Jewish Community Center

University of Minnesota OLLI classes at the JCC

Free for St. Paul JCC and OLLI members The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a community of older adults in the Twin Cities area who love learning. See full descriptions and reading suggestions for OLLI classes.

Honoring Choices: Beginning an Advance Care Planning Conversation
Wednesdays, April 4 - April 11 • 2:15 - 3:45 pm
This two-part series will guide participants in thinking through their values and wishes around end-of-life care and how to initiate conversations among family members. Course instructed by Cindy Dubansky, MSW, LICSW.

Creating the Perfect School
Fridays, April 6 - May 4 • 10 - 11:30 am (No class April 13)
Examine cases from literature and research on education that shows sustainable student achievement and engagement in public, private and charter schools. The discussion will highlight governance, organizational structure, parent and community participation, and financial underpinnings. Course instructed by Brian Boettcher, Ed. D. and Donald Christensen, Ed. D. SPHR.

English Language Learning
3 levels of instruction are taught by ELL professionals, volunteers are available also.

If you are interested in attending, contact:
Barbie Levine at 651-255-4734 for more information and placement of new students.