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Calendar & Announcements
Upcoming Schedule of Events
July 7-13, 2013
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Dear OLLI Members, We hope you are all surviving the extraordinary rain we are having this summer, and that we have a little break in the clouds soon. We have settled into summer classes for the College for Seniors, and we have begun to put together the schedule for the Fall. We are offering previews of Fall College for Seniors courses on our Facebook page. Click here to follow the link to our Facebook page and be sure to "like" us. Registration for the Fall 2013 term will begin on Thursday, August 15, and classes will begin on Monday, September 16 and run through Friday, November 8. If you are interested in teaching for the College for Seniors or know someone who would, please remember that the deadline for submitting course proposals for the Winter 2014 deadline is July 15. Please contact Anne Mock (amock@unca.edu) for more information. Here at OLLI we look forward to the beginning of our Summer Music Series on Sunday, July 14 at 3 pm with a performance of traditional and contemporary bluegrass music by Buncombe Turnpike. All of the allotted tickets have been distributed, but on the day of the performance, we will open the doors to fill all open seats. Thanks to Susan Grabel and Carol Taylor and the members of the Appalachian Studies committee of the College for Seniors for their hard work in putting this series together. You will be happy to know that they will be offering an all-new Appalachian Sampler again this fall. Finally, mark your calendar for our Membership Roundup and Barbecue, Thursday, July 18, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. This is a great way to help us get a head start on membership for the 2013-14 year and also to meet up with friends to enjoy a wonderful meal. Thanks to Jeanne Smolkin and the Party Planners of the membership committee for their hard work on this event. Have a great week, and please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about any of our programs. Catherine Frank Executive Director |
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Hearing Loop & Telecoils (T-coils)
Hearing en  hancement is coming to Room 102 at the Reuter Center this August in the form of a hearing loop. Telecoils (T-coils) inside a hearing aid are tiny gadgets that pick up the hearing loop's signal, linking your hearing aids to the room's microphones. Most aids have T-coils built in.
If you don't know whether your aids have T-coils, now is the time to check with your audiologist.
Make certain you have a T-coil that it is enabled and learn how to access it if you want to make the most of our new assistive listening service in Room 102.
Prepare now to hear better in the Manheimer Room starting this fall!
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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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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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Membership Roundup Barbecue
Thursday,
Thursday, July 18,
4:30-6:30 pm
Grab a friend and head out to the Membership Roundup and Barbecue 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.
THIS IS A OLLI MEMBER ONLY EVENT. Don't forget to wear your name tag.
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SART's production of Gypsy July 4 - 21, 2013 OLLI member Chuck Fink asks us to let you know that the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theater (SART) will present the musical Gypsy through July 21.
You can find out more about the production and how to purchase tickets at the company's website: sartplays.org . In addition to enjoying Chuck's performance in what he describes as four minor ensemble roles, you will also be treated to performances by Liz Aiello as Mama Rose and Rebecca O'Quinn as Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee.
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olli@unca.edu 828.251.6140
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This Week
July 7-13, 2013
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Wednesday, July 10, 7 pm, f/32 Photography Group meeting
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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 14-20, 2013
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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 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 21, 3 pm, Summer Music Series ~ John Doyle Sunday, July 28, 3 pm, Summer Music Series ~ Tom & AliceThursday, August 1, CFS Summer classes end Thursday, August 1, 7 pm, Astronomy Club of Asheville Friday, August 2, Fall catalog mails and on-line Wednesday, August 14, 7 pm, f/32 Photography Group Thursday, August 15, 8 am, Fall Registration Click here to visit the OLLI calendar where you will find details on the above listed events and more.
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Bernie Arghiere, OLLI member and Astronomy Club of Asheville member, helped conduct solar observations at the Reuter Center last week. The club meets here on the first Thursday of the month (except in July) from 7 - 9 pm, with an interesting speaker every session. This fall the club's observatory, right up the hill from the Reuter Center, will be open for star gazing.
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 Mark Your Calendar!
Stories on Asheville's
Front Porch
Saturday, July 13,
10:30 -11:30 am
"Stories from the Heart":
An Unforgettable Person
will feature OLLI tellers Dave Castel, Fran Fedor, Bruce Frank, Robin Mallerme, Shay Thames, Karen Schwartz, Mike Sena, Michael Burch, and Jim Hilderbrandt. These stories happened! Free and held rain or shine! Diana Wortham marquee on Biltmore Ave. is the entrance to Pack Place and the Rhino Courtyard! Come support your friends. Call 459-5462 for details.
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This workshop is open to the public; OLLI membership is not required to enroll.
Creating a Soul Garden
to Enhance Your Life
Workshop
Dates: Saturday, July 20
Times: 9 am - 5 pm
Instructor: Su shen Huang
Fee: $60/person
Materials Fee: $10/person. Payable to the instructor.
You will learn to expand your connection to your soul a nd apply basic Feng Shui and Five Elements principles to create a miniature Soul Garden (11") to take home with you. You will be able to create new intentions in different areas of your life, e.g. health, home, finance, relationships, etc. The Soul Garden will serve as a reminder to stay tuned to your soul's guidance. This is an energizing workshop that can transform your life.
Su shen Huang (myneedle47@hotmail.com) has integrated her passion for science, psychology, and spirituality into a holistic healing and life coaching service. Her love of world travel and exploration of diverse cultures has enhanced her skills as an inspiring teacher/coach and compassionate healer.
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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 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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N O T I C E
Tickets for the Summer Music Series have all been handed out. On the day of the performance, at 2:45 p.m., all seats not claimed by ticket holders will be available on a first-come basis.
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