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We Remember
 Carmina Ann Grygiel
October 28, 2015
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Winter 2016 Registration is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, by 8 a.m. Many OLLI members arrive very early, and we anticipate that we will be able to begin processing registrations by 7:30 am. You should have received an email with all of the details. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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U.N. General Assembly President Lecture
Monday, November 16, 11 a.m.
Manheimer Room
Mogens Lykketoft, President of the United Nations General Assembly, will be giving a talk entitled
"The United Nations at 70: Reflections on the Past, Prospects for the Future."
Lykkeftoft is a former Danish politician who was unanimously elected for a term that began on September 15, 2015. The United Nations will be addressing many issues this year, including: the Syrian refugee crisis; the Sustainable Development Goals; Climate Change; and the Israeli-Palestinian situation, just to mention a few.
Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by UNC Asheville's Political Science Department and OLLI.
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Audubon Society Meeting
Tuesday, November 17, 7 p.m.
Reuter Center
Emilie Travis and
Katherine Caldwell,
Wildlife Resources Commission will present on the
"Bats of North Carolina"
The Elisha Mitchell chapter of the Audubon Society (EMAS) was formed in 1986 with a mission to promote birding and an appreciation of all nature, and to preserve wildlife and natural ecosystems. The chapter spearheaded an effort to preserve a lakefront property and now owns and manages it as the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary. EMAS offers free educational programs at the Reuter Center on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. and leads bird walks at the Sanctuary on the first Saturday of the month.
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Civic Engagement Volunteer Opportunities
 Looking for a short-term volunteer experience?
Use the link below to check out the volunteer opportunities the Civic Engagement Committee is offering in conjunction with our collaborating agencies.
Read about a chance to help MANNA and have fun with your friends.
Want a chance to see if the Asheville City Schools is the right volunteer environment for you? Use the link below to read more about some short-term volunteer work.
Already volunteering for Asheville City Schools? If you're doing literacy work, we have a great free training that you will find engaging and insightful.
Use the link below to discover more about these opportunities.
HAVE FUN AND DO GOOD WORKS!
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Wanted: A Few Good Men 
Men's Wisdom Works (MWW), groups for retired men, seeks new members for two MWW groups - Group #4 and Group #6. Each group's meeting schedule is as follows:
Group 4 meets: 2nd /4th Thursday at The Reuter Center 4:15-6:15 p.m.
Group 6 meets: 2nd/4th Tuesday at The Reuter Center
4:15-6:15 p.m.
Men's Wisdom Works is a network of 13 groups of retired men who meet twice a month for two hour meetings. We discuss issues of personal importance and impact. Each group of 8-12 men form social bonds through breakfasts, happy hour gatherings, group parties and events, and twice a year parties for members of all groups. Men's Wisdom Works formed its first group in 2009 at OLLI.
OLLI membership is required to join. For more information, contact Bob Tomasulo at robmtom@aol.com
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UNC Asheville Symphony Concert
Sunday, November 15, 3 p.m.
Lipinsky Hall Lobby
UNC Asheville Campus
Please join the UNC-Asheville Symphony for an afternoon of chamber music! The Symphony, comprised of UNC Asheville students and alumni, will be performing music by Mozart, Elgar, Corelli, and Bishop.
This concert is free and open to the public.
Donations are encouraged and accepted.
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The Asheville Choral Society
Friday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m.
NC Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
The Asheville Choral Society will sing at the opening of the North Carolina Arboretum's
Winter Lights program.
The choir is pleased to entertain guests at a special preview of the Winter Lights, a three-acre
nightly walking tour of the North Carolina Arboretum. This exhibit lets patrons stroll through
lighted landscapes and animated displays in the Arboretum's nationally known gardens. The
Winter Lights event is open nightly to the public from 6-10 p.m. starting November 20, 2015 through January 2, 2016.
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Dear OLLI Members,
We hope you received all the relevant information about registration to take place on Tuesday, November 17. Please call 828-251-6140 if you have any questions.
Many thanks to Sharon Kopstein, Sheila Murphy, Leanna Preston, and Donna Schramek for their efforts to organize many talented OLLI members for our third annual Art Bazaar.
While our College for Seniors courses have ended for the fall term, we still have a rich variety of programs available. On Monday, November 16, you have the rare opportunity to hear United Nations General Assembly president Mogens Lykketoft, reflecting on the history and future of the UN.
Music lovers should have a great time on Friday, when Pan Harmonia will present another Chamber Music Chat, followed by a Symphony Talk with Daniel Meyer. Our special interest groups continue to meet and the Civic Engagement Committee continues to offer opportunities to make a difference. Outside of the Reuter Center, you may want to hear the UNC Asheville Symphony perform this afternoon at 3 in Lipinsky Hall or enjoy a performance by the Asheville Choral Society on Friday, November 20 at the NC Arboretum.
Remember that the OLLI office and the Reuter Center will be closed for Thanksgiving, beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24. We will re-open on Monday, November 30, 8 a.m.
We give thanks every day for all the wonderful members who contribute to our community of teachers and learners.
Catherine Frank
Executive Director
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Check the links here to see OLLI and UNC Asheville current events: 
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FREE Medicare Couseling
Monday through Wednesday,
November 16, 17 & 18, 2015
Reuter Center Rooms 120 & 207
The Council on Aging of Buncombe County  and Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) volunteers will be providing Medicare counseling for OLLI members on Nov. 16, 17 and 18, at the Reuter Center. You must have an appointment.
Call the Council on Aging of Buncombe County, 828.277.8288, to schedule your appointment and request a Medicare appointment for OLLI. Specify that you are an OLLI member and want to be seen on one of the dates scheduled at the Reuter Center.
Medicare beneficiaries should review their drug plans every year as well as their Medicare Advantage plans. Be sure to bring your Medicare card, list of medications including the name of the drug, strength and frequency for taking it. These appointments are intended for current Medicare enrollees who need to make a decision before December 7.
If you have a future effective date for Medicare, please schedule an appointment after the annual election period which ends on December 7.
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Storytelling
Tuesday, November 17, 4:30-6 p.m.
Stories From the Third Act, a storytelling SIG, will meet Tuesday, November 17, 4:30-6 p.m. at the Reuter Center.
While we enjoy this wet, but still beautiful autumn season, you might bring stories about gratitude, harvest time or any story on any topic you like or might be working on!
If you are a new member, please join us. If you haven't been in a while, we look forward to seeing you again! Let the stories begin!
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Friday, November 20, 1 p.m.,
Reuter Center, Room 205 
The members of The Forum meet weekly for a free-flowing dialogue designed to enrich and expand participants' thinking on topics ranging from changing demographics of retirees to nuclear disarmament.
At the November 20th meeting the group will focus on the documentary Merchants of Doubt,
viewed at the group's November 13 meeting, and include a discussion of reactions to the film.
All OLLI members are invited to attend.
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Pan Harmonia presents
Chamber Music Chat
Flutist Kate Steinbeck
and Clarinetist
Fred Lemmons
"Treble Land"
Friday, November 20, 1:15 pm
Chamber Music Chat is a lecture series sure to delight! Pan Harmonia is an independent repertory company based in Asheville, NC, and directed by flutist Kate Steinbeck. Now in its 16th season, Pan Harmonia has been nationally recognized for its unique work and superb artistry. Meet the musicians of Pan Harmonia in these informal sessions and learn about their process, inspiration, the music they love, and more!
Free and open to the public
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Symphony Talk
with Daniel Meyer
Friday, November 20, 3 pm
Reuter Center
Manheimer Room
The best way to enjoy the Asheville Symphony Orchestra's Masterworks Concerts is to come 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. Asheville Symphony Orchestra's music director and conductor Daniel Meyer will speak about the performance for the next evening's concert and local music aficionado Chip Kaufmann will speak about the composers. November's performance will include Haydn's Sinfonia concertante, Op. 84, with Asheville Symphony Orchestra soloists Jason Posnock, violin, Franklin Keel, cello, Alicia Chapman, oboe, and Michael Burns, bassoon, and Holst's The Planets, featuring Asheville Symphony Chorus female singers.
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TechTalks: Information Concerning
A/V Equipment & Software at the Reuter Center
WHO: For College for Seniors (CFS) instructors and members interested in teaching for CFS
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Second Floor of the Reuter Center, beginning in Room 206
College for Seniors is offering TechTalks, a technology information workshop, for current and prospective CFS Instructors. An information session for those interested in teaching for CFS will be offered at noon. Prospective instructors attending the "Teaching for CFS" information session are welcome to attend the workshop as well. Contact CFS Program Manager, Herb Gunn, hgunn@unca.edu if you have any questions.
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SIG Women's Group Seeks New Members
The OLLI WOMEN'S SIG, Group # 12 which just started (and the last group I will be coordinating) wound up with less than the required minimum for a group to operate.
We need at least 4 more members. Contact Bobbie Bowen at 828-693-1523, or Email her at ravery09@gmail.com
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Special Thanks!
 Coldwell Banker Kingwww.cbasheville.comand  Asheville Area Realtywww.ashevillencrealestatefirm.comTom Elio, brokertom57@gmail.com, 828-301-1050"I am a veteran pleased to assist other veterans or inbound residence buyers looking to find their dream home or vacation spot in Western NC. "Debbie Francis, deborah@dhfrancis.com, 828-553-9019"Your move is my mission....proactive problem solver...trusted advisor."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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How Do Educational Food Experiences Influence Food Behaviors?
Thursday, November 19, 12-1 p.m.
UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library Special Collections
Research results will presented from members of the UNC Asheville community by Jessica Speer (economics), Lance Mills (environmental studies), Nicholas Gold-Leighton (health and wellness), Amy Lanou (health and wellness), and Leah Mathews (economics).
A North Carolina Center for Heath and Wellness-funded study conducted on campus last year engaged over 200 faculty, staff, students and OLLI members. Results from the study indicate that experiential food education impacts food purchasing and food preparation/consumption behaviors, including tendencies to eat more healthy, local and organic products.
This faculty-student team presentation will highlight key results of the study and discuss implications of the research.
Free and open to the public.
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Hearing Loss Information
Saturday, November 21, 10:30 a.m.
CarePartners
68 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville
Did you know that for severe hearing loss, hearing aids often don't do the job, even when augmented by bluetooth devices that help many of us? So it's important for many to try a different approach to hearing. Cochlear and other implants can be the solution. Qualifying for them is less difficult than it used to be, and implanting began in Asheville this year. Even those who are not candidates need to learn about them, since even infants are being implanted now.
The Asheville Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America offers such an opportunity at its next meeting, when Beth Fountain, of Cochlear Americas, will speak on
"Updates on Candidacy for
Implantable Hearing Solutions."
Wearers of implants will comment too. This will happen at Care Partners, 68 Sweeten Creek Road, at
10.30 a.m. on Saturday, November, 21, 2015
Bring a small snack to share and come!
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