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Calendar & Announcements
Upcoming Schedule of Events
July 14-20, 2013
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Dear OLLI Members, While you may be tempted to curl up at home during the Asheville Monsoon Summer of 2013, we urge you to take advantage of many different events this week that represent the vibrant OLLI community. This afternoon, Sunday, July 14 at 3 pm, the College for Seniors will begin this summer's Appalachian Studies Music Series with a performance of traditional and contemporary bluegrass music by Buncombe Turnpike. The series will continue next week with Celtic music by John Doyle. We have distributed all tickets for the series, but at 2:45 pm we will open the doors so that folks can fill all empty seats. On Monday, July 15, at 4 pm, Dr. John Stewart will talk to us about the issue of domestic violence and the work of Helpmate to try to address this problem in Western North Carolina. On Wednesday, July 17, 11:30 am, you can enjoy OLLI member RoseLynn Katz in a one-woman show "A Visit with Golda Meir," a presentation of the Asheville Storytelling Circle. On Thursday, July 18 at 4:30 pm, plan to come to meet your friends, enjoy good food and drink, and renew your OLLI membership for 2013-14 at the Membership Roundup Barbecue. This event is open to all OLLI members. The Party Planners, led by Jeanne Smolkin, are still looking for volunteers to help with set up and clean up for this festive event. Helping at OLLI is a great way to get to know people and sustain our community. Contact Jeanne at jsmolkin@gmail.com if you can help. On Saturday, July 20, 10:30 am, in the Rhino Courtyard at Pack Place, enjoy "Stories from Children: Welcome to Our World," part of the Stories on Asheville's Front Porch series organized by OLLI member Sarah Larson. Thanks to all of you for your interest in OLLI and for all that you do to make our community such a vital representation of creative retirement. Catherine Frank Executive Director |
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Membership Roundup Barbecue
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, vegetarian chili, 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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Could you lend a hand?
Volunteers are sought to help with the upcoming Member Barbeque Social. Food prep, table decorations, clean up and more. Come join in the fun at the pre-party party! Contact Jeanne Smolkin
jsmolkin@gmail.com
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Asheville Storytelling Circle
presents
"A Visit with Golda Meir"
performed by
RoseLynn Katz
Wednesday, July 17,
11:30 am
in the Manheimer Room
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. Katz captures the essence of Meir as 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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Curriculum Committee seeks two new members for Personal Development Topic Group
The Curriculum Committee topic group in charge of courses that fall into the Personal Development category is seeking two new members to begin immediately. The topic group is seeking enthusiastic individuals to assist with reviewing course proposals, brainstorming new course ideas, and finding and interviewing new instructors for courses dealing with a wide range of subject areas including cooking, interpersonal relations, assertiveness training, gardening, genealogy, travel, wine appreciation and a lot more.
The group has four quarterly planning and assessment meetings and up to eight interview sessions with potential instructors each year, with meeting being scheduled well in advance to accommodate members' busy schedules. This is fun, challenging and very important work. The group is seeking individuals who are conscientious and take this role seriously. Members need to be self-starters, able to work in a team and follow through on tasks and assignments. While no previous experience is required, members must have taken CFS courses.
Contact Dennis DeSimone, Topic Group Six chair, for information myfrienddennis@att.net
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This 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 Barbecue
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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 21-27, 2013
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Sunday, July 21, 3 pm, Summer Music Series ~ John Doyle Celtic Music
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 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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This workshop is open to the public;
OLLI membership is not required to enroll.
Creating a Soul Garden to Enhance Your Life Workshop
Dates: July 20, 2013
Times: 9 am - 5 pm
Instructor: Su shen Huang
Fee: $60/person
Material Fee: $10/person. Payable to the  instructor.
You will learn to expand your connection to your soul and 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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Better Hearing is Coming to the Reuter Center!
Hearing enhancement is coming to Room 102 this fall in t he form of a hearing loop, a wireless system that brings a microphone's signal straight to your hearing aid (or special headset). Pickup is via the small telecoil (T-coil) device inside a hearing aid. Most aids have them, or they can be added.
Now is the time to check with your audiologist to make sure you have a T-coil, that it is enabled, and that you know how to activate it.
Tell your friends about this enhancement to lifelong learning at OLLI! It's just one more reason to attend classes, meetings, performances, and conferences in the Manheimer Room!
Click her for more on understanding telecoils.
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2013 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC 28801
Registration at 9 am | Walk begins at 10 am
Contact Carol Gillen, carol@gillen.com to sign up with the OLLI Team!
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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 will present the musical Gypsy from July 4 through 21, 2013.
You can find out more about the production and how to purchase tickets at the company's website: sartplays.org . In addition to witnessing Chuck 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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 NC Stage presents
I Land
performed by Anonymous Ensemble, a New York-based performing arts group.
The group invites the audience to spend an evening on an island far from their daily lives, yet mysteriously inhabited by their inner lives. Beginning with a conversation with the audience, this meticulously crafted performance event investigates the evolution of our imaginations as Anonymous Ensemble leads us on odyssey into an uncharted terrain of commonplace fantasies and wildly improbable realities.
Performances run from July 18-21, with an "Over 60/Under 30" discount ticket price of $15.
To learn more about the production, click here to view the NC Stage Company website.
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