OLLI NOTES September 13, 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.
Have you seen the new edition of OLLILife? If not, check out our new quarterly magazine here. Thanks to editor, Sue Renault, and her team of contributors for putting together a terrific issue! Copies in the office
Special OLLI@Furman Tailgate and Football Outing! Come support Furman Football Sat., Sept. 28, @ 11 a.m. Tailgate / 1 p.m. Kick-Off, Furman Paladins Vs. ETSU. Game Ticket and Tailgate is $45/pp and includes reserved ticket to the game, southern pregame tailgate on Paladin Green from Tommy’s Ham House, parking pass for the Chapel Lot and a Furman Paladins victory scarf. For those interested, Tailgate Only is $20/pp and includes a southern pregame tailgate on Paladin Green from Tommy’s Ham House. OLLI seating will be in the purple section and Tailgate will be on Paladin Green (the lawn in the middle of campus). This is the perfect way to experience Furman Football! Purchase tickets through the OLLI @ Furman Football Ticket Website Tailgate Only Tickets are available in the Office. Deadline is September 21! Questions? Contact the office at 864.294.2998. Go Dins!
Callout for Transcontinental Railroad Class Winter Term 2020 Instructor, Matt Hermes is interested in speaking to any OLLI member who has a family history which includes the railroad or U.S. homestead/land grant acts and would be willing to contribute stories that may be included in the class. Contact Matt via EMAIL or at (404)729-0758.
Glass Recycling at Furman University will no longer be available. Beginning Saturday, Sept. 21, all glass should be placed in the trash bins (not the recycling bins). This is important because if glass is placed in with the single stream recycling (blue bins), it will contaminate our recycling stream and then that recycling will be landfilled.
Welcome Back to the Marvin Book Nook! Special thanks to all of our volunteers who have been hard at work keeping the Book Nook in fine shape for all Olli members. As a new semester begins please take advantage of the wonderful selection of books available. Keep them as long as you like. If you are returning or donating books, please do not shelve them. There is a basket in the Book Nook for returns and donations. If you have books to donate, please read the guidelines for book donations.
Books should be in good condition with no mildew, ripped pages, or torn bindings.
We do not accept any health related, diet or medical books.
DVDs, Books on Tape, and CDs are welcome but please no VHS tapes.
We receive many donations and cannot accommodate all in the space we have. Our volunteers are trained to keep our shelves current with a broad selection of books represented. No book goes to waste! Books that are rotated off our shelves are donated to the Greenville Literacy Association. We hope you will continue to enjoy the Book Nook. If you’d like to volunteer to help, please leave your name at the office. All are welcome!
OLLI HAPPENINGS
Lunch & Learn Tuesday Bring your lunch box and enjoy Fake New:The Impact and What to Do with Brandon Inabinet, professor of Communications Studies, Furman University on Sept 17, 12:30-1:20 in HC110.
Celebrate the International Day of Peace on Tues, Oct. 1st at 3:15 in HC110 with Akan Malici, Furman professor of Politics and International Affairs. Many of us yearn for inner peace in our chaotic world. Dr. Malici will help us in that quest with his talk on Paths to Peace: Beyond the Guises of Our Nationalism. A concert by Rick McDaniel’s Native American Flutes will open the presentation. Sign up in the office. YOU are invited to share your peace-themed poetry, photographs and other art works on the Peace Wall. Our OLLI family would love to see and hear your inspirations, visions of inner peace and peace in our community and our world. Please leave your submission in the “Peace” basket in Heidi’s office by Oct. 15th. Include your contact info. Approx. 8×10” max. If you’d prefer no thumbtack marks in the item, please provide mat or backing.
The Meditation SIG will meet in HC003 for the Fall term on Wednesdays, beginning September 11, 10:15-10:35. The format is silent guided meditation usually from meditation websites. Participants are encouraged to share such meditations. Please email Liz Kelley or (410) 905-6505 with any questions.
What’s GOING ON at Furman University?
OLLI members can enjoy the Furman Dining Hall for just $6 with your OLLI nametag. This discount is available Mon-Fri (you’ll pay full price on weekends). Please note that there are no University classes scheduled from 12:20- 1:30 p.m. on Mon, Wed, or Fri, therefore lines are long. You may still visit during these times, but it may be beneficial if you can adjust your schedule to dine.
Furman Department of Music will host the Dave Pietro Quintet Fri, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall.
The Furman Psychology Department is looking for volunteers to participate in our newest study. They are seeking adults’ opinions about interpersonal interactions through an online survey. Participants can complete the survey in about 30 minutes from home. Email Monika S if you are interested.
Under the direction of Professors Jay Bocook, Director of Athletic Bands, and Sue Samuels, Director of Bands, the Band Extravaganza on September 20, 8:00 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium offers a preview of the band’s 2019 field show as well as crowd favorites. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students at the door.
Furman Mens’ Soccer VS. Clemson This BIG match will be on the pitch Sept 24 @ 7 p.m., Stone Stadium
Come out and cheer on the Paladins! Visit the website HERE for tickets and details.
What’s GOING ON Around Greenville?
Furman University will host the 10th Annual Indie Craft Parade, a curated makers’ market that brings together some of the South’s best handmade talent on Sept 13, 6-9 p.m. at Timmons Arena. VISIT ONLINE for info!
The Carolina Music Museum will present the exhibit Trumpets, Weird and Wonderful – Utley Brass Collection beginning on Fri, Sept 13. Tickets are $6. Visit the CMM website for information HERE!
Temple of Israel presents Music on Sundays. The outstanding Cuban-Afro-Caribbean quartet, Salsa Shark will perform Sept 15 @ 3:00 p.m. Season or single concert tickets are available. Visit ONLINE for information.
The Peace Center has a Senior Offer for a special one-night event on Mon, Sept 16 welcoming NASA Engineer Kobie Boykins for National Geographic Live: Exploring Mars. Follow the LINK for information.
Lunchbox Learning at the Upcountry History Museum on Wed, Sept 18 @ Noon, Behind the Looking Glass: the Life and Times of Lewis Carroll. Join us as we welcome Clemson University English Professor David Coombs. Dr. Coombs will speak on the life and times of author Lewis Carroll, including how Carroll’s work in mathematics and philosophy informed Alice’s story.
Community Volunteer Opportunity! There are still spots available to volunteer for the Euphoria Weekend on Sept 19-22. If you have not purchased tickets to this awesome food, drink and music festival, you may sign up to volunteer using the link. This is a great way to be in the mix of the event. Volunteer Link .
Enjoy marvelous cuisine at the Turkish Food Fest on Sept 28th 11-6 p.m. at Greenville Tech hosted by the Istanbul Cultural Center. Visit the website HERE for more information.
Annual Guild of the Greenville Symphony Tour of Homes 2019 will feature Eastside Elegance on October 4-6 Fri & Sat 10-4 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. Advance tickets $25, Tour Day Tickets $30. Visit ONLINE or call
(864) 370-0965 for more information.
Annual Aunt Het Quilt Show will be held Oct 5-6, 9-5 p.m. Sat and Noon-4 p.m. Sun. @ the Fountain Inn Activity Center. You may submit entries ONLINE . Admission for the event is $5.
Snippet from Sally… I hope it’s been a great week of classes for everyone! I’d like to send a giant thank you to all of the instructors who share their time and expertise to make each class special. I know hours of preparation are often involved before you even step foot into the classroom! Thanks so very much!!!