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OLLI and the Reuter Cener will be closed Monday,
July 4, 2016 in observation of Independence Day. We will reopen
Tuesday, July 5, 8 a.m.
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Member Social
RSVP
Friday, July 15,
4:30-6:30
We are holding our summer member social on Friday, July 15. This year we have planned a cookout right at the Reuter Center. In order to help us plan for the right amounts of food and beverage, please
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SIG The Forum
Friday, July 8, 1 p.m.
The Forum provides dialogue to challenge our thinking, in a free-flowing dialogue designed to enrich and expand participants' ideas on topics ranging from changing demographics of retirees to nuclear disarmament.
For more information about this week's topic, contact Eugene Jaroslaw, 828.255.9925, ejwestwood@gmail.com
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Hearing Loss Association of America Asheville Chapter Meeting
Holly Godfrey
"Audiology Services at the Charles George
Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center"
Saturday, July 16,
10:30 a.m.
Seymour Auditorium
Care Partners Campus
68 Sweeten Creek Road
Holly Godfrey, AuD, is Chief of Audiology at the VA Medical Center.
Please bring refreshments to share.
Ample parking is available
For more information, please call: Ann Karson, 828-665-8699
Or email Akarson57@gmail.com
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Storytelling Event
Open Mic Night
Wednesday, July 13,
7-9 p.m.
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
Dust off your stories, comedy routines, or poems and share them with your friends at OLLI
- Performers may tell a story, recite a poem or deliver stand-up comedy
- Each performer will have 10 minutes, and the time limit will be enforced
- We have time allotments for 10 performers
- Please arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. if you want to perform
- Names will be randomly drawn
- Please prepare a short bio for introductions
Free admission for all in attendance
For more information contact Chuck Fink, chuck@mwwasheville.com
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Afternoons in Appalachia
"Outlander"
Sunday, July 31,
2 p.m.
The Autumn Players will perform this work by Gary Carden, with music by Joe Penland, which tells the story of Horace Kephart's troubled and complex relationship with his Southern Highland neighbors and with his own demons.
Tickets at the door: $6
"Lee Smith Patchwork"
Sunday, August 7,
2 p.m.
Written and acted by Barbara Bates Smith and based on characters from Lee Smith's stories,this will be the premiere of Barbara's newest monodrama.
All shows scheduled in the Reuter Center's
Manheimer Room.
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OLLI Art Bazaar Exhibitor Registration Open
Spaces are limited,
so act now!
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Volunteer Opportunity
The Workshop Committee at OLLI is exploring new horizons. We are seeking new members to host and market existing workshops
scheduled through the Fall of 2016 and to find unique ways to serve as we develop new ways of working together.
"The mission of the OLLI Workshop Committee is to serve as a gateway to OLLI for a diverse cross-section of people by facilitating short-term, hands-on, unique and intensive learning experiences that appeal to members of the center and the greater community."
If you wish to learn more, Laurel Jernigan (staff liaison) and Ian Rudick, (committee chair) would love to meet with you!
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Stay Connected
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Please remember that OLLI and the Reuter Center will be closed tomorrow, Monday, July 4, to commemorate Independence Day.
We know you will enjoy this month's Opera Talk, Friday, July 8, 3 p.m. in the Reuter Center's Manheimer Room, which will include performances of highlights from the Asheville Lyric Opera's July 15-17 production of "Man of La Mancha." Don't miss this opportunity to hear world-class performances right here at the Reuter Center.
Be sure to follow the link provided in this newsletter to let us know if you will be able to attend the Membership Social on Friday, July 15, 4:30 p.m. We will be having a cookout (including veggie burgers) and of course plenty of good cheer. Connect with OLLI friends and celebrate the summer and our organization.
Do you have a story to tell? Find out more about the Open Mic night on Wednesday, July 13, 7-9 p.m. If you don't want the spotlight, please come out to support this storytelling event.
Finally, mark your calendars for our remaining "Afternoons in Appalachia." On Sunday, July 31, 2 p.m. The Autumn Players' will perform "Outlanders," a play by Gary Carden about the life of Horace Kephart. There is a $6 charge for this performance. On Sunday, August 7, you may enjoy the premiere of Barbara Bates Smith's "Lee Smith Patchwork," based on a variety of stories by North Carolina author Lee Smith. These performances will be held in the Manheimer Room in the Reuter Center. We had a great turnout for Barbara Bates Smith's performance of "Ivy Rowe" on June 19 and hope that our members will support all of these performances.
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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Summer Opera Cast
Performance Highlights
Friday, July 8, 3 p.m.
Manheimer Room, Reuter Center
At the next Opera Talk, Asheville Lyric Opera (ALO) and the cast of the ALO production of "Man of La Mancha" will present a concert of highlights from the show. This free concert will give you a chance to see talented cast members in action including renowned Metropolitan Opera star David Malis, the amazing triple-threat Donata Cucinotta, and the brilliant Scott Wichael.
ALO will perform "Man of La Mancha" July 15, 16, and 17 at the Diana Wortham Theatre.
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.
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UNC Asheville's Concerts on the Quad
July 11 and 18, 7-8:30 p.m.
Free live music! Bring chairs and blankets.
Concessions on site.
UNC Asheville's Concerts on the Quad features music ranging from folk, bluegrass and country, to soul, funk, rock, Latin and jazz. There are two more concerts in the series, on July 11 and 18, 7-8:30 p.m. on the UNC Asheville Quad.
On Monday, July 11, 7 p.m.
Joe Lasher Jr.,
a progressive Southern and country rock artist from Weaverville, will perform. For more information, visit joelasherjr.com.
Following the concert, Lookout Observatory student docents from UNC Asheville will be on hand to operate portable telescopes for concert attendees. The moon and other celestial objects will be available for viewing.
Attendees are invited to bring chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy along with the music. Meals, treats and drinks will be available from concession stands on the Quad. Concerts on the Quad are sponsored by the Asheville Citizen-Times and Ingles.
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Opposites Attract:
Using Complementary Colors Workshop
Course Dates: July 9 & 10, 2016
Times: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Saturday); 1 - 5 p.m. (Sunday)
Instructor: Lorelle Bacon
Fee: $125/person
Discover how to make your artwork have the WOW factor! Learn about using complementary colors, color wheel and shadows to bring your art to the next level. You will be amazed at what a difference learning this can make in your creative journey! Bring your choice of media, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, colored pencils, pastels and others. The instructor will offer lots of hands-on and one-on-one attention, and all experience levels are welcome. Participants will complete two pieces.  Lorelle Bacon ( lorelleartist@hotmail.com) has been a well-known artist and instructor in the region for 20 years. She teaches and uses most 2-D media. Her works have won awards nationally and internationally. She believes anyone can learn to create good art. www.lorellebacon.com
OLLI Workshops are open to the public. Membership is NOT required to participate. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Click here to register.
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Medicare Choices Made Easy!
Friday, July 15, 2016, 2 p.m.  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, July 15, 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 visiting the Council on Aging of Buncombe County website ( you may click here.)
In addition, beginning at noon, 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 accessing the Agency's online services @ www.socialsecurity.gov.
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OLLI - Voices and Stories
A series of programs broadcast on WPVM-FM, 103.7 FM, in Asheville, NC and available anytime at wpvmfm.org In April 2016, OLLI began producing a series of one hour programs  on local low-power radio station WPVM. The shows air on Sundays at 7 p.m. on the station at 103.7 FM. The station also broadcasts online at wpvmfm.org. The programs provide outreach from OLLI to interest the general public in membership. Program #1 featured Catherine Frank on the history of OLLI and Dave Castel with story tellers Chuck Fink and Cindy Berryman-Fink.
Program #2 featured community volunteering in the Asheville City schools with Sarah Reincke and Judy and Bill LaMee's interview about UNC Asheville mentoring with Dick Murray and popular teacher Jim Lenburg.
Program #3 is about the College for Seniors with Program Manager Herb Gunn and popular instructors and College for Seniors committee members
Paula Withrow and Bobbie Rockwell.
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M.C. Richards at
Black Mountain College Workshop
Thursday through Sunday, July 7-9
This workshop will include hands-on research, farm work, pottery, poetry, cooking and immersion in M.C. Richards' philosophy of life and work, focusing on her time at Black Mountain College. There is a sliding scale fee for the workshop. For more information, contact
Alice Sebrell
828-350-8484
alice@blackmountaincollege.org
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Our Day of Hope: A Summit for WNC Women
Friday and Saturday, August 5 & 6, 2016
Reuter Center's
Manheimer Room
Register now to save your space for the convocation of women of diverse ethnicities, race and faith practice. We will have opportunities to share our hopes in open conversation, share in song with Womansong, and experience laughter yoga as well as be entertained with Women's stories throughout time.
Mail your name and contact information with a suggested donation of $15 to Our Day of Hope, PO Box 1774, Fletcher, NC 28732
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