SPRINGFIELD — Hank Kaestner will present the next OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13. “The History of Spices” will be presented at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant St.
Kaestner, former director of spice procurement for McCormick & Co., will discuss his travels as spice buyer for the world’s largest spice company. World exploration was largely driven by the search for spice origins. He literally followed in the footsteps of the early explorers, Vasco Da Gama and Columbus. He has made more than 150 trips back to the spice sources, visiting all of the major spice production areas of the world, which has resulted in his being considered one of the world’s foremost experts on spices, according to a press release.
Combining his hobbies of photography and bird watching, he has shared his experiences by presenting 2,000 lectures on spices, travel and birds. This program is co-sponsored by the Springfield Garden Club.
Membership is $45 for the semester, and includes nine programs. Non-members are encouraged and welcome to attend individual lectures for a single fee of $8. Memberships and fees may be paid at the program.
The complete OLLI program list is available atwww.learn.uvm.edu/olli. For weather-related changes to the schedule, check the website or SAPA TV, (802) 885-6248, or call (802) 885-3094.
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