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Buffet Lunch Choices
During the lunch hour you can dine at one of our
neighborhood restaurants, the Student Center
Marketplace, bring a sack lunch, or enjoy OLLI9s
convenient lunches in the ballroom. You must
register for each week9s lunch in advance. The cost
for each weekly lunch is $13.50.
April 2: Soup du jour and salad buffet
April 9: Oven roasted pork, 昀ngerling potatoes, and
mac and cheese
April 16: Turkey wrap with cranberry jam and
housemade chips
April 23: Vegetable lasagna with green beans and
Italian bread
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16. The Allure of Young Adult Literature:
Why Grown-Ups Love It Too
Young Adult (YA) literature, typically written for
ages 12 to 18, is increasingly popular among adults.
In fact, research commissioned by HarperCollins
reveals that 74% of YA readers are adults, and 28%
of those are over the age of 28. In this class, four
local librarians will discuss some of the best YA
books and explore why they resonate with readers
of all ages. You may discover a new genre or 昀nd
a book that sparks engaging conversations with a
grandchild.
April 2: Historical Fiction with a Twist
April 9: Award Winning YA
April 16: Activist Authors: Laurie Halse Anderson,
John Green
April 23: Manga, Comics, and K-Drama, Oh My!
$30 - Class Instructors are Hilary Vissering, Teen
Services, Morton Library; Amy Edgar, Youth
Services and Laura Keyes, Director, Dunlap Public
Library; Katie Smith, Teen Program Coordinator,
Fondulac District Library; Sarah Couri, Collection
Development, Peoria Public Library.
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CLASSES
17. Bloody Kansas3
Your Choice
The First Civil War
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The Kansas-Nebraska Act was
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implemented by Congress in 1854.
Bleeding Kansas, Bloody Kansas, or the Border War,
was a series of violent civil confrontations in Kansas
Territory and western Missouri, between 1854 and
1859. It emerged from a political and ideological
debate over the legality of slavery in the proposed
state of Kansas--it was the 昀rst Civil War. Join us for
a look at the other civil war–the 昀ght over Kansas
statehood and slavery.
$30 3 The class instructor is Bernie Drake, OLLI
instructor and past president of the Peoria
Historical Society.
18. Creating a Financial Legacy:
Tools for the Present and Future
This class aims to provide the knowledge needed
to align current assets with 昀nancial goals. We
will cover the basics of investing, the impact
of current events and timing on investments,
charitable giving, and estate planning. Designed
for those with some basic investment knowledge,
the course will start with foundational concepts
and progressively dive deeper, building on what
is learned in each session. If your goal is to create
a 昀nancial legacy for the future while maximizing
the value of your assets today, this class is for you.
$30 – Class Instructor is Emily Bruington, 昀nancial
consultant at John Graham & Associates.
19. The Game of Go
You9ll Love
Discover the fascinating world
Study
of Go, an ancient strategy board
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game that has been played for over
2,500 years. Widely popular in Asia
with more than 20 million active players, Go is
renowned for its simple rules and profound depth.
In this course, you9ll learn the basics of gameplay,
develop your strategic thinking, and explore
the complexity that makes Go one of the most
intellectually challenging games in the world.
Whether you9re a complete beginner or have
some experience, this class will help you re昀ne
your skills and appreciate the beauty of Go.
$30 3 Class instructor is Ethan Ham, Interim Dean
of Slane College of Communications & Fine Arts,
and Professor of Game Design.
