We Remember
Murray Greenspan
August 7, 2014
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T O D A Y
Autumn Players Readers Theater
The Lion in Winter
by James Goldman, directed by Jim Reid
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2:30 pm
Manheimer Room
Tickets $6 at the door
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.
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Please Help!
 Flo Byron needs a few more helpers to volunteer to phone new members with an invitation to attend the September 12th New Member Welcome. Members tell us that the welcoming call from a friendly volunteer makes them feel as if they are part of our community.
Do you have some time to help? This is a one time ask - - you won't have to join or committee or make a long term commitment.
Contact Flo at byronf443@aol.com or 828-298-5649
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 Class Schedules
Fall 2014 class schedules will be emailed (and for those 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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World Affairs Council Meeting
Tues., Sept. 2, 2014, 7:30 pm
Manheimer Room
"Ukraine: The Anatomy of a Crisis"
Mark your calendar to attend Fall 2014 first World Affairs Council meeting featuring speaker Gordon Smith, the director of The Rule of Law Collaborative and Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.  Smith is a Russian scholar (he is fluent in it), as well as an observer of Russian foreign policy and the Crimea. He will consider the recent developments in Ukraine.
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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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Audubon Society Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m.
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
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Scott Anderson, NC Birding Trail Coord
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The Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society's general meeting will feature Scott Anderson, the North Carolina Birding Trail Coordinator, who will highlight the Trail's recent developments and share tips on where to bird. All EMAS programs are free and open to the public.
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Building Bridges Program
Going Beyond Racism through Understanding and Respect
Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm
September 23 - November 18, 2014
Join us for compelling dialogue, community building, and
a call to action
AB Technical Community College, Ferguson Building, Asheville
$30 registration fee includes materials
Special Discount for Public School Teachers! Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available for health professionals, clergy, educators, and others. More information, (828) 777-4585
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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?
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Reminder
OLLI and the Reuter Center will be closed on September 1, 2014 in observation of Labor Day
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Dear OLLI Members,
We want to remind you that the Reuter Center and OLLI office will be closed Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1 for the Paths to Creative Retirement workshop and also for the Labor Day Holiday. Schedules for College for Seniors courses will be sent out late in the afternoon on Friday, August 29 and Add/Drop will begin at 8 am on Tuesday, September 2. We will send complete information about adding and dropping classes (and a thank you to all of our data entry and verification volunteers) in a separate email on August 29.
There are still openings in Leadership Asheville Seniors, which begins on September 10. See information in this newsletter.
Finally, please see the article from David Langdon of the OLLI Marketing Committee in this newsletter. We know many of you enjoy the Symphony Talks, and David's article gives us some insight into the Maestro.
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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 During the Paths to Creative Retirement Workshop, August 29-31, 2014, the Reuter Center is closed to ALL other activities. The Center will also be closed on September 1, 2014 in observation of Labor Day; reopening for normal business on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.
Thank You!
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 Wireless Access at OLLI
We are happy to announce that significant improvements have been made to our campus'wireless environment. The former "guest" network is in a new form with easier, more manageable connections. You will find a more consistent user experience across all major computing platforms (laptops, tablets, and phones) and a one-time setup that is valid for one year.
To connect, you will need to pick up a voucher code and instructions from the OLLI office for each device you wish to connect to the wireless. You'll need to do the initial connect on campus - this cannot be done from home. Here's a link to the set up instructions.Help getting connected!
OLLI member volunteers have been trained in the wireless connectivity and are scheduled following New Member Welcome (Sept 12) and between classes each day the first week of class at the lower lobby computer desk to assist. They will have voucher codes, sign on instructions and be on hand to help you get connected. In addition, you may visit the ITS Service Desk (located in the Ramsey Library behind the reference desk) for assistance (you will need to pick up a voucher code from the OLLI office first)
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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 - - Wednesdays, Sept 10 - Nov 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 interest in joing in the conversation, contact Laurel Jernigan at 828-250-3871 or ljerniga@unca.edu. Click here for more information.
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 How Do They Keep The Music Playing? Daniel Meyer and The Asheville Symphony
By David Langdon
The Asheville Symphony Orchestra (ASO) at 53 years old is the largest professional performing arts organization in Western North Carolina, with a reputation for smart musical innovations, creativity and a great deal of style. Asheville's musical treasure has been able to keep the music playing by successful fund raising, growing ticket sales, and presenting fresh and exciting musical programs created and conducted by the talented and passionate Maestro Daniel Meyer.
Meyer admits he had not intended to make music his career, but he grew up in a very musical family in Cleveland. He says, "My mother was a talented organist and pianist, so I learned to love the piano in diapers and added the violin in the third grade." His passion for 'the fun of music' has been the undercurrent of his education through Denison University, where he started in pre-law and migrated to music composition and conducting.
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SIG Financial Strategies in Retirement Meeting
Skip Helms of Helms Wealth Management, LLC will be the featured speaker for the Financial Strategies in Retirement SIG meeting on
Friday, September 5th at 1:30 pm
Mr. Helms is a 29-year veteran of the financial services business.  He will be talking about using several technical analysis strategies to research investments. These are disciplines not usually used to manage personal investment accounts and offer a more penetrating view of individual securities and markets relative to the larger universe of choices. Many investors can use these practical tools to stress-test their current approach. This session will be geared towards investors who want a better understanding of what they own and why they own it.
Contact Kate Beatty, kkbmom@yahoo.com for additional information. Check posted daily schedule for room number. |
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INTERDISCIPLINARY STEM SEMINAR SERIES
(Science Technology Engineering Mathematics)  New Developments in Ground-Based Astronomy
Dr. Brian Dennison,
UNC Asheville Physics Department
Thursday, Sept. 4, 4:30-6pm
Manheimer Room
Ground-based gstronomy generally consists of optical and radio astronomy, which mostly operate in those parts of the electromagnetic spectrum to which the atmosphere is characteristically transparent. This field is on the cusp of a sea change, not unlike the changes that engulfed experimental particle physics over the past forty years.
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Civic Engagement Committee Call to Action
Volunteer Recruitment Event
OLLI's Civic Engagement Committee's
"Education and Literacy Recruitment Drive"
will take place on
Monday, September 15, 4:15 pm
in the Manheimer Room at the Reuter Center.
Plan to attend this event to learn how you can make a difference for the next generation of lifelong learners by volunteering in the Asheville City Schools. We will discuss scheduled training sessions for tutors, mentors, and classroom assistants to be conducted by the Asheville City Schools Foundation.
You will be able to hear from OLLI members who are volunteering, from VISTA workers who know the value of volunteer efforts, and from representatives of the Asheville City School Foundation.
For more information contact OLLI staff member Laurel Jernigan at ljerniga@unca.edu.
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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: Sept. 11, 2014 Time: 1-4pm
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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Special Events at the Reuter Center
OLLI is fortunate to have partnered with a number of community organizations who hold special events of interest to OLLI members. The list of community partners is growing and includes Asheville Symphony Orc hestra, the World Affairs Council, the Astronomy Club of Asheville, the Autumn Players of the Asheville Community Theatre. This year we've added the Brevard Music Center and the Montford Players to the groups offering special events at the Reuter Center. Along with your weekly newsletter, check out this OLLI webpage for a detailed list of special events scheduled at the Reuter Center.
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 Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
ReVIEWING BMC 6: The Writers of Black Mountain College
September 26-28, 2014
Reuter Center
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Exploring BMC's impact on poetry, prose, pedagogy, the writer's craft, typography, design, the intersections between the visual and the literary, and much more.
- full conference - $70/$40 for BMCM+AC/OLLI members. Free for UNC Asheville community.
- Full conference registration includes a year-long BMCM+AC membership.
- daily - $35/$20 for BMCM+AC/OLLI members
- keynote address - $25/$10 for BMCM+AC/OLLI members
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