19017 - Free OLLI Member Events

"Cybersafety" and "Cybersecurity" are terms that mean to protect people and their private information online. It's an incredibly vast topic, and while no method is foolproof, this class for beginners will discuss passwords, two-factor authentication, ads, spam, and other areas with which to familiarize yourself. Perfect for beginners to the online world.

Our speaker will be Trish Lopez, Founder/CEO of Teeniors®. Teeniors are tech-savvy teens and young adults who help seniors learn technology through one-on-one coaching. Trish is a native New Mexican who has worked professionally with everyone from Hollywood executives to political leaders. After 13 years in the film industry, she returned to our state as a new mom in 2015 and founded Teeniors. Her team has earned local and national awards while helping thousands of seniors across New Mexico. Lopez chairs the Digital Inclusion Peer Group for New Mexico Technology Council and is an advisory member of the New Mexico Local News Fund, supporting independent journalism around the state. A graduate of UNM, her primary interest is bringing people together from different walks of life to create change in our communities.

Travel satisfies our sense of adventure and makes the world a smaller and more connected community. How is travel changing and what's the future of tourism in a post-Covid world? Collette Tours have been around for more than 100 years. Our cancel for any reason travel waiver is the best in the industry. Come join us and learn about what’s coming to OLLI at the University of Mexico. We will explore Costa Rica and Northern Italy.

Digital Inclusion means access to reliable internet, and devices like computers or cell phones, as well as the understanding of how to use them. This access leads to education, jobs, social connection, and community. Yet too many people in New Mexico still experience a massive lack of access because of their income, age, abilities, race/culture or area of residence. This issue exists across the country. Trish will share a brief history of the digital divide, the progress we're making, along with ways we can create space for those who want to be included in learning to navigate the online world.

Our speaker will be Trish Lopez, Founder/CEO of Teeniors®. Teeniors are tech-savvy teens and young adults who help seniors learn technology through one-on-one coaching. Trish is a native New Mexican who has worked professionally with everyone from Hollywood executives to political leaders. After 13 years in the film industry, she returned to our state as a new mom in 2015 and founded Teeniors. Her team has earned local and national awards while helping thousands of seniors across New Mexico. Lopez chairs the Digital Inclusion Peer Group for New Mexico Technology Council and is an advisory member of the New Mexico Local News Fund, supporting independent journalism around the state. A graduate of UNM, her primary interest is bringing people together from different walks of life to create change in our communities.

Disinformation and “fake news” are terms often bandied about in the news today, but disinformation has a long history. We'll begin with a discussion of disinformation in general and then draw examples from events in Latin America during World War II. Building on that base, we will look at espionage and counterespionage in South America as the US and UK worked to blunt Axis efforts to gain political, economic, and military power in the region.

John Bratzel is Professor Emeritus from Michigan State University where he taught for thirty-six years. He was the graduate director of the MSU Latin American Studies Center and President and later Executive Director of the Popular Culture Association.  He has authored or edited numerous books as well as many articles.  He has won the prestigious MSU Teacher-Scholar Award as well as two book awards.

Dr. Bratzel moved to New Mexico ten years ago to avoid the northern winters and to be with his grandchildren. Currently, he is Resident Historian for Viking Cruise Lines.

The Elizabeth Whitefield End of Life Options Act has been in effect for over two years.  Have there been any changes?  What are the other options New Mexicans have?  Do you need to review your Advance Healthcare Directive?  These and other issues will be discussed.  Free materials will be available to help with some of these decisions.

Everyone needs an estate plan. It's not safe to assume a last will and testament is adequate to protect your loved ones and your assets. While estate planning is often about planning for the future, there are actions you can take today to ensure your beneficiaries, including your chosen charities, receive what you intend. This interactive lecture-discussion will explore the key elements of an effective estate plan, discuss various ways to include charities, and answer your questions about the process.

Were you this child?  Why do we hang stockings on Christmas Eve?  Why is there a ginormous apple – and an orange – in my stocking taking up space where there should be toys?  Would Santa really put coal in my stocking? Why? IS THERE REALLY A SANTA CLAUS? Are you this adult? Who thought of putting a tree in the house where it can shed on the carpet? Am I irreverent if I write “Xmas”? Should I leave milk with the cookies, or would he prefer a bottle of Coke? Join us for an exploration of the plum pudding that is Christmas and its customs – religious, secular, and even “pagan.” And, yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Who the heck is Virginia?