OLLI Field Trips Summer 2010
S.S. Lane Victory Ship Tour
www.lanevictory.org
Built in 1945, here in Los Angeles, CA, the S.S. Lane Victory served with distinction during World War II, The Korean War, and the Vietnam War as well as in times of peace as part of the merchant fleet. After years of deterioration in mothballs, it took countless hours of restoration to put her back into her original condition by volunteers of the United States Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II. A nationally recognized historic landmark, the S.S. Lane Victory now serves as a living museum and memorial to the service and sacrifices of all Merchant Marine sailors and Navy Armed Guardsmen. Several times each summer she sails into the past on one of her“Victory At Sea” cruises where “old salts” can reminisce, about adventures past, and younger generations can catch a glimpse of bygone times.
Transportation: Participants will meet at the ship site for a guided tour. The ship is located at Berth 94, San Pedro, CA 90733. Call 310.519.9545 for directions or visit www.lanevictory.org.
Facilitator: Mary Watson, OLLI Member
1 Friday, October 1 • 11:00 am – 12:30 noon
Please register by September 28, 2010.
Fee: $6
NLLL 370 Section 01, Course No. 42778
Western Flight Museum
www.wmof.com
The Western Museum of Flight is a non-profit, educational institution dedicated to preserving and displaying aircraft history and artifacts of Southern California’s aviation heritage. The Air Museum’s educational programs give children an opportunity to see and touch the airplanes that made aviation history. The Air Museum offers an inside look at completed and in-progress aircraft restoration projects. The museum’s collection includes numerous Warbirds, aircraft, target drones, piston and jet aircraft engines, aircraft components, aircraft ejection seats, World War II instruments, aircrew accessories, and an extensive model aircraft collection.
Transportation: Participants will meet at the museum for a guided tour.
Museum is at Torrance Airport , 3315 Airport Drive, Red Baron #3, Torrance, CA 90505 . Phone the museum at 310.326.9544 for directions.
Facilitator: Mary Watson, OLLI Member
1 Friday, October 22 • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $6 Please register by October 15, 2010.
NLLL 370 Section 02, Course No. 42779
The Museum of Latin American Art
www.molaa.com
The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) was founded in 1996 in Long Beach, California and serves the greater Los Angeles area. MOLAA is the only museum in the United States exclusively dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art. Since its inception, MOLAA has doubled its size, added a 15,000 sq. ft. sculpture garden and expanded its permanent collection, ranging from works by Tamayo and Matta to Cruz-Diez, Los Carpinteros and Tunga. With its physical expansion complete, MOLAA presents a major exhibition schedule, educational outreach and serves as a platform for cross-cultural dialogue.
Transportation: Participants will meet at museum for a guided tour. The
museum is located at 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802. Phone
the museum at 562.437.1689 for directions.
Facilitator: Mary Watson, OLLI Member
1 Friday, November 19 • 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Fee: $10 Please register by November 15, 2010.
NLLL 170 Section 01, Course No. 42781