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​Once you have become a member, please register for desired courses below:
​Selections listed at the bottom of this page.

​Interested in learning more about our instructors? 

​Click on the image to the right to find our Instructor Bios!






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​ZOOM Options 

​Thursdays - ZOOM

9:30 AM - ZOOM
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POTPOURRI
Ann Levine, Coordinator, Curriculum Chair, SUGA
 
July 16 and July 23: GENERATIONAL GENEROSITY – A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT
Presenter, Bill Witherspoon, Member, SUGA
What would it be like to have the spirits of your ancestors and of future generations at your side as you make giving decisions? Whether you are able to give away a few hundred dollars per year or more, it can be worthwhile to think of kindnesses your ancestors would want repaid, and investments those yet unborn will wish we had made. We will ponder these questions and share resources for learning about ancestors, rating charities, and making limited funds go farthest.
July 30:  YES, THERE ARE STILL WORLD EXPOS– OSAKA, 2025
Presenter, Allan Hing, Professor of Design
A look at the Osaka World Expo that closed last October.  One-hundred and fifty-eight countries addressed the Fair’s theme – “Designing Future Society for our Lives” in pavilion designs and interior exhibits.  There will be a review of this Expo as well as an analysis of past Expos as they relate to the Osaka Expo – this is my 8th Expo!
August 6: FROM DAY 5 TO 19 YEARS: OUR PKU JOURNEY
Presenter, Kristen Vanags, Proud mom of a 19-year-old with PKU
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. Without treatment, PKU can cause irreversible brain damage, anxiety, depression, and impaired functioning. Fortunately, universal newborn screening allows for early diagnosis and treatment, giving PKU individuals the opportunity for healthy outcomes. When my son was diagnosed at five days old, our family began an unexpected journey—but one that has been filled with resilience, learning, and community. I’ll share our experience navigating PKU and the exciting new treatments and research giving us hope for the future.
August 13:   WHY PUBLIC FUNDING FOR SCIENCE MATTERS
Presenter, Judith Fridovich-Keil, PhD. Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Emory University School of Medicine
At this session, we will learn how public funding enables advances in science and engineering, and how this tiny sliver of the federal budget helps to improve our lives, our health, and our children’s future.
August 20: HUMAN GENETICS 101
Presenter, Judith Fridovich-Keil (see above)
At this session, we will learn some of the basics of contemporary human genetics and how the tools of genetics are being applied to transform medicine, anthropology, forensics, and more.
11:00 AM - ZOOM
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HOBBIES II
Rosemary Woolfitt, Coordinator, Member, SUGA
Most people seem to have some sort of leisure activity or activities that they enjoy in their spare time. For some people a leisure activity becomes a completely engrossing hobby, taking up many hours a week or month. Sometimes a hobby is remarkable and interesting for being uncommon. Sometimes people get involved in an activity for reasons other than interest but they become an expert despite themselves. In this course we will have presentations live from America and Europe from people with various engaging and unusual hobbies.

​​In-Person Options

Wednesdays - In-Person

9:30 am - In-Person
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CURRENT EVENTS
Norman Slawsky, Attorney. Past SUGA President (2023) and Member, SUGA
 
The Current Events class will include speakers from broadcast, online and print news media; local and state government; as well as a federal agency on how we spend; and a discussion of solar energy in Georgia. There will be time for discussion, questions and answers. The schedule is evolving based on current events. ​
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GROWING WISER
Margo Geller, Professional Counselor and Retirement Coach. Member, SUGA
 
Learn unique stress management tips from a high energy and passionate professional counselor and life coach. Discussion topics are related to Health, Relationships, Finances, and Fun!  Come prepared to share current challenges as well as success stories in this discussion-based class.  Together we will inspire each other to do something small that’s hard to do.  Support from others who understand is invaluable. 
11:00 AM - In-Person
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INSIDE SUGA: INTERVIEWS
Judy Plecko and Roy Sobelson, Interviewers, Members of SUGA
 
This course was first offered in Spring, 2023 and again in Winter, 2025.  We have only scratched the surface of learning about our fellow SUGA friends, so we will continue this summer with our member interviews. Senior University is a cross-section of people from different occupations and areas of the country and the world. Did you ever wonder about some of your fellow members? This is your chance to learn more about them in a structured way.  Members will be interviewed with insights gained about how they came to SUGA and what they like most about it.  If you ever watched “Inside the Actors Studio” you will especially enjoy this class.
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TRUE CRIME:  FAMOUS CASES AND FACES
Sharen Dorcon, Member, SUGA
 
An overview of true crime which includes information on: Serial Criminal Offenders, Investigators, Profilers, Investigative tools (e.g. Forensics), Unsolved Cases, Prosecutors, Attorneys, The Innocence Project, and Media influence. Some of the topics covered will include a female "crime boss," a murder investigation involving a handmade submarine, an F.B.I. agent and his unusual collaborator, a serial arsonist (a twist here), a museum robbery, a 1940's L.A. unsolved murder mystery, America's "first known serial killer," and a look at a ransom note. 

​Book Club - See our 2026 selections!

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Book club meetings are held at Rehoboth Baptist Church following class on each date listed below.  Meetings start around 12:10 pm (after bathroom break!); usually in room A/B, but “listen for announcement”.

Anyone is invited to join the club and should notify Kay so she will add you to the Book club email list.
Summer Term
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July 15
Becoming Madam Secretary
Stephanie Dray
Aug. 19
In the Shadow of the Greenbrier
Emily Matchar
Fall Term
Sept. 16
There Are Rivers in the Sky
Elif Shafak
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Nov. 4
Isola
Allegra Goodman
​For more information, or if you would like to lead a discussion, please contact Kay Collins:
[email protected]
​SUGA does not promote, recommend or endorse any product, service or activity other than its educational offerings or activities approved by the Day Trip Committee or Board of Directors.
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