What Bees Do
Tuesday, September 24
4:30-6:30 pm
A Call to Action:
"A Life's Work: What Bees Do and What We Do...Both Making Life Possible"
For the final symposium in OLLI's Civic Engagement Committee's four-part series focusing on food insecurity in Western North Carolina, we will hear about the importance of bees on food production.
Laurey Masterton is a beekeeper, proprietor of Laurey's Café, and chef/spokesperson for The National Honey Board. She has also recently published The Fresh Honey Cookbook: 84 Recipes from a Beekeeper's Kitchen where she shares both her experiences as a beekeeper and some of her "gourmet comfort food" recipes. Come learn why a healthy bee population is so integral to our local food supply.
This presentation is free and open to the public.
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Judy LaMée and Kirk Borland worked with members of the OLLI marketing committee to create this commemorative publication celebrating 25 years of excellent programming as a lifelong learning institute and ten years of operation in the Reuter Center. We hope you will take some time to learn the history of our organization and to enjoy the talents of our marketing committee.
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Lyn Ford
Storytelling Event
"Home Fried Tales"
Friday, September 27,
7 pm
Manheimer Room at the Reuter Center
Co-sponsored by Buncombe County Libraries and OLLI
Fourth-generation storyteller and Ohio teaching artist
Lyn Ford is the author of the award-winning 2013 publication, Affrilachian Tales: Folktales from the African American Appalachian Tradition. Lyn shares stories seasoned with humor, history, and heart, in venues from Ireland to Hawaii, and from here to who-knows-where. Lyn will be telling folktale adaptations, spooky tales and original stories rooted in her family's multicultural Affrilachian storytelling traditions. These stories are often enriched with call and response, choral response, rhythm and rhyme, humor and heart. Lyn's presentations are for all ages. This event is free and open to the public in the Reuter Center's Manheimer Room. |
Wilma Dykeman Lecture Series Join us this fall as OLLI and the Wilma Dykeman Legacy present a series of six talks examining Wilma Dykeman's life, career, achievements and values. All presentations are free and open to the public and will take place on Sunday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 pm in the Manheimer Room.
Upcoming presentations are: September 29: "Wilma Dykeman as Journalist" by Darin Waters, UNC Asheville history department
October 6: "Wilma Dykeman as Environmentalist" by Viki Rouse, Walters State Community College English department
October 20: "Wilma Dykeman as Teacher" by Martha Gill, retired teacher
November 3: "Wilma Dykeman as Novelist"
November 10: "Wilma Dykeman as Traveler" by Jim Stokely, one of Ms. Dykeman's two sons.
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We Want You!
Are you interested in teaching? Do you want to help line up great classes? During the week of September 30-October 3, OLLI's College for Seniors Curriculum Committee representatives will be available at a table in the lower lobby to answer your questions about teaching at OLLI and/or volunteering with Curriculum Topic Groups. Please stop by! |
Remember the 'new' parking lot!  If you arrive and find full parking lots next to the Reuter Center, remember there is another parking lot just up from the Center. Exit our parking lot from the upper level and turn right.
The "new" parking lot will be on your left...and is an short easy walk from the front door of the Center! This parking lot opened earlier this year and we thought a reminder that it's there for your use would be helpful.
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Bulldog Basketball
10% Discount on UNC Asheville Basketball Season Tickets for OLLI members.
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Joy Ladin Speaks
Monday, September 23
Ladin will do a poetry reading at 3 pm in the Laurel Forum in UNC Asheville's Karpen Hall.
She will read from and talk about her memoir,
Through the Door of Life: A Jewish Journey Between Genders at 7:30 pm in the Mountain View Room of the Sherrill Center.
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 T-COIL AND LOOP = WORKING TOGETHER FOR BETTER HEARING IN MANHEIMER!
The key to taking advantage of the new hearing loop technology is a "T-coil" (or telecoil). This tiny element--found in most hearing aids (and all cochlear implants)--picks up a signal that brings the presenter's voice straight to you.
Hearing-impaired listeners without aids or implants, may borrow an equivalent headset from the OLLI office.
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Best-selling novelist and UNC Asheville graduate Wiley Cash will headline "Celebrating Madison County," featuring literature, music and photography, presented on October 25-26 at UNC Asheville. Cash will offer a solo reading, and other well-known area writers, photographers and performers will share their creative responses to the cultural heritage and rugged physical beauty of Madison County during this free, two-day event.
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Dear OLLI Members,
We had a successful beginning to our Fall 2013 College for Seniors courses, and it was exciting to have the energy of a new term. Please see the information in this newsletter about ways to help improve the College for Seniors experience for everyone.
The energy continues with special events almost every day this week. On Monday, September 23 the TRIAD series continues with a lecture on protecting against identity theft. On Tuesday, September 24, join us to hear Laurey Masterton, local chef and social entrepreneur, sharing her experiences as a beekeeper and showing the importance of bees to sustain our food production. On Wednesday, September 25 we will celebrate 25 years as a program and 10 years in the building with cake and punch and the distribution of new lanyards for your name tags. Special Interest Groups will also be on hand to help you get the best of your OLLI experience.
On Friday, September 27 you can hear Affrilachian storyteller Lyn Ford share stories from a side of Appalachian life that may surprise you. And on Sunday, September 29, the Wilma Dykeman Lecture Series continues with UNC Asheville professor Darin Water's lecture on "Wilma Dykeman as Journalist."
Sometimes people say that the newsletter is just too long to read all the way through. It is so long because of the many ways you can learn and enjoy our community in and out of the classroom. We invite you to take advantage of all of these opportunities.
Have a great week,
Catherine Frank
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This Week Sept. 22-28, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2 pm,TRIAD Series~Protect Against ID Theft
Tuesday, September 24, 4:30pm, Call to Action Symposium presents Laurey Masterton
Wednesday, September 25, 11 am-2 pm, 25/10 Anniversary Celebration and SIG Information Event
Wednesday, September 25, 7 pm, Blue Ridge Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Friday, September 27, 11:30 am, Fab Friday Lunch and Learn Lecture~"A Half Century of Medicine" by Dr. Maggie Cottrell
Friday, September 27, 2 pm, New to Medicare Info Session (Registration is required; call the Buncombe Country Council on Aging 828-277-8288)
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Next Week Sept. 29-Oct 5, 2013
Sunday, September 29, 3 pm, Wilma Dykeman Lecture Series ~ UNC Asheville history professor Darin Waters on "Wilma Dykeman as Journalist"
Monday, September 30, 2 pm, TRIAD Series ~ Protect Against Frauds and Scams
Tuesday, October 1, 7 pm, World Affairs Council ~ Attack of the Drones
Wednesday, October 2, 7 pm, Blue Ridge Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Thursday, October 3, 7 pm, Astronomy Club of Asheville Friday, October 4, 11:30 am, Fab Friday lecture ~ Denise Blitz from Brother Wolfe Animal Rescue Friday, October 4, 1 pm, AARP Safe Driving Program (Registration is required; contact Clinton Smoke, 828-551-5578 or chsmoke@bellsouth.net)
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And Beyond
Sunday, October 6, 3 pm, Wilma Dykeman Lecture Series ~ Viki Rouse on "Wilma Dykeman as Environmentalist"
Monday, October 7, 2 pm, TRIAD series ~ Protect Against Exploitation
Tuesday, October 8, 7 pm, Violin Concert by Patrick Rafferty
Wednesday, October 9, 7 pm, f/32 Photography Group meetingThursday, October 10, 2 pm, Foster Parenting presentation Thursday, October 10, 6 pm, City Council Candidate Panel
Friday, October 11, 11:30 am, Fab Friday lecture ~ "What's New in Oncology" by Dr. Michael Messina
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 You are invited!
Come enjoy cake and punch to celebrate OLLI at UNC Asheville's 25th birthday and the 10th anniversary of the Reuter Center.
September 25, 2013, Atrium lobby, 11 am-2 pm
Many of our Special Interest Groups will be on hand to provide information about their interesting activities and the the Hearing Advocacy Task Force will have an informational table as well. We will also distribute "OLLI at UNC Asheville" lanyards for name tags. |
NEW Reuter Cafe hours!
Monday through Thursday,
9 am - 2 pm
Closed on Fridays
Be sure to stop in for a hot cup of coffee or a bowl of Au Bon Pain soup. The cafe offers salads and sandwiches, snacks and fruit, and a full complement of cold drinks.
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A Gentle Reminder....
If you have enrolled in a College for Seniors class and find you are really not able to attend, please make it official and drop the class. Just phone OLLI Administrative Support person Jessika Carney at
828-251-6140
Remember you may add a class if you let us know you'd like to do so before the class meets for the second time.
You may not join a class just because you spot an empty seat. Please be sure you are registered for a class before you attend.
Thank you!
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Fragrance Allergies and Sensitivities
 Please be respectful of others and limit the use of perfumes and colognes. Many people have fragrance allergies and sensitivities and can suffer mild to severe health consequences when exposed to certain fragrances. In the close confines of our classes and meeting rooms, it is best to keep fragrances to a minimum to preserve the health and safety of everyone.
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CAMPUS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Week of Sept 22, 2013
9/24 Hispanic Heritage Month: Traditional Aztec Dancers. Dressed in full plumage and costume, traditional Aztec dancers will show the audience a variety of ancient dances. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 24 at 7 pm in UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Grotto. Free and open to the public. Info: msp.unca.edu or 828-232-2417. 9/24 Films: "Wisdom Film Festival," intergenerational film festival screening "Beginners," "Searching for Sugar Man," and "Harold and Maude." Films being shown on Tuesday, September 24, 12-6:15 pm in UNC Asheville's Sherrill Center, Mission Health Systems Mountain View Conference Room. Free and open to the public. Info: Rebecca Chaplin, Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging, 828-251-7438. 9/26 Lecture on Piracy: "X Marks the Spot: the Archaeology of Piracy," lecture by Charles Ewen, professor of anthropology at East Carolina University. Free and open to the public. 7:30 pm in UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library, Whitman Room. Info: 828-251-6290 or ltaylor@unca.edu. 9/28 Sports: - Men's Soccer: UNC Asheville vs. Liberty University, Saturday, September 28, 3:30 pm on UNC Asheville's Greenwood Field. Tickets and info: visit uncabulldogs.com or call 828-258-7900.
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 Poetry for Everyone: A No-Fail Poetry Workshop
Dates: Oct. 5, 2013 Times: 10 am - 4 pm
Instructor: Tina Barr Fee: $55/person
Many of us are curious about poetry but afraid to write it; a poetry class can be fun, uplifting, and entertaining. Most importantly, you will feel comfortable and encouraged in a non-judgmental environment. This relaxing day-long workshop will offer exercises that will be both playful and creative. We will engage the five senses with a "food" poem, have fun with a tattoo poem, real or fake. (I bring fake tattoos that go on with water). We'll write poems on our favorite colors; we'll write an "ode" with reference to Pablo Neruda's ode on a watermelon. We will share poems both comic and delightful, by poets Gerald Stern, Natasha Saje, Robert Hass and Billy Collins. Join a warm and supportive group for a day of poetry. Participants should bring pen & paper.
Open to the public - OLLI membership not required to enroll.
Tina Barr (tinabarr3@gmail.com) won teaching awards from Rhodes College and Temple University. She directed the Creative Writing Program at Rhodes College in Memphis before relocating to a cabin in Black Mountain with her husband. She has published four poetry collections, all winners of publication awards, including a book of poems and 3 chapbooks. Her poems have been published in The Harvard Review, The Paris Review, Poetry, Notre Dame Review, The Southern Review, and other journals and anthologies. For more information visit her website.
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 TRIAD Series - "Connect to Protect"
Buncombe County TRIAD is a coalition of public and private sector partners united to improve the safety and well-being of older adults. Buncombe County TRIAD is offering an educational outreach series at the Reuter Center, home of OLLI at UNC Asheville.
This eight-part series is scheduled in the Reuter Center, Room 102A, Mondays, 2-3 pm and is free and open to the public.
The dates and topics are
September 23, "Protect Against ID Theft" by Caroline Farmer, NC Department of Justice
September 30, "Protect Against Frauds and Scams" by Robyn Michalove, Buncombe County Sheriff's Office
October 7, "Protect Against Exploitation" by Roxann Sizemore, Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services; Terry Collins, Land-of-Sky Regional Council
October 14, "Protect Against Medication Diversion" by Ken Razza, Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Anti-Crime Task Force
October 21, "Protect Against Personal Harm" by Helen Hall, Buncombe County Sherriff Office; Kelley Klope, Asheville Fire Department
October 28, "Protect Against False Information" by Rachael Nygaard, Director of 2-1-1, Buncombe County United Way |
2013 Active Aging Week
Discover our community of wellness during Active Aging Week. From the wellness expo to outdoor exercise trails, a film festival to orchard tours, Fit after 50 Day at the YMCA to dance contests - Active Aging Week has something for everyone.
This year's Active Aging Week is designed to showcase our resources for aging with vitality and offer something fun for everyone. Active Aging Week takes place from September 21 - 27 and includes FREE events in Buncombe, Madison, Henderson and Transylvania counties. Join us at the Wellness Expo at the Biltmore Square Mall on Monday, September 23rd from 10 am - 2 pm or click on this link for more information.
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 FREE Senior Citizens Yoga Clinic
 The Charlotte Bobcats and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina are partnering together to present a FREE Yoga Clinic for Senior Citizens in the Asheville area. Come join a certified yoga instructor and some of the Charlotte Bobcats Lady Cats for a morning of relaxation and stretching.
When: October 1st, 2013 Time: 1:15-2:30 pm
Location: Kimmel Arena
For More Information Contact:
Hannah McNeill, hmcneill@bobcats.com,
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 MANNA Food Bank Seeks Volunteers for Annual Apple Picking Food Drive MANNA is gearing up for our annual Apple Picking Food Drive at our apple orchard near Hendersonville. MANNA is reaching out to volunteers to sign up and help pick apples. There are volunteer opportunities in two shifts from 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm every Friday and Saturday starting September 20th and ending October 5th.
Schedule yourself, friends and family, or a group to enjoy this seasonal volunteer event! If you are interested in this fun opportunity, please email or call MANNA's Volunteer Manager, Maxwell Gruber, mgruber@mannafoodbank.org 828-299-3663 ext 245, and he will put you on our schedule! Additional information and directions will be provided after you sign up to volunteer.
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