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A HOLIDAY CONCERT
by the
REUTER CENTER SINGERS
Monday, December 9, 7:30 pm
Reuter Center's
Manheimer Room
Under the direction of
Chuck Taft, the chorus will be presenting a program featuring traditional and contemporary arrangements of holiday favorites, followed by a cookie and hot cider reception.
This free concert is offered to the OLLI membership and the Asheville community.
Donations are gratefully accepted.
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ADVANCING DIVERSITY AT OLLI:
NEXT STEPS 
The Diversity Group met recently and approved a proposal that would expand the core group formed this fall to include OLLI members who are eager to support diversity initiatives at OLLI.
So far at least twenty members have expressed interest, and there is good reason to believe that others would like to be included.
The immediate next step is to have an organizational meeting for this larger group in early January, likely to be Thursday or Friday, January 9th or 10th. At that meeting discussion will center on an agenda for a subsequent day-long workshop facilitated by a diversity expert. The aims of the workshop are to increase consciousness of the issues surrounding diversity, identify doable projects that group members would undertake, identify allies in the community with whom we might partner to build our capacity, and most important, develop a sense of common purpose and mutual commitment.
If you wish to be included in this expanded effort please e-mail Steve Kaagan, Skaagan@msu.edu
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OLLI Merchandise
Now Available in
the UNC Asheville Bookstore and online
Visit the campus bookstore or the bookstore's website to purchase a great OLLI tote or insulated mug. Shop online or in store.
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Stay Connected
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Dear OLLI Members,
We want our members to be aware of our schedule for the next few weeks. We will be sending out Winter 2014 schedules on December 16 and begin the add/drop period at 8 am on December 17.
We will close at 5 pm on Thursday, December 19, and re-open at 8 am on Monday, January 6. Our last newsletter for 2013 will be next Sunday, December 15. To enter the holiday spirit, we hope you will join us for the Reuter Center Singers Holiday Concert tomorrow, Monday, December 9 at 7:30 pm. As we enter this season of celebration with family and friends, remember that OLLI merchandise makes a great gift. In addition to the lidded mug and tote bag, there is a ball cap now available. (See the link in this email.) Looking ahead, we hope that some of you are able to take advantage of the opportunity on December 30 to enjoy a UNC Asheville women's basketball game court side, hosted by the former women's coach, Betsy Blose. See details in this newsletter.
Finally, we want to celebrate the numbers for our Winter 2014 registration. We now have a membership of almost 1900, surpassing our total for all of last year with many months left in this membership year. We processed 797 registrations on December 3, which surpasses the number for opening day of Fall 2013 (which was also a record setting day). We know that you come to OLLI for the sense of community and for the great classes. We will strive to maintain that community spirit as we grow. Thanks so much to everyone who gives so generously of their time and talent to make our program strong and satisfying.
Thank you for the many ways you contribute to our community.
Catherine Frank
Executive Director
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This Week Dec. 8-14, 2013
Monday, December 9, 7:30 pm, Reuter Center Singers Holiday Concert
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Next Week Dec 15-21, 2013
Monday, December 16, Winter term class schedules sent out
Tuesday, December 17, 8 am, Winter term add/drop begins
December 19, 5 pm, Reuter Center closes for Winter Holiday
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And Beyond
Dec 20, 2013-Jan 5, 2014, OLLI and Reuter Center closed for Winter Holiday
Thursday, January 2, 7 pm, Astronomy Club of Asheville meeting
Monday, January 6, 8 am, Reuter Center reopens
Wednesday, January 8, 7 pm, f/32 Photography Group meeting
Thursday, January 9, 10 am, CFS Faculty Orientation (registration required, contact Anne Mock, amock@unca.edu)
Friday, January 10, 10 am, New Member Welcome
Monday, January 13, 9 am, Winter Term classes begin
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Campus Events for the Week of
December 8, 2013
12/8 Music: Music Department Holiday Concert - Holiday music performed by various UNC Asheville student ensembles. 4 pm in Lipinsky Auditorium, $5; students free. Info: http://music.unca.edu/ or 828-251-6432.
12/9 Writing Series Classes: UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program announces Spring 2014 Workshops. Local writers will have the opportunity to hone their skills with UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) workshops in poetry and prose. Classes will be held in Asheville, Hendersonville and Burnsville. Class size is limited, so early registration is suggested. For in-state residents, the cost is $275.36 for 10-week courses and $413.04 for 15-week courses. The costs are higher for out-of-state residents. A $20 non-refundable application fee for new students also is required. For more information or to register, visit agc.unca.edu or call 828.250.2353.
12/12 Sports: Men's Basketball: UNC Asheville vs. Bluefield College. 7 pm at UNC Asheville's Kimmel Arena. Tickets and info: visit uncabulldogs.com or call 828.258.7900.
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 You Are Invited
UNC Asheville Director of Athletics Janet Cone would like to extend an invitation to you to be her AD's VIP Guest at the UNC Asheville Women's Basketball Game on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Kimmel Arena.
As a VIP Guest, you will receive reserved parking in the Sherrill Center, two courtside tickets, and access to the hospitality for this game. Plus, former women's basketball coach Betsy Blose will be your hostess on the sideline to give you the scouting report on both teams.
RSVP to Betsy Blose at bblose@unca.edu or call 828/251-6907 to reserve your spot. Indicate you are with the OLLI group for the December 30th game.
Go Bulldogs!
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