May	June	July
May 31, 9am: Curriculum Committee Meeting  in Michel Student Center Executive Suite		July 10, 9am: Learning Trip Committee Meeting in Michel Student Center Executive Suite
		July 13 & 27, 2pm: Study Group Committee Meetings at Peoria NEXT Innovation Center
		July 26, 9am: Fall 2017 Registration Open House in Michel Student Center Ballrooms

Take this regional trip to the Quad Cities with OLLI to visit two historic homes in addition to learning about the John Deere Classic golf tournament, named Tournament of the Year in 2017 by the PGA Tour.

John Deere: From Golf Classic to Historical Homes  (Activity Level 3)

Thursday, June 29

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

On this Deere-inspired trip, not only will we visit the TPC Deere Run golf course to learn about the logistics involved in hosting one of the most successful golf tournaments, but we will also visit the beautiful historic sites at the Butterworth Center and the Deere-Wiman House.

We'll enjoy lunch at the TPC Deere Run Clubhouse, which features spectacular views of the 18th hole and the picturesque Rock River.  Then we will tour  the historic Butterworth Center and Deere-Winman House, where we will learn about their unique features including pipe organs, libraries, Victorian architecture, acres of formal gardens, and much more!

$89 - includes tour, presentations, lunch, gratuities, snacks, and charter coach transportation.

Don't miss your chance to sign up for this unique trip!  Call us today at 309-677-3900 to register!

All are invited to attend!  On Wednesday, May 31, the OLLI Curriculum Committee will finalize classes for our Fall 2017 term.

We will meet in the Executive Suite  on Wednesday, May 31, at 9:00 a.m.  We hope to see you there!

Over Here: Winning World War II on the Home Front

Thursdays, June 8 - July 13

9:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Peoria NEXT Innovation Center

While millions of Americans went off to fight World War II all over the globe, people at home also made contributions to the war effort in a variety of different ways.  In the study group "Over Here: Winning World War II on the Home Front," participants will learn how all sorts of folks pitched in to help win the war.  In the video clip below, you'll see how the sale of war bonds and rationing were two of the many weapons we employed to secure victory.  You'll also learn about the use of movies, books, sheet music, and victory gardens were part of the war effort.  Our discussion begins on Thursday, June 8, at 9:30 a.m. at the Peoria NEXT Innovation Center.   Call our office at 309-677-3900 to get in on the lively discussions!  

$45 - facilitated by the volunteers as noted above, and coordinated by Carol May, OLLI study group coordinator and facilitator.

War bonds and rationing during World War II

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OLLI members are invited to join Taming Technology, a conference at Bradley University June 19 - 21. Sessions will offer K - 12 teachers opportunities to investigate new technologies and how they can be integrated in both the classroom and in personal life. Featuring beginner and advanced tracks, the conference will explore contemporary tools such as phones and tablets as well as apps and online resources. Professional development credit is also available.

The full conference registration fee is $65 with discounts available for early career educators with up to 5 years' experience. The single day fee is $41. Attendees can choose to stay in area hotels or in campus housing.

For more information or to register, email Debbie at devine@bradley.edu or call (309) 677-2820 The deadline to register is June 14.

This conference is sponsored by Delta Kappa Gamma, the International Society for Key Women Educators. The public is invited to attend.