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We Remember
Ann Feldstein
December 22, 2014
Stephen P. Jones
January 9, 2015
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 UNC Asheville, OLLI and the Reuter Center will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2015 to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Parking and Shuttle Information
 OLLI members with a valid parking decal displayed the rear window of their vehicle may park in the lots adjacent to the Reuter Center (P10) and the parking lot right above the Reuter Center (P8)*. If you circle these parking lots and don't find a parking spot, consider the overflow parking lot on W.T Weaver Blvd (P31). Click here to view a campus map.
You may safely park there and catch the shuttle up to the Reuter Center. Look for the Red Shuttle and tell the driver you want a ride to the Reuter Center. The Red Shuttle runs every 12 minutes and may be boarded at the 118 WT Weaver building entrance.
*OLLI members may park in any white striped parking space on campus.
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Symphony Talk Friday, January 16, 3 pmThe best way to enjoy the Asheville Symphony Orchestra's Masterworks Concerts is to come on Fridays at 3 pm to the Symphony Talk for the inside scoop on the music, composers, and soloists. Come early to get a seat; this popular series is very well attended. This month's talk will feature violinist Kyung Ah Oh and a conversation about the symphony's performance of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Free and open to the public.
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Curriculum Committee Needs Volunteers!
 Are you interested in stimulating volunteer work? The Curriculum Committee needs volunteers for the following topic groups: - Personal development
- Religion and philosophy
- Music, theater arts and performing arts
- Dance and recreation
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College for Seniors
Summer 2015
 Course Proposals for Summer 2015 term are due January 26, 2015
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Hearing Loop Now in Room 206
We are happy to announce an additional assistive hearing system has been installed at the Reuter Center. In addition to the assistive hearing system in Room 102 A/B, there is now a system in operation in Room 206.
This assistive hearing system or "hearing loop," helps those with a hearing aid equipped with a t-coil, hear with clarity any amplified sound that comes through a microphone or speakers.
A hearing loop is a hidden copper wire that invisibly circles a room. It captures the sound from a speaker's microphone and sends it
wirelessly to your hearing aid! The speaker's voice sounds like it is
next to you, and room noise is virtually eliminated. Those without
hearing aids can borrow an equivalent headset from the office.
Hearing aids need the t-coil installed and activated to pick up the
signal. Not sure if your hearing aid has this? Now is the time to
check with your audiologist or provider.
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History of Slavery in Asheville
Sunday, February 8, 3 pm
Congregation Beth HaTephila
43 North Liberty Street
Asheville, NC
 Carolina Jews for Justice, in collaboration with the Center for Diversity Education at UNC-Asheville, will present an educational program at Congregation Beth HaTephila about the history of the slave trade in Asheville. Professor Darin Waters of the history department at UNC-Asheville, who has extensively researched this issue, will inform us, and he will be joined by Deborah Miles, Executive Director of the Center for Diversity Education. The program promises to provide fascinating insight into a little-known era in the history of Western North Carolina and its importance to the Jewish population in our area.
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 New to Medicare? Are you new to Medicare? Are you confused by the many choices? Unbiased and accurate information is available from trained volunteers from the North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). In partnership with OLLI, a free class will be held on Friday, April 10, 2 pm in the Reuter Center. The class will provide important information to assist you in understanding how Medicare works and what you need to do to obtain benefits and save money. Spaces are limited, so reserve your space by registering online at www.coabc.org or calling the Council on Aging, 828-277-8288. |
Wireless Access to the Internet at OLLI
 Our campus' wireless environment offers 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 set up 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 step cannot be done from home.
If you have trouble connecting to the wireless network please visit the ITS Service Desk (located in the Ramsey Library behind the reference desk).
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Interested in OLLI Talk?
 OLLITalk is an email distribution list available to OLLI members who choose to participate. It is a place to exchange general information and ask for and send recommendations or referrals about goods and services. If you are a current OLLI member and are interested in joining OLLITalk, just send your email request to be added to the distribution list to olli@unca.edu
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Dear OLLI Members,
They say that nothing is constant but change, and we are facing that reality here at OLLI this week. College for Seniors director Susan Poole has announced that she will be retiring from her position on April 1.
We will all miss Susan's pride and passion for the work of this exemplary lifelong learning program. We cannot, however, focus on the loss to our organization. We know that successful retirement is based on picking the "right time." Susan has chosen to retire while the College for Seniors is seeing record enrollments and is in great financial shape. Susan has cultivated nurturing and productive relationships with the College for Seniors volunteer leadership and instructors and has processes in place that will allow us to continue to offer a balanced and stimulating curriculum as we move forward. Retiring now will give Susan the opportunity to travel and spend time with her family. She will be able to take classes and enjoy the many ways that she has contributed to making Asheville a place that attracts intellectually curious retirees. We should not focus on our loss but on the many ways that Susan will exemplify and enjoy the creative retirement she has made possible for others.
We are planning an appreciative send-off, so please watch the newsletter for details. Also, while we know Susan is irreplaceable, we hope to be able to post information about this job through the university's website beginning in early February.
Despite our sadness at news of Susan's retirement, we will be excited to see all of our members back beginning this Monday, all ready to begin a new term of College for Seniors courses. Please remember that we will have people on hand to answer your questions and help you find where classes are meeting, but you can click here to find a schedule that includes room numbers for each of your courses. Also remember that this is the beginning of the spring term for UNC Asheville undergraduates, so the campus will be at its most crowded for the first few days of the week. This week you can enjoy our first Fab Friday of the winter term and one of our very popular Symphony Talks, so we will beginning the new year with plenty of activities.
We hope you can join members of our Inclusion Committee for a "Multigenerational Conversation on Race" on Friday, January 16, 5-7 pm, at the YWCA on South French Broad. The first conversation was well attended and well-received, and we hope even more people are able to be part of this important ongoing dialogue designed to build relationships in the community. Please watch the calendar for information about events the committee has planned for Black History Month in February, including a talk on February 13 by Van Duncan of the Buncombe County Sheriff's and a representative of the City of Asheville Police Department to talk about policing in our area's varied communities.
Thank you for all that you do to model creative retirement and to help us navigate the waters of change, Catherine Frank Executive Director
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Check the links here to see OLLI and UNC Asheville current events: 
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 Campus Event Highlights for January 2015
- 1/14 Sports: Men's Basketball: UNC Asheville vs.Winthrop. 7 pm in UNC Asheville's Kimmel Arena.Tickets and info: visit uncabulldogs.com or call 828-258-7900.
- 1/16 Art: Art Opening: Drawing Discourse, UNC Asheville's sixth annual national juried exhibition of contemporary drawing opens with a lecture by juror Val Britton at 5 pm in Humanities Lecture Hall and an opening reception from 6-8 pm at S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in Owen Hall. Opening events and exhibit are free and open to the public. Info: art.unca.edu or 828-251-6559.
- 1/22 Lecture: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Keynote Address by Byron Hurt, award winning documentary filmmaker. 7 pm in UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium. Info: cesap.unca.edu or 828-258-7727.
- 1/23 Astronomy: Public star viewing session under the guidance of astronomy experts. 6 pm at UNC Asheville's Lookout Observatory. Free; registration required at lookoutobservatory.unca.edu. Info: lookout@unca.edu or 828-250-3958.
- 1/27 Music: Faculty Showcase Concert. 5 pm in UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium. $5 admission at the door. Info: music@unca.edu or call 828.251.6432.
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Free Heart Health Screenings
Offered at the Reuter Center, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Screenings for those who are 40-75 years old
Wednesday, January 14, 9 am-12 pm, Room 206
Wednesday, January 14, 1-4 pm, Room 102B
Thursday, January 15, 2015, 9-11 am and 1-4 pm,
Room 102B
For more info and to schedule an appointment, call Jane Morrow, Community Screening Nurse, Healthy Heart Buncombe, 828-257-4471
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Fab Fridays Lunch & Learn Lectures
You are invited to enjoy stimulating presentations and dynamic question-and-answer sessions from local experts, about everything from music to travel and medications to wellness. Purchase lunch in the Reuter Cafe or bring your own brown bag to enjoy during the talk. Fridays, 11:30 am, during College for Seniors' fall, winter, and spring terms. Reuter Center Manheimer Room. Free and open to the public.
January 16, CT, MRI, US - Which Exam is Right for You? In a healthcare environment of increasing insurance deductibles, it is becoming increasingly important that physicians and patients make well-informed decisions about the use of health care dollars. Evaluating the appropriate imaging exam may cut costs and improve quality of care for the patient.
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Byron Dickerson
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Dr. Byron Dickerson earned his medical degree in diagnostic radiology at Wake Forest University's Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, and is fellowship-trained in musculoskeletal radiology. He is now president and CEO of Asheville Radiology Associates. He will review the reasons for doing different types of radiology exams and explain the ways that different types of exams yield different information and can be useful in formulating a diagnosis. This presentation is part of the Health Education Series.
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Multi-Generational Conversations on Race,
Part Two 
Join us for the second part of this series when a diverse group of
panelists will participate in a community conversations offering insights and perspective on race,
age, and generational differences.
Friday, January 16, 5-7 pm
YWCA of Asheville Multi-Purpose Room
185 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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Ya Gotta Laugh!
Mark your calendar to attend the
Original Stand-Up Comedy Show
 Sunday, January 25, 3 pm
Scheduled in UNC Asheville's Highsmith Union's Grotto.
This is an Alumni Show, featuring new as well as past performers, with some additional surprises! All performers are graduates of the OLLI stand up comedy class taught by Randy Robins. Ample free parking, free admission and a money back guarantee...no kidding.
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Advance Care Planning Workshop
Thursday, February 19, 3 pm, Reuter Center
Consider making this workshop one of your New Year's resolutions and have the peace of mind that planning ahead brings!
OLLI will hold an advance care planning workshop
February 19, 3 pm.
Free and open to the public.
No reservations required.
The workshop will feature a panel whose members are experienced in addressing end-of-life issues. Discussion will include communicating your treatment wishes to loved ones and to medical personnel, ethical and legal issues, and the uses of advance directives. Ample time will be reserved for questions. Assistance will be provided for anyone wishing to complete a legally valid advance directive, including the notarization required in North Carolina, using N.C. Short form. |
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Jim Lenburg
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I do not have to grade papers! - Jim Lenburg |
Reuter Cafe' Heats Up!
 Beginning Monday, January 12, the Reuter Cafe will begin serving a lunch special - a hot entrée with a vegetable or salad and bread for $4.99. This item will be available at 11 am and will be offered on a "while it lasts basis." You'll continue to find wonderful soup, sandwiches, salads, beverages, snacks, and brewed coffee on offer at the Cafe. Let the Reuter Cafe make your lunch this term! Click here to learn about other on-campus dining venues!
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UNC Asheville Ramsey Library
When you become an OLLI member, you also become a member of the UNC Asheville community with privileges at Ramsey Library where they are happy to offer a variety of services and resources to OLLI members. Your OneCard photo ID serves as your library card. Click here to find out more.
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Special Thanks!
 OLLI would like to thank its Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend (CREW) Major Sponsor, local realty firm, Biltmore Farms Hotels for their longstanding support! Biltmore Farms Hotels: Five Hotels. One Choice
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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Storytelling Events
Newly formed "Black Box Storytelling Theater" will present nationally acclaimed storyteller, Regi Carpenter, at three public storytelling events especially for adults.
- Saturday January 24, 12:30-3:30 pm "Diving and Emerging" Personal Story Workshop at Mojo Coworking, 60 N. Market Street in downtown Asheville. $25/per person, limited enrollment. Pre-register by contacting davidjoetells@yahoo.com.
- Sunday January 25, 2015, 1-4 p.m. "Hit Me, Ten Minute Stories with a PUNCH." Story slam workshop. New Mountain SOL Bar, 38 N. French Broad Ave. downtown Asheville, right off Patton Ave. $10 admission, payable at the door. 18 years of age and older.
- Monday January 26, 2015, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.) An Evening of Stories with Regi Carpenter and Asheville's own Tom Chalmers. Featuring Rhoda Weaver singing some Motown vocals. New Mountain SOL Bar, 38 N. French Broad Avenue, downtown Asheville, right off Patton Ave. 18 years of age and older.
Regi has been featured twice at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough. She won the Boston Story Slam in 2012. She's a professor of storytelling at Ithaca College and won the Parents Choice Gold Award and the Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award.
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