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OLLI News from Bradley University
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Notable OLLI Dates
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July 10, 9am: Learning Trip Committee Meeting
at Peoria NEXT Innovation Center
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Aug. 25, 5pm: Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser at the Hayden Clark Alumni Center
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July 13 & 27, 2pm: Study Group Committee Meetings
at Peoria NEXT Innovation Center
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July 26, 9am: Fall 2017 Registration Open House in Michel Student Center Ballrooms
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Carol May, our friend and devoted OLLI member and volunteer.
Carol died on Sunday, June 18, after suffering a heart attack just one week ago.
Carol served as OLLI study group committee chairperson from 2011 to 2014, and OLLI cinema committee chairperson from 2014 to 2017. Her genius and drive to create unique programming, as well as her enthusiasm and commitment to our members, will be dearly missed throughout our lifelong learning community.
Please join us in extending sincere condolences to her husband Roger, her son Sam, her grandson Peyton, her nephews (and OLLI members) Keith and Kurt Butterfield, and her entire family.
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Illinois Shakespeare Festival's 40th Season!
There are still plenty of seats available for our annual trip to the Shakespeare Festival. If you would like to attend this fun-filled event, please register before Thursday, June 29! We need more registrations in order for this trip to be a go.
Wednesday, July 12 4:00- 11:45 p.m.
Don't miss this imaginative interpretation of Shakespeare favorite,
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Our trip will include an outdoor catered picnic dinner with wine, a behind-the-scenes tour with the festival staff prior to the performance, and plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful grounds of Ewing Manor. Dr. Susan Hillabold, our Shakespeare expert, will accompany the group to provide insight throughout the trip.
$109 - includes center-section platinum-plus seats, tour, presentation, dinner, wine, gratuities, snacks, and charter coach transportation.
Call Gwen at 677-3900 to register!
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Pop-Up Local Trip: Toraason Glass
Toraason Glass
(Activity Level 1)
Thursday, June 22
9:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
If you have not yet experienced Toraason Glass with OLLI, now is your chance to take one of the most popular trips we offer! Next week we will offer an extra learning trip to visit Hiram Toraason's glass blowing workshop, where he and his apprentices transform hot molten glass into works of art. Learn more about this fast-paced process as Hiram performs a live demonstration with commentary. Afterwards we will enjoy lunch at Childer's Eatery.
Register today by calling Gwen at 309-677-3900!
$28 - includes demonstration fees, lunch, gratuities, and shuttle transportation
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Join Learning Trip Committee and Help Plan Trips
If you're looking for a way to get involved with OLLI, Learning Trip Committee is a great opportunity for first-time volunteers! Whether you have ideas for places we may want to visit or prefer to observe and see how the process works, all are welcome to attend committee meetings.
Please note that this meeting will be held at Peoria NEXT Innovation Center.
Learning Trip Committee Meeting
Monday, July 10
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 W Main St, Peoria
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Attend Free Programs at Chillicothe Library
The Chillicothe Public Library hosts several events each month that OLLI members may find interesting! Below is a sampling of what they have planned for June.
If you would like to receive your own Chillicothe Library Newsletter, click here to sign up!
Scams & ID Theft | Tue., Jun 20 @ 1:30 & 6:30 pm
Learn how to recognize and avoid a variety of scams and prevent identity theft in this free program by Chillicothe's own Chief of Police, Scott Mettille. The program is offered twice to fit your schedule.
Books+Tea @ the Library | Mon., Jun 26 @ 6:30 pm
Join our book club for adults as we discuss
H Is for Hawk
, by Helen McDonald, and enjoy tea and refreshments. Copies of the book are available to check out at the front desk.
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Keep Up with OLLI!
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Find out what OLLI members are up to-- follow us on our Learning Trips and stay informed on class information.
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Consisting of nearly 1,100 people ages 50+, OLLI members come from all backgrounds and educational levels. Together they enjoy a diverse collection of year-round programs including non-credit classes, educational travel, study groups, cinema, and lectures.
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