OLLI NOTES December 13, 2019
Happy Holidays to you all!
The OLLI Office will be open next Monday-Wednesday, 8:30-4:30 and on Thursday, Dec 19, 8:30-3:00 p.m. The OLLI Office will be closed for the holidays December 20-January 3, 2020.
Because OLLI classes are not in session during the month of December, the Furman Dining Hall OLLI Member discount will not be available. You may still dine at the regular cost. The discount will return in January. The dining hall will close for the holiday break on December 19. Visit here for hours and daily menu.
We are looking forward to the Winter2020 semester and hope you are excited about your course selections! Registration is still available and many courses still have openings. If you are on a waitlist, we will call if a spot opens up. If you are on a Bonus Event waitlist, you may add one more.
Special Men’s Basketball Ticket offer just for OLLI members! Come out and support Furman Mens’ Basketball on Saturday, January 4, @ 4:00 p.m. Furman Paladins VS ETSU. Your seating is in the “Student” section since you will be the only students in session. Included in the price of each ticket: Concession voucher for a complimentary beer or wine in the Thirsty Paladin or a soft drink from our concession stand and a very cool Furman Paladins victory scarf. This is a super event and you are going to watch Furman play a great Southern Conference opponent! Your concession vouchers and scarves can be picked up in the lobby of Timmons Arena prior to the game. Doors open 45 minutes before tip-off. Tickets, $15. Purchase tickets HERE. This was a lot of fun last year; help us fill the student section and show our OLLI and Paladin Pride!
We are pleased to welcome members to the Back to OLLI reception which will be held Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 @ 3-4:30 p.m. with New Member Orientation at 2:30 p.m. Plan to attend this to event to get parking passes, name tags, and general info prior to the first day of classes.
We are looking for Class Liaisons for the Winter Term! If you are interested in supporting our instructors in this way email Pam Roberson. There will be a Class Liaison Info session and training Thurs., Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. Consider attending this session to find out what is involved in this volunteer role or as a refresh.
Holiday shopping? Consider an OLLI@Furman Gift Certificate to be used towards membership or classes. These are available in the OLLI Office. Stop by to pick one up or call 864.294.2998 to have a gift card mailed.
READ & EXPLORE with OLLI 2020
The REO committee excitedly held the initial release of our 2020 book copies yesterday. If you were unable to attend and pick up News of the World by Paulette Jiles, you can still stop by the OLLI Office to borrow a copy before we close for the Christmas holiday. The book is a wonderful read! Don’t forget that by Christmas next year, the Tom Hanks movie based on the book will be coming out – this gives you a chance to be in the know about it all. **Once you have finished reading, please return your copy to the office so that another member can enjoy the book.
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIS684 1812! has been cancelled due to low enrollment.
OLLI HAPPENINGS
Remember the OLLI Faculty Enrichment Fund as you think about end-of-year charitable giving. This endowed fund will generate income used to support a Furman professor’s summer research or work that will enhance their teaching. Recipients are encouraged to use the funds to hire a Furman student, and they will be required to present their research at an OLLI Bonus Event or something similar. Your gift helps Furman professors and Furman students, and creates new OLLI programming—a win all the way around. Make a one-time contribution via credit card here. To make a one-time gift with a check, or a pledge to be paid later, or a multi-year pledge, download this form and return to the OLLI office or mail to the address listed on the form. Pledge forms are available in the OLLI office. Questions? Contact Nancy at nancy.kennedy2767@furman.edu
The Bowling SIG will resume league play on Mon, Jan 9, 12:50 p.m. The league will last through Winter Term. Teams will be created based on the number of participants. The league fee of $72 will be collected on the first day of bowling. The SIG league bowls at Bowlero Greenville (740 Pleasantburg Dr./Cleveland St intersection) and will typically bowl three games. Interested? Contact Michael Halloran at mikehallo2u@gmail.com.
OLLI @ Furman Winter Baiden Wall exhibit will be Jan 13-Mar 9. The exhibit showcases works from OLLI Painting and Drawing classes. Please submit ONE painting or drawing. Drawings should be framed with hanging wire attached. Paintings can be framed or unframed but must have hanging wire attached. All pieces should have a max framed size of 30 inches horizontally. Submission dates are Dec 9 – 17, 2019.
What goes up…must come down We hope you have had a chance to enjoy the Herring Center Halls decorated by a wonderful team of OLLI members. While we are excited to enjoy the decorations through December, the time will eventually come to pack it all away for next year. YOU are invited to help UN-Decorate the OLLI Christmas tree on Monday, Jan 6 at 10:30a.m. There will be music, treats and of course, great company. Mark your calendar and plan to come join the fun!
Make plans to attend the Chautauqua Winter 2020: Teddy Roosevelt series including an OLLI Show & Social on Feb 1, 4-6 p.m. with Doug Mishler. More information to come! Visit ONLINE for a list of events.
Save the Date! OLLI Happy Hour in your neighborhood on February 18, 4-6 p.m. More details to come!
Looking for a perfect gift for an OLLI member? Purchase OLLI@Furman logo apparel through Land’s End. To view products go to: https://business.landsend.com/store/olli_furman/. To order call 800.338.2000. (Our account number is 4571176 and our OLLI @ Furman logo code is 0979527; 25th Anniversary Logo – 1556765, you’ll need these numbers.) Standard logo colors are purple and white, these can be customized through each order. Lead time for delivery is 12-14 business days. Special offers vary, so watch the website for holiday deals!
You may also consider an OLLI@Furman Gift Certificate to be used towards membership or classes. These are available in the OLLI Office. Stop by to pick one up or call 864.294.2998 to have a gift card mailed.
What’s GOING ON at Furman University?
Furman Pauper Players presents the Fall Cabaret: “One Upon a Time” featuring fairytale musical theater scenes on Sat, Dec.14 at 8:30 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall, Furman University. Tickets at the door.
What’s GOING ON Around Greenville?
Enjoy one of the Upstate’s most popular holiday traditions. Christmas with the Chorale will be at McAlister Auditorium, Furman University on Tuesday, December 17, 7:30 p.m. Conducted by Bingham Vick Jr and featuring the “Ceremony of Carols” and “12 Days of Christmas” this event is not to be missed! Discounted tickets, $28 are now available in the OLLI Office. Visit ONLINE for more information.
Carolina Music Museum will present musician, John Wickey performing on the celtic harp on Wednesday, Dec 18@7:30 p.m. Tickets $15. Visit ONLINE for more information.
Be inspired and empowered through classes, interactive sessions, local vendors, good food and more, while you discover the secrets to health and longevity at the Whole Health Nation Festival on Saturday, Jan 4, 8:30am-4:00pm at ZEN, 924 S. Main Street in Greenville. Purchase tickets ONLINE.
Greenville Center for Creative Artists, GCCA invites established and emerging artists (ages 18+) to submit proposals for consideration in either solo or group exhibitions for the 2021/2022 exhibition calendar. All mediums will be considered for an exhibition. The Deadline for Exhibition Proposals for the 2021/2022 Calendar is Friday, January 10, 2020. Exhibition proposals submitted after the January 10 deadline will not be reviewed until January 2021.
Snippet from Sally… Kudos to Margot Stewart and her Read and Explore committee! It looks like they’ve picked another great book for our 4th annual event. The lobby was a buzz yesterday when I stopped by to pick up my copy of News of the World. Committee members were there checking out *free* copies and dropping hints of fun January events to come. I was fascinated when Mary Kay Kantz, our first Read and Explore committee chairman, explained to me how this project came to be with a gift received when the YWCA in Greenville closed. Weren’t we the lucky benefactors!! Merry Christmas OLLI friends and see you next year!!!