We Remember
Franco Salzano
August 11, 2014
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 Class Schedules
Fall 2014 class schedules will be emailed (and for a few who do not use email, USPS mailed) on Friday, August 29, 2014.
And for the very few who did not get registered for any of their courses, Susan Poole will notify you by email or phone call.
Add/Drop begins at 8 am on Tuesday, September 2. The Reuter Center and the OLLI office will be closed on Monday, September 1, to observe
Labor Day.
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Volunteer Opportunity
 Every term we reach out personally to new members and invite them to attend the New Member Welcome which will be held this year on Friday, September 12, 10 am, in the Manheimer Room.
Callers should be available to help in the week before the event. If you can help with this fun task, please contact phone-volunteer coordinator Flo Byron, 828-298-5649, byronf443@aol.com
New members really love the personal touch of receiving a phone call.
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Special Thanks!
CREW helps those considering relocation in retirement examine all their options carefully and make an informed decision about this major life transition.
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Organic Growers School Conference
September 5-6, 2014
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Autumn Players Readers Theater
The Lion in Winter
by James Goldman, directed by Jim Reid
Sunday, Aug. 24th, 2:30 pm
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room  The Autumn Players Readers
Theater (part of Asheville
Community Theatre) is a
troupe of seasoned actors
dedicated to taking the theatre experience into the
community. Readings of great literature by experienced performers can
spark deep understanding
and kindle lasting interest.
As words jump from the
page with conviction and
emotion, stories come to life.
Performances take place on
Sundays at 2:30 pm. Tickets
are $6 at the door.
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The Hooks and Needles SIG has been on hiatus this summer so mark your calendar for September 15th as the first meeting of the group for fall term. The Hooks and Needles SIG meets on first and third Mondays of each month, 2-4 pm
The Hooks and Needles SIG brings knitters, crocheters, and other needle crafters together to share projects, tips, and creative ideas in a casual social setting.
If you are interested in participating or want more information, contact:
Barbara Stein, 828-505-0736, barb@mbstein.net
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Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
 2014 SERVICE TRIP TO GUATEMALA
Asheville Area Habitat "tithes" to Guatemala, providing funds to help build
Habitat homes there. They also sponsor volunteer groups to lend a hand in physical construction. OLLI members Joyce Davis and Alan Cutter will be leading the Habitat service trip to Guatemala this year and they have a few spots available. Would YOU like to participate? Click here to learn more.You may also contact Joyce
(jd2d@bellsouth.net ) or Alan (acutter@bellsouth.net) before August 22. They have
full details and a comprehensive itinerary!
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Stories on Asheville's Front Porch
presents
August Storytelling Performance of True Stories Told Live Theme: A Twist of Fate Reuter Center Manheimer Room
Thursday, August 21, 7:15 pm $5 at the door
accompanied by Michael Jefry Stevens on jazz piano
Tellers are: David Castel, Fran Fedor, Chuck Fink, James Hilderbrandt, Ann Karson,
Sarah Larson, Shay Thames, David Joe Miller, Mike Sena
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Dear OLLI Members,
On Wednesday, August 13, we had another very festive registration day for Fall 2014. Thanks to our volunteers for keeping the lines moving and spirits high.
Lorraine Asman Nina Kopesky
Lenore Baum Linda Korte
Marilynn Bynum Sherry Lubic
Bill Carpenter Betty Mack
Judy Creed Jacque Morgan
Donna Desimone Sheila Murphy
Dennis Desimone Martha Parry
Tom Doebber Steve Schleifer
Bob Evans Donna Schramek
Marilyn Evans Anita Shields
Bee Frame Carol Taylor
Stan Glickman Rosemary Walton
Nancy Gordon Judith Young
Jane Kennedy Gail Willen
Thanks also to our dedicated staff for all that they do to collaborate with our volunteers and one another to create programs that attract and keep so many people: Ann Cadle, Jessika Carney, Laurel Jernigan, Anne Mock, Susan Poole and Leanna Preston. We have days of processing, data entry, and verification ahead of us. We will send out schedules on Friday, August 29 and begin add/drop on Tuesday, September 2 at 8 am.
We are very proud of the work that all of us do together to provide opportunities to thrive in life's second half,
Catherine Frank Executive Director
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Check the links here to see OLLI and UNC Asheville current events: 
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Teach a Workshop & Share Your Knowledge - New Deadline!
The OLLI Workshop Committee is seeking proposals for our 2015 program. They are looking for passionate and skilled individuals who would like to teach their favorite subject as a short, intensive, hands-on experience.
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JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Leadership Asheville Seniors
Wednesday, September 10 - November 5, 2014
 This fall, Leadership Asheville for Seniors (LAS) has lined up an impressive array of Asheville area leaders representing all facets of the community from government and the economy to education and the arts.
Speakers currently on the schedule include Ester Manheimer, Mayor of Asheville, David Gantt, Buncombe County Commissioner, Tony Baldwin, Buncombe County Superintendent, Karen Cragnolin, Director of RiverLink, and many more!
Leadership Asheville Seniors is a series of day-long seminars (8:30 am - 3:30 pm) held at various sites in Buncombe County. Each of the sessions in the nine-week program acquaints you with the area's history, people, institutions, and challenges by providing opportunities to meet with community leaders, activists, and politicians. One of the main goals of the program is to open the door to civic engagement and volunteering for participants eager to bring a lifetime of experience to improve their community.
The first session of 2014 happens September 10th, and we still have openings available.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining in the conversation, please contact Laurel Jernigan at 828-250-3871 or ljerniga@unca.edu. Click here for more information. |
Upcoming HillBilly Land Presentations and Programs
Saturday, August 23, 4 pm
Story Telling on the Front Porch
By Asheville Story Teller Wallace Sheely
Smith McDowell House Front Porch
Saturday, September 13, 2 pm
Myths and Misconceptions of Mountain Dance
By Phil Jamison, Warren Wilson College
Manheimer Room at the Reuter Center
Thursday, October 2, 7 pm
Religion and the Hillbilly Stereotype
By Brian Cole
First Baptist Church Chapel
October 18, 2 pm
Arts and Crafts of Appalachia
By Becky Anderson, Founding Director of HandMade in America and
Anna Fariello, Associate Professor, Western Carolina University
Manheimer Room at the Reuter Center
"Thunder Road" and the Economics of Moonshine
By Sheriff Van Duncan
The Carolina Theater
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 STEM Lecture Series
Welcome to the 4th year in our series of Interdisciplinary STEM Lectures. Lectures in the past and our upcoming series are given by members of UNC-Asheville faculty, OLLI and the community.
This year's STEM lectures are designed around the theme of New Developments in STEM Disciplines which provides all of us an opportunity to learn new developments that cross over into the different disciplines that each of us can incorporate into our own lives. Along with OLLI members and the surrounding community, STEM lecture organizers are reaching out to the youth in our community to attend the lecture series with the intent to enrich them with the sciences that can open up new worlds and potential career opportunities. Free and open to the public, the lectures are scheduled at the Reuter Center, 4:30-6pm as follows:
- Thursday, September 4: "New Developments in Ground-Based Astronomy" by Brian Dennison, UNC-Asheville Physics Department
- Thursday, September 11:"New Developments in Space-Based Astronomy" by Bill Roskind, Astronomy Club of Asheville
- Thursday, October 9: "New Developments in Applications of Game Theory" by Lothar Dohse, UNC Asheville Mathematics Department
- Monday, October 27: "New Developments in Environmental Studies" by Barbara Reynolds, UNC Asheville Environmental Studies Department
- Monday, November 17:"New Developments in Climate Change: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 5th Assessment Report" by Lenny Bernstein, Co-Author of IPCC Report
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Day of Caring, September 11, 2014 -
OLLI Volunteer Opportunity!
Day of Caring is an annual community-wide service event coordinated by Hands On Asheville-Buncombe. Day of Caring uniquely mobilizes and equips volunteers to strengthen our community by matching volunteer groups with service projects to benefit Asheville and Buncombe County nonprofits, schools, and public entities.
This year, OLLI volunteers will join together and work to benefit MANNA FoodBank and those in our community experiencing food insecurity. Come be a part of this day that celebrates volunteerism and benefits our community. This is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow OLLI members better and provide a much needed service to MANNA.  Date: September 11, 2014
Time: 1-4 pm
Signup Deadline: August 25, 2014
Location: MANNA FoodBank; 623 Swannanoa River Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
Project: Volunteers will work to pack and sort warehouse food items to be distributed to agencies across Western North Carolina as part of the ongoingeffort to end hunger in our communities.
To Sign Up: Contact Laurel Jernigan; 828-250-3871;ljerniga@unca.edu
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UNC Asheville OneCard  OLLI members may obtain a OneCard, the official UNC Asheville photo ID card, in Highsmith University Union. With a OneCard you may receive UNC Asheville discounts at local businesses and at university special events. You may deposit funds on the OneCard either in the OneCard office or in automatic deposit machines in Highsmith Union or Ramsey Library, to be used in many of the campus dining venues, including the Reuter Café. If you obtain an annual sticker for your OneCard through Campus Police, you may ride Asheville Transit at no cost. Click here to visit the OneCard webpage to learn more. OneCards automatically reactivate each year when you renew your OLLI membership. If you don't already have one, visit the OneCard office in the Highsmith Student Union to get your OneCard!
NOTE: On Monday, August 18, 2014, the OneCard office will deluged with incoming UNC Asheville freshmen so plan to visit them for your card a different day!
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