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OLLI News from Bradley University
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Fall 2019 Brochures in the Mail!
The 2019 Fall brochures were mailed out Monday July 15. Enjoy the full color 25th anniversary addition of our Fall brochure.
You can come to the Registration Social with your Fall events already chosen, so your pre-planning will provide you more time for socializing!
If you can't wait until your copy arrives in the mail click here to view a copy online:
Reminder! Registration opens
Wednesday, July 24 for OLLI's Fall 2019 programs. Once you have reviewed the offerings and made your selections, choose YOUR way to register:
In Person at the Registration Social
Attend the OLLI Summer Registration Social Wednesday, July 24 from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. in the Bradley University Michel Student Center Ballrooms.
By Mail
Complete your registration form, and return it to the Continuing Education office (1501 W. Bradley Ave, Peoria, IL 61625). Forms will be queued in the order they are received and will be processed beginning Wednesday, July 24 after Registration Social registrations are complete.
Online
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 25 , register online at
bradley.edu/olli.
By Phone
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, call (309) 677-3900 where the Continuing Education staff will be accepting phone registrations.
TIPS for Registration Social on July 24
The Michel Student Center does not open until 7:30 a.m.
8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Staff and volunteers check your registration forms and answer questions while you enjoy refreshments and socialize with friends both new and old.
8:45 - 10:00 a.m. Numbers are called in order for same-day registration processing.
Free parking is available on campus during the Fall Registration Social, so shuttle service will not be offered.
For more information about Registration, contact Bonnie or Gwen at (309) 677-3900.
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Join OLLI at the Hops Farm
Join OLLI members Larry and Julie Kotewa who will be our hosts on a tour of Hallowed Hops, part of their family farm. Their son Eric will be our tour guide for the hop yard, 10 acres of 20-foot-tall plants with hop cones. We'll have the opportunity to discover how hops are used in the beer brewing process, and even taste the product! We'll also learn about the cultivation practice, equipment used, and why hops are still somewhat of a novelty crop in Illinois.
Tuesday, July 23, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$45 includes lunch at local restaurant, tour, fees, tastings,gratuities, and shuttle transportation.
Click here to use our online registration or call 677-3900.
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Don't Miss-- A Night at the Movies
Don't miss OLLI's Trivia Night! The theme for the evening's dress and table decorations is
A Night at the Movies
-- come as Audrey Hepburn, James Bond, or your favorite Star Wars character, just make sure you come for our big event on Friday, Aug. 23.
Remember, you don't need to be a cinema expert to answer the questions - only a handful of them will focus on movies and entertainment.
For just $45 per person ($360 for a table of 8), the evening will include hors d'oeuvres, coffee, tea, and cash bar; eight rounds of trivia fun; prizes for first and last teams, best-decorated table and best-dressed team; and lots of fun.
If you don't have a team, no worries. We'll place you on one, and you'll have a great night while we raise money for our shuttle savings fund, student volunteer awards, audio-visual purchases, and more!
Online registration is easy -
click here to sign up
! Thank you in advance for supporting OLLI on this fun and relaxing evening.
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Upcoming OLLI Volunteer Opportunities
Consider attending these upcoming committees to share some new ideas for trips and study groups for our Winter 2020 season, as well as ways to welcome and retain our wonderful members!
All meetings will be held at 9 a.m. at the Peoria Next Innovation Center, 801 W. Main Street, Peoria. Plentiful, free parking is available behind the building.
- July 18, Study Group Committee
- August 14, Winter Curriculum Committee
- August 21, Winter Curriculum Committee
- September 4, Winter Curriculum Committee
- September 11, Membership Development Committee
To learn more about volunteer opportunities with OLLI, please visit our website.
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OLLI Insider:
Your Questions Answered
Dear OLLI Insider,
I know OLLI Fall registration is coming up on Wednesday, July 24, but I have a doctor appointment. I hate to miss getting registered, I am hoping to send my form with my neighbor so an she register me, is this allowed?
Signed,
Regina Register
Dea
r Regina Register,
We are excited for everyone to register for our Fall 2019 programs, we have a great line-up in store for you.
During our Social Registration on Wednesday, July 24 participants are eligible to bring in one additional form (along with their own) whether it is their spouse, neighbor, or friend-- but no more than two registration forms per person can be processed at the social.
So yes, don't miss out, have your neighbor bring your form to registration and get signed up for Fall programs!
Sincerely,
OLLI Insider
OLLI Insider
is a weekly article that addresses questions from our members. If you have a question about OLLI you'd like featured in an upcoming edition, please email [email protected].
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Summer fun on Bradley's Campus
During the summer Bradley University is always hopping with different activities. Last week, high school students arrived on campus to take their speech skills to the next level at the BU Summer Forensics Institute. Who are they learning from? Only the best of the best - including members and alumni of the Bradley University Speech Team
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Beyond the Hilltop
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A New Cuba? Travelogue and Discussion
The Peoria Area World Affairs Council invites you to A New Cuba? Travelogue and Analysis with Don Samford
There is much to watch in Cuba these days. What impact did the brief thaw between the US and Cuba have on development there? What direction will they head next? Is there any hope for trade, especially agricultural trade, in the near future?
All of this and more will be discussed!
Tickets for the program only are recommended in advance, but you may purchase your program ticket at the door.
Thursday, July 18 at Lariat Steakhouse in Peoria; Program begins at 7:00 p.m.
For more information call 677-2524 or to register at PAWAC please
click here.
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Peoria Public Library Needs Your Memories!
The Peoria Public Library Association is applying to host
Americans and the Holocaust exhibition. This national traveling exhibition addresses important themes in American history, including Americans' responses to refugees, war and genocide in the 1930s and '40s. This exhibition will challenge the commonly held assumptions that Americans knew little and did nothing about the Nazi persecution and murder of Jews as the Holocaust unfolded.
As they prepare for the grant application, they would like to hear from people who were alive during this period of American history and would be able to provide responses to questions like "During this time, what did you know about the Holocaust? Were you aware of what was happening in Europe? What were you hearing from your parents about it?"
To participate please contact Karla Wilkinson at Peoria Public Library at 497-2150 or [email protected]
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Keep Up with OLLI!
Stay up-to-date with the latest in OLLI news on any of our social media platforms.
Find out what OLLI members are up to. Follow us on our learning trips,
and stay informed about class information.
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Consisting of nearly 1,200 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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