 February 6, 2016
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Book Talk
Thursday, February 11,
10 a.m.
Lenny Bernstein to Talk About His First Novel
The Great Rebellion
What if George Washington's crossing of the Delaware had led to a catastrophic defeat and the collapse of the American Revolution?
The Great Rebellion is Lenny Bernstein's first novel, and the first book of The Autobiography of William Watson, an alternate history trilogy. Alternate history is fiction based on changing a historical fact and exploring the consequences. In his OLLI presentation, Lenny will tell how this story came to be, and why some of the things we know about the American Revolution are wrong. He will read from his book and sell and sign copies ($16, tax included. Cash or check only.).
This event is free
and open to the public.
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"Asheville's
African American Experience in the Civil War Era"
by Gordon McKinney
Gordon McKinney, former director of the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center at Berea College and College for Seniors instructor, is the author of several books on the American Civil War. In this lecture he will discuss the Civil War as a time of uncertainty for most African Americans in Asheville. As the war ended, former slaves embraced the new freedom of movement and demanded wages and new working conditions. Many sought to reconstitute their families and establish their own churches and schools. Learn more about this interesting chapter in the history of African Americans in Western North Carolina.
This event is free
and open to the public.
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Friday, February 12, 3 p.m.
February's MasterWorks concert will feature Beethoven's Violin Concerto, with solo violinist
Bella Hristova, Mendelssohn' Hebrides Overture, and Strauss's Metamorphosen
Local music aficionado and popular College for Seniors instructor Chip Kaufmann will speak about the music and composers and Asheville Symphony Orchestra's music director and conductor Daniel Meyer will speak about the performance for the next evening's concerts. The Symphony Talk series is free and open to the public.
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A New SIG for Collectors!
Would you enjoy showing your collection to interested folks, or viewing and learning about the collections of others at their homes? If so, please email stuart.smolkin@gmail.com regarding an organizational discussion meeting.
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Friday, February 12, 1 p.m.
 The Forum: Dialogue to Challenge Our Thinking.
is a free-flowing dialogue designed to enrich and expand participants' thinking on topics ranging from changing demographics of retirees to nuclear disarmament.
At the next Forum meeting the topic under discussion will be
"What are the major issues facing the US today and what are the candidate's positions on those issues?"
For more information, contact: Eugene Jaroslaw, 828.255.9925, ejwestwood@gmail.com
OLLI membership is required to participate in all special interest groups.
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We Want You! 
(Wednesdays) has one opening If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Maria at 828.507.1622
OLLI membership is required to participate in all special interest groups.
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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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 Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Information
Monday through Friday, February 8-12, 2016
11-11:30 a.m. & 1:30-2 p.m.Reuter's Center upper level lobby Stop by the Voter Registration and Absentee Ballott Information table to complete a voter registration application or absentee ballot request form, and learn more about voting early and the $21 billion North Carolina bond for education, water and sewer infrastructure, and safety. Come by to learn more about the 2016 issues and elections!
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Read to Succeed is a non-profit organization whose mission is helping children in the Asheville City Schools to learn to read comfortably at grade level. The group helps children with reading needs, from kindergarten through third grade.
Read to Succeed Reading Coaches and Reading Buddies spend quality, one-on-one time with children at the Asheville City Elementary Schools, and the organization supports volunteers with active training and assistance.
The next monthly Read to Succeed Training for Reading Buddies consists of two sessions, Tuesday and Wednesday, February 9 and 10, 9:30 a.m.-noon.
Month-long Spring Intensive Training for Reading Coaches begins on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. The group will hold a Q&A session for potential Reading Coaches on Thursday, February 18, 4-6 p.m.
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Dear OLLI Members,
We hope that we will see you at the Member Social on Thursday, February 11, 4:30 p.m. in the atrium at the Reuter Center. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some good cheer, to greet old friendsd and meet new people and celebrate our organization. Many thanks to Jeanne Smolkin and her volunteers and to the membership committee for making this opportunity happen.
We have included a link in this newsletter to information about our Spring 2016 courses in a "sneak peek" in our "Quick Links" section and also have included information about our random registration process for Spring 2016 and our first online registration scheduled for Summer 2016.
If you are scheduled to teach or considering teaching at the College for Seniors, please see the link to information about Skills Talks scheduled for Tuesday, March 1. Many thanks to our College for Seniors committee, Judy Piotrowski, Bobbie Rockwell, Paul Williamson, and Paula Withrow, for their work in creating the agenda for these talks, and to all of the people who give their time and talent to help make our courses and instructors learn new skills.
Many thanks to the many people who volunteer their time and talent so that we can offer such a rich variety of programs and events.
Catherine Frank
Executive Director
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Check the links here to see OLLI and UNC Asheville current events: 
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 Information about Registration
for Spring 2016 College for Seniors Courses
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Meditation SIG Meeting
Monday, February 8, 2016, 4:15 p.m.
Reuter Center Room 102B
Jacqueline Wollins, who teaches functional meditation at OLLI, will discuss the Silva Method of Meditation and how it differs from other meditation practices. If you are a graduate of her Functional Meditation class, this is an opportunity to expand your knowledge of the Silva Method and deepen your meditation practice. All participants' questions are welcome and will enrich the program. As always, Jacquie will lead a meditation for your success in reaching the Alpha state.
All OLLI members are invited to attend!
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World Affairs Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 9, 7:30 p.m.The next topic in the World Affairs Council Great Decision Lecture Series will be "ISIS (Daesh)"
by Major General Rick Devereaux, Director Operational Planning, Policy and Strategy of the Air Force. He will address the military, diplomatic, and strategic steps that are being taken to confront ISIS.
The Great Decisions Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind in the country. Begun in 1954, it is the flagship program of the Foreign Policy Association, a non-partisan, non-governmental organization. The Great Decisions Program offers opportunities to discuss, debate and learn about international affairs, national security and U.S. foreign policy.Admission to individual lectures is $10.
Full time students admitted free of charge.
OLLI members are eligible for a discounted membership to the World Affairs Council.
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Member Appreciation Social
Thursday, February 11, 4:30 p.m.Reuter Center Atrium  On Thursday, February 11, 4:30 p.m., come share an afternoon of good food and fellowship at our annual Member Appreciation Social. It's a casual affair with great food, wine and music and a chance to spend an afternoon with the most delightful folks in Western North Carolina. This is an OLLI member only event.
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STEM Lecture
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Wednesday, February 10, 4:30 p.m.
Reuter Center
Spatial Disorientation & Aviation Safety
Speaker: Howard Jaslow, OLLI instructor
Spatial Disorientation (SD) is a significant cause of aviation mishaps amounting to up to 16% of fatal general aviation accidents. The onset of SD can be be caused by any number of natural phenomena; e.g., acceleration (linear, rotational, coriolis), intense light and noise and sensory conflict. In this lecture, we will examine spatial disorientation as experienced by the
inner ear and will discuss ways to train pilots to recognize, avoid, and overcome spatial disorientation. Free and open to the public.
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Medicare Choices Made Easy!
Friday, February 12, 2 p.m.
Reuter Center
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 Council on Aging of Buncombe County and OLLI, a free class will be held on
Friday, February 12, 2 p.m. This session will be an overview (plans, parts, and policies) of Medicare. Spaces are limited, and registration is required. Reserve your space by clicking here to register. In addition, beginning at 12 p.m., representatives from the Social Security Administration will be available to answer questions about Social Security benefits and Medicare enrollment. They will also provide detailed instructions for using the Agency's online services at
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Carolinas' Nature Photographers
Association Meeting
Sunday, February 14, 2016, 5:30 p.m. 
The Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association (CNPA)-Asheville Region's goal is to develop a group that will more fully experience the beauty of Western North Carolina through photography. Activities in the Asheville egion include monthly meetings, photo outings, seminars, workshops, exhibits, photo contests, and image critiques.
The monthly meetings are held at the Reuter Center on the second Sunday of each month, with a 5:30 p.m. meet and greet and a meeting that begins at 6 p.m. Meetings are scheduled for the second Sunday of the month For more information please go to: www.cnpa-asheville.org
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Autumn Players Special Performance
Sunday, February 14, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
"We're Not Done Yet: Wonder Women from 55-100"
Presented by The Autumn Players, part of Asheville Community Theatre, and directed by RoseLynn Katz, is a lively series of skits that showcase women in the second half of life as they learn, take classes at OLLI, have adventures, fall in love and laugh at the unique challenges of growing older. Open to the public, donations at the door appreciated.
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Carl Safina Presentation
Wedneday, February 17, 2 p.m.
MacArthur Fellow, PBS star, and New York Times best seller
Carl Safina will be on campus Wednesday, February 17th for a presentation and dialogue with the UNC Asheville campus community on global conservation challenges and successes. This will be held in Highsmith Union Room 223-224 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. The event is free and sponsored by the Environmental Studies Department and the WaterRock Institute.
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Policing and Minority Communities
Thursday, February 25, TIme TBA
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
A Black History Month
OLLI at UNC Asheville Presentation
Come and listen to Sheriff Van Duncan of Buncombe County and Asheville's Police Chief Tammy Hooper as they discuss the current state of policing in Asheville and the steps being taken to build better relationships in the Asheville community.
Sheriff Van Duncan grew up in Mitchell County and has worked in law enforcement since 1986. He was first elected to the Office of Sheriff of Buncombe County in 2006. During his tenure, complaints by citizens have steadily dropped.
Police Chief Tammy
Hooper took over as head of Asheville's troubled police department in July 2015. After seven months, she is earning high marks from colleagues, outside agencies and neighborhood groups.
This event is free and open to the public.
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 Want to connect with cutting edge ideas across disciplines like psychology, science, history, art, business, education and literature?
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is an interdisciplinary conference where students from around the world will present their research in oral, poster and performance/visual arts presentations.
The idea for a national conference open to all undergraduates was conceived and first implemented at the University of North Carolina Asheville in 1987. Now, in existence for almost 30 years, the conference will host close to 4,000 students and faculty mentors to present their research April 7-9, 2016.
How can you get involved in this international happening?
OLLI members are needed as volunteers in 2 critical roles:
* Registrar: Extroverts with good communications skills will provide attendees simple instructions for registration, contact information, and directions to sessions.
* Moderator: Individuals with some knowledge of an academic area(s) and comfortable with serving as timekeeper will engage presenters and audience with questions and relevant comments.
If you have questions BEFORE volunteering, email or call:
Mark Harvey, Director, Undergraduate Research Program, University of North Carolina Asheville
828-251-683, mharvey@unca.edu
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SkillTalks for Prospective CFS Instructors
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Have you applied to teach with College for Seniors  in the spring or summer term, or are you considering teaching in the future? The College for Seniors Committee will host its quarterly SkillTalks Faculty Workshop for instructors on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. |
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