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2016-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Discussion Groups


Intersession discussion groups are free to Osher members. They include viewing educational, entertaining and interesting video lectures, followed by peer-led discussion.

America in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era

Before the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, America was a developing nation, with an agrarian economy and virtually no role in global affairs. Yet by 1900, the U.S. had emerged as the world’s greatest industrial power. This video series will cover one of the most colorful, tumultuous, raucous and profoundly pivotal epochs in American history.

Mondays, Nov. 21 - Dec. 12
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Carlsbad by the Sea
Free to Osher Members
Jack Cumming

Wonders of the National Parks: A Geology of North America

In 1872, Yellowstone was set aside as the world’s first national park, giving travelers access to a geologist’s paradise. Today, there is no better education in the remarkable forces that formed our world than a tour of the national parks of North America. Learn why these parks draw millions of tourists each year in this awe-inspiring video series.

Thursdays, Nov. 17 - Dec. 15 (skip 11/24)
9:30 - 11:30 am
Felicita Vida Retirement Community
Free to Osher Members
John Sawtelle

Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques

Whether you’re huddled around the campfire, typing an email or sitting down to write a novel, storytelling is fundamental to human nature. As any writer can tell you though, a blank page can be daunting. This video series will help you get started and teach you how to move from the kernel of an idea to a completed manuscript.

Tuesdays, Nov. 22 - Dec. 13
9:30 - 11:30 am
Felicita Vida Retirement Community
Free to Osher Members
Laurie Richards