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Calendar & Announcements
Upcoming Schedule of Events
July 21-27, 2013
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Dear OLLI Members, Thanks to Jeanne Smolkin and her crew of helpers who this past Thursday prepared the food and served up a wonderful barbecue to celebrate our new membership year. Putting on a spread like this takes planning and hours of preparation, but Jeanne and her group make everything look easy. Thanks so much to everyone who came out to celebrate our community. Thanks to Susan Poole, Carol Taylor and Susan Grabel and the members of the College for Seniors Appalachian Studies Committee who have put together the Appalachian Music Series. Last week's performance of contemporary and traditional bluegrass music by Buncombe Turnpike was a great success and today's (Sunday, July 21) 3 pm performance of Celtic music by John Doyle will be a unique opportunity to hear a world-class performer. All tickets for the performance have been distributed, but at 2:45 pm we will open the doors to fill any open seats. Finally, please note that we still have openings in our Leadership Asheville Seniors program that will run on Wednesdays, September 11 through November 6, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm each session. This program offers a unique opportunity to meet the movers and shakers and get a sense of the workings of our community, for those who have just arrived or those who have lived in Asheville a long time. Please note that the deadline for applying for scholarships for the program is July 25. Catherine Frank Executive Director |
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We Remember
Grace Clark
July 14, 2013
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It Takes a Village: Transforming Neighborhoods into
Resilient Communities
Saturday, July 27, 9 am-4 pm
Land of Sky Regional Center,
379 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC
Fee $89
if participants register by
Monday, July 22
(or $55 each if 5 or more register from the same neighborhood),
or $99 at the door.
Includes lunch & materials.
The need for us all to "live locally" in resilient, caring communities is urgent - for the economy, environment, youth, families, and all those that want to "age in place" - and now it is very do-able. For the first-time ever, anywhere, the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) model is being combined with the governance structure and decision-making process known as Sociocracy or Dynamic Governance (DG) and the focus is on working with people right where they live. It's about converting existing neighborhoods (where people mostly don't know one another) into true, collaborative communities.
If you are interested in having your neighborhood or other local neighborhoods transformed - or just want to know what this new movement is all about, please register today. This workshop will be co-facilitated by Gaya Erlandson - long-time advocate of community and facilitator of DG, and Dan Duncan, expert in ABCD, coming here from Austin, Texas.
Please go to: www.hdanielsduncanconsulting.org - it will be the 2nd workshop listed there (You can register for both if you like! The first one is more for potential funders). You also are welcome to contact Gaya Erlandson at: cocreating@charter.net or by calling: 828-581-9036.
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Exploring Community and Interdependence:
A Series of Workshops
on Aging in Place
Remaining Workshops
Friday, August 2 and
Friday September 6
9 am - 1 pm each day
Land-of-Sky Regional Council
339 New Leicester Hwy.,
Suite 140, Asheville
Cost of registration and lunch
for each workshop - $10
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.
Friday, August 2, 2013
The second workshop focuses specifically on the Cohousing Intentional Community model and will feature local and North Carolina examples.
Friday, September 6, 2013
The third explores the emerging varieties of shared housing or Collaborative Homes as promising human scale places for older adults to age in place within their local communities.
Who should attend? Representatives from governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations or businesses; adults looking for alternative housing options; and anyone who cares about our elders, our youth, and our future.
Please RSVP early as space is limited. Register by July 30, and September 3.
or call 828-251-6622.
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Smart Growth in Housing & Transport for Asheville & Surrounding Communities:
Focus on the I-26 Connector
A Sierra Club of Western North Carolina Program
Wednesday, August 7, 7 pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
1 Edwin Place
Asheville, NC
Julie Mayfield and Bob Wagner, Western North Carolina Alliance's co-directors will make the presentation and be available to answer questions.
Contact:
Judy Mattox
judymattox@sbcglobal.net
828-683-2176
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olli@unca.edu 828.251.6140
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This Week
July 21-27, 2013
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Sunday, July 21, 3 pm, Summer Music Series ~ John Doyle
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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 28-August 3, 2013
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Sunday, July 28, 3 pm, Summer Music Series ~ Tom & Alice
Thursday, August 1, 2013, CFS Summer classes end
Thursday, August 1, 7 pm, Astronomy Club of Asheville
Friday, August 2, Fall catalog mails and on-line
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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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.
Intro to NXT Robot Programming for FIRST Lego League (FLL) Workshop
Dates: August 10 & 17
Times: 9 am - 3 pm 
Instructor: Neil Rosenberg
Fee: $25/person Material Fee: None Attendees must bring a pre-built NXT Flex-Bot Robot based on provided plans plus USB cable and batteries. There must be no fewer than one robot per two participants. For more information, contact Neil at 828-484-4444 or contact@rocwnc.org Get in on the robot action the FIRST Lego League way. This workshop is specially designed for students ages 9 to 14 plus their mentors and coaches who want a quick, hands-on introduction to programming the Lego NXT robots in preparation for the 2013 FLL Robot Competition. One adult is required to attend and work with each student. No prior experience is required. This workshop is sponsored jointly by OLLI and the Robotics Opportunities Committee of WNC.
Neil Rosenberg ( Neil@vectorr.com) is a robotics engineer and educator, graduate of MIT and Stanford. Neil is responsible for several unique robotics-based vehicles, and has particular interest in machines that think for themselves. He also has a knack for helping non-technical persons understand technology. For more information about this and other exciting STEM opportunities for youth please visit www.rocwnc.org
For more information, click here for a link to view the workshop description and more information. Stop by the Reuter Center or call 828.251.6140 to register.
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Register Now for Leadership Asheville Seniors 27! Leadership Asheville Seniors (LAS) is a learning and civic engagement program planned and led by its graduates and community members. It provides participants with a multi-faceted view of Asheville and Buncombe County. Through discussions with community leaders in distinctive venues, newcomers, and longtime residents alike can gain new perspectives and consider ways to contribute their diverse experiences and talents for the good of the community. Who is making things happen in Asheville? Join LAS today and look forward to hearing from these dynamic local leaders and more:
- Karen Cragnolin, Executive Director, Riverlink
- Van Duncan, Sherriff, Buncombe County
- Darin Waters, Professor & Historian, UNC Asheville
- Cindy Threlkeld, Executive Director, MANNA Food Bank
- Jeff Heck, CEO, Mountain Area Health Education Center
Wednesdays, September 11 - November 6, 2013, 8:30 am-3:30 pm each session $400 per person, which includes lunch each session Scholarships available - Scholarship DEADLINE July 25, 2013. Visit olliasheville.com/LAS and print a registration form, or visit the OLLI front desk. Hurry, space is limited! Questions? Contact Laurel Jernigan: 828-250-387, ljerniga@unca.edu | |
SART's production of Gypsy July 4 - 21, 2013 This evening and tomorrow are your last opportunity to see the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theater's presentation of the musical Gypsy. You can find out more about the production, upcoming SART productions and how to purchase tickets at the | |
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!
Click here to read more details about the Walk.
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