World Affairs Council
Tuesday, September 6,
7:30 p.m.
Manheimer Room
"2016: A Good Year for Russia?"
Dr. Steve Solnick
Steve Solnick, President of Warren Wilson College and a former Fullbright Scholar in Russia, inaugurates the World Affairs Council fall series posing a question about the latest moves and initiatives of President Putin and his current leadership.
The World Affairs Council (WAC) offers a discounted membership to OLLI members. WAC members attend lectures at no cost.
The cost for non-members is $10.
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Successful Aging Health Fair
Wednesday, September 7,
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Council on Aging of Buncombe County offers "Successful Aging," a daylong event for older adults, caregivers and anyone interested in aging successfully. Breakout sessions will focus on health and wellness and topics relating to aging. A bag lunch will be provided.
Registration will be on the Council on Aging of Buncombe County website. For additional information, contact Zoe Trout zoet@coabc.org 828-277-8288
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Hearing Loss Expo
Thursday, September 8,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Reuter Center
CapTel NC is hosting the second annual Hearing Loss Expo at the Reuter Center for those interested in learning about the latest in technology to assist those with hearing loss. There will be vendors that specialize in hearing loss and promoting tools to aid in the home or recreation as well as presentations.
The expo is open to professionals as well to provide education on communication access when working with the hard of hearing population.
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Apple Special Interest Group Meeting
Software Maintenance
Larry Fincher
Friday, September 9, 2016, 9-11 a.m.
(note early meeting time)
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
The Apple SIG provides a community for continued learning, problem solving and information sharing pertaining to Mac, its applications and hardware, useful websites,and associated mobile devices. All experience levels are welcome.
In addition to the program by Larry Fincher, we will have the Q&A/Help Desk for those with issues pertaining to Apple devices. So bring your questions, problems or items for discussion.
All OLLI members are invited to attend. We hope to see you on the 9th! The October meeting will be at the usual meeting time 1:30-3:30 p.m., Friday October 14, 2016.
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Special Interest Group Meeting
The Forum
Friday, September 9, 1 p.m.
Topic: The State of Health Care in America
The special interest group (SIG) The Forum: Dialogue to Challenge Our Thinking meets weekly at the Reuter Center.Topics range from changing demographics of retirees to nuclear disarmament.
All 2016-17 OLLI members
are welcome to attend.
SIG contact: Eugene Jaroslaw, 828.255.9925, ejwestwood@gmail.com
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Carolinas' Nature Photographers
Association Meeting
Sunday, September 11, 5:30 p.m.
Manheimer Room
"Image Critique & Processing"
with Jeff Miller
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Jeff Miller is a professional photographer from Hendersonville NC; he founded Mountain Lens in 2004. His mission is to help photographers capture, share and preserve the natural beauty of the Southern Appalachians through total immersion including field trips and workshops, consulting and teaching, technical and artistic presentations, digital imaging and printing services and more. His photographs appear in regional, state and national publications plus websites, galleries, businesses and private collections. Visit www.mountainlens.com for details.
The group meets monthly at the Reuter Center, usually on the second Sunday of the month.
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New to Medicare Class
Friday, September 16, 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. In partnership with OLLI, this free class will provide important information to assist you in understanding how Medicare works and what you need to do to obtain benefits and save money.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your space by registering online at www.coabc.org.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 gaining access to the agency's online services at www.socialsecurity.gov.
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Gaga for Vivaldi
Saturday, September 17, 3 p.m.
Warren Wilson Chapel
701 Warren Wilson Road
Swannanoa
Sunday, September 18, 3 p.m.
St. Giles Chapel at Deerfield
1617 Hendersonville Road
Asheville
The Blue Ridge Chamber Symphony Strings present "Gaga for Vivaldi," an exciting chamber program assembled by returning Music Director Milton Crotts. Hear Vivaldi's "Concerto for Two Cellos" and "Allegro in D," along with works by Stamitz and Geminiani and a special treat you'll have to hear to believe. Free admission; donations gratefully accepted. |
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OLLI Art Bazaar Exhibitor Registration Open
Registration is now open for exhibitors for the OLLI Art Bazaar scheduled for
Spaces are limited, so act now!
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Death Cafe
Friday, September 30, 5 p.m.
Reuter Center Atrium
"Death Café" is an engaging gathering, a storytelling experience and a conversation about a subject that too often alienates one in our death phobic culture. A new movement, a shift, is at play in recovering the ritual of being with death through personal storytelling of fears, loss and death. By holding these conversations we hope to build a culture of dying wisely. Click here to view an event flier.
Join us at our next Death Cafe facilitated by Thirdmessenger's Karen Sanders, Greg Lathrop and Sa'id Osio.
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Buncombe County Early College (BCEC) students
want to hear from you!
This fall, BCEC will host a monthly Brown Bag Speaker to engage our students about the personal and professional experience that got people where they are today. These can include words of wisdom, learned lessons, funny stories, regrets, and those "life lessons" that keep us striving to do what we do.
Our students need to hear from community members who linked cause and effect (perhaps in hindsight) throughout their lives as our students continue to build their future paths, whether it be college majors, career pursuits, and/or personal endeavors.
The time commitment will be 40 minutes from 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., of which 25 minutes will be for your speaking, Power Point, or other type of presentation which best captures you and your story. Specific details will be shared with you regarding parking, etc., upon confirmation.
Brown Bag dates: Thursdays - (available dates) Oct. 6th , Nov. 3rd, Dec. 1st, Jan. 5th, March 2nd, April 6th, and May 4th
Contact: Douglas Hutchman M.Ed. NBCC BCEC Work-Based Counselor
Birch Building, 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 828-232-4123 douglas.hutchman@bcsemail.org
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Dear OLLI Members,
On Friday, September 2, we sent out class schedules for members who participated in the allocation registration. Tuesday, S, eptember 6, 10 a.m.we will begin our open registration period. Please remember that we will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 5, to observe Labor Day.
Our organization runs on volunteer effort and energy. We are always impressed by the willingness of our members to "give back." In this week's newsletter, in addition to reading about the many lectures and performances on offer, you may read about some unique opportunities to help younger people. The Civic Engagement Committee is hosting returning volunteers on Thursday, September 8, and inviting new volunteers on Monday, September 19 to learn more about volunteering in Asheville City Schools.
On Thursday, September 15, you can hear from UNC Asheville students who have ideas for new businesses. They need and want your feedback to improve their ideas and their "pitches." Asheville/Buncombe Early College is looking for people to share their life stories as they figure out their own life choices.
Speaking of people who have made a difference, please mark your calendar for Sunday, September 11, 2:30 p.m. to attend Barbara Bates Smith's performance of "Go, Granny D" about Doris Haddock, who walked across the country to call attention to the need for campaign finance reform. This is a rare opportunity to attend a performance of this caliber at no cost, so we urge you to attend.
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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Events at UNC-Asheville
AUTHORS
September 29 - Talk by Carolyn Finney, author of
Black Faces, White Spaces will explore how issues of difference impact participation in decision-making processes designed to address environmental issues. Free. Thursday, September 29, 7 p.m. in Humanities Lecture Hall. Info: dmiles@unca.edu
MUSIC
September 6 - "Hobo Old Time Country Music Legacies" Brody Hunt plays 78 RPM country hobo records of the 1920s & '30s from his collection, and talks about bumming on America's freight trains. Free. Tuesday, September 6, 3:15-4:45 p.m. in Lipinsky Hall room 044. Info: cesap.unca.edu. Free and open to the public.
September 7 - " Away Out On the Mountain: Asheville at 78 RPM." Brody Hunt, an independent country music researcher and 78 RPM record collector will give a presentation on records by Asheville-area musicians in the 1920s and 1930s. Free. Wednesday, September 7, 7 p.m. in Humanities Lecture Hall. Info: cesap.unca.edu
September 8 - Percussion Workshop with Roy "Futureman" Wooten and Wayne Kirby. Free. Thursday, September 8, noon in Lipinsky Hall room 018. Info: music.unca.edu
September 8 - Carolina Cud Chewers in Concert - Carolina stringband devoted to preserving classic performances of the 1920s and '30s. Free. Thursday, September 8, 7 p.m. in Humanities Lecture Hall. Info: cesap.unca.edu
September 9 - Electro-Music Concert Featuring Roy "Futureman" Wooten and Wayne Kirby. Free. 2 p.m. in Lipinsky Auditorium at UNC Asheville. Info: music.unca.edu
September 13 - Music Faculty Showcase Concert - UNC Asheville's music faculty present a varied program. Free. 7 p.m. in Lipinsky Auditorium. Info: music.unca.edu.
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STEM Lecture
"X-Planes"
Jim Tyson
Wednesday, September 7, 4:30 p.m.
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Jim Tyson
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In the first presentation of the term in the STEM lecture series, Jim Tyson, College for Seniors faculty and pilot, will present on "X-Planes."
The STEM series of lectures is an interdisciplinary program that covers a wide range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. Each lecture provides the lecturer with the opportunity to share his/her work, present new ideas for feedback, learn new ideas that participants can use and introduce students to exciting areas to explore.
The lectures are all scheduled in the Reuter Center,
4:30-6 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
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Sierra Club Meeting
Wednesday, September 7, 7 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville,
1 Edwin Place,
 How Can We Prevent a Third Gas Powered Electric Plant by Duke Energy?
The Sierra Club and MountainTrue present an update on local efforts from Buncombe County, Duke Energy, and Asheville city to increase energy conservation and prevent the need for additional gas powered electric generation in Western North Carolina. Hear from Brownie Newman of Buncombe County Commissioners, Jason Walls of Duke Energy, Julie Mayfield of Asheville City Council and Amber Weaver of the City of Asheville's Office of Sustainability.
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Do You Want to Make a Difference?
School Volunteers
W A N T E D
Help Asheville City School Students
Succeed in the Classroom
OLLI Civic Engagement Committee
(CEC)
Session for Returning Education Volunteers
Thursday, September 8, 4:30 p.m.
Reuter Center Manheimer Room
Focus: Learn new strategies to enrich your time with your students
Hear from: Julia Shuster, Director of Volunteer
Training & Outreach Programs at the Asheville City Schools Foundation (ACSF)
OLLI Recruiting Event for
New Education Volunteers
Monday, September 19, 4:45 p.m.
Reuter Center Manheimer Room
Focus: Learn about the many opportunities available to volunteer in a school environment
Give Back
Make A Difference
Get Satisfaction
ATTEND
For more information please contact
Sarah Reincke at sarahreincke@gmail.com
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Opera Talk
A Live Radio Show with Jeff Messer
and David Craig Starkey
Friday, September 9, 1 p.m. (special time)
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
 Jeff Messer of The Jeff Messer Show on FM880 The Revolution joins Artistic Director David Craig Starkey for a live radio talk about the arts in Wester North Carolina.Asheville Lyric Opera (ALO) brings great stories and music to life on Asheville's premiere theatrical stage, the Diana Wortham Theatre.
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Chamber Music Chat
Kate Steinbeck and Amy Brucksch
Discuss Pan Harmonia's Upcoming Season
Friday, September 9, 3 p.m.
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
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. Learn about their process, inspiration, the music they love and more! This series is free and open to the public
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Storytelling Event: Go, Granny D!
Sunday, September 11, 2:30 p.m.
(please note new time)
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
Never underest  imate grannies. At age 90 Doris "Granny D" Haddock blazed a 3200-mile trail across the U.S. for campaign finance reform, precipitating the passage of the McCain-Feingold Act. She continued her bipartisan efforts in countrywide voter registration drives, issuing her final challenge in 2010 at age 100: "Democracy is a running game. You huddle and you go back in. You keep going." Off-Broadway actress Barbara Bates Smith, accompanied by musician Jeff Sebens, highlights the story of this crusader whose steel determination took the world by surprise and elevated her to national fame. Smith summons the granny with the straw hat proclaiming across the U.S. "Corporations are not people! Democracy is!" This performance event is free and open to the public.
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Ideas to Action MeetingThursday, September 15, 2016, 1:30 p.m.
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
UNC Asheville students want to change the world!... and you can help!
Join Ideas to Action student teams as they share their ideas with you, seek your feedback, and  welcome you as advisers and mentors. Their ideas will still be in the early stages, but they have the passion to make them happen... as the song goes, with a little help from their friends.
UNC Asheville professor, Dr. Mary Lynn Manns will introduce you to the student teams who will then pitch their ideas. There will be time for discussion after each pitch, with a short reception afterwards to meet the students.
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Photographic Composition: Learn How to See Workshop
Dates: September 12, 13, 15, 2016 Times:Monday: 1-5 p.m.; Tuesday: 9 a.m - 3 p.m.;
Thursday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Instructor: David Simchock Fee: $165 Location: Reuter Center + field trip
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Ever wonder how some photographers seem to "see" the world differently, turning mundane subject matter into intriguing works of art? We all have the ability to "see" like this, but it is a creative skill that needs to be nurtured and practiced. This inspiring three-day workshop provides a balance of lecture, hands-on shooting and professional critique of each student's work. Instruction is suitable for all levels, beginner to professional.
David Simchock ( david@vagabondvistas.com) is an award-winning professional photographer, active for more than thirteen years. An able instructor, his talents include travel and editorial photography as well as portraiture, fine art and music. www.davidsimchock.comOLLI Workshops are open to the public. Membership is NOT required to participate. You may register online anytime. Visa and MasterCard accepted. |
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