WASPs – The Best Kept Secrets of WWII
From 1942-1944 the Women Airforce Service Pilots were the first women to fly American military aircraft. Learn about their formation and history through a presentation of photos and their stories.
Instructor Ann Haub is the collections manager of the National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas.
Tuesday, March 21 | 2-3:30 p.m. | $15 In-Person | $10 Online
Texas Tech Plaza, Room 218 | 1901 University Avenue | Lubbock, Texas
January
1/31 Fuel Supply in West Texas
February
2/7 Radio – History of the Golden Age
Radio – The Theatre of the Mind: History of the Golden Age
Tuesday, February 7 | 2-3:30 p.m.
2/8 Southwest '70 Peace Festival
Lubbock's Woodstock: Southwest '70 Peace Festival
Wednesday, February 8 | 2-3:30 p.m.
2/9 The Stories Behind Great Love Songs
The Stories Behind Great Love Songs
Thursday, February 9 | 4-5:30 p.m.
2/10 The Wrecking Crew and James Bond
The Wrecking Crew and James Bond
Friday, February 10 | 12-1:30 p.m.
2/14 Radio – How Radio Has Evolved
Radio – The Theatre of the Mind: How Radio Has Evolved
Tuesday, February 14 | 2-3:30 p.m.
2/15 Remembering Grover Murray
2/16 Hispanic Values in the U.S.
Hispanic and Mainstream U.S. Differences
Thursday, February 16 | 10-11:30 a.m.
2/16 Movie Without Its Soundtrack?
Would You Enjoy This Movie Without Its Soundtrack?
Thursday, February 16 | 5:30-7 p.m.
2/21 Radio – The Creativity and Versatility
Radio – The Theatre of the Mind: The Creativity and Versatility
Tuesday, February 21 | 2-3:30 p.m.
2/21 Honor Flight and War Stories
Texas South Plains Honor Flight and War Stories
Tuesday, February 21 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Hand-Dyeing Silk Scarves
Thursday, February 23 | 10-11:30 a.m.
2/28 Radio – Recording Session
Radio – The Theatre of the Mind: Recording Session
Tuesday, February 28 | 2-3:30 p.m.
2/28 Make a Pen with a Wood Lathe
Make a Pen with a Wood Lathe
Tuesday, February 28 | 6-9 p.m.
March
3/1 Bird Language: The Real Twitter Feed
Bird Language: The Real Twitter Feed
Wednesday, March 1 | 10-11:30 a.m.
The Art of Fused Glass
Thursday, March 2 | 1:30-3 p.m.
The Gothic Synthesis of Heaven and Earth in the Chartres Cathedral
Thursday, March 2 | 2-3:30 p.m.
3/2 Forensic Science
Forensic Science and Law Enforcement
Thursday, March 2 | 2-3:30 p.m.
3/6 Learn To Play Mah Jongg (Day 1)
Learn To Play Mah Jongg (Day 1)
Monday, March 6 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Student Athletes' Name, Image and Likeness
Monday, March 6 | 5:30-7 p.m.
3/7 Learn To Play Mah Jongg (Day 2)
Learn To Play Mah Jongg (Day 2)
Tuesday, March 7 | 2-3:30 p.m.
3/8 Learn To Play Mah Jongg (Day 3)
Learn To Play Mah Jongg (Day 3)
Wednesday, March 8 | 2-3:30 p.m.
3/9 Gillespie County Schools' History
3/13 The Home Management House
3/15 History of Dooley's and Downtown
History of Dooley's and Downtown Fredericksburg
Wednesday, March 15 | 2-3:30 p.m.
3/21 Women Airforce Service Pilots
3/22 A Guide to Secondhand Shopping
A Guide to Secondhand Shopping
Wednesday, March 22 | 3:30-5 p.m.
3/23 Future Water Scarcity in Texas
Future Water Scarcity in Texas
Thursday, March 23 | 10-11:30 a.m.
Finding the Unexpected in the Usual Places
Thursday, March 23 | 5:30-7 p.m.
3/28 The LIFT Center and Its Wonders
Tour the LIFT Center and Its Wonders
Tuesday, March 28 | 2-3:30 p.m.
3/28 Debbye Dooley Simulation Lab Tour
Debbye Dooley Simulation Lab Tour
Tuesday, March 28 | 2-3:30 p.m.
3/29 Get Your Kicks on Route 66
Get Your Kicks on Route 66
Wednesday, March 29 | 10-11:30 a.m.
3/29 Nothing Sacred
Come and Have a Laugh Where Nothing Is Sacred
Wednesday, March 29 | 5:30-8 p.m.
3/30 The Art of Seeing
April
4/3 Lawn Installation and Maintenance
Lawn Installation and Maintenance
Monday, April 3 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Texas Tech University Public Art Collection Tour
Monday, April 3 | 5:30-8 p.m.
4/4 What To Know About Hearing Loss
What You Need To Know About Hearing Loss
Tuesday, April 4 | 1:30-3 p.m.
4/4 The Secrets of Downtown Abilene
Walking Tour: The Secrets of Downtown Abilene
Tuesday, April 4 | 2-3:30 p.m.
4/4 Around the World
Texas Tech University Public Art Collection Tour
Tuesday, April 4 | 5:30-8 p.m.
4/5 Holistic Care, Pain Management
Holistic Care, Tai Chi and Pain Management
Wednesday, April 5 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
4/6 Debbye Dooley Simulation Lab Tour
Debbye Dooley Simulation Lab Tour
Thursday, April 6 | 10-11:30 a.m.
The Diverse History of Fredericksburg Geology
Tuesday, April 11 | 2-3:30 p.m.
4/11 Sacred Liberties
Sacred Liberties: Understanding the Bill of Rights
Tuesday, April 11 | 4-5:30 p.m.
Children's Mental Health in Our Community
Wednesday, April 12 | 10-11:30 a.m.
4/13 Debbye Dooley Simulation Lab Tour
Debbye Dooley Simulation Lab Tour
Thursday, April 13 | 10-11:30 a.m.
4/13 Know How Your Prescriptions Interact
Know How Your Prescriptions Interact
Thursday, April 13 | 2-3:30 p.m.
4/17 Pickleball (Day 1)
Pickleball – Funny Name, Fun Game! (Day 1)
Monday, April 17 | 2-3:30 p.m.
4/18 Pickleball (Day 2)
Pickleball – Funny Name, Fun Game! (Day 2)
Tuesday, April 18 | 2-3:30 p.m.
4/18 MuseoBenini
MuseoBenini Galleries and Outdoor Sculpture Trail
Tuesday, April 18 | 4-5:30 p.m.
4/19 Quanah Parker's Hero's Journey
Quanah Parker Examined Through the Hero's Journey
Wednesday, April 19 | 2-3:30 p.m.
4/20 Everyday Disappearing History
Dinner and a Movie: A League of Their Own
Friday, April 21 | 5:30-9 p.m.
4/24 National Museum of the Pacific War
National Museum of the Pacific War Tour
Monday, April 24 | 2-3:30 p.m.
4/25 Music, Memory, and Dementia
4/26 Science Fiction – Science Fact
Science Fiction – Science Fact
Wednesday, April 26 | 2:30-4 p.m.
4/27 National Museum of the Pacific War
National Museum of the Pacific War Tour
Thursday, April 27 | 10-11:30 a.m.
4/28 Frontier Texas!
May
Strategic Harm Reduction: Wellness, Recovery and Longevity
Tuesday, May 2 | 2-3:30 p.m.
5/18 Beat the Heat With All-Texas Wine
Beat the Heat With All-Texas Wine
Thursday, May 18 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
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Address
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Email
olli@ttu.edu