The OLLI office will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.
Summer hours: The OLLI office will be open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. during the summer.
Summer registration continues! Register online or in the OLLI office.
***Thursday and Friday, June 1-2, there will be high school graduations held at Timmons Arena. There will be a lot of traffic and little to no parking near the Herring Center. These are not good days to drop by the office.***
Last change for Spring Evaluations! Please take a few minutes to provide helpful feedback on your Spring Term Courses. Click on one of the following links to take your survey; you will need to take a different survey for each course. Evaluations will be accepted through Monday, May 29.
General Course Evaluation: Here
Hobbies, Art and Music Course Evaluation: Here
Exercise and Fitness Course Evaluation: Here
What fun we had at the Annual Spring Luncheon on Tuesday. Many thanks to the social committee for their hard work and the many hands that made the time together so special. Missed the Spring Luncheon? No worries – you can view our celebration PowerPoint with pictures from classes and events from this great year at this link. Mark your calendar now for next year’s luncheon, Tuesday, May 22, 2018!
Become more aware of issues facing seniors in our community: apply now for Class 4 of Senior Leaders Greenville, a program of 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 paper applications are available in the OLLI office. Call Nancy Kennedy with questions at 864-294-2979. Deadline June 9!
Congratulations to John Bissell, named Volunteer of the Year at the OLLI spring luncheon. John is a past member of the Volunteer Committee and current serves on the Computers and Technology subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee. He works to bring new courses and new instructors in for computer courses, and is a frequent class liaison, going above and beyond for two classes held in Daniel Recital Hall, where he handles sound, lights, and elevator assistance. Thanks for all that you do John!
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Many of our Summer classes still have room. Following are a few you might want to consider. Check here for descriptions.
Public Speaking, T, 10-noon DIY Workshop w/ Grandkids & Home Depot, T, 1-3 p.m.
Small Wonders 101, TH, 1-2:30 p.m. Oratorios and Liturgical Music, W 1-3 p.m.
TRAVEL WITH OLLI
In the Heart of Europe: The Czech Republic We thrilled that Furman professor Dr. Michael Svec is offering an opportunity for OLLI members to travel to the Czech Republic September 4-13, 2017. Learn more here. It’s not too late to pay your $400 deposit in the OLLI office. Limited space still available! Contact Heidi Wright with questions, 294-2998.
OLLI HAPPENINGS
The Bowling SIG will not be bowling in a league format during the summer but a number of us will purchase AMF’s Summer “Season Pass” and bowling at the following times: Mondays 12 noon, beginning May 22, and Tuesdays at 11:00 AM beginning May 30. Contact Michael Halloran with questions. FYI, the season pass is $30 plus tax and allows you to bowl three games every day (with shoes!) from May 22 through September 4.
Join the Food SIG for some summer gatherings hosted by AJ Jester on Wednesday, June 14, 12 Noon at Mekong Restaurant – Vietnamese Food (2013 Wade Hampton Blvd) or Wednesday, July 12, 12 Noon, location TBD. Contact Barbara Wojack by e-mail to RSVP for count purposes.
What’s GOING ON at Furman University?
The Greenville Scottish Games will be held this Saturday, May 27 on Furman’s campus on the rugby field near the Herring Center! The gates open at 8:30 a.m. and the day will be filled with competitions, food, entertainment and more. Discounted tickets are available for seniors ahead of time at Timmons Arena. View details here!
Bridges to a Brighter Future, a program for high school students whose potential outdistances their circumstances, will hold their Career Expo on June 20, 7-9 p.m., on Furman’s campus. Organizers are looking for volunteers willing to talk to students about their own careers. If you are interested in participating, please sign up on this Google Doc. For more information, contact Dean Bailey, Bridges Assistant Director.
Furman University’s Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series, a Greenville tradition since 1968, runs Thursday evenings through August 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s amphitheater. On June 1, enjoy Creatures Great and Small performed by the Carolina Youth Symphony. Learn more about the Summer Concert Series here.
What’s GOING ON in and around Greenville?
The Upstate Winds Concert Band invites you to join them for the indoor concert at Mauldin First Baptist Church on Saturday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. (dinner provided) They will also perform on Sunday, May 28, at Furman’s Lakeside Amphitheater at 3:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic basket, and enjoy the patriotic program. Contact Les Hicken for more information.
Clemson University’s Science on Tap will host Maria Whitehead, who will discuss “Building Resilience in the Southeast”— a discussion of land use and climate change on Tuesday, May 30 at 6 p.m. at Coffee Underground in downtown Greenville. Questions? Check the website for more information.
The Rotary Club of Greenville has established a satellite club that meets at the Woodlands at Furman at 9 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month. OLLI members are invited to attend. Upcoming speakers are State Senator William Timmons on June 1 and Furman Vice President Mary Lou Merkt on June 15. For more information contact OLLI member and Woodland Rotary Chair Angelo Tartaro.
Looking for a language class this summer? Upstate International is offering courses in English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Regular and Intensive classes begin the week of June 12. Visit their website for more information.
Downtown Greenville’s TD Saturday Market is now underway from 8 a.m. – 12 noon at Main Street at McBee Avenue. Learn more here. Also in full swing is the Travelers Rest Market which runs from 8:30 a.m. – noon at Trailblazer Park. Learn more about the Travelers Rest Market here.
Elvis Presley meets Chautauqua’s Walter Cronkite – and “You Are There.” Break out your bobby socks, poodle skirts and hula hoops and get ready to flashback to the 50’s. Elvis will perform. Walter Cronkite will interview. 1950’s vintage cars, motorcycles and even a vintage M39Aa Willy’s Jeep like the one Private Elvis drove. 1950’s music and kids’ games for the whole family. Pin up your ponytail and polish your saddle shoes for a 1950’s Costume Contest. Saturday June 10th at 10a – noon. Runway Café, Downtown Airport. Call 244-1499 or visit greenvilleCHAUTAUQUA.org Free!
The Guild of the Greenville Symphony will sponsor its first ever summer social event—the 2017 Boots and Bandanas, on Thursday, June 8, 2017, 5-9 p.m. at the Lindsey Plantation, 750 Camp Creek Road, Taylors, SC. The Guild promises an exciting evening of great BBQ pork and chicken with all your favorite sides, wine and craft beer, bourbon tasting, and country music featuring the West End String Band providing an opportunity to dance the night away. Proceeds from the event will support the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $65. For more information and to purchase tickets, call the Guild office at 864 370-0965 or visit our website, www.guildGSO.org.