OLLI NOTES April 12, 2019
The OLLI Office is open 8:30-5 Monday-Thursday, and 8:30-4 on Fridays. Our number is 864-294-2998.
OLLI Spring Directories are available in the OLLI Office for $3.
The OLLI Office will be closed for the Good Friday Holiday next Friday, April 19.
On Wednesday, April 24 Furman will host Special Olympics on campus. Due to traffic and parking issues, most OLLI classes have been canceled that day (unless your class has discussed alternate plans). Announcements have been made in class and we will be sending reminder emails. The classes that WILL meet are: all 3:15 p.m. classes in the Herring Center, Carolina’s Lost Communities 10:45 a.m. at Daniel Recital Hall and The Constitution 1:30 p.m. at Daniel Recital Hall. Reminder for those meeting in Daniel Recital Hall – you will need to enter the campus from the front gate off of Poinsett Highway. Thank you for understanding as Furman helps celebrate these Special Olympians.
Want to learn more about your community and your place in it? Apply now for Class 6 of Senior Leaders Greenville, a program at OLLI@Furman that builds awareness of the essential role of seniors in the community and the critical issues they face, empowering participants to become active players seeking better lives for seniors in Greenville, the Upstate, and beyond. Learn more on the website, and click here to apply. Brochures and applications are available in the OLLI office. Questions? Contact Nancy Kennedy.
Interested in serving as a leader of OLLI? Do you know someone who would be a great OLLI Council member? As required by our bylaws, Sally Bornmueller – President Elect, chairs the Nominating Committee and has chosen the following committee members: Kathy Roed – Volunteer Chair, John Bissell, Steve Davis, and Cathy Dwyer. The Committee requests suggestions from the membership for openings on the 2019-20 Council: VP/President Elect and 2 At-Large members. Email nominations to Sally Bornmueller
Instructors and others looking to offer a class for the Fall 19 term, please note that Course Proposal Forms are due on May 1.
TRAVEL WITH OLLI
5 spots left, be sure to register!! OLLI @ Furman has teamed up with Road Scholar to offer designated space on one of their most popular programs – The Women of Appalachia: Traditions, Stories and Song, Sunday, Oct. 6 – Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. This unique opportunity exploring the history behind the women who made their mark in the culture of Appalachia while enjoying Lake Junaluska’s Lambuth Inn. View the program overview or view the detailed itinerary. Trip Rates and Registration: $949/person double occupancy (single supplement, $1,109) Register with a $100 deposit by calling 800-454-5768, reference program number #22829PCR and be sure to let them know you are with OLLI @ Furman University. Registration Deadline: May 3, 2019. Contact Heidi Wright with questions.
OLLI HAPPENINGS
Join in our Lunch and Learn Tuesdays, where community speakers present a variety of interesting topics. Free and open to the public, 12:30-1:20 p.m., HC110. Bring your lunch and enjoy! On April 16, enjoy Interventional Pain Managements Treatment Options with Ashley Mullinax, M.D.
The Space Exploration SIG will meet on the second Friday of the month during the Spring term in HC 105 at 1:00 p.m. Come get updates on current activity in space exploration. Contact Bill Bradshaw with questions.
Let’s play Bocce! The OLLI Bocce SIG will meet Wednesdays at 3 p.m. during the Spring term, weather cooperative. Meet in the lobby or in the field across the drive where the Furman band practices. No experience or skill required. Contact Stan Klotz @ 864-431-3242 or Heidi Wright in the OLLI office @ 864-294-2997.
Stop into the Herring Center and check out the art installation displays on the Baiden Wall featuring a Preponderance of Purple artwork and in the Crabtree Room featuring Flora and Fauna photography.
What’s Going on at Furman?
Furman University Theatre presents “John Proctor is the Villain,” a new play by Kimberly Belflower in collaboration with The Farm Theater (New York), Tues, April 9,- Sat, April 13, at 8 p.m., with 3 p.m. matinees on Sat, April 13, and Sun, April 14. Performances in The Playhouse on campus. Link for tickets $15.
The works of Furman University students will be on display April 5-27 at Greenville’s Southeast Center for Photography located on 116 E. Broad St. The opening reception takes place Fri, Apr 5, 6-8 p.m. Hours are Wed-Fri, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free and open to the public. Learn more HERE.
Enjoy Art by Furman University graduating seniors which will be on display Apr 9-May 11 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building on the Furman campus. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A reception honoring the artists is set for Tues, Apr 9, 6-8 p.m. in the Roe Art Building. FREE.
Charles Townes Lecture Series Faith and Reasoning will feature Todd May, Class if 1941 Memorial Professor of Humanities, Clemson University speaking on “Spirituality and the Meaning of Life” on Tues, Apr 16 @ 7 p.m. at Younts Conference Center, Furman campus. Reception and bool signing to follow. FREE.
Support Furman Paladin Sports currently in season! A full schedule and tickets can be found ONLINE here.
What’s Going on Around Greenville?
Greenville Chorale Spring Concert, “An Orchestra of Voices!” Bing Vick conducts the 150-voice Greenville Chorale in a concert of interesting, delightful, and entertaining choral arrangements of orchestral music by Dvorak, Barber, Elgar, Bach and Rossini on Fri, April 12, 8 p.m., First Baptist Church. Featuring acclaimed Rushingbrook Childrens Choir. Discounted tickets in the OLLI office for only $24.
SC Native Plant Society’s Spring Plant Sale on April 13th@ 9:00-1:00 p.m. at Conestee Park, 840 Mauldin Road, Greenville, next to the old baseball stadium. Visit online for more information.
Join Chautauqua to hear Furman’s Dr. Marian Strobel’s insight into Jackie Kennedy, a mysterious and private, yet public person. Tues, Apr 16 at 7 p.m., Hughes Main Library. Call 244-1499 or link here. Free!
Special ticket offer for the Peace Center Broadway show “Come From Away” for a special Interfaith Night. Enjoy a 10% discount by following the LINK!
Music Ensemble Event offered by S.C. Governor’s School presents Piano Ensemble Recital Apr 16 @ 7:30 p.m., SCGSAH Smith Recital Hall, 15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601. FREE!
Experience the talent of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities student pianists who will perform a variety of music in two-person ensembles as well as chamber works for piano and other instruments. This event is free and open to the public.
Join ReUNITED for a Lunch and Learn on Thurs, Apr 18, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center. Speakers will include representatives from the South Carolina Army National Guard, Lockheed Martin and Upstate Warrior Solution. Registration and Information online HERE.
OLLI @ Clemson will be hosting Antique Fair on the Green at Patrick Square on Fri., Jun 7, Noon-7 p.m. and Sat., Jun 8 10-5 p.m. Free. Callout for vendors and attendees! Contact OLLI@Clemson for info.
Be a part of Peace & Conflict Resolution! Rotary Club of Greenville is hosting a conference event on
Fri, May 3, 8:30-4:30 p.m. to inspire people to resolve conflict in a peaceful manner. $45/includes lunch, $35 for Rotary members. Be a part of the solution and register HERE! For more information contact Rotary.
Volunteer Call for Habitat for Humanity’s 3rd Annual Joe Barron Golf Classic on May 16 at Green Valley Country Club. Habitat is seeking volunteers to help in a number of different capacities. Contact Noel Pagan for more information.