The drop/add period for Winter Term ends today. After today, refunds will no longer be given.
* Don’t get caught in SNOW and ICE! In the event of inclement weather, OLLI follows the university schedule. If Furman closes, OLLI classes will also be canceled. Call Furman’s weather line at 294-3766 or tune into local news for the latest updates.
We need your help! Many of you have noticed that we are missing Sheila who helps take care of the Herring Center. While she is out over the next few weeks please help out the staff and be sure to pick up any items under your chair, notify us of any spills so we can treat them right away and recycle cups and other trash (just dump out any leftover liquid first, please!) Go green by bringing your own travel mug or cup, or purchase an OLLI travel mug in the office for just $12. Thank you for your awareness as we take care of the Herring Center!
OLLI Grants: As an OLLI instructor, is there something you wish you had, or a workshop you’d like to attend, to make your courses even better? Are you an OLLI member with a lifelong learning passion that you’ve always wanted to pursue but the cost put it out of reach? Let an OLLI Grant help! Members of OLLI for at least six terms may apply for grants for $200-$2,000 to pursue a lifelong learning passion. Within 2 years of receiving their funds, grant recipients will be asked to share what they learn with the OLLI membership in the form of a new course, creation of a new committee, a series of seminars… The application deadline is March 1; applications are available on the OLLI bulletin board. Awards will be announced at the Spring Luncheon. Questions? Contact Grants Committee chair Judy Lineback.
There is still room for you in the Bonus Event Pam American World Airways on March 4, 10 a.m. Our speaker experienced the heyday of Pan American, is a published author about flying in the industry’s glamor days, and is a frequent university and convention speaker. Register in the OLLI office today!
OLLI HAPPENINGS
Would you like to become more involved in OLLI? Looking for an opportunity that makes use of your skills? The Computers and Technology subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee is looking for new members. The focus is on continuing the very successful classes we already have as well as looking for new topics of interest to OLLI members in this rapidly-changing area. Please contact John Bissell at 735-8230 or if you are interested in joining us. A background in computers or a technology area is helpful, but we don’t need just geeks!
Leading into the Meriwether Lewis Chautauqua presentation, Gary Aten will present a “mini-class” on the Lewis and Clark journey Thurs., Jan. 28 at 3:15 pm, HC110. No reservation needed, just come and enjoy!
The Aging in Community SIG is back in session. Our next step is to contact developers. Join us Thurs., Jan. 28 at 12:20 p.m., HC102 for a brainstorming and creative imagining session and help develop a wish list to present to them. Email Judith Ziemer @ judyjudyh@aol.com with questions and input.
OLLI artists of any level are invited to the Open Studio SIG, Fridays, 1–4 p.m., HC005. Bring your supplies, join in and don’t forget anything needed to clean up after. Contact Chris Lane at 467-9144 with questions.
We hope that you have enjoyed the OLLI Photography Showcase in the Crabtree Room of the Herring Center. The Winter exhibition will be going up around January 22. Please stop by to enjoy the new exhibition if you have a class in the Crabtree room or during non-class hours otherwise. Also, for all you photographers, watch for a request for photos for the Spring exhibition in February.
If you’ve already signed up for your Paladin Pass, you will receive an e-mail when it is ready for pick up. If you would like to sign up, come by the office and we will take care of it. Questions? Contact Carson Ruffrage.
Interested in Jamming with your Ukulele, Guitar, or whatever? The OLLI SIG continues this term on two Monday afternoons a month at 1:30 p.m., HC102. Dates are: Jan. 25; Feb. 8 & 22. Bring your singing voice, instrument, and copies of music you know. We will set up in a circle and pass the mic. If you are uncomfortable playing your own song, simply pass the mic. Contact Linda McMakin – 864-787-2871.
TRAVEL WITH OLLI
Join members from OLLIs around the country on the first All OLLI River Cruise! Guests on the first-of- its-kind All OLLI Old Prague & Blue Danube River Cruise will depart April 6, 2017 and travel aboard one of Grand Circle Travel’s 140-164 passenger privately owned ships. The 12-day excursion will begin in Prague and make its way to Budapest with stops in Melk, Durnstein, Vienna and Batislava. View trip details and the detailed itinerary here. Brochures are in the OLLI office or contact Heidi with questions. To make reservations call (800) 597-2452, option 2 and reference trip number: G7-27095 “Old Prague & Blue Danube – OLLI @ Furman.” A 10% discount is available upon reservation and payment of a $500 deposit by Jan. 31, 2016.
We are delighted to offer exclusively to OLLI@Furman members the Road Scholar Multi Sport Adventure: Sea Kayaking, Bicycling and Hiking in Maine’s Acadia National Park. Enjoy a spectacular outdoor adventure and experience seaside cliffs, ocean air and breathtaking views atop the highest peak along the Atlantic Coast. This excursion will begin Sun., Sept. 11 and conclude Fri., Sept. 16, 2016. Trip Rates*: $925 double occupancy, $1225 single occupancy. Brochures are in the office. To register, call Road Scholar at (800)322-5315 and reference Program #2198, “Multi Sport Adventure: Acadia National Park.”
What’s GOING ON at Furman University?
On Sunday January 24 at 5 pm the MLK Interfaith Celebration will be held in the Daniel Chapel. Proclaimer: The Rev. Kimberly Jackson (’06). Music: Furman Gospel Choir and Chancel Choir. Special remarks from President Elizabeth Davis and blessings from the Furman Interfaith Community.
The Riley Institute presents “The Mood of America 2016: The Presidential Race” Wed., Feb. 10 at 7 p.m., in Younts Conference Center. The speaker is Peter Hart of Hart Research Associates, a top analyst of public opinion. He is a highly regarded political analyst known for his role in shaping federal policy and was instrumental in moving Dick Riley from 4 pts in the polls to winning the gubernatorial election in SC.
Furman students are looking for volunteers for a class project! Students enrolled in an Adulthood and Aging course are looking to meet with OLLI members for informal conversations a few times during the semester. The conversations will touch on topics such as, life histories, physical and health related changes, cognitive change, social relationships, caregiving and/or end of life issues. If you would like to volunteer, please email Dr. Michelle Horhota or call 864-294-3167.
What’s GOING ON in and around Greenville?
Congratulations to OLLI members Brenda Hill, Gordon Dohm and Ali van den Broek having work selected to be part of the 24th Annual Juried Competition will be at the Blue Ridge Arts Center in Seneca. The show opens on Friday Jan. 22, 2016 at 5:30- 8 p.m. and runs until Feb. 26, 2016.
Join the Islamic Society of Greenville for “Meet Your Muslim Neighbor” Thursday, Jan. 28, 6:15-8:30 p.m. at the Upstate Islamic Center, 1601 Clement Road, Greer, SC 29650. The purpose is to build positive relationships between upstate Muslims and people of other faith traditions. The event will cover topics such as aspects of the Muslim faith, terrorism and women’s rights. There will also be time for attendees to talk, mingle, and eat delicious homemade ethnic foods. RSVP by Jan. 22 to meetmuslimneighbors@gmail.com.
The Greenville Brass Quintet with Sherwood Mobley will perform on Sunday, January 31 at 3 p.m. as part of the Music on Sunday series at the Temple of Israel (400 Spring Forest Road in Greenville). Tickets are available at the door for $20.
Centre Stage will continue their provoking Fringe Series with the hit production Through the Night by Daniel Beaty. The show will run Jan. 26, 27, Feb. 2, 3, 9, and 10. Tickets begin at $10.
The Warehouse Theatre presents Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov, Jan. 29-Feb. 28, Thurs.-Sat at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees Feb. 7 and 14 at 3 p.m. For tickets call 864-235-6948 or visit their website. In preparation, come to a special Lunch and Learn at OLLI lead by Dennis Tavernetti to learn about the play and Chekhov’s critical literary influence in the development of dramatic theater. You will also hear from Warehouse equity actor, Jason Johnson, who plays the role of the country doctor, Astrov, as he discusses how he prepared for and interprets his role. Thurs., Feb. 4, 12:30-1:15, HC113.