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Poster Session on
New Brain Research
from UNC Asheville's
Neuroscience Department
 You have an opportunity to learn about new research findings focused on temporal lobe dysfunction on Wednesday, July 22, 1-2 pm poster session to be held just outside the Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
Alexandra Tasios, a soon to graduate UNC Asheville neuroscience researcher, studies how the temporal lobe of our brains adapt when its functions become impaired due to injury or normal aging. Impairment of the temporal lobe can effect hearing, communication, and visual processing.
Alexandra 's poster will include information about the state of the art of clinical and surgical applications that may be of value to your medical care or that of a loved one.
This presentation is free and open to the public.
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Medicare Choices Information Session
Friday, July 24, 2 pm
Reuter Center 206
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 this partnership between the Buncombe County Council on Aging and OLLI, this free class will offer an overview (plans, parts, and policies) of Medicare.
Spaces are limited, and registration is required. Reserve your space by calling the Buncombe County Council on Aging,
828-277-8288.
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PROPOSED NEW SIG
Organizational Meeting S
eptember 11, 2015, 2 pm
Alliance of French-Speakers Special Interest Group
If you speak French fluently and have a solid French vocabulary, and if you are interested in meeting at the Reuter Center one or perhaps two times per month on Friday afternoons for discussions in French on specific subjects, please contact either David Nelson
(828-505-1874, dmn261034@mac.com) or Gary Jay (828-654-9357, gmjay@sstelco.com).
Sorry, but this group will not be established to teach or improve beginners. A basic knowledge of French grammar is required. OLLI membership is required to participate in SIGs.
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SIG The Forum MeetingFriday, July 24, 1 pm
The Forum: Dialogue to Challenge Our Thinking offers a free-flowing dialogue designed to enrich and expand participants' thinking on topics ranging from changing demographics of retirees to nuclear disarmament. The topic for the upcoming meeting will be "Iranian Deal on Nuclear Weapons and the Middle East." All OLLI members are invited to attend.
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Sierra Club MeetingWednesday, August 5, 7 pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation 
"Exploring Waterfalls and Wildflowers in the
Southern Appalachian Mountains"
by Timothy Spira,
emeritus professor of botany at Clemson University
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville,
1 Edwin Place,
(corner of Charlotte & Edwin)
Contact: judymattox@sbcglobal.net , 828-683-2176
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OLLI Art Bazaar
Registration is now open for exhibitors for the Annual OLLI Art Bazaar scheduled for
November 13-14, 2015.
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Asheville Transit Information
Asheville Regional Transit is an inexpensive way to get around Asheville and the surrounding area. Public transportation also helps cut down on global pollutants! OLLI members ride for free. Click here to learn how and for additional information.
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Dear OLLI Members,
We had a festive member social for over 300 people on July 15. (One of our witty members noted that "3000 of our 2300 members" seemed to be in attendance). Many thanks to Jeanne Smolkin for putting on a great party. Some people asked who catered; the answer is Jeanne's army of helpers. Please see their names below. OLLI runs as a collaboration between members and volunteers; if you would like to help with future events, please contact Jessika Bond in the OLLI office.
Be sure to check out the "sneak peek" at fall course listings. We have another great line-up, thanks to the leadership of Judy Piotrowski and Paul Williamson and the sixty-member curriculum committee.
We look forward to continuing to work together to create successful programming to meet the changing needs of OLLI members.
Catherine Frank
Executive Director
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Around the Center
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Bill Carpenter spicing things up in the 'Cooking with Mars & Venus' class taught by Dennis and Sheila Murphy
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Thank you to our Member Social Volunteers
Putting on a party for over 300 people requires many volunteers all working for the same cause. Jeanne Smolkin assigns clear and important tasks and inspires great work by her own hard work and calm demeanor. OLLI only functions because of many volunteers who bring not only expertise but a spirit of service and collaboration to everything they do. Thanks to the following people for their contributions to the Member Social on July 15.
Gregory Bechtel
Sandy Bowles
Bev Briedis
Linda Bushar
Kathleen Cantwell
Hal and Pat Davis
Bee Frame
Kenneth Fulford
Susan Grabel
LuEllen Holcombe
Judy LaMée
Bobbie Laratta
Barbara Lohf
Kathleen Mainardi
Liz Marscio
Martha Marshall
Marcelle Martin
Helen McClintock
Meredith Miller
Ellen Nutter
Barb Panirites
Kasha Pierson
Kathy Quinlan
Anne Reis
Kitty Schaller
BA Schenk
Gary Schenk
Donna Schramek
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Check the links here to see OLLI and UNC Asheville current events: 
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NC Stage 'Behind the Scenes"Wednesday, July 22, 9:30-10:30 am Reuter Center
Things are heating up at NC Stage in downtown as they get the new season of professionally produced plays ready to go. On
Wednesday July 22, 9 to 11:30 am, NC Stage artistic director Charlie Flynn-McIver will break away from the theatre's preparations to come talk about the plays they've selected for the coming season. He'll give a description, some background of the plays, and discuss the choice of plays. This will be a good introduction to NC Stage and its season. This sneak peek at the upcoming season is free and open to the public.
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Come Get Your Catalog!
The 2015 Fall Catalog will be published and posted to the OLLI website on Friday, August 7, 2015. You are invited to come to the Reuter Center to pick up your copy of the catalog
We will not be mailing catalogs to members in Buncombe County because of changes to bulk mail distribution in our region that would not allow us to guarantee timely delivery.
Mark your calendar come to the Center on
Friday, August 7, 9 am - 12 pm
to pick up a your copy of the hot-off-the-presses catalog, enjoy some light refreshments and meet the new College for Seniors Program Manager, Herb Gunn.
While you're at the Center, plan to renew your OLLI membership for the upcoming year. Please note that while this will be the first opportunity to pick up catalogs, you may pick up a catalog any time on or after August 7. We will hold first come, first served registration on Tuesday, August 18.
Questions? Call Jessika Bond at 828-251-6140
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 Workshops are a short term learning experience enhanced by knowledgeable instructors and small class size. Those with busy schedules looking for evening and weekend learning opportunities will find workshops tailored to their needs. Workshops are open to the public, OLLI membership is not required to register. Enrollment is limited. Come join the fun! Instructor: Jane Hartsfield Dates: July 25 & 26, 2-4 p.m.
Fee: $50/person; Materials fee: Estimated $90 to cover the cost of wine, to be paid to the instructor no later than June 25, 2015. Instructor will contact students to arrange payment, for purchase of wine only.
Location: Instructor's home 
This workshop is based on the Windows on the World Wine Course tastings for the white wine classes. Together, we will taste eight to twelve wines at each session, and the class will consist of two sessions during one weekend.
Session 1 - White Wines of France: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire
Session 2 - White Wines of Alsace and Germany
Jane Hartsfield (jandtwines@gmail.com) is a former distributor and importer of wines. She has done extensive wine tasting trips in France, Italy, Greece and California. She has successfully completed the Level I Sommelier Course with the Court of Master Sommeliers.
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Special Thanks!
OLLI would like to thank its Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend (CREW) tour leaders and organizers for their many contributions to the program: Dawn Wilson RealtyBlack Mountain, North Carolina www.dawnwilsonrealty.com Sybil H. Argintar, Broker sybil@dawnwilsonrealty.com (828) 230-3773 "We are a small, full-service company that walks our buyers and sellers through the purchase of a home from start to finish." Jackie Tatelman Jackie@DawnWilsonRealty.com 828-713-5193 "I love the Asheville area and look forward to helping you with selling or buying a home or tract of land." 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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A CALL TO LOCAL ARTISTS
AGED 60 YEARS OR OLDER
 Announcing an art exhibition "Art: The Fountain of Youth" September 26 through October 20, 2015 at the Arrowhead Annex Gallery in Old Fort for regional artists aged 60 years or older. Opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 26, from 4-6 pm. Entries are due Thursday, September 24. Entry forms can be found on the Council on Aging of Buncombe County's website (http://www.coabc.org/#!the-geezer-gallery/ccsb), Arrowhead Gallery's website (Exhibitions and Shows at www.arrowheadart.org/,or picked up in person at the Council on Aging of Buncombe County's office (46 Sheffield Circle, Asheville). The Geezer Gallery is a new program of the Council on Aging of Buncombe County. The Geezer Gallery seeks to support and showcase talented senior artists, and offers a free creative arts program to low income older adults. Funds raised through this exhibition will help support the creative arts program. All regional artists aged 60 years or older are eligible to enter up to two pieces matching the exhibition's theme of "Art: The Fountain of Youth". This show is intended as a celebration of wisdom, experience, perseverance and expertise and submissions should reflect work completed within the last five years. All submitted art must be eligible for purchase.of Buncombe County at Arrowhead Annex Gallery If you would like more information or schedule an interview, contact The Geezer Gallery's Director Turner Goins at 828-400-4281 or email Turner at turner@geezergallery.com Click here for more and to download entry forms. |
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Stories on Asheville's Front Porch presents
 Every Voice has a Story
Join us at The Diana Wortham Theater Courtyard,
Saturday mornings July 25-August 8, 10:15-11:45 am
July 25:, Kristin Pedemonti, Teller for World Bank and first American storyteller to tell in Iran with Susan Lachmann and Todd Lester
August 1: Local Voices: Cecil Bothwell, Sandra Grudger, Mike Cronin, Jada Nye & Pat Farris, Lynn
Foster, and Randy Robins.
August 8: Brother Wolf Pet Adoption Stories told by Cindy Berryman-Fink along with the staff and volunteers of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. This is an adoption event, so bring your love.
Free Admission.
Shows move inside the theater if it rains.
"Every Voice a Story" co-sponsored by OLLI at UNC Asheville
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