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NCCCR Calendar & Announcements
Upcoming Schedule of Events
October 16-22, 2011 |
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Dear NCCCR members,
Because the Reuter Center is a home away from home for many of us, we can sometimes take for granted all the amazing things that go on here. Just this week you might have seen Paula Withrow dressed as Nefertiti to bring Egyptian history to life or you might have heard the sound of many hammered dulcimers being played in Janet Parkerson's course. You might have heard Daniel Meyer, the conductor of our local symphony, give a "behind the scenes" talk to a standing room only crowd about an upcoming performance.You might have made a special trip in to hear a Fab Friday talk which included Nobel Laureate / 2000 Appalachian Trail Hiker / College for Seniors instructor Lenny Bernstein introducing a panel from the Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute. You might have heard the laughter of friends playing mah jongg or bridge or seen a group of volunteers celebrating another successfully completed project. You may have encountered special interest groups of skeptical inquirers or spiritual inquirers. You might have taken the time to learn more about advance directives or been part of a group planning our upcoming Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend. You many simply have enjoyed the warmth of the afternoon sun or the blaze of color on view through the windows of the Reuter Center atrium.
You can experience amazing things at the NC Center for Creative Retirement every week thanks to the work of friends, volunteers, and staff who collaborate and plan for the common good of the Center. I hope that we all take time to savor the experience of being part of an organization that is a model for programs across the country and remember that we always welcome your comments and ideas to make it even better. Thanks so much for all that you do.
Catherine Frank
Executive Director
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The League of Women Voters Presents the
Asheville City Council Forum
Tuesday, October 18,
7 - 9 pm
Manheimer Room
at the Reuter Center
The public is invited to participate in a moderated forum for the field of six candidates for Asheville City Council, running in the General Election on November 8. Click here to reach the League of Women Voters of Asheville Buncombe County. |
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SYMPHONY CONCERT
On Sunday, October 30, the University Singers and the Reuter Center Singers will present a Symphony Concert at 4 pm, performing John Rutter's Requiem. The event will be held in UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium.
Tickets are $5.00 at the door, with students and children free.
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The WNC Historical Assoc., NCCCR and the Zebulon Baird Vance Birthplace State Historic Site are co-sponsoring a
three-part lecture series on
The Civil War in the Mountains.
The speakers will be three of the most distinguished scholars on Appalachian history.
Topics for the series are loosely based on subjects covered in Inscoe's War, Race and Remembrance.
All three lectures will be on Saturday afternoons at 2 pm at the Reuter Center.
November 5, 2011 will feature Dr. Gordon McKinney, January 28, 2012 will feature Dr. Steven E. Nash and March 24, 2012 will feature Dr. John Inscoe.
Suggested $5 donation at the door. |
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Veteran's Day Celebration
November 11, 2011, 4 pm Manheimer Room
Join us to honor our veterans. The Reuter Center Singers will perform a medly of patriotic songs, Asheville High School ROTC will present the colors and a slideshowof veteran photographs will be shown.
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JOIN TOASTMASTERS!
A Toastmasters group is forming on the UNC Asheville campus for students, faculty, staff, and community members. Toastmasters is an international organization designed to help students and professionals develop their public speaking and presentation skills in a supportive environment. The Toastmasters group will meet weekly and help participants to be more effective in speaking to groups and provide resources for professional development.
The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 19th in Room 406 of the Sherrill Center from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Jay Cutspec at 251-6868 or jcutspec@unca.edu.
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This Week
Oct 16-22, 2011
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Tuesday, Oct 18, 7 pm, Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society ~ Curtis Smalling on "Chasing Golden-Winged Warblers in Nicaragua: Making Connections for Birds Across the Atlantic Flyway." For more info, click hereThursday, Oct 20, 4:15 pm Asheville Chamber Music Series Pre-concert Lecture. For more info, click hereFriday, Oct 21, 11:30 am Fab Friday ~ Common GI Problems of Seniors by Dr. David Mouw
Click here to visit the NCCCR calendar where you will find details on most of the above listed events and more.
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Next Week
Oct 23-29, 2011
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Thursday, Oct 27, 9:15 am, RSVP Information Session
Friday, Oct 28, 11:30 am, Fab Friday ~ Recital of Classical, Jazz, and Popular Piano Music by Dr. Michael Ruiz
Click here to visit the NCCCR calendar where you will find details on the above listed events and more.
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Tuesday, Nov 1, 7:30pm, World Affairs Council (WAC) ~ Dylan Williams on the Israeli-Palestinian Question. For more info, click here
Thursday, Nov 3, 7pm, Astronomy Club of Asheville
Friday, Nov 4, 11:30am, Fab Friday ~ Eye Illnesses of Seniors by Dr. Brian Smith
Click here to visit the NCCCR calendar where you will find details on the above listed events and more. |
| Want to Find Out More about the Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute? | |
If you missed the Fab Friday presentation by members of the Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute (BRSI) and are interested in learning more about their organization, contact Lenny Bernstein (Lsberns@att.net). BRSI needs volunteers with a wide variety of skills to help on its projects to increase sustainability in Western North Carolina.
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Painting Workshop | |
Having Fun with Color in Painting Pastels
 Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 18-20, 9A-4P each day
Fee: $170/member, $180/non-member
Study a unique technique of applying pastel to paper that breathes new life into your paintings. After a short demonstration, participants will work on their own using this new method to bring luminous quality into their paintings. On Sunday afternoon, there will be a critique of the work done in class as well as other work you may want to be reviewed.
Materials Fee: Estimate $100 for participants to purchase recommended supplies at www.aswexpress.com. A list of supplies will be provided by the instructor, prior to the workshop. Bring 8 to ten outdoor photos. Recommended reading, "The Pastel Book" by Bill Creevy, a primer on pastel painting.
Karen Chambers (karenpaints@hotmail.com.) is an experienced teacher of art, with a goal of making the pastel medium fun. For more information visit her website: www.karenchambers.com.
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 Audubon Society, Tuesday, October 18, 7 pm
A key North Carolina figure in efforts to protect the declining Golden-winged Warbler will speak at the October meeting of Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society. Curtis Smalling, of Audubon NC, will discuss "Chasing Golden-winged Warblers in Nicaragua: Making Connections for Birds across the Atlantic Flyway." Smalling is Audubon NC's Important Bird Areas Coordinator and Mountain Program Manager. He has done extensive bird-monitoring work in western North Carolina and Nicaragua. The meeting is at 7 pm, Tuesday Oct. 18 at the Reuter Center at UNC Asheville. The meeting is free and the public is invited. Click here to find out more about the Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society. |
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"The Rivalry" at Diana Wortham Theatre | |
The October 28th deadline for ordering discounted tickets to Diana Wortham Theatre presentation of the THE RIVALRY is fast approaching. The play about the Lincoln - Douglas debates is at 8:00pm on November 16th and 17th (Wed/Thurs). Getting tickets is as easy as 1...2...3...4. 1: Pick a day 2: Number of tickets needed 3: Multiply the number of tickets times $32 and write a check for that amount to Diana
Wortham Theatre 4: Take the check with the day of performance and the address where you want the tickets mailed to the receptionist on the second floor of the Reuter Center This has been a popular selection for preseason orders so join your friends at the 500 seat theatre where on seat is more the 60 feet from the stage. Any questions? email Dan Hinchliffe at dhinchli@unca.eduor call 9am-9pm or call 828-545-7466. |
Theatre UNCA Offers "Our Town"  The Drama Department's first mainstage production of the year, Thornton Wilder's classic Our Town, opens next Friday, Oct 21st, in Carol Belk Theatre. Our Town, which describes life in the mythical town of Grovers Corner at the beginning of the 20th century, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1938. Through the heartwarming story of life in a small community, Wilder addresses issues of daily life, love and marriage, and death and eternity. The play is directed by Assistant Professor of Drama Lise Kloeppel, and is designed by Associate Professors Rob Bowen and Robert Berls and staff member Ida Bostian.
There are a few changes from last year: first, we will be running for TWO weekends (Friday - Sunday [21-23], and then Thursday through Saturday [27-29]); second, we will be starting the evening productions at 7:30pm. In addition, we are pleased to announce that advance tickets may be purchased for cash at the Highsmith Union Information Desk from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. You can also reserve tickets over the phone at 232-2291, or go on-line at http://www.unca.edu/drama. Tickets are $10 for general public, $8 for faculty, NCCCR members and senior citizens, and $5 for students. As we have in past years, UNC A staff receive one complimentary ticket as a thanks for their contributions to the university.
We hope you will see the show!
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Looking for Volunteers!
The first annual Gala Gymnastics Competition is a wonderful opportunity for volunteer involvement. The Gala will be an exciting competition involving talented athletes from ages 6-18. The event will be held on New Years weekend (December 30, 2011 - January 1, 2012) on the UNC-Asheville campus at the beautiful new Kimmel Arena. There will be a variety of options for volunteers including collecting door fees, selling programs, hospitality for coaches and judges, judges' assistants, event timers, and organizing awards. No knowledge of gymnastics is necessary and training requirements will be minimal.
If you've never attended a gymnastics event, this is your opportunity to interact with some top level gymnasts, judges and coaches in a fun and healthy environment. Come join us by signing up on our website at www.thegala.net. |
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NC Center for Creative Retirement
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