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Calendar & Announcements
Upcoming Schedule of Events
June 30-July 6, 2013
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Dear OLLI Members, On this Monday, July 1, between 10 am and 4 pm, we will have photographers at the Reuter Center and the Sherrill Center to capture the vitality of our programs so that the images in our publications will reflect the joy of participating in the many programs of OLLI at UNC Asheville. We have alerted instructors and participants registered in classes that meet on Monday, but want to make sure that all of our members are aware. We are particularly looking forward to a group photo of everyone who is at the Center between 11 and 11:30 am. Thanks in advance to everyone for helping us in these efforts. Be sure to read Carol Gillen's story about Denna Yockey, College for Seniors line dance instructor, in this newsletter. Denna's enthusiasm in sharing her love of dance is representative of all of our instructors who share their passion. Many thanks to the story's author, Carol Gillen, who has served for three years as chair of the OLLI Steering Council's Marketing Committee and has worked tirelessly to spread the word about all of our programs. Carol has been instrumental in the effort to craft profiles of our instructors and participants in a way that captures the wisdom and passion of our members. We are grateful that Carol will continue in this good work. Remember that the Reuter Center and OLLI will be closed on Thursday, July 4, to observe the Independence Day holiday. We will be open 8 am to 5 pm on Friday, although a number of staff members will be out of the office. Finally, we wanted to let those of you who travel Edgewood Road between Merrimon Avenue and University Heights that the Asheville Police are focusing on traffic calming in this area and are being vigilant in enforcing regulations requiring drivers to come to a complete stop at all stop signs along Edgewood. It can be tempting to rush to and from the many activities at OLLI, but it's important to make sure that we are part of the effort to keep our streets safe. Have a great week, and let's be careful out there, Catherine Frank Executive Director |
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We Remember
Donald Lilenfeld
June 26, 2013 | |
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OLLI will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013 in observation of Independence Day.
Reopen normal hours July 5th
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Helpmate
Domestic Violence Prevention
Presentation
by
Dr. John Stewart
Monday, July 15, 4:30 pm
The Reuter Center,
Room 206
Dr. John Stewart will make a presentation about the consequences of domestic violence from a medical perspective, and will describe the efforts of Helpmate, our local victim services provider, to provide crisis intervention and services to victims of domestic violence.
Learn about the issue, and about donor and volunteer opportunities locally.
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Asheville Storytelling Circle
Wednesday, July 17,
11:30 am
in the Manheimer Room
"A Visit with Golda Meir"
performed by RoseLynn Katz.
Come to Golda's for a bowl of chicken soup and hear about the highs and lows of her remarkable journey - from a terrified child in the face of a pogrom to Prime Minister of Israel and a woman way ahead of her time.
The Asheville Storytelling Circle (ASC) is a non-profit organization of folks who love stories.
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Membership Roundup Barbeque
Thursday,July 18, 4:30-6:30 pm Grab a friend and head out to the Membership Roundup and BBQ in the Atrium.
Take advantage of this chance to renew your membership to OLLI for 2013-14 and enjoy great food - pulled pork sliders with all the sides, adult beverages, yummy desserts, live music and the very best of company. Yippee!
THIS IS A OLLI MEMBER ONLY EVENT. Don't forget to wear your name tag.
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 New instructors are needed for the AARP Driver Safety refresher course. The AARP's four-hour course, designed to enable mature individuals to remain safely behind the wheel, is offered each year at OLLI as well as a variety of other locations in Western North Carolina. Training and materials are provided for volunteer instructors. To learn more about this opportunity, contact Betsy Cantrell at 828-505-8381 or betsy@valueneed.com
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Exploring Community and Interdependence:
A Series of Workshops on Aging in Place
Remaining Workshops
Friday, August 2
Friday, September 6
9 am - 1 pm
Land-of-Sky Regional Council - Large Conference Room
339 New Leicester Highway,
Suite 140, Asheville, NC
Join the Culture Change in Aging Network of Buncombe County (CCAN) in a series of workshops on housing options designed for successful aging for all citizens
Cost of registration, which includes lunch,
$10 for each workshop
Please RSVP early as space is limited. Register by July 30, and September 3.
For further information or to register, please contact Janice Payne at janice@landofsky.org or call 828-251-6622.
Registration $10 - Mail checks to Land-of-Sky Regional Council, 339 New Leicester Hwy., Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806 or pay at the workshop registration desk.
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This Week
June 30-July 6, 2013
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Monday, July 1, 7 pm, Blue Ridge Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Wednesday, July 3, 7 pm, Blue Ridge Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Thursday, July 4, Reuter Center closed for Independence Day
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Click here to see the OLLI calendar and then click on each event to discover times, event specifics and more.
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Next Week
July 7-13 2013
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Wednesday, July 10, 7 pm, f/32 Photography Group meeting
Click here to see the OLLI calendar and then click on each event to discover times, event specifics and more.
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And Beyond
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Sunday, July 14, 3 pm, Appalachian Music Series-Buncombe Turnpike Monday, July 15, 4:30 pm, Helpmate's Dr. John Stewart Domestic Violence Presentation Wednesday, July 17, 11:30 am, Asheville Storytelling Circle presents "Golda Meir" Thursday, July 18, 4:30 pm, Membership Roundup Barbeque Click here to visit the OLLI calendar where you will find details on the above listed events and more.
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Denna Yockey has a passion
for line dancing and
for the wonderful people
who love to dance!
By Carol Gillen
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Denna Yockey (center) leading a line dancing class.
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Denna Yockey has been teaching line dancing, in Kansas and in North Carolina, for more than fifteen years. She feels such passion for it because she believes "it enriches people in this stage of their lives and, at the same time, improves them both physically and mentally." She also considers line dancing a social outlet. She gets the biggest boost when someone tells her how wonderful they feel and how much they have improved in her classes. "I like to challenge people. They always tell me they like my enthusiasm and enjoyment for what I do."
Denna, who hails from Kansas, had her own business as a hairdresser for twenty-five years. She enjoyed this field because she enjoys people and making them feel good about themselves. When she was ready to semi-retire, she considered Colorado, where one of her daughters lives, or Asheville, where her other daughter resides. She says it was "no contest...Asheville was so much more appealing to me." For a few months after she moved here in 2008, she worked as an administrative assistant to the head of workforce development at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech.) Then, to free up her days, she went to work evenings as a Recreation Assistant at Stephens Lee Parks and Recreation Center.
After leaving A-B Tech, Denna started to teach line dancing part time, both at OLLI and at other locations in town, including Harvest House and Givens Estates. She wanted to work with and teach older adults because she feels that they work the hardest. She says, "These are active seniors. They have time and are dedicated students." Courses she teaches include beginner, high beginner, and intermediate line dancing. Her goal is to get people hooked on line dancing and to have folks to enjoy it as much as possible. In addition to teaching, she has participated in flash mobs, performed in nursing homes, danced at Asheville Tourist games, and entertained at events at OLLI and elsewhere.
This busy lady teaches many different groups six days a week at lots of locations, including the Senior Opportunity Center, the Elks, and various religious institutions in Asheville. "I teach about eighteen hours a week. In addition, I put in many hours at my computer doing background work. For example, I email dance routines and steps and schedules to my students."
Denna wants to let everyone know how much she admires OLLI and especially the dedication of our staff. Her main goal is to "keep on dancing and enjoying the people I have met. I am so blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life." And we are blessed to know Denna, both through classes and her many performances.
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This workshop is open to the public;
OLLI membership is not required to enroll.
"Anyone Can Do This"
Sensational Scratchboard Workshop
Course Dates: July 12, 13 & 14, 2013 Course Times: 1 pm - 4 pm, Friday, July 12 and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 Instructor: Lorelle Bacon  Fee: $145/member; $155/non-member Materials Fee: $20/person, to cover scratchboard, tools, printed information, and other supplies. Payable to the instructor. In this easy to learn hands-on workshop, students will be introduced to the marvels of scratchboard as a fine art medium. It is great for animals, but any subject can be done! Participants will learn how to create a variety of textures with simple tools while creating works of art from their choice of furnished references, learn how to reproduce images and how works on scratchboard should be framed. No experience is necessary. Beginners through advanced artists are welcome. Lorelle Bacon (lorelleartist@hotmail.com) is a self- taught, full time, award winning artist who has been teaching for 25 years in many mediums. She truly believes that anyone can learn to do good work if they have the desire. For more information, visit her website. For more information, click here for a link to view the workshop description and more information. Stop by the Center or call 828-251-6140 to register. | |
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