Happy Valentine’s Day!
* 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.
The Spring Brochure is on the website! Just click here. Paper copies of the brochure will be mailed today.
We hope you are enjoying the Marvin Book Nook! We think you will agree that it is full of great books for your reading pleasure, and new books arrive every day. There’s no checkout system. Just take a book, enjoy it and bring it back when you are finished if you want. Please keep in mind that we have limited space, so we are not the right place for those old books that you aren’t sure what to do with, but rather seek those books you would pass along to a friend because you enjoyed them so much! Special thanks to Lynne Blitstein and Judy and Norm Brooks for keeping the Marvin Book Nook so well organized!
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.
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS
There is room for you in the following Bonus Events! Stop by the OLLI Office or call to sign up!
Furman University Auxiliary Service – What Does This Mean?, Friday, Feb. 19, 1 – 3 p.m., HC110. Hear from Furman’s Director of Auxiliary Services, Becky Vuksta about the behind-the-scenes at Furman. From Food and Mail Services down to the students of Little Furman, you will learn fun facts and get to enjoy those wonderful cookies too!
History through Railroad Songs, February 26, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., HC004. Join Carol Gibson and explore 11 original songs paying tribute to the locomotive era of the American Railroad. Relive the history through music, lyrics, and relevant photographs!
Pan American World Airways, March 4, 10 a.m., HC004. You won’t want to miss well-known author and speaker Becky Sprecher, recently seen on CBS Sunday Morning, as she relives the heyday of Pan American as well as its demise.
OLLI HAPPENINGS
Fill your plate and enjoy Breakfast with OLLI in the faculty dining room inside the Furman Dining Hall on Wednesday, February 17, 8-10am. Just $5 with your OLLI nametag or Paladin Pass; choices include made to order omelets, fruit, breads, eggs, bacon and more! Thank you to Linda and Tom Nowlin for hosting.
Interested in networking with fellow OLLI members about Travel? Whether you’re an experienced traveler or a novice hoping to get started, you’re invited to join the OLLI Travel SIG today, Fri., Feb 12, 4:30 p.m. at the clubhouse of Ravines at Camellias (101 High Hat Circle). Bring your ideas and/or questions and your choice of adult beverage if you wish. Any questions, contact Betty Jo Shaw.
How about a behind the scenes look at the Greenville Swamp Rabbits Hockey Team and Bon Secours Wellness Center? Join OLLI for a free tour on Friday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. That evening, enjoy the hockey game at 7 p.m. to see the Swamp Rabbits take on the South Carolina Stingrays. Tickets for the game are just $12 and can be purchased in the OLLI office. Sign up for one or both in the OLLI office no later than Thursday, Feb. 18. Thank you to Greg Parker for organizing this event!
A special Windows 10 Help Desk will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 12:30 to 4:45 p.m., HC104. Due to the length of time needed to back up your current configuration and then do the upgrade we will only be able to do a limited number of computers in this session. If you are interested, email john@jmbissell.com to schedule a time slot.
Join the Classic Cars and More class on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 9-11, in the parking lot beside Timmons Arena for their Classic Car Cruise In at OLLI. All OLLI members who have a classic car are encouraged to join in.
Aging in Community SIG will meet Thursday, Feb. 25 at 12:15 in Rm 102. We have identified a community near Furman which will be opening a new section for construction soon. Come explore the possibility of making this an intentional community of OLLI members.
The Woodlands at Furman recently presented Masterpiece Living Awards to recognize those who embody what it means to age successfully and empower others along the way. Don Cockrill, OLLI member and instructor and George Fletcher, OLLI member and volunteer, were both recognized. Read more here. Congratulations!
What’s GOING ON at Furman University?
Furman Hartness Organ Series will present a concert featuring Greenville native and emerging young star organist Caroline Robinson on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel. Tickets, available in advance or at the door, are $10 for seniors.
“A Return to Normalcy? Growing Pains, Furmanville, and Life at Post World War II Furman” exhibition opening reception will be held Thursday, February 18, on the second floor gallery of the James B. Duke Library from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Remarks will be at 4:30 p.m. The exhibition the culmination of history major Tyler Edmond’s (’17) internship project with Special Collections and Archives.
Furman University Theatre presents RUMORS by Neil Simon, directed by guest artist, Carol Sutton, on February 17-20 & 25-27 at 8 p.m. with matinee showings on Feb. 21 & 28 at 3 p.m. Phone sales begin February 15! Tickets are $10 for OLLI members—be sure to identify yourself as an OLLI member when you call.
The Tocqueville Program presents Christian Citizenship in the 21st Century, a lecture given by Charles Mathewes, Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia, Wed., Feb. 17 at 5 p.m., Watkins Room, Trone Student Center. Free!
What’s GOING ON in and around Greenville?
You are invited to attend the TEDx event: February Salon: LIVE from Vancouver – TED2016, Tuesday, February 16, 2016 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at ZEN on S. Main Street, Downtown Greenville. Learn more here!
Herring Chamber Ensemble Winter Concert Sun., Feb. 21, 3 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church. This concert by the Chamber Ensemble of the Greenville Chorale features music by Herbert Howells, Benjamin Britten, Johannes Brahms, and others. Great choral chamber works by the Upstate’s premier professional ensemble, directed by OLLI’s own Bing Vick. Discounted tickets ($30 ticket for $24) in OLLI Office.
Music on Sunday at the Temple of Israel, Feb. 21, 3 p.m.: Jack Cohan and Friends featuring Brittany Hogan Alomar and Seph Stanek who join Jack for a Broadway program. Visit the website for more info.
“A Motown Tribute” with a Twist will take place at the TD Convention Center on February 27, 7 p.m. For ticket information, contact Sammy Dotson, 864-240-4262 or Abbie Collins, 864-963-9638 / 864-517-2807. Tickets are also on sale at the Phillis Wheatley Community Center.
HEART & SOUL has been EXTENDED!! Because of high-demand, ‘Heart & Soul’ will now run an extra weekend! Thurs – Sat, Feb 18th – 20th 8 p.m. shows are on sale now! $25 – $35 tickets now on sale for Valentine’s Day 3 p.m. matinee, as well as the $50 ticket price for the Special champagne & dessert event!
The Warehouse Theatre presents Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov through Feb. 28. For tickets call 864-235-6948 or visit their website.