OLLI NOTES April 18, 2019
The OLLI Office will be closed for the Furman Spring Holiday on Friday, April 19.
The Summer 2019 Brochure is now available to view ONLINE
***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 send 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.***
OLLI Spring Directories are available in the OLLI Office for $3.
The stage is set for OLLI to celebrate another great year at our annual Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, May 21 at Timmons Arena. We will recognize incoming and outgoing Council members and of course, enjoy time with OLLI members before the summer is upon us. Doors open at 11:30 for fellowship (cash bar available). Enjoy a buffet lunch at noon including signature spinach salad with strawberries, grilled salmon, roasted chicken, three cheese polenta cake, seasonal vegetables, herb roasted potatoes, rolls and a selection of pies for dessert! Dress is casual. Sign up in the OLLI office for just $20 by Wednesday, May 15. Please notify Heidi Wright of any dietary restrictions. This is a limited run event, so sign up today!
New to Greenville and interested in learning more about your new hometown? Lived here a long time but ready to find a way to contribute? Senior Leaders Greenville (SLG) is for you! A program of OLLI@Furman, SLG 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. The class meets monthly for day-long sessions at locations around Greenville, September-May. Learn more on the website, and click here to apply for Class 6. Brochures and applications are available in the OLLI office. Questions? Contact Nancy Kennedy.
Thinking of offering a class in 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 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 23, enjoy Pro Soccer to Arrive in Greenville: Who, What, Why and When with Joe Irwin, Chairman.
The Space Exploration SIG will meet on the second Friday of the month during the Spring term in HC 105 at 1 p.m. Come get updates on current activity in space exploration. Contact Bill Bradshaw with questions.
The Talkin’ Baseball SIG has been cancelled for the remainder of the Spring Term.
What’s Going on at Furman?
Support Furman Paladin Sports currently in season! A full schedule and tickets can be found ONLINE here.
Music Lovers! The Furman Symphony Orchestra (FSO) and Oratorio Chorus will present a concert Friday, April 26, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. The spring Oratorio, “Fauré Requiem, and Bizet L’Arlésienne Suites” is a Sound Quality Concert Series event presented by the Furman Department of Music. Tickets are $10 for seniors. Tickets at the door or through Eventbrite. For information, contact Furman Music.
Hit the Links! Furman Women’s Basketball presents the 9th Annual Golf Tournament on May 3. Registration at 10a.m. with a shotgun start at 11a.m at the Furman University Golf Course. Cost is $125 and includes golf, driving range, meals, beverage cart, and awards. Sponsorships available. All proceeds go to Furman Women’s Basketball. Email Rob Carson for more information.
What’s Going on Around Greenville?
The Greenville County Library is offering an exciting and free event series called Rhythm & Rhymes: A Music & Poetry Series. Thu, Apr 18, 6:30p-7:30pm • Five Forks Library. The Greenville Jazz Collective performs live music with poet, Martha Mims. Experience the interplay between the music of poetry and the language of music. Tue, Apr 30 • 6:30p-7:30p • Hughes Main Library Dr. John Akers performs the music beloved by poet, Carl Sandburg on the Spanish guitar and recites his guitar-inspired writings. Email or call 527-9293 to register.
Spring Has Sprung! Greater Greenville Master Gardener’s Annual Plant Sale to be held Sat, April 27, 8a.m.-Noon at the Roper Mountain Science Center. Visit ONLINE for a list of plants available. Raffle will be held for plant or garden art.
Join in the Mutt Strut benefitting the Greenville Human Society on April 27, 8:30 a.m. Register HERE
On Sat, May 4, 11am-4pm, Foothills Family Resources, which helps people in northern Greenville County move from crisis to self-sufficiency, will host the 18th Annual Strawberry Festival in Slater, S.C. The festival has food, arts & crafts, face-painting, children’s art, magic, clowns, and the best strawberry shortcake! Come join in the fun and support a worthy cause! For info, contact Jean Blank at 239-0110.
Celebrate Upstate Shakespeare Festival’s (USF) 25th Anniversary! Learn about USF’s upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet. On Wednesday, May 8, 7-8:00 p.m. join USF actors and Shakespeare lecturer Dr. Mary Hiles for a lively presentation on the world’s greatest romantic drama. Registration required. Email or call 527-9293 to register.
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.
Don’t Miss the Rummage and Bake Sale benefitting The Glassy Mountain Fire Department Sat, May 4, 8a.m.- Noon @ the Beaver Dam Fire Station, 315 Beaver Dam Road, Travelers Rest, S.C.
OLLI @ Clemson will host 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.