We Remember
Elizabeth J. Montgomery
October 11, 2013
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TODAY
Wilma Dykeman Lecture Series
Sunday, October 20
3 - 4:30 pm
Manheimer Room
Join us for this lecture series presented by the Wilma Dykeman Legacy and OLLI, that examines Wilma Dykeman's life, career, achievements, and values. All presentations are free and open to the public and will take place on Sunday afternoons,
3 - 4:30 pm in the Manheimer Room.
Upcoming presentations are:
October 20: "Wilma Dykeman as Teacher" by Martha Gill, retired teacher
November 3: "Wilma Dykeman as Novelist" by Jim Cole Overholt, retired teacher
November 10: "Wilma Dykeman as Traveler" by Jim Stokely, one of Ms. Dykeman's two sons.
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TODAY
Tommy Hays to Read from New Novel at Malaprop's
Novelist Tommy Hays will read from his new book,
What I Came to Tell You, in the next installment of the Writers at Home series,
at 3 pm on Sunday, October 20, at Malaprop's Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., in downtown Asheville. This series, produced by UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program, is free and open to the public.
Asheville readers will recognize a constant stream of familiar haunts and people, some identified by their real names. But the more universal essence of the novel is the changing relationships between Hays' fictional characters and their feelings quietly expressed.
For more information about Hays and
What I Came to Tell You, visit
. Tommy Hays is director of UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program and is a lecturer in the university's Master of Liberal Arts Program. For more information about the Writers at Home series, visit
or call 828-254-6734
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TRIAD Series
"Connect to Protect"
Mondays, 2-3 pm, through Oct. 28
The Manheimer Room,
The Reuter Center
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, in partnership with OLLI at UNC Asheville.
This series is scheduled in the Reuter Center, Room 102A, Mondays, 2-3 pm and is free and open to the public.
Upcoming dates and topics are
October 21: "Protect Against Personal Harm" by Helen Hall, Buncombe County Sherriff's Office; Kelley Klope, Asheville Fire Department
October 28: "Protect Against False Information" by Marla Brown, Director of
2-1-1, Buncombe County United Way
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George Stuart Lecture on Mayans
October 24, 7:30 pm
UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library
 Archaeologist George Stuart, former National Geographic vice president for research and exploration, will present "Recent Discoveries at the Maya City of Palenque," Thursday, October 24, 7:30 pm in UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library, Whitman Room.
Stuart will present an overview of Palenque, its importance as a Mayan city and recent discoveries made in the city's ruins.
The event is free and
open to the public.
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Financial Forum
Put Your Money
Where Your Heart Is!
Making an Impact through
Social Investment
presented by the
Financial Strategies in Retirement SIG 
Friday, October 25, 2 pm
Manheimer Room
A panel of representatives from four organizations will discuss how you can have a social impact, both locally and nationally, by making wise choices about where you open a bank account, where you buy your products and services, where you invest your hard-earned money, and what companies you choose to carry in your stock portfolio.
Panelists include Franzi Charen, founder and director of the Asheville Grown Business Alliance and its Go Local Campaign, Nathan Harlan, Director of Development for Mountain BizWorks, Jane Hatley, WNC Regional Director for Self-Help Credit Union, and Peter Krull, President of Krull and Company, a social and environmental investment management firm. Following the brief panelist's presentations, there will be plenty of time for audience questions.
This event is open to all OLLI members. More info contact: Kate Beatty, kkbmom@yahoo.com, 231-7710
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Chuck Taft in Concert
 Reuter Center Singers Director Chuck Taft will perform "Autumn Splendor Plus a Tenor"
Friday, Oct. 25,
7 pm
First Baptist Church in Weaverville, NC
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ANNUAL ELECTION TIME
Medicare beneficiaries should review their enrollment options every year to make sure they have the best coverage at the lowest cost.
SHIIP volunteers through the Buncombe County Council on Aging will be available at OLLI to provide one-on-one counseling beginning in November...right here at the Reuter Center, free!
Call the Council on Aging at 828-277-8288 to schedule an appointment. Be sure to identify yourself as an OLLI member and tell the receptionist that you wish to have the appointment at the Reuter Center
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Don't forget to bring your Medicare card and list of medications if you wish to review your prescription drug options.
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Leadership Asheville Forum
Wednesday, October 30, 7 pm
Manheimer Room
Speaker: Ronald A. Paulus, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mission Health
Dr. Paulus will talk about Mission Health and its expansion plans, as well as the impact of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and relevant state legislation.
Cost: No charge; open to the public
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Diversity Task Force Forum
The Diversity Task Force invites you to an open forum on
Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-5:30 pm
Manheimer Room
Task Force Members, joined by OLLI Executive Director Catherine Frank and Jim Lenburg, Chair of the OLLI Steering Council, will present a summary of the results of the recent Diversity Survey in which over 400 members participated.
In addition to hearing from members about the survey results, potential
next steps will be discussed.
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Sierra Club Meeting
Buncombe County Plan to Reduce Carbon Footprint by 80%
Wednesday, November 6, 7 pm
 Buncombe County Commissioner Brownie Newman will speak about plans for Buncombe County to reduce its carbon footprint by 80%.
Come learn about the plans and what you can do to make the reduction of the carbon footprint happen. Free & open to the public.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place (at the corner of Charlotte Street)
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Campus Express Shuttle  If you park at a distance from the Reuter Center, you may contact the Campus Express Shuttle for pick up and delivery service.
This shuttle operates from 7:40 am - 5:30 pm, Monday though Friday, during fall and spring semesters, and provides service to most buildings and parking lots on campus.
The express service will follow the same general routes as the Campus-Apartments Loop shuttles, but will not follow a posted schedule.
To use the express service, simply contact University Police:
- Dial 6710 from an on-campus phone, or (828) 251-6710 to reach the main office
- Visit the main office walk-up window, located in Vance Hall
- Using any of the emergency phones located in parking areas and along walkways on campus
Once you request service, a shuttle will be dispatched to your location, and you will be given an estimated arrival time.
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The Asheville Chamber Music Series Presents
THE MODIGLIANI STRING QUARTET
& PIANIST JOYCE YANG
Friday, November 15, 8 pm
Biltmore United Methodist Church, corner of Hendersonville Road and Yorkshire Street in Asheville.
Individual tickets are $35 and are available at the door, first come, first served.
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Dear OLLI Members,
It's hard to believe that the College for Seniors Fall 2013 Term is half way over. We are now in the process of putting together the catalog for the winter term, when CFS will be offering 93 courses (the largest winter term ever), and there will be a rich selection of special events and lectures. Thanks to the many volunteers on the curriculum committee and the other program planning committees who make sure that we have so many opportunities to learn and enjoy our community at OLLI.
The new parking lot in the area to the north of the Reuter Center has added some parking relief on busy days, but there have been a few times when there were big events on campus that our members have had parking challenges. Please see information in this newsletter about ways the campus police will transport you to the Reuter Center if you have to park in one of the campus lots that is more distant from our building.
Thanks to Kirk Borland and David Langdon of the OLLI Marketing Committee, who worked with Amy Ridenour of the UNC Asheville Bookstore, to make OLLI merchandise available. For now, you can find totebags and lidded coffee mugs at the bookstore on the lower level of Highsmith Union. See more details in this newsletter.
Enjoy the autumn weather!
Catherine Frank
Executive Director
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This Week Oct. 20-26, 2013
Sunday, October 20, 3 pm, Wilma Dykeman Lecture Series ~ Martha Gill on "Wilma Dykeman as Teacher"
Monday, October 21, 2 pm, TRIAD series ~ Protect Against Personal Harm
Wednesday, October 23, 7 pm, Blue Ridge Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Friday, October 25, 11:30 am, Fab Friday Lunch and Learn lecture ~ Dr. Jeffrey Russell on "Diabetes: A Growing Health Concern"
Friday, October 25, 2 pm, OLLI's Financial Strategies in Retirement SIG presents "A Financial Forum"
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Next Week Oct 27-Nov2, 2013
Sunday, October 27, 1:30 pm, Asheville Living Treasures Recognition Ceremony
Monday, October 28, 2 pm, TRIAD Series ~ Protect Against False Information
Friday, November 1, 11:30 am, Fab Friday Lunch and Learn Lecture ~ Jude Lally on "Celtic Spirituality"
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And Beyond
Sunday, November 3, 3 pm, Wilma Dykeman Series ~Jim Cole Overholt on "Wilma Dykeman as Teacher"
Tuesday, November 5, 7:30 pm, World Affairs Council ~ "Egypt in the Morsi Era"
Wednesday, November 6, 7 pm, Blue Ridge Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Thursday, November 7, 7 pm, Astronomy Club of Asheville ~ "Construction of the Mac-Hunter Astronomical Observing Facility"
Friday, November 8, 11:30 am, Fab Friday Lunch and Learn Lecture ~ "Commonly Missed Diagnoses"
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CAMPUS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Week of October 20, 2013
10/21 Lecture: "Ritual, Spectacle, Performance," Rob Berls, associate professor of drama. 11:25 am in UNC Asheville's Humanities Lecture Hall. Free and open to the public. Info: humanities.unca.edu or 828-251-6808. 10/24 Music: Studio 18 Vocal Jazz Ensemble - Students perform under direction of Melodie Galloway. 7:30 pm in Lipinsky Auditorium. $5; students free. Info: http://music.unca.edu/ or 828-251-6432 10/25 Lecture: "Religion in a Globalized Society," Rodger Payne, chair and associate professor of religious studies. 11:25 am in UNC Asheville's Humanities Lecture Hall. Free and open to the public. Info: humanities.unca.edu or 828/251-6808. 10/26 Sports: Women's Soccer: UNC Asheville vs. Longwood. 2 pm at UNC Asheville's Greenwood Field. Tickets and info: visit uncabulldogs.com or call 828.258.7900. Click here to visit the UNC Asheville Master Calendar
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Leadership Asheville Forum Luncheon
Speaker
Chancellor
Anne Ponder
Big changes are coming to the University of North Carolina Asheville. Plans are under consideration to expand the campus by purchasing additional property. At the same time, the administration is dealing with budget and tuition issues and the effects of recent actions by the state legislature. Meanwhile, after a hiatus of several years, the Leadership Asheville program has returned to the university.
Chancellor Anne Ponder will address these and other matters at LAF's Wednesday, October 23 Critical Issues luncheon. We hope you will join us for this timely and important program.
Dr. Anne Ponder has served as Chancellor of UNC Asheville since 2005. She is a nationally-recognized expert on strategic planning and fundraising. During her tenure, Dr. Ponder has overseen the largest building program in university history, including the Zeis Science and Multimedia Building and the Wilma M. Sherrill Center, which houses the NC Center for Health and Wellness and Kimmel Arena. She received her bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. An Asheville native, she is married to the award-winning author and publisher, Christopher Brookhouse.
WHAT: LAF's October 23, 2013 Critical Issues Luncheon
WHERE: The Country Club of Asheville, 170 Windsor Road
TIME: Food service begins at 11:45 am, program at 12:15 pm
COST: $18 for LAF members, $22 for nonmembers
Due to increased costs, members may no longer bring a non-member guest to the luncheon at no charge. However, members may still bring one non-member guest per year at the member rate of $18.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by Friday, Oct. 18th. RSVP to Nancy Williams, nwilliam@unca.edu, 250-2353
Note:
The Country Club of Asheville has a firm
no denim policy
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Fab Friday Lunch and Learn Lecture
Friday, October 25, 11:30 am
Diabetes: A Growing Health Concern
 Dr. Jeffrey Russell, MD, is affiliated with the Asheville Diabetes & Endocrine Center as well as the staff of Mission Hospital. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia Medical School and a fellowship in endocrinology and diabetes.
Dr. Russell will provide an overview and history of diabetes, including pre-diabetes, as well as Type 1 vs. Type 2 diabetes. He will describe recent developments in technology and newer oral medications and injectables as well as reasons for insulin resistance. Dr. Russell will also focus on the emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of this disease. This lecture is part of the Health Education Series
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Needle Felted Ornaments and Accessories Workshop
Date: November 9 Times: 10 am-2 pm
Instructor: Donna Trunk
Fee: $45/person Material Fee: $20/person
 Give an original gift this season. Decorate your home with unusual hand made items. Wool can be transformed into any shape or design by simply poking it with a needle. Use your imagination to create pieces that can be displayed all year round.
Donna Trunk (donna.trunk@yahoo.com) is a fiber artist and teacher presently living in the Asheville area. She has taught fiber arts in NY for the last 10 years in her studio, libraries, and schools. Over the last two years she has been awarded grants in art education from the New York State Council on the Arts. She has exhibited and sold her work in galleries in the Northeast, Asheville and St. John US Virgin Islands.
Open to the public. OLLI membership is not required to register. 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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Asheville Living Treasures (ALT) Shirley Cohen, Billy Gardenhight, and Adelaide Key will be honored with a recognition ceremony on Sunday, October 27, 1:30 pm at OLLI's Reuter Center at UNC Asheville. A light reception will follow the ceremony. The event is free and open to the public, and donations to ALT are welcome.
Additionally, the oral histories of these three honorees will be archived in Ramsey Library's Special Collections Department at UNC Asheville.
Asheville Living Treasures (ALT) is a volunteer nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor elders of Asheville and Buncombe County who have given generously of their time and service to make our community a better place. ALT publicly recognizes them and their achievements by recording their stories for future generations. Nominations are submitted by community members. The recipients of these awards have many more accomplishments than are listed here, but the following offers a brief bio for each.
 Shirley Saslow Cohen is an inspiration to many with her exuberant personality and active involvement in community service. Starting in 1965, she was a pioneer in Project Head Start where she continued as an education coordinator for over two decades in Atlanta, Asheville, and New Orleans. Shirley has a passion for community theatre where she's been active on- and off-stage for over 60 years. In addition to volunteering at Asheville Community Theater (ACT), she is also a founding member of ACT's Autumn Players. For many years she has volunteered at Mission Hospital's neonatal intensive-care unit. She is also active with Mountain Area Radio Reading Service, a radio reading service for the blind, and a trained audio describer for Descriptive Audio for the Sight Impaired. She also serves on the ritual committee and sings in the choir at Congregation Beth Ha-Tephila. Billy
Eugene Gardenhight, Sr. has led a life of generously helping others. At age 11, he began working as a caddy at Biltmore Forest Country Club, which ignited his life-long passion for golf. Billy gained status and recognition as he toured the pro and amateur circuits that were available to blacks before being accepted into the white-only PGA. He was a pivotal force in obtaining golfing rights for blacks at Asheville's Municipal Golf Course where he became manager of the pro shop. Billy is a charter member and founder of the South Eastern Golfers Tour and of Skyview Golf Association (SGA), acting as President and Tournament Director for SGA. He also served on the Board of Directors for the North American Golf Association and the Blue Ridge Golf Association. In 1994, Billy was inducted into the National Black Golf Hall of Fame. In 2000, he was featured in the documentary and book, Uneven Lies - the Heroic Story of African-Americans in Golf. Billy's perseverance in the face of adversity and his generosity of spirit continue to motivate many.
Adelaide Daniels Key is the ultimate example of "paying it forward" as a community visionary. She has become a respected philanthropic humanitarian focusing on health, education, and children. She created the Adelaide Worth Daniels Foundation where her generous gift was used to establish the Key Center for Community Citizenship and Service Learning at UNC Asheville. The Center coordinates volunteer work of students and faculty with teaching and learning in the classroom. As a two-time cancer survivor, she founded the Rathbun Center, an innovative nonprofit that provides lodging and other support services in a home-like environment free-of-charge for patients and caregivers coming to Asheville for medical treatments. Adelaide saw a need for a program for special-needs children and created the Key School at Carolina Day School that teaches children with learning disabilities. Adelaide has been a successful business owner of Pantry Key in Franklin, Mountaineer Publishing Company, Inc. in Waynesville, and Baggie Goose in Asheville. As Adelaide battles cancer once again, she continues to thrive with sheer determination and her legacy will forever encourage others to give of themselves for a brighter, better community. For more information, call 828.298.2231, or visit the Asheville Living Treasures website.
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OLLI Merchandise in the Campus Bookstore! Plan to visit the campus bookstore on the lower level of Highsmith Union and check out the stylish OLLI merchandise. Here's a photo of the canvas tote and coffee mug. Be the first on your block to own cool OLLI stuff!
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Hear Better! Be Visibly Tech-Savvy! Check out a Headset This Week!  Anyone can access the new Hearing Loop in Room 102A (Manheimer) and enjoy full sound for lectures and programs! Six sets of earphones are available for your use at the OLLI office; these may be borrowed for any event when the office is open. The earphones allow you to tune in to the full range of sound and spoken word coming from the microphone in Room 102A and bring it directly to your ears without echo or loss of quality. Just ask Jessika at OLLI's front desk. You will be asked to leave your driver's license as security during the time you borrow your headphones. |
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