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Autumn Players Readers Theatre
Sunday, April 26, 2:30 pm
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
HUMBLE BOY
by Charlotte Jones, directed by Andy Reed
A quirky comedy with echoes of Hamlet, this play introduces us to Felix, a brilliant Cambridge astrophysicist with a nervous stutter, who returns home for his father's funeral. There he finds that his mother has gotten rid of the bees that her husband so devoutly kept, and that she has long been having an affair with a family friend. The play has been praised by one reviewer as "rich, original, funny and touching with characters you come to care about."
Scheduled in the Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
Tickets are $6 at the door, (includes North Carolina sales tax)
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Reuter Center Singers Spring Concerts
IT'S GOOD VIBRATIONS!
Friday, May 1 &
Saturday, May 2, 7 pm Reuter Center's Manheimer Room |
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Reuter Center Singers members
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It's Good Vibrations indeed celebrating the musical memories of the Beatles and The Beach Boys! Come "vibe" with us to songs that make up the soundtrack of our lives. Performances will include musical renditions of Love Is All You Need, Imagine, A Hard Day's Night, She Loves You, Yesterday, Help Me Rhonda, I Get Around, Be True to Your School, and more.
Director Chuck Taft
Accompanist Nora Vetro
Free Admission
Donations Welcome
Limited Seating
Reception Following
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Smart Driver Class
Friday, May 1
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Reuter Center
This four-hour Smart Driver class offers numerous tips for coping with inevitable changes in perception and reaction time, as well as increased hazards on the roads with faster cars and busier traffic. Participants can expect to review the rules of the road, tips on dealing with aggressive drivers, and general safety tips such as how to make left turns into heavy traffic. The course, offered nationwide, is designed to help participants avoid crashes and remain safely behind the wheel.
The class will be held at the Reuter Center. Contact instructor Jan Stephanides, 828-443-1051 to register for
Friday, May 1,
8:30 am-12:30 pm
The cost is $20 or
$15 for AARP members.
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Inside the Music
Friday, May 1, 3 pm
Reuter Center Manheimer Room
Mark your calendar to attend this lecture by Melodie Galloway, UNC Asheville music department faculty and artistic director for Asheville Choral Society (ACS). Dr. Galloway will give an inside look into the upcoming choral performance, a sneak peek at upcoming ACS season, and will introduce bring to the stage a feature vocalist for your enjoyment! This event is free and open to the public.
For more information about ACS,
please click here for the ACS website.
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Senior Softball Returns!
Senior softball will start back up in late April to early May. Finish your spring College for Seniors classes and join us on the diamond at Weaver Park (behind Luella's BBQ on Murdock Road. )
We had a good inaugural season last year. We want to build on that this year. We have bats and balls and gloves, so if you don't have any, you can use what we have.  Please call: Call Mickey at 301-758-8606 or mtrinite1@gmail.com for more information
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Campus Dining
The Reuter Cafe will close May 8 for the summer and reopen September 21.
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Council on Aging of Buncombe County Hosts Annual Successful Aging 2015!
Tuesday, May 12,
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Sherrill Center and Kimmel Arena
Successful Aging is a day-long event for older adults, caregivers and others who are interested in aging successfully. This year's classes include t'ai chi, beer tasting, smart phone tips, moving meditation, speed dating, energy healing, reverse mortgages and expressive drawing. Presenters include the YMCA of WNC, the Yoga Wellness Center, Asheville Savings Bank, and Dragon Phoenix T'ai Chi.
All proceeds from the event will benefit Council on Aging of Buncombe County programs and services. Register for 'Successful Aging 2015' at www.coabc.org, or by phone at (828) 277-8288. For more information please contact Jenifer Bubenik, Director of Development, Council on Aging of Buncombe County; jeniferb@coabc.org or (828) 277-8288.
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Nuclear Weapons: Our Prevention is the Only Cure
Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 pm
The Western North Carolina Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility (WNC/PSR) Presents "Nuclear Weapons: Our Prevention is the Only Cure," based on WNC/PSR recent work on the medical consequences of nuclear war. Click for more info
Location: MAHEC, Biltmore Campus, 121 Hendersonville Rd., Balsam Room
For: Physicians, nurses, health care workers, and concerned citizens
Speakers: Mary Olson, Southeast Regional Director, Nuclear Information Resource Services and member of WNC/PSR and
Steve Gilman, member of PSR National Board, member of WNC/PSR
This event will offer light refreshments and is free and open to the public. For more see www.transitionasheville.org.
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WNC Air Quality Hearing for Duke Energy's Power Plant
Wednesday, April 29, 6 pm Erwin High School
60 Lees Creek Road
The Western Regional Air Quality Agency is holding a public hearing on its draft air permit for Duke Energy's Asheville Power Plant on April 29,
6 pm at Erwin High School
(828-232-4251).
Sulfur dioxide emissions will be discussed. For more information contact judymattox@sbcglobal.net, 828-683-2176
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UNC ASHEVILLE TRACK STADIUM OPEN HOUSE
Host: Janet Cone 828-251-6919
When: Saturday, May 2, 9 am
Where: Karl Straus Track
UNC Asheville Campus
Please join Chancellor Mary Grant and Athletic Director Janet Cone to celebrate the completion of the UNC Asheville Track Stadium, followed by a one-mile walk and talk with student-athletes, coaches, and staff on the Karl Straus Track.
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Sierra Club Meeting
Climate Change Interactive SimulationWednesday, May 6, 7 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1 Edwin Place
Sierra Club will present Drew Jones of Climate Interactive leading a hands-on interactive session where participants will work together to create a global scenario for addressing climate change  , which has been used by the US State Department, the United Nations, and the Chinese government Drew will also share his reflections on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations, which are leading up to a summit meeting of 196 countries in Paris this December 2015.
Contact: judymattox@sbcglobal.net, 828-683-2176
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 OLLI members Nevin Compton Trammell (poet) and Karen Lee Turner (artist) invite you to The Artist Abbey, their new art gallery and "roving" retreat center that offers their art, writings, and retreats. Come see them during the River Arts District big Spring Studio Stroll May 9-10. Location: Studio #220 in
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Please mark your calendars to join the Reuter Center Singers for their spring concert of music by the Beach Boys and the Beatles. There are performances on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2 at 7 pm in the Reuter Center's Manheimer Room. The spring concert is always well attended, so plan to arrive early. Please remember that donations are appreciated.
Don't miss the final lecture in the series "Evenings at the Cabaret Weimar," an examination of philosopher Martin Buber as Jewish existentialist, by Northwestern University theologian Dr. Claire Sufrin. Many thanks to NC Center for Creative Retirement founding director Ron Manheimer and UNC Asheville's Center for Jewish Studies under the leadership of Rick Chess for bringing this fascinating series of lectures to the Reuter Center.
Take some time to read Lynn Sellers' story of OLLI members Kitty Schaller and Lee Orowitz and their volunteer efforts in the broader Asheville community. This story is part of the OLLI Steering Council's Marketing Committee efforts to capture the unique and varied personalities who make up our vibrant community.
We appreciate the passion each of you brings to your creative retirement,
Catherine Frank
Executive Director
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Check the links here to see OLLI and UNC Asheville current events: 
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Evenings at the Cabaret Weimar
Martin Buber: Jewish Existentialist
by Dr. Claire Sufrin
Tuesday, April 28, 7 pm
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
An evening presentation that will take you back
to the Weimar era of
Germany's tumultuous experiment with democracy between the World Wars. At this lecture, delve into the life and work of I-Thou philosopher Martin Buber with noted theologian Dr. Claire Sufrin, lecturer in the department of religious studies and Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies at Northwestern University. This event is free and open to the public. |
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 Meditation SIG
The April 27, 2015 meeting of the Meditation SIG at the Reuter Center has been canceled. Please contact Eileen Ayers, eileen97@gmail.com for further information.
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Wine Tasting Special Interest Group (SIG)
Organizational Meeting
Wednesday April 29, 5-6 pm
Reuter Center, Room 205
 Why be on a waiting list? Join this new Wine Tasting SIG. We hope to see you at the organizational meeting.
Should you need additional information prior to the organizational meeting contact: Hooker Wood or Ann Wood - Coordinators 713-515-9661, hooker.wood@gmail.com
OLLI membership required to participate.
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"Human Hearing: The Science and Innovations in Technology to Enhance Performance"
Thursday, April 30, 7 pm
Reuter Center Manheimer Room
 In this lecture scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 7 pm (originally scheduled for April 16, 2015), Dr. Beth Fountain, AuD, and Dr. Perry Sprawls, PhD, will begin with a brief review of the physics and characteristics of sound and the role it plays in human communications, including frequency, loudness, noise, and environmental conditions.
They will then conduct an illustrated discussion of the human hearing process and limitations that can develop, including the effects of aging. An emphasis will be placed on the many innovations in technology that can enhance and optimize hearing, addressing various personal limitations and environmental conditions.
This lecture is presented by the WNC IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) and is free and open to the public.
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UNC Asheville Neuroscience Student Researchers Offer More Health News You Can Use
 On Friday, May 1, 10:30 am some very bright UNC Asheville neuroscience student researchers will be in the first floor lobby to help you understand recent research about your health issues. Two teams of researchers will present posters summarizing their findings about: "Reducing Falls- the Benefit of Balance Exercise" and "Deep Brain Stimulation- Treatment for Parkinson's Disease and Major Depression". They will be available to discuss with you the most recent news about these and their analysis of research that may have direct value to your health. These research students will present just outside the Manheimer Room, 10:30 - 11:30 am, before our usual Fab Friday Health Education Series (on May 1st at 11:30 am this will feature "Statins- Friend or Foe?" with Tasha Woodall, PharmD).
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Fab Friday Lecture
Friday, May 1, 11:30 am
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
Statins: Friend or Foe? by Tasha Woodall.
High cholesterol, a major contributor to heart disease and stroke, is common in older Americans, and statins are the most prescribed medications used to treat this problem. Latest cholesterol guidelines are prompting a significant shift in the way we use these medications; twenty-five million Americans use statins currently, and guidelines would indicate that more than twice that number are actually eligible to be on one, including nearly all men older than 60.
This session by Tasha Woodall, associate director of pharmacotherapy at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Family Medicine, will explore the pros and cons of statin use and encourage an open dialogue to address any specific questions or concerns. This presentation is part of the
Health Education Series.
This presentation is free and open to the public.
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Financial Strategies in Retirement SIG Meeting
Friday, May 1, 1:30 pm, Room 205
The Special Interest Group, Financial Strategies in Retirement, will
meet at the Reuter Center on Friday, May 1, at 1:30 p.m.Join a discussion with the Investment Roundtable on the topic: The Most Serious Challenges Facing Retired Investors in the Next Five Years. Bring your comments and questions!
The meeting is open to all OLLI members. Call or email Kate Beatty with questions, 231-7710, kkbmom@yahoo.com.
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Creating Improvisational Quilt Blocks Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015 Times: 9 am - 3 pm
Instructor: Nancy Rosenberg Fee: $65/person
Estimated materials cost: $0 - $40 depending upon whether fabric will need to be purchased.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - OLLI MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO REGISTER
 Join us for a fun day of color, creativity, and companionship, as we explore the possibilities of improvisational quilting. Learn several techniques to use your intuition (instead of a pattern) to make easy, playful, "wonky" quilt blocks. These blocks can then be combined to make an awesome quilted creation of your own design. Come release your inner child! Estimated materials cost: $0 - $40 depending upon whether fabric will need to be purchased. Participants must have sewing experience and bring their own sewing machine and supplies. A detailed supply list will be provided in advance of the workshop. Nancy Rosenberg (nancy@vectorr.com) has been sewing since childhood and quilting for over twenty-five years. Some of her original design quilts have won awards in New Hampshire and Massachusetts quilt shows. She is excited about sharing her love of creating with fabric. See Nancy's website: http://nancysfiberart.weebly.com
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Brevard Music Center Sunday Concerts
Sunday, May 3, 2015, 3 pm
OLLI has a partnership with historic Brevard Music Center, a longstanding summer training program and festival. The Brevard Music Center Concerts series will include hour-long solo and chamber recitals by members of the Brevard Music Center's faculty, held at the Reuter Center. Concerts are free and open to the public. The upcoming performance
is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 3 pm: Clarinetist Steve Cohen and Pianist Kay Kim.
For more information visit the Brevard Music Center website
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Stamp Collecting SIG Organizational Meeting
Monday, May 4, 4 pm (corrected date)
Mark your calendar to attend this organizational meeting of a new SIG with a focus on stamp collecting. Led by Ross Craig who has over twenty years collecting and over 120 albums of stamps. Experience the fascinating world of stamps and begin your own collection! Contact Ross for more information, r1craig@charter.net
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OLLI Volunteers: Find Joy and Make a Difference
Part 1: The Volunteers
By Lynn Sellers
Part 1 of this 2-part story introduces you to two outstanding volunteers from OLLI at UNC Asheville. Be sure to follow-up with Part 2, where you can learn "Rewards and Advice for Volunteers" ...in their own words.
What do a retired podiatrist and non-profit director have in common? Plenty, if the podiatrist is Lee Orowitz and the non-profit director is Kitty Schaller. Starting with diverse careers and pursuing very different paths, these two OLLI members find joy and fulfillment in a variety of volunteer endeavors. Their stories offer volunteer lessons for all OLLI members.
Volunteerism has long been a part of Kitty's life. As she says, "I started with volunteer work, went to a non-profit career, and now am gratefully back to volunteer work." Her undergraduate degree from Iowa State University in food and nutrition launched a thirty-year career in charitable solutions to US hunger at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, one of the largest in America. Even before that, in the '70', her focus on world hunger took her to places like India and Bangladesh.
Click here to read more.
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Diplomacy and the Revenge of Globalization by Ambassador Laurence Pope
Tuesday, May 5, 7:30 pm April's news of the proposed new Asian-Pacific trade agreement unearthing a rift between the White House that is negotiating it and Senate Democrats who want a hand in drafting its particulars, only highlights the importance and timeliness of our May World Affairs Council Event. Click here to read more about Ambassador Laurence Pope.
We are honored to welcome Ambassador Laurence Pope for our final event of the 2014-2015 season. UNC Asheville students and WAC members are dmitted without charge.
Others: single admission $10
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Biltmore Company Winery Interview Day
Come and meet directly with the Biltmore Company's Winery managers and supervisors to interview for winery tour host, tasting room wine server, and retail sales assistant positions at America's most visited winery!
Thursday, May 7, 2015, 10 am - 3 pm
1 North Pack Square
Downtown Asheville
Interested applicants should submit an application electronically for specific winery job openings prior to the date of the event.
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Free Hearing Expo
Thursday, May 7, 2015, 10 am - 2 pm
Free Hearing Loss Expo in Fletcher at WNC Agricultural Center's Virginia Boone Bldg, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher NC 28732 (Enter through Gate #5). Professionals and consumers are both welcome.
This is an informational expo; no sales are involved. There will be vendors such as the state hearing aid program (free), hearing dog program, cochlear implant companies, emergency preparedness program, CapTel NC, and assistive listening devices. The event will take place from 10 am to 2 pm- lunch included.
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