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Here's a chance to ring in 2017 in an OLLI study group about the life and  times of an American original, the incomparable Julia Child. We'll explore  her life from childhood to college to a stint with the OSS in China in World  War II where she met and married Paul Child. The role that Paul played in  Julia's success in American public television will be a special topic of  discussion in this group which still has a couple of seats waiting to be filled.   Call Bonnie at the OLLI Office (677-2523) before January 20 to learn and  laugh in the New Year.

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During the last few months, OLLI participants have learned, through national and local  media, about the issue of opiate abuse in the United States, Illinois and Peoria. In  reaction to our local situation, Mayor Jim Ardis has organized a committee of  professionals and citizens to address the opiate crisis in the River City and surrounding  communities.  While OLLI members may think that the abuse issue mainly  impacts teenagers, young adults, and the middle-aged, data suggests that it is an  important health problem among seniors.  According to the Hazelden Betty Ford  Foundation website, the incidence of addiction in older adults is rising, due to greater  access to prescription drugs for the treatment of physical and emotional pain as well as  a decreased ability to metabolize dosage levels that were tolerated in younger  years.  Join professionals and citizens who battle daily against drug abuse in "Not  in Our Town: Peoria's Opiate Crisis."   Using film  and participant discussion, we'll explore this important health issue.