November 15, 2019

OLLI NOTES November 15, 2019
The OLLI Office is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Fridays.

Winter 2020 Registration was a success and we appreciate all of our members who took part. We are looking forward to the upcoming semester and hope you are excited for your course selections! Registration is still available and many courses still have openings. The Winter 2020 Course Brochure is online HERE.

Help us deck OLLI’s halls! Join us as we decorate the OLLI Tree and Manly Lobby on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. Bring a treat to share, have something warm to drink and enjoy holiday music played on our beautiful piano. And if you feel so inclined, bring an ornament (from your own collection or one you’ve purchased) that reminds you of OLLI or an OLLI course. It’s a perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

Sign Up Now for the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “The Russian Sorcerer & His Apprentices,” Sunday, January 26 at 3pm, Peace Center. Following the performance, you can also enjoy a special meal at Nose Dive Gastropub. The GSO’s Maestro, Edvard Tchivzel and other special guests will give a talk to OLLI participants during dinner. Symphony tickets are $25.60/pp; Dinner is $30. Because of ticket demand, tickets must be purchased by Friday, December 13. Tickets are limited, purchase yours in the OLLI Office now or call 864.294.2998. Learn more here!

PARKING UPDATES
Please purchase your 2019-20 parking sticker, they are available for $10 in the OLLI office.
NOTE: As the office enters parking information, you may receive an email from Parking@furman.edu.
You can IGNORE this automatic email. Once you pay in the OLLI office, you receive your parking decal and do not need anything else. The OLLI parking sticker is an octagon. Questions? Contact Alise Brown.

OLLI HAPPENINGS
Share the spirit of the holidays with OLLI Annual Christmas Caroling on Tue., Dec 3 at Heartland Healthcare Center of Berea. We’ll meet at OLLI for rehearsal at 1 p.m., carpool to Heartland and perform 3:15-4:15 p.m. This has been an enjoyable event for several years. Former and NEW singers are welcome! RSVP and questions to Connie Kane-Maguire 864.915.2461. It is important to know in advance how many to expect.

OLLI Hand Chimes will ring a mini-concert at The Woodlands (1500 Trailhead Court) Dec 4, 1:30 p.m. The group has prepared two pieces and will be pleased to ring their new Malmark Hand Chimes. The group is thrilled that OLLI purchased these new chimes. The group now numbers 14 ringers and continues to welcome new ringers. Thanks to Kathy and Izzy Ratycz for sharing additional chimes for the new ringers! The group meets Wednesdays, 12:20-1:20p.m., HC111. Interested? Contact Shelden Timmerman.

Save the Date: Tues, Dec 10, 6:30 p.m., COCOA & CAROLS with the Herring Chamber Ensemble of the Greenville Chorale. Come enjoy this fun event to celebrate the season. Free!

OLLI @ Furman Winter Baiden Wall exhibit will be January 13-March 9, 2020. The exhibit showcases works from OLLI Painting and Drawing classes. OLLI members and instructors may submit ONE painting OR drawing. Drawings should be framed and ready to hang with wire attached. Paintings can be framed or unframed but must be ready to hang with wire attached. All pieces should have a maximum framed size of 30 inches horizontally. Submission dates are December 9 – 17, 2019.
Giving all you “Color” art work junkies a heads up for the spring exhibit. THINK PINK. Details to come!

OLLI Crabtree Winter 2020 Photography Showcase Submission Call, subject is Motion. Submissions due by Dec 9. Email ONE submission per artist to mailto:furmanolliphoto@gmail.com Photo should be no larger than 2000mp on the long side.

Hello all Mexican Train players and those who would like to join! Beginning Nov. 12 on Tuesdays, 10:30 – 12:00. Please email Jean Penny with questions.

The Meditation SIG will be meet Wednesdays, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20, 10:15-10:45 a.m., HC003. The format is silent guided meditation rom meditation websites. Participants are encouraged to share. The group will meet weekly during the winter term date and time TBD. Contact Liz Kelley 410-905-6505.
Come out and join the Bocce SIG as it meets on Wednesdays at 3:00 during the Winter Term!

Attention OLLI Golfers – Mark your calendars for the 3rd OLLI Golf Scramble scheduled for Monday March 16, 10AM at the Furman Golf Course. More information to come!

What’s GOING ON at Furman University?
Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship will host a panel featuring Furman alumni and innovative leaders who are taking ideas and creating community impact on Monday, Nov 18, 5-6 p.m., Burgiss Theater. FREE and includes a reception with food & prizes! For more information EMAIL HERE.

Furman University will host a Turkey Trot on Nov, 21, 11-12:30. FREE! Link ONLINE for information.

Furman Men and Women’s Basketball return to downtown Greenville during the 2019-20 season with four “Weekends at the Well” games at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on December 14, January 11, and February 22. VISIT HERE for information.
OLLI@Furman Special Rate for Men’s Basketball Season Tickets available HERE. GO DINS!!

What’s GOING ON Around Greenville?
Greenville Jewish Federation, in partnership with Furman University, SC Holocaust Foundation, and the Selden Smith Foundation, presents a special screening of “Who Will Write Our History,” Sun., Nov 17, 2 p.m., McAlister Auditorium, Furman University. Producer, Nancy Spielberg, and Director, Roberta Grossman will participate in a panel discussion moderated by Furman professor Dr. Melinda Menzer. Doors open at 1:45 p.m.; the screening at 2 p.m. with the discussion following. Tickets are $12 and available HERE

The Governor’s School for the Arts Drama Department will present Talk to Me Like the Rain, a collection of short works from plays by Pulitzer Prize winner, Tennessee Williams on Nov 21-23@7 p.m. & Nov 24@2 p.m., Sakas Theatre, 15 University St, Greenville. Admission is FREE, reservations 864.282.3737.

Community Volunteer Opportunity: On Friday, Dec. 13, 8 am-3 pm (lunch is provided), students at Sevier Middle School will be participating in a Shark Tank. We could use some volunteer sharks. The responsibility of the sharks is to listen to 5-8 minute presentations from students (they will work in groups of 3) as they try to sell the sharks on an innovation to improve or solve a problem the students have identified. The sharks then will give positive critique and feedback. This is one of the school’s most exciting and fun projects! If you are interested in helping out, please email Jami Crisman!

Dementia Workshop with Teepa Snow, nationally renowned dementia-care education specialist with a background in occupational therapy. Teepa leads groups to help people go from what they think they know about dementia to greater awareness, while providing specific skills and tips to help with caring for someone with dementia. Tuesday, December 10 at our Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, Downtown (211 College St, Greenville) Doors open at 7:45 am, the workshop is 8:45 a.m.-5p.m. Free snacks and lunch provided. CAREGIVERS: Any caregivers who would like to attend, but would need an in-home care sitter, call the Alzheimer’s Association to sign up for their free sitter service two weeks in advance at 800-272-3900. Registration for this FREE event is open! Signup link HERE.

Snippet from Sally… Have you wondered what it was like this week in the OLLI Office on Tuesday and Thursday? Members lined up early for registration! The coffee pot was doing some serious brewing and Kathy Roed (Volunteer Committee Chairman) was handing out numbers (picture a scene from your favorite bakery). The OLLI Staff had their fingers poised on their keyboards, members were greeted as they walked through the door, forms were being checked and double checked, and phones were being manned throughout the office. It all ran like a Swiss watch!! Huge thanks to the OLLI Staff, Ann Huffaker, Lois Taylor, Jan Johnson, Moira Allen and Office Volunteers who helped make it happen!!

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