Today, September 25, is the last day to drop classes and receive a refund. If you drop a class and switch to another, there is no fee. If you drop a class without replacing it, there is a $10 processing fee.
OLLI Directories are available for $3 in the OLLI office.
Be aware when parking… The lots at the Herring Center are open to all. On other parts of campus, you may park anywhere you see orange (like your decal). If you do not see orange, you may not park there. Any signs that include time restrictions must be adhered to. If you have a handicapped tag AND an OLLI sticker, you may park in any space that is a space as except for the timed spaces at the Student Center and the Admissions office.
Coffee, anyone? OLLI members love their coffee! And tea! And hot chocolate! Please help us go green by bringing your own travel mug or cup, or purchase an OLLI travel mug in the office for just $12. And, remember the paper cups are recyclable. (Just dump out any leftover liquid first, please!) If you would like to be part of the Coffee Brigade (OLLI members who volunteer to help keep the coffee area clean and stocked), check in with Heidi Wright in the OLLI Office, and she will give you a quick orientation. Thanks!
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS
HFE511 Yoga 101 and HFE531 Yoga 201 will not meet on September 28.
CPT349 Byte into Apple will not meet on September 29.
HFE556 Spin for All will not meet on September 29 or October 6.
**Details on any makeup classes will be announced later.
OLLI HAPPENINGS
Mark your calendar and save the date. Fall for OLLI will be held on Friday, October 30 from 4-7 p.m. at the Herring Center. The event will give OLLI members an opportunity to share time together as we enjoy music, refreshments and celebrate the talents of our OLLI authors and artists! Be on the look-out for more information.
OLLI artists and authors, we need you! Come share your talents with OLLI members at Fall for OLLI. Artists and authors are invited to display and sell their work. Registration forms are available in the office. Contact Heidi Wright with questions.
Dr. Kristin Stultz Pressley, a Furman alum and musical theatre historian, will give an historic overview of the American musical Hair with “Untangling HAIR: Combing Through the Show’s Massive Impact on Musical Theatre History” on Thursday, October 8, 3:15 p.m., HC110. Landmark shows from “Show Boat” to “Oklahoma” will be discussed in an effort to illustrate the “new age” ushered in with the 1968 premiere of Hair. Learn how Hair shattered long-held traditions, as well as how it made its way to Broadway to begin with. The hour-long session will conclude with time for Q&A. Free!
The Woodcarving SIG invites OLLI artists of all mediums to join them for an Artist Open Studio on Fridays from 1-4 p.m., HC005. As with all SIGs there will be no instruction, but an opportunity for exchange and interaction among artists of varying art mediums.
The Out and About Singles SIG will make a day-trip up to Hendersonville, N.C. on Friday, October 2. For information and details contact Janet Conrad.
What’s GOING ON at Furman University?
On Monday, Sept. 28, Dr. Greg Springsteen, professor of chemistry at Furman University and member of The Center for Chemical Evolution, an NSF/NASA supported research center, will be speaking on The Undiscovered Country; Chemistry at the Edge of Life, a discussion of how chemistry becomes biology, and the nature and meaning of life (from a chemical perspective). Talk begins at 6 p.m. at Moe Joes (20 S. Main Street, Greenville).
The Riley Institute presents “Battling ISIS and al Qaeda Abroad and Heroin Addiction at Home,” a talk given by Chuck Rosenberg, the head of the DEA and former FBI chief of staff. Monday, September 28, 7:30 p.m., Watkins Room, Trone Student Center. Free. For more information, visit the Riley Institute website.
Furman Theatre Season Ticket Discount for OLLI Members – OLLI members get the student rate of $24 for all 4 performances. Individual OLLI member tickets are $13 for Hair and $10 for each of the other three. Be sure to identify yourself as an OLLI member when placing the order to get the discounted price! Call 294-2125 to subscribe.
The High Noon lecture series is back! All talks are free and take place on Wednesdays at 12noon, in the Resource Room on the second floor of the Upcountry History Museum in downtown Greenville. Wed., Sept. 30 enjoy “Memory Fitness: Strategies for Improving Memory” presented by Dr. Michelle Horhota, Furman University Professor of Psychology. For a complete list of speakers and topics please visit the website.
What’s GOING ON in and around Greenville?
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra will continue to offer its “Sunday Funday” program throughout the 2015-2016 Masterworks Series concert season! “Sunday Fundays” take place in conjunction with Sunday afternoon Masterworks Series concerts. For every one Adult ticket purchased in the “Sunday Funday” section (the Upper Balcony of The Peace Center Concert Hall), you will receive TWO Child tickets (ages 5 – 12 years old) FREE! The next “Sunday Funday” is the GSO concert, “Opening Spectacular” on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. For more information on “Opening Spectacular,” click here. Great for grandchildren!
The Greenville County Library System invites you to the Greenville Textile Heritage Society’s 9th Annual Festival on Sat., Sept. 26, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Learn how Greenville was shaped by the textile mill industry and hear about community life in mill villages and explore exhibits of photographs and documents. Enjoy music from the Greenville Textile Heritage Band and the Textile Heritage Chorale. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 for more information.
The Symphony Tour of Homes, North Main: Now and Then, will take place October 2-4. The “Now” part of the Tour features two new homes which capture the dreams and imaginations of their young homeowners. The “Then” part of the Tour refers to three of the oldest homes in Greenville, each brimming with stories to share. Driving directions and maps, along with advance ticket locations and additional information, are available at www.guildGSO.org. Ticket prices are $20 in advance and $25 on Tour days. For additional information, please call the Guild Office at 864-370-0965.
Walnut Grove Plantation comes to life October 3-4 as more than 100 re-enactors, storytellers, and artisans transform the 1767 homestead into a living colonial village. Festifall features music, dancing, toy making, cooking, weaving, woodworking, candle dipping, and much more. Tickets are $10. For a detailed schedule visit the website.
Greenville Friends of Jung present a workshop with Diana McKendree, “Images That Change Your Life: An Opportunity to Discover Keys to Opening New Thresholds in Life” on Saturday, October 10 from 9:30 am – 12:00 noon. Registration begins at the Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1135 State Park Road, Greenville 29609 Non-members: $40 at door; Members (2015-16): $25 (Memberships available at the door — $30). For more information visit their website.
The Ancient art of storytelling meets the dark side in an evening of original ghost stories and songs. DEAD BIRD SINGING, with nationally known storyteller Kim Weitkamp, will be held at the Hagood Community Center (129 School House Street, Pickens) on Friday, October 16, 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 in Advance, $8 at the Door. Call for tickets: 864.878.6000
The Greenville County Museum of Art invites you to attend the 30th Annual Antiques Fine Art & Design Weekend, October 16-18. $5 Admission good for all three days. Visit the website for more information.