It is that time of year when I start to feel the so-called dog days of summer*, but like a lot of phrases, this one doesn't mean what most people think! As someone who loves the English language, I find myself wanting to surface the meaning and history behind words and phrases. So, in these intro paragraphs each Friday, you may have to put up with a few asterisks followed by lexical semantic explanations.

Earlier this week we sent out a special announcement about our Cherokee Ranch Castle musical event and it sold out quickly! We added an additional 25 tickets and they sold out in one day! Watch for future member events at the Castle such as An Evening with Sinatra and Wine Tasting!

Read below to learn is what is happening now!

Bruce

*When Sirius would appear in the sky just before the sun, near the end of July, that marked the beginning of the very hottest days of the year. The Romans referred to this period as "dies caniculares" or "days of the dog star," which was eventually translated as just "dog days and not from dogs' tendency to laze around in the heat. 

Summer Shorts Webinars

So you want a great webinar?

The final batch of Summer Shorts Webinars are still open for registration.

HIS STORY

Brian Friedman is an accomplished economist and portfolio manager focused on global financial markets. As Portfolio Manager of the Israel Investment Fund, L.P., Brian is one of a very small group of American professional investors that actively analyzes opportunities in the Israeli stock market.

Brian's experience with the Israeli economy stretches back to the era of hyperinflation in the 1980s. During his junior year at the University of Tel-Aviv in the late 1980s, he intensively studied Israel's Economic Stabilization Plan and its initial economic reform efforts. Since that time - in his roles as an International Equity Analyst, Portfolio Manager and Economist - Brian actively invested in Israeli securities and closely monitored economic and financial developments in Israel.

Brian is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Investment Officer of GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. (GHPIA), the parent company of Israel Investment Advisors, LLC. (IIA), an SEC registered investment advisor with assets under management exceeding $1.5 billion. Brian earned a B.A. in Economics from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and an M.B.A. in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Business Economist (CBE) designations.

A native of Denver, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children.

Did you know OLLI at DU has a hiking and walking club? Join fellow OLLI members at the following events this month

August 2023

Olli Walks and Hikes Greater Denver Area

Facilitator: Pam Murdock 303-918-4566

Start Time: Walks 8:30 am

Start Time: Hikes 7:30 am

WALKS – approximately 5.0 miles

08/07/23

Dahlia Hallow

4193 S. Dahlia St., Englewood

No restrooms. Street parking.

08/14/23

Perimeter Trail

623 Recreation Way, Dillon, 80443

Restrooms at trailhead. Meet at T-Rex Park-n-Ride.

I-70 to Exit 259, right off exit, next right into lot

08/21/23

Fairmount

430 S. Quebec St, Denver

Restrooms in visitor’s center.

08/28/23

17-Mile Farm Park

8181 S. Parker Rd, Centennial

Porta-potty.

HIKES – approximately 5.0 miles

Carpool Protocol: Please text Pam the night before all hikes if you will be carpooling with her.

08/02/23

Mestaa’Ehehe Pass Trail (formerly Squaw Pass)

On Hwy 103, 14.9 miles after

Hwy 73 intersection, Evergreen

Meet at T-Rex Park-n-Ride or Starbucks @ 1005 El Rancho Rd, Evergreen. Take 6^th Ave to I-70, Exit at Evergreen (Hwy 73) to Hwy 103. No restrooms at

trailhead.

08/09/23

Fowler Goshawk Ridge and Spring Brook Loop

321 El Dorado Springs Drive, Boulder

No restroom. Meet at 912 S. Emerson, Denver (street

parking). Highway 6 to Hwy 93 North (Golden). Left on 170, left on 67 (yoga ashram). Parking along road.

08/16/23

White Ranch – Rawhide Trail

25373 Belcher Hill Rd, Golden

Meet at 93 and Golden Gate Canyon Road. Hwy 285 to Pine Valley Rd & Deckers Rd #126. After intersection with Rd #550, right into parking lot for

CO Trail access. No restrooms at trailhead.

08/23/23

Colorado Trail

Highway 91, Copper Mountain

Meet at T-Rex Park-n-Ride.I-70 to Hwy 91, Trailhead is about 1 mile ahead on right. Restrooms.

08/30/23

Elk Meadow

2855 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen

Meet at T-Rex Park-n-Ride, Golden. Restrooms.

TRAVEL FOCUS:

The Best of Charleston and Savannah: A Tale of Two Cities

(Road Scholar Program # 21715)

• Sunday, March 24 to Sunday, March 31, 2024
• Minimum 30/maximum 38
• Program Only Prices
• Double Occupancy: $3,249
• Single Occupancy: $4,339

Charleston and Savannah — the grand dames of the antebellum South. Journey from one to the other as you learn about Southern culture at plantations, Civil War forts, Lowcountry landmarks and landscaped gardens. Hear tales of centuries past and experience elegant architecture and culinary delights in these waterfront cities where cobblestone streets and historic homes spill over with history and charm.

 ACTIVITY LEVEL: Walking up to three miles daily on a mix of concrete paths and uneven terrain; stairs at museums, historic houses, restaurants; getting on/off buses and trolley.



Best of all, you’ll…

• Walk the grounds of an 18th-century Charleston plantation that has survived revolution and civil war, and hear the cannons firing at Savannah’s Old Fort Jackson.
• Savor the diverse Lowcountry flavors of both cities.
• Witness the art and learn the history of sweetgrass basket weaving as demonstrated by a local Charlestonian, and learn about the Gullah culture through music.

To Register:

• By Telephone: please call Road Scholar toll free at (800) 322-5315, Reference program #21715 and note that you are a member at OLLI-Denver.

Get ready to travel!

OLLI at DU will be offering our members six travel experiences during the next year - three domestic (Alaska by Rail; New England, and Charleston/ Savannah) and two international (Cherry Blossoms in Japan; Normandy in France). We are working with facilitators to offer special OLLI at DU courses and webinars which highlight these countries/regions - their cultures, food, history, geology, etc. Stay tuned for this intersection of OLLI courses and what many would consider the ultimate field trip!

Fall term dates to remember and

free member wellness classes

A couple of dates to put on your calendar:

• August 14 is when the new catalog will be ready for viewing and you will be able to purchase your new OLLI at DU membership ($65). Check out the new flipbook format online or download the PDF version.
• August 21 is when you can register for fall courses!
• New! OLLI Fit at DU will be offering daily free morning (8-9 am) online classes this fall for members. Pick your day or try them all. Monday: T'ai Chi; Tuesday: Meditation and Conversation; Wednesday: Medical Qigong; Thursday: Gentle Hatha Yoga; Friday: Movement, Mindfulness and Energy.

OLLI at DU

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303-871-3181

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Let us know what you think!

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New website launch on 8/14/23