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OLLI News from Bradley University
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OLLI Winter 2020 Brochures Mailed!
The 2020 Winter brochures were delivered to local post offices yesterday, and your postal carriers should deliver them to your homes this week. If you're excited about what we've got in store (lots!) and can't wait until your copy arrives in the mail,
click here to view a copy online.
Registration opens on Wednesday, November 6. Once you have reviewed the offerings and made your selections, choose YOUR way to register:
At the Registration Social
Attend the (very last) Registration Social on Wednesday, November 6 from 8 - 10 a.m. in the Bradley University Michel Student Center Ballrooms. Forms received will be processed concurrently with mail and online registrations at 11:00 a.m.
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 at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6.
Online
Beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6 register online at bradley.edu/olli. See additional instructions and tips for online registration below.
By Phone
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, call the Continuing Education staff at (309) 677-3900 to register via phone. We appreciate your cooperation by waiting to call or visit our office until that date and time.
Details about our last Registration Social:
- If you choose to come to our final Registration Social, your forms will be processed one hour after the social ends. The forms will be processed concurrently with mail and online registrations.
- The Michel Student Center does not open until 7:30 a.m. If you choose to arrive before the doors open, please dress for the weather.
- Ballroom doors will open at 8:00 a.m. If you choose to arrive before that time, please be prepared to stand in line in the lobby.
- From 8:00 - 8:45 a.m., staff and volunteers will check your registration forms and answer questions while you enjoy refreshments and socialize with friends both new and old.
- From 8:45 - 10:00 a.m., numbers will be called in order for same-day registration processing.
- Parking is not allowed on campus. Please use our free park-and-ride shuttle service from Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1420 W. Moss Avenue. Service betgins at 7:15 a.m.
For more information about registration, contact Bonnie or Gwen at (309) 677-3900.
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OLLI Winter 2020 Online Registration Tips
If you choose online registration, the link will be available on OLLI's
homepage at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Please keep the following tips in mind for online registration:
- If a couple is registering together, they must sign up individually, but they CAN use the same email
- If you register two people on the same computer, after the first person has completed their registration, it may say "An incomplete registration was detected." If this occurs, you will need to select "restart this registration," which allows a new page to come up for the second registrant.
- After the Welcome page, you will begin registration with OLLI classes. You must select EITHER "OLLI Class Fee" OR "I do not wish to register for classes at this time" to move to the next page.
- Before you enter your personal information on the Registrant Info page, you must select the button for the $5 Quarterly Membership Fee.
- Double check your summary carefully noting the amount owed, especially if you plan to send a check.
- At the end of the summary page you must check the box at the bottom "I agree."
- If you need to go back a page during your registration to change or edit something, hit the red BACK button, not your browser button.
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If you have questions or concerns, please email Continuing Education staff at
[email protected].
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You're Invited! An OLLI Reader's Theater Presentation
Please "Come with us to Grover's Corner," OLLI's Readers Theater presentation of Thornton Wilder's award winning play, Our Town, directed by Jim Wilhelm and Pat and Bruce White and presented for you FREE by an off-Broadway troupe of extremely amateur performers (your OLLI friends who took the study group this fall)!
Mark your calendars for Monday, November 4 at 2:00 at St Paul's Episcopal Church, 3601 N. North St, Peoria. The building faces War Memorial Drive but is accessed from side streets. (From War Memorial Drive turn south onto Bigelow Street, then right onto Oakridge Avenue and right onto North Street, which leads you into the parking lot.)
A cast member will greet you at the door. Refreshments will be served after the performance. We hope you will join us for this once-in-a-lifetime cultural activity.
There is no charge for the event, and no registration is necessary. Thank you for supporting your OLLI peers!
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We're Going to Lutheran Hillside Village
On this trip, we'll get a behind-the scenes look at Lutheran Hillside Village, a Lutheran Senior Services retirement community with a 158-year tradition of compassionate service. We'll learn about the wide array of senior living options available at the campus, including the new REACH building, the physical therapy gym, and Samaritan Place. We'll also meet the facility's chef Mark Shoopman, who will update us on what's new in dining and delight us with a live presentation of a dessert.
Trip cost is $30, which includes lunch at a local restaurant, gratuities, tours, and shuttle transportation. Click the blue registration link below to sign up now!
Space Available on Other Fall Trips
Are you interested in spending a few hours exploring your community with OLLI? If so, we have space on the following trips:
- Festival of Lights -FOLEPI Floatmaking, November 11
- Art at Bodega, November 15
- The Community Festival of Nativities, December 5
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Looking for Volunteer Opportunities?
Join us for OLLI's upcoming committee meetings and help us plan our Spring curriculum and membership development initatives!
2020 Spring Curriculum Committee:
- Meets at the Peoria Next Innovation Center, 801 W Main Street, Peoria on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. on November 13, 20, and December 4.
- Bring your ideas for classes and help us as we find 44 courses for our April term.
The Membership Development Committee:
- Is planning activities to spread the word about OLLI and to help retain and orient current members.
- That committee will meet on Wednesday, November 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Peoria Next.
Treats and refreshments are provided - as is free parking behind the
building. We look forward to seeing you there!
Call (30
9) 677-3900 for more information.
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OLLI Insider:
Your Questions Answered
Dear OLLI Insider,
I've taken classes for the first time this October and have had a wonderful time. I have some ideas for classes in the Spring, but am not sure how to get my ideas to the right person. What do I do?
Signed,
Carly Classes
Dear Carly Classes
We're delighted to learn you're having a great time during our Fall classes. All of our classes are cultivated by our members. We have a Spring brainstorming session scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. at Peoria Next, but if you can't make that meeting, you're more than welcome to email our Curriculum Chair,
Keith Butterfield
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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
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Midwest Women Artists Symposia
Midwest Women Artist: Champions of the Environment, 1960s to Present is an interdisciplinary conference. They will
explore the contributions of Midwest women environmental and eco-artists to the art history canon, how the
geography of the Midwest has influenced their practice, and the intersections of art and science in their work. This program addresses the gender gap experienced by women artists and their leadership in addressing evolving environmental issues facing our world.
The Symposium is organized by Bradley University's Department of Art & Design and the Illinois Women Artists Project.
For more information contact Kristan McKinsey at 309-766-2860.
Bradley University
November 7-8, 2019
Free, open to the public
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New Building Dedication at Bradley University
Join us to celebrate the dedication of the Bradley University's new Business and Engineering Convergence Center on Friday, November 1, 2019.
Board Chairman Calvin Butler, President Gary Roberts, Deans Matt O'Brien and Lex Akers, and student leader Naydeen Musaitif will speak.
Refreshments will be available after the event.
Bradley University
November 1, 3:00 p.m.
Free, open to the public - no registration necessary
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Beyond the Hilltop
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Heartis to Host Long-Term Care Planning Event
Heartis Village, one of OLLI's study group and trip sites, will host a presentation on long-term care planning on
Saturday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m.
To reserve a seat, please contact Heartis at 693-3960 by Thursday, October 31.
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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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