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Autumn Players Readers Theatre
Sunday, February 26, 2:30 p.m.
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
"Bus Stop" by William Inge, directed by RoseLynn Katz
The Autumn Players is a troupe of seasoned actors dedicated to taking the theatre experience into the community. Readings of great literature by experienced performers can spark deep understanding and kindle lasting interest. As words jump from the page with conviction and emotion, stories come to life. Tickets are $6 at the door.
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Curriculum Committee
Needs Volunteers to Teach Studio Art
 Please email Sheila Murphy
murphy.sheila.a@gmail.com with proposals or questions for teaching a studio arts class for OLLI's College for Seniors.
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Terry Liles
, Chair of the Facilities Committee.
"I love volunteering at OLLI because I want to help a good cause when there is a need and I think I would actually be helpful."
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Meditation Special Interest Group
Monday, February 27, 4:15 p.m.
Reuter Center Room 207
Gail Jolley, Executive Director of the School for Esoteric Studies, a nonprofit correspondence school based in Asheville,will discuss Seed Thought Meditation and then lead us in meditation. She has been involved with esoteric studies for 40 years.
All members of the OLLI community are welcome. More information, contact Sally Ekaireb
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Sierra Club Meeting
Wednesday, March 1, 7 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville
1 Edwin Place
"Preserving a Picturesque America"
Scott Varn has been locating hundreds of beautiful sites in America identified by artists of the 1800s and is describing them in stories, art and photographs, attempting to seek ways to preserve them.
Contact: Judy Mattox, judymattox@sbcglobal.net
828. 683.2716
. Free and open to the public.
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UNC Asheville Panel
Thursday, March 2, 7 p.m.
Humanities Lecture Hall
UNC Asheville Campus
Panel Discussion:
Media & Politics
in the Post-Truth Era
Panelists will explore the interaction of the news media and political leaders as well as the recent strained relations between the press, the public and state and federal administrations. Featured panelists are Mark Barrett, political reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, Jen Jones, communications director for Democracy NC, Laura Meadows, UNC Asheville assistant professor of mass communication, Ashley Moraguez, UNC Asheville assistant professor of political science and Barbara Sayer, program director for WCQS.
This event is cosponsored by the departments of Mass Communication and Political Science.
The event is free and open to the public.
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Special Interest Group: The Forum
Friday, March 3, 1 p.m.
Reuter Center, Room 205
Topic: "Governmental Regulation"
The Forum offers a free-flowing dialogue designed to enrich and expand participants' thinking on topics ranging from changing demographics of retirees to nuclear disarmament.
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OLLI Member Art Exhibit
Friday, March 10, 5 - 8 p.m.
West Asheville Branch Library
942 Haywood Road
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Yellow Sunscape by Peter Olevnik, oil on canvas
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OLLI members are invited to an art exhibition opening featuring Peter Olevnik's oil and acrylic paintings, mixed-media works and pen-and-ink renderings. Also offered for sale
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Special Thanks
Sponsor, Deerfield for their longstanding support!
1617 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
828.274.1531
CREW helps those considering relocation in retirement examine all their options carefully and make an informed decision about this major life transition.
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WASA: Wellness Activities for Successful Aging
Tuesdays & Thursdays,
March 28- April 27,
10:15-11:45 a.m.
UNC Asheville's Sherrill Center
Spots are filling fast! If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Dr. Kathie Garbe, 828.251.6514, kgarbe@unca.edu
or Stacie Smith, Student Director, ssmith14@unca.edu
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Joy of Sox
St. Eugene Parish invites OLLI members to participate in our annual "Joy of Sox" drive,
March 4-19. New men's, women's and children socks will be distributed to local agencies that serve the homeless in our area. The homeless rarely receive the gift of new socks, so your donation can help reduce foot and general health problems and bring a bit of joy and dignity to the recipients. Black cotton socks with reinforced heel and toe are ideal for men. There will be a collection box right outside the OLLI office.
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Webinar to Learn More About a Trip to Enjoy Iceland's
Northern Lights
Our friends at OLLI at Clemson have arranged a trip to Iceland and would like to extend the opportunity to members of OLLI at UNC Asheville.
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Thank You, Winter 2017 College for Seniors Class Reps!
Peggy Baker Ted McIrvine
Christine Bowers Anne McKenzie
Kathie Briggs Jean Moore
Diane Cassel Barbara Mueller
Shirley Conlan Gini Mulkern
Jill Cooper Jann Nance
Kathy Dambach Barbara Navik
Rubin Feldstein Patricia Oppenheim
Samantha Forrest Deborah Olsen
Susan Futch Glenda Overbeck
Judith Galloway Susan Poole
Marilyn Geiselman Marjorie Portwood
Nancy Gordon Lori Postal
Patricia Grace Roberta Powers
Michael Grillot Pam Prosser
Barbara Griswold Lynn Seeley
Larry Griswold Ilona Sena
Annie Houle Michael Sena
Charles Itzkovitz Donald Siegla
Kathleen Jacobs Michael Smith
Edward Kara Sandra Taylor
Teri Kayne William Utz
Ari Landau Rita Van Nuys
Sherry Lubic Barbara Wallk
Martha Marshall Ann Ward
Bonnie Wheeler Gracemarie Warren
Ed Zaidberg 
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Dear OLLI Members,
Congratulations to UNC Asheville's men's basketball team for ending up in a tie for the number one spot in the Big South Conference. They will begin conference play next Thursday. It is wonderful in this day and age to know that our student athletes excel in and care about their activities in the classroom and on the court. Thanks also to OLLI members Jim Lenburg and Dick Murray for their work to organize OLLI members as mentors for student athletes through the Leaders for Leaders program and to Janet Cone and Rebecca Nelms for their support of this intergenerational initiative.
Congratulations and thanks to all of the OLLI members who successfully registered for Spring 2017 courses. We had over 1100 people submit requests.
Thanks to registration helpers Joe Baum, Marilynn Bynum, Marge Campbell, Jacob Cohen, Judy Creed, Bob Davis, Nancy Gordon, Tom Hofmann, Barbara Jaslow, Linda Korte, Gary Schenk, Luis Uranga, Ann Ward, Gracemarie Warren and Judith Young for walking OLLI members through online registration. Special thanks to OLLI staff members Ann Cadle, Caitlin Han and Lynn Spaight for their efforts at continuous improvements in the ways we use the system and for working so hard at creating good registration experiences for participants. The system is closed while we run allocation and will re-open at 10 a.m. on March 6 for Add/Drop.
I hope you will take some time to read Larry Hamilton's enlightening article about living with Alzheimer's. It is informative and well-written. Thanks, Larry, for sharing your story.
With respect for all that you do to model creative retirement,
Catherine Frank
Executive Director
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Check
 the links here to see OLLI and UNC Asheville current events:
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 UNC Asheville Athletic Events
February/March, 2017
Sunday, February 26, 3 p.m.
Men's Tennis: UNC Asheville vs. Lees-Mcrae
Asheville Racquet Club Downtown
Friday, March 3, 3 p.m.
Baseball: UNC Asheville vs. Iona College Greenwood Baseball Field
Saturday, March 4, 2 p.m.
Baseball: UNC Asheville vs. Iona College
Greenvood Baseball Field
Saturday, March 4, 2 p.m.
Women's Basketball: UNC Asheville vs.
Gardner-Webb
Kimmel Arena
(Last Home Game for the Season)
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College for Seniors Offers
Three Instructor Support Events
The College for Seniors Committee presents an array of instructional opportunities between the Winter and Spring CFS terms. Instructors or prospective instructors may choose to attend one, two or all three.
These events are an excellent opportunity for you to enhance your current skills or learn something new!
Creating Simple Power Point Presentations
for Your CFS Course
Accelerated "Speak Out, Speak Up"
For CFS Instructors
Skill Talks - A day of workshops and networking for prospective, new and experienced instructors
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World Affairs Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
Larry Wilson on Saudi Arabia in Transition
Come to
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Larry Wilson
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the Reuter Center for these fascinating lectures and discussions that aim to advance international awareness and foster Western North Carolina's global ties. The World Affairs Council (WAC) meetings offer a lively line up of topics and compelling presenters.
OLLI members receive a discount on WAC membership. Lectures are free to WAC members and students. All others pay $10 at the door.
For more details about programs,
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Alzheimer's? No, You Got the Wrong Guy!
by Larry Hamilton
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Larry Hamilton
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OK, I got it. But, it's not my fault. The professionals are still out on "how" and "why." There's no miracle cure on the horizon, YET. I'm a healthy, longtime (nearly 74) back- of-the-pack runner. I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's (ALZ) last January. My wonderful spouse, Miriam Freeman, noticed my symptoms - mostly a growing "forgetfulness." The tricky part for me is, I don't always know when I have good memory and when I don't. So, before I forget them, let me share some tips for those living with ALZ, or whose who think they may be.
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Wednesday, March 1, 4:30 p.m.
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
"Accelerating Climate Innovation"
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Jim McMahon
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The STEM series of lectures is an interdisciplinary program that covers a wide range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. Lecturers share their work, present new ideas for feedback and introduce participants to exciting areas to explore. The lectures are free and open to the public.
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Astronomy Club of Asheville
Thursday, March 2, 2017, 7 p.m.
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
"Exoplanets: Is There Another Earth?"
Chris Richardson, ELON University
Dr. Richardson will review how we currently discover exoplanets (planets outside our solar system) and the technique used to reveal their physical properties. A special select few of these planets could possibly harbor life, given certain circumstances. Richardson will cover those unique circumstances and where we stand as of right now in our search for another Earth.
The Astronomy Club of Asheville meets the first
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Thursday of each month, from 7-9 pm, with an interesting lineup of speakers and topics. OLLI members may attend the club meetings and star gazes, with club members on hand to advise and assist them in the basics of astronomy and the techniques of observing celestial phenomena. For more information on the Astronomy Club of Asheville, visit their website at
www.astroasheville.org
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TheatreUNCA Presents Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale"
Opens Thursday, March 2, 7:30 p.m.
 TheatreUNCA will stage Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale," with four performances in UNC Asheville's Carol Belk Theater. Evening performances will take place Thursday-Saturday, March 2-4, with curtain at 7:30 p.m. One matinee will be offered at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 5.
General admission for "The Winter's Tale" is $12, $7 for students and OLLI members; $10 for faculty, staff and seniors. For information and tickets, visit drama.unca.edu/theatre-unca, or call 828.251.6610.
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Special Interest Group Financial Strategies in Retirement
Friday, March 3, 1:30 p.m.
"Investor Round Table:
Questions for Seniors, 2017"
If you depend upon stock dividends to pay for necessities, does it matter to you if the value of stock decreases? Should it? Where will interest rates be by the end of the year? If your home has significantly increased in value, should you sell now and downsize?
Join us to hear these and other questions discussed, and bring questions for our always knowledgeable member panel. The meeting is open to all OLLI members. Email/call Kate Beatty for further information at kkbmom@yahoo.com or 828-231- 7710.
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WNCHA Program: "After Coal: The Future of Appalachia and Wales"
Saturday, March 4, 2 p.m.
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
Join Pat Beaver, PhD, and Tom Hansell, filmmaker, of Appalachian State University as they present the story of individuals struggling to build a new future in the coalfields of Eastern Kentucky and South Wales. The program opens with Hansell's noted 50 minute documentary,
After Coal, depicting the stark reality of each region losing over 20,000 jobs in recent years. Following the film, Dr. Beaver explores how both regions are attempting to maintain family traditions and cultures while reinventing their economies in order to survive. Is it possible for these historic communities to remember the past while looking to the future?
Tickets will be sold at the door.
General Public: $5 donation requested.
WNCHA members: free.
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Travel Presentation: Antarctica
Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 10 a.m.
Reuter Center's Manheimer Room
Photographs and Presentation on the Amazing Seventh Continent, Antarctica
by Dr. Roger C. Helm, Marine Ecologist
Antarctica is considered by some the most raw, primal, exciting, stunning and awe inspiring place on earth. It's the highest, coldest, windiest, and driest continent, and, surprisingly, it's quite different from its cousin on the opposite pole. Please come and see for yourself why so many travelers interested in nature rank this trip at the top of their list.
Free and open to the public.
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Center for Jewish Studies Events
March 23, 24, 26, 2017,
Times and Locations Vary
 The activities begin on Thursday,
March 23, 7 p.m. at the Reuter Center, with an exhibition of CJS through the decades, a screening of a short film by Marty Gillen and the 2017 Phyllis Freed Sollod Memorial Lecture, which will be delivered by Richard Chess. A dessert reception will follow.
This evening is free and open to all.
On Friday,
March 24, 3 p.m. at the Reuter Center, acclaimed musician, composer, performer Danny Maseng will present "The Passion, The Beauty, The Heartbreak: Israel Through Poetry and Music." The presentation will include performances by Danny Maseng of songs that tell the story of modern Israel.
The celebration concludes on Sunday,
March 26, 7:30 p.m. with a performance by Danny Maseng at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall in West Asheville. This event is ticketed. Tickets for the performance are $15. Those would like to have dinner at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall, are encouraged to make a reservation to dine before the show. Tickets may be purchased at
isisasheville.com or by calling 828-575-2737.
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Blue Ridge Orchestra Concert
Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium
"A Wedding with Wolfgang"
"A Wedding with Wolfgang" is an old / new / borrowed / blue tribute to marriage and Mozart. This family-friendly program includes Mozart's oldest symphony (Symphony 1, composed when he was 8 years old), his "newest" (Symphony 41, Jupiter), Tchaikovsky's
Mozartiana
(exploring a borrowed theme), and Countess Almaviva's blue "Dove Sono" aria from
Marriage of Figaro, sung by UNC Asheville music professor Christine Boone.
Tickets $15 General Admission,
$10 Friend of Blue Ridge Orchestra
$5 Student.
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