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2. Peoria County Coroner 3 New Location
Friday, March 21
10:45 a.m. 3 3:30 p.m.
Join us as we meet our Peoria County Coroner
Jamie Harwood, at his new of昀ce at the Peoria
County building. Our visit to the new location on
Sheridan Road will include a discussion about why
the coroner investigates a death, what a typical
day is like, a tour of the autopsy room and morgue,
and a question and answer period. Harwood, a
Certi昀ed Forensic Nurse, will also discuss how the
of昀ce provides advocacy for the survivors, justice
for the deceased, and a determination of cause
and manner of death with the most ef昀cient,
evidenced-based, best-practice methods.
$35 3 includes guided tour, lunch at a local
restaurant, gratuities, and shuttle transportation.
3. BU Theatre: John Proctor is the Villain
Thursday, April 10
5:15 3 10:30 p.m
Join us for Bradley University9s production of
John Proctor is the Villain. Based in rural Georgia,
high school students dive into Arthur Miller9s The
Crucible while navigating the ups and downs of
love, sex ed, and some juicy school scandals. This
fresh and funny take on a classic story is all about
transformation, fueled by pop music, and a mix
of optimism and frustration. Miller used the play
to comment on the McCarthy trials that were
occurring in the 1950s, which were often referred
to as witch hunts. Gary Nelson, retired attorney,
will share insights on the themes of truth and
integrity, the often blurred distinction between
law and justice. Scott Kanoff, Bradley University
theater professor and director, will present a preshow talk to further enrich our understanding.
$65 3 includes presentation, play tickets, and
catered dinner.
4. Peoria Sculptures and Monuments
Tuesday, May 20
10:30 a.m. 3 3:30 p.m.
In honor of the late Jim Ludwig, who originally
designed this one-of-a-kind experience, we
are once again offering the popular tour. OLLI
volunteers Bernie Drake and John Amdall
have researched Jim9s notes, and will serve as
our guides. Ranging from Lydia Moss Bradley
to Mother Teresa, from religious 昀gures to a
famous agnostic, from silly to serious, we will
see a surprisingly rich and varied collection of
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public sculpture in plain sight but that we don9t
really notice. On this updated tour, we9ll drive by
dozens, stop at a few, and hear some history and
anecdotes about treasures of the community.
$40 3 includes guided tour, lunch at a local
restaurant, gratuities, and shuttle transportation.
Activity Level 2
All of Level 1 requirements plus be able to stand for
over an hour, climb some 昀ights of stairs, and walk
on uneven surfaces.
5. 39th Bradley International Print and Drawing
Show
Friday, March 14
10:30 a.m. 3 3:00 p.m
This spring, Bradley University will sponsor the
highly regarded 39th Bradley International Print
and Drawing Exhibition that uses 昀ve exhibit
spaces in the Peoria area and is the secondlongest-running juried print and drawing show
in the country. John Amdall, a frequent OLLI
instructor and active supporter of the arts, will be
our guide as we go behind the scenes for tours
of the Hartmann Center Gallery, the Heuser Art
Center Gallery, and an off-campus exhibit space at
the Prairie Center of the Arts.
$35 3 includes guided tour, lunch at a local
restaurant, and shuttle transportation.
6. USDA National Center for Agriculture
Utilization Research
Wednesday, March 26
11:00 a.m. 3 3:00 p.m.
On this trip, we’ll get a 昀rst-hand look at National
Center for Agriculture Utilization Research,
commonly known as the Ag Lab, home to more
than 60 Ph.D. research scientists and over 70
research support staff who develop technologies
to improve agricultural production and the
economic security of rural communities, ensure
the American food supply is safe and nutritious,
and improve agricultural sustainability and
climate resilience. We9ll learn how the lab was
created in 1940 in response to a chronic farm
depression, explore the history of its research
successes and mission objectives, take a peek into
its conservation work, and get a chance to speak
with scientists who conduct the research that has
led to hundreds of new commercial products.
$35 3 includes guided tour, lunch at local
restaurant, and shuttle transportation.
