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TODAY
Autumn Players Special Performance
Sunday, February 14, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
Reuter Center Manheimer Room
"We're Not Done Yet: Wonder Women from
55-100"
Join us for this production presented by The Autumn Players, part of Asheville Community Theatre, and directed by OLLI member and College for Seniors instructor RoseLynn Katz.. "We're Not Done Yet" 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 are appreciated.
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TODAY
Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association Meeting
Sunday, February 14, 5:30 p.m.
Reuter Center
The Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association (CNPA) Asheville Region holds monthly meetings at the Reuter Center on the second Sunday of each month. Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. with a meet and greet, with the formal program beginning at 6 p.m. Meetings are scheduled for the second Sunday of the month.
For more information please
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Ever wonder what's happening in a discipline you worked in or studied for decades?
 Here's your chance! OLLI members can participate in an international, cutting-edge conference right here on the UNC-Asheville campus April 7-9, 2016. How? VOLUNTEER. OLLI Volunteers are needed for 2 key roles:
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 across more than 60 disciplines including physics, art, psychology, health, communications, history, marketing, law, dance, and education.
If you have questions BEFORE volunteering, email or call:
Mark Harvey, Ph.D., Director,
Undergraduate Research Program
Ready to volunteer? Click this link and complete the NCUR Volunteer Application. Now, mark your calendar.
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Thank you so much Winter 2016 Class Reps!  Elizabeth Alford Martha Marshall
Nancy Bragg Anne McKenzie
Fran Burton Ulana Mellor
Tom Doebber Elizabeth Meyer
Marvin Eargle Barbara Mueller
Bob Evans Patti Oppenheim
Rubin Feldstein Michael Peters
Mary Field Evelyn Peters
Randy Fluharty Roberta Powers
Judy Fraiberg Pam Radle
Rei Fuller Renee Raffini
Marilyn Geiselman Randy Robins
Nancy Gordon Bobbie Rockwell
Susan Grabel Martha Saltzman
Michael Grillot Lynn Sellers
Larry Griswold Susan Sigel
Sheri Groce Sandi Taylor
Matthew Hahner Rita Van Nuys
Mary Hausman Barbara von Hauzen
Judy LaMee' Barbara Wallk
David Langdon Bonnie Wheeler
Susan Mandelkorn Marla Woeckener
Gail Manheimer Ed Woeckener
Edward Zaidberg
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Attention Collectors: New SIG Forming
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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Chamber Music Chat
Friday, February 26, 2016, 3 p.m.
Reuter Center Manheimer Room
Explore the bom  barde and Breton music with Rosalind Buda Learn about and experience the beautiful Breton bombard in preparation for Pan Harmonia's February 28th concert of bombard and organ music at First Presbyterian Church downtown. Rosalind will discuss folk music in Brittany, her own motivations for exploring it and connections to classical music. She will be joined by Breton dance expert, Jan Zollars in a discussion about dance. The audience will be invited to give Breton dance a try! It is simple and enjoyed by people of all ages. Free and open to the public.
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SkillTalks for Prospective CFS Instructors
Tuesday, March 1, 2016(Registration Required)
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 |
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Special Thanks!
Weaverville Realty
828.658.0700
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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Community Debate on
Food Insecurity and
Organic/Eat-Local Movements
Friday, February 26, 5:30 p.m.
Asheville High School Auditorium
The Wilma Dykeman Legacy will sponsor a debate by four local experts on agriculture and the food industry in a formally structured debate with the subject: "Resolved: The organic food and eat-local movements will never substantially address food insecurity." The event is free, and the public is invited.
Speaking for the resolution will be Chuck Francis, a location manager in Hendersonville for Coastal Agrobusiness and chair of the Haywood County Board of Education, and Bill Yarborough who serves on the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission and has been inducted into the WNC Agriculture Hall of Fame.
Speaking against the resolution will be Jamie Ager of Hickory Nut Gap Farm and John Swann, who has been active in management and ownership in the natural food industry and has served on the board of the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project for ten years.
The debate is sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Legacy and the Asheville High / SILSA Speech & Debate Team in cooperation with the Asheville Citizen-Times. John Boyle will serve as moderator. Student members of the SILSA Speech & Debate Team will act as time keepers and judges for the debate.
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The Big South Women's Basketball Tournament is Coming to Asheville
March 10-13
and Volunteers are Needed
In order to host the best women's basketball championship for our student-athletes and student-athletes from all over the Big South Conference, UNC Asheville Athletics needs help in the form of local volunteers.
Volunteers are needed to help with team check-in (up close and personal with the athletes), VIP hospitality and media hospitality attendants, game operations, practice monitors and much much more!
2) Review the options listed and
choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone.
If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Dawn Turner, UNC Asheville athletics director of compliance and students services, (828.250.2369 or dturner@unca.edu) and she can sign you up manually.
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Dear OLLI Members,
We would like to thank volunteers for our member social Thursday: Flo Byron, Hal Davis, Susan Grabel, Rebecca Heartz, Bobbi Laratta, Kathleen Mainardi, Martha Marshall, Henry Morrow, Lori Postal, Karen Prieto, Sandy Ratcliffe, Barbara Rice, Lynn Sellers, and Edward Zaidberg (and we apologize if we failed to mention anyone). The OLLI staff, particularly Leanna Preston and Lynn Spaight, worked behind the scenes to make sure rooms were set up and ready and that the building was ready for use the next day. Of course Jeanne Smolkin volunteers many hours to plan and manage member socials which build and reflect OLLI's sense of community.
We are anticipating some more wintry weather beginning today. Please remember that we will send an email if we are going to cancel or delay courses and that if we don't communicate we will operate on schedule. Weather tomorrow may change over the course of the day, so please check your email before you begin your drive. Weather may lead to the cancellation of some events on campus, including the appearance of Governor Pat McCrory to discuss the Connect NC bond. Please call before venturing out. Also remember that ours is a program of learning for the love of it. Please never drive if conditions in your area are unsafe.
Because we anticipated bad weather, we have posted the online catalog for Spring 2016. There is also a link to information about registration for spring in this newsletter. Please consult this new document, since we have amended some dates and information.
With gratitude for the many people who contribute to OLLI's success,
Catherine Frank
Executive Director
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Check the links here to see OLLI and UNC Asheville current events: 
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Spring 2016
Registration Details
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 Governor Pat McCrory to Promote Connect NC Bond Monday, February 15, 1 p.m. Sherrill Center 417 UNC Asheville Campus
The university would like a good showing by campus stakeholders, including OLLI members. The vote on the bond will take place during the March 15 primary election. McCrory's appearance will be subject to weather.
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Tuesday, February 16, 12 p.m.
Sherrill Center Mountain View Room
Lucile L. Adams-Campbell is professor of oncology, associate director of minority health and health disparities, and associate dean of community health and outreach at Georgetown University. She is an epidemiologist who specializes in community health research, interventions and outreach. With a focus on prevention, she studies issues that affect populations at the greatest risk for developing cancer. Dr. Adams-Campbell has participated and led several large cohort studies of African-American women and played a leadin g role in bringing the Boston University Black Women's Health Study - the largest study of African-American women - to the District of Columbia.
Dr. Adams-Campbell's research focuses on energy balance through diet and exercise. The District of Columbia has high rates of obesity, diabetes, cancer, cancer death, and heart disease, all of which may be affected by diet and exercise. Through community-based interventions, she hopes to decrease obesity and mortality from these related diseases. Click here to read more about Dr. Adams-Campbell and her work.
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World Affairs Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 16, 7:30 p.m.
Reuter Center Manheimer Room
Great Decision Lecture Series
TOPIC: "Climate Change."
SPEAKER: Tom Peterson, a widely published climate scientist, current president of the Commission for Climatology Structure at the World Meteorological Organization and recently retired NOAA climatologist.
Come to the Reuter Center for these fascinating lectures and discussions that aim to advance international awareness and foster Western North Carolina's global ties. The World Affairs Council meetings offer a lively line up of topics and compelling presenters.
OLLI members receive a discount on WAC annual membership fee and admission to lectures is free for WAC members.
$10 admission general public
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Carl Safina Presentation
Global Conservation Challenges and Successes
Wednesday, February 17, 2 p.m.
Highsmith Union Room 223-24
MacArthur Fellow, host of the PBS program "Saving the Ocean with Carl Safina, 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. The event is free and sponsored by the UNC Asheville Environmental Studies Department and the WaterRock Institute.
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Fab Friday Lecture
Friday, February 19, 11:30 a.m.
Reuter Center Manheimer Room
Will Your Kidneys Fail You?
by Dr. David Mouw
Kidneys and urine don't sound interesting, but they are. Why do kidneys make up only 1 % of body weight, but use 10% of the body's energy, and get 25 % of the blood pumped by the heart? How did our kidneys ever wind up being so weird and inefficient? Why has the fraction of Americans over 60 with life-threatening kidney failure increased dramatically over the past decade and how can you avoid this epidemic?
 David Mouw, has a PhD in human physiology, an MD with a concentration in family practice with added qualification in geriatrics, has given 11 previous Health Education Series lectures, and regularly uses the audience response system to get audience feedback.
This lecture is part of the Health Education Series and is free and open to the public.
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Opera Talk
Preview of the Asheville Lyric Opera's
Winter Gala and Highlights
of the 2016 Season
Friday, February 19, 3 p.m.
Reuter Center Manheimer Room
 Asheville Lyric Opera (ALO) brings great stories and music to life on Asheville's premiere theatrical stage, the Diana Wortham Theatre. Come enjoy a behind the scenes journey as ALO General Director David Craig Starkey and a cast of industry professionals guide you through their operatic world. Mark your calendar to attend the February 19th presentation when ALO will offer a preview of their 2016 Winter Gala and offer special event highlights from their our upcoming 2016 season. This event is free and open to the public
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OLLI's Civic Engagement Committee - Meeting the 'Call to Action' Head On! 
By Carol Gillen
The main goal of OLLI's Civic Engagement Committee (CEC) is to identify, define and develop a sustainable plan of action that addresses signature social issues in greater Asheville. To achieve this goal, the committee members work hard to engage their volunteers by providing enriching experiences that utilize their unique skills and personalities.
Over the past few years, the CEC has defined a "Call to Action" to meet a specific need in our community. In 2013 CEC chose the issue of food insecurity in Western North Carolina and collaborated with MANNA Food Bank to help provide meals to families through periodic, onsite food collection drives. Several CEC symposia were hosted to highlight opportunities for volunteers to help alleviate the hunger problems in our area. People who volunteered at MANNA had this to say: Debra Benjamin wanted "to be part of an OLLI/MANNA team." Marie Bauer explained, "I felt that it was important to give back. I like volunteering and couldn't do it during my career."
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Policing and Minority Communities
Thursday, February 25, 10:30 a.m.
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
A Black History Month
OLLI at UNC Asheville Presentation
*What is the situation?
*What are the biggest challenges?
*What role should body cameras play?
*What steps are being taken to build relationships?
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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SIG The Forum
Friday, February 19, 1 p.m.
Reuter Center
A free-flowing dialogue designed to enrich and expand participants' thinking on topics ranging from changing demographics of retirees to nuclear disarmament.
On Friday, February 19, the meeting topic will be
'What Can a U.S. President Actually Do?"
All OLLI members are invited to attend. For more information, contact: Eugene Jaroslaw, 828.255.9925, ejwestwood@gmail.com
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Do you agree that hearing loss
is a family affair?
Saturday, February 21, 10:30 a.m.
Seymour Auditorium, Care Partners Campus
68 Sweeten Creek Road
The  Hearing Loss Association of America-Asheville Chapter will offer a panel presentation by three couples who have wrestled with the issues of hearing loss themselves. While families manage hearing lossi n unique ways, their issues may help us understand hearing loss in all social situations. There will be a discussion period following.
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