change every year. There are also categories of hands that do not change. A current card will be provided for each participant at the first class. This will be yours to keep. Elaine will provide handouts to help you learn quickly. The class will be taught in a progressive manner. Class members are STRONGLY encouraged to attend every class when able since it's difficult to "catch up" on what was taught and discussed in the previous week. The game is easy to learn if you're having a good time. Warning! This game is ADDICTIVE, you will LOVE playing, and you will get hooked!!

Have you admired from afar the beauty and art of your grandmother’s quilts? Have you wanted to learn how to quilt? If so, then this class is for you! You will learn the following quilting skills/techniques/processes(?):

• How to read a pattern.
• How to choose, prepare, & cut the fabric.
• How to build and assemble quilt blocks.
• How to add a border.
• How to prepare the quilt for the quilting process.
• Preparing and sewing the binding to your quilt

In addition, you will learn about the supplies needed to re-create your grandmother’s quilt! Please note that not all the steps will be completed during class time, so you will have relaxing work to finish at home.

For those who know they want to do quilting and invest in the tools, you will need the following items at a minimum:

• 18”x24” or 24”x36” cutting mat. (I recommend the larger size)
• 24 1/2” x 6 1/2” ruler and 8 1/2” square ruler
• Rotary cutter (either 45mm or 60mm)

The above items will cost approximately $100 - $150.

IF YOU WANT TO TAKE THIS CLASS TO FIND OUT IF YOU LIKE QUILTING, I CAN PROVIDE LESS EXPENSIVE OPTIONS.

You will need to purchase about 31/2 yards of fabric that will cost $35-$60. DO NOT PURCHASE FABRIC UNTIL AFTER THE FIRST CLASS.

Bring to class: Sewing machine in good working order, Manual for the sewing machine, Thread - white for piecing, Scissors, Straight pins. Additional tools and materials will be addressed in class.

I love to share the beauty of our world with you! Whether you are eager to travel and want ideas about future trips, or you're an armchair traveler who enjoys seeing the beauty of our world through photography and descriptive videos, you'll enjoy this class. Furthermore, if you are as concerned as I am about current "overtourism," you will share my concern and discuss the problem.

Whether you are discovering OLLI at DU for the first time, or have taken several OLLI classes, if you’ve ever wondered, “Would I or could I ever facilitate an OLLI class?”, this course is for you! During our time together you will have an opportunity to: explore possible topics you might want to teach, investigate developmental characteristics of life-long learners, consider how to facilitate classes for life-long learners, develop skills in managing productive, inclusive classroom participation, discover current, research-based resources to enhance your topic, and build your understanding of the course proposal process. Also, classroom experiences with seasoned facilitators, peer critique of proposals, and optional class presentations will provide you with the confidence and expertise to begin your journey to a rewarding and renewing facilitation experience.

This course is offered free of charge.

“Planning the Defense – Step up Your Game I” is taught on Wednesdays, online, for 8 weeks. The class starts at 1:00 p.m. and finishes at 3:00 p.m. The instructor will provide notes for the classes. The instructor will use class discussion, drills, and play of bridge hands to demonstrate and reinforce the concepts learned. Students will review defensive signals, making a defensive plan, and making a defensive plan that requires counting. Other:

There is a $20.00 non-negotiable or refundable fee for this class.  The fee goes to offset the app fees so students can play bridge online (there is no text for this class). Students will either pay the instructor via check or Zelle (3039289187) (mdholmes8@yahoo.com). Students can mail a check to: 313 Clisby Austin Rd, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755. Phone# 303 928-9187. Failure to pay the fee will result with you being dropped from the class.

Play of the Hand in the 21st Century is an eight-week online course designed for individuals new to the game of bridge or those who have been absent from bridge for a while. The instructor will use class discussion, drills, and play of bridge hands to demonstrate and reinforce the concepts learned. This course helps the bridge student to develop a plan for declaring a bridge hand. Students will learn how to build a plan, use the strategies of promotion and length, the finesse, eliminating losers, developing and using entries, watching out for the opponents, managing the trump suit and developing the timing to make the plan work. Play of the Hand in the 21st Century is the text. This text will be provided to the students free, sponsored by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL).

There is a nonnegotiable, nonrefundable $20.00 fee for this class.  The fee covers the mailing of the book and fees for the use of the virtual bridge app.  The fee is paid to the teacher Michael Holmes, via check, to 313 Clisby Austin Rd. Tunnel Hill, GA 30755. You can also use Zelle - 3039289187 or mdholmes8@yahoo.com.  Your book will be mailed upon receipt of the course fee.  Failure to send the fee by the 2nd class, will result in you being dropped from the class.

Wine 101 – Swirl, sniff, sip, and spit. What does all that mean to you? What is the difference between a sommelier and a master sommelier? What wine goes with what food? Why does soil matter? Does location mean a lot in wine? Some countries name wine after the grape, some after the region, and some are proprietary names. How do you differentiate, and is this information on the label? These are all questions you have probably asked yourself or others. Wine can be magical and mysterious. Each week, we will explore wines from around the world. They might be one country or one grape. It could be one region or one vineyard.

This class is scheduled to start at 1:30pm and conclude at 3:30pm to allow participants to have lunch before arriving for the class. Small snacks will be available during each session.

Join us for the fun! A $100 fee will be added for wine samples when registering for the course.