“Great, great information that's very timely for our current state in the country.

Plenty of opportunities for discussion. I loved the round table discussion after the last class!

I felt like I had an opportunity to really meet and connect with some of my other classmates.”

-Participant, The Perplexing Law of Privacy in the United States

Jessica's Note

The sun is shining more often than not, and the snow is slowly receding; Spring is approaching! 

I am looking forward to new beginnings, warmer weather, hikes and exploration, and little green sprays suddenly appearing and spreading across the landscape. 

Are you collecting seeds and sprouts to plant? Or planning on some spring cleaning, purging clutter and mess? How about dusting off your warmer-weather clothing and hiking boots?

OLLI at MSU has two great upcoming OLLI Extra programs to prepare you for spring cleaning and outdoor activities. Enjoy File, Pile, Sort, Shred! and Backcountry Safety and First Aid this season, then get out and delight in the warmer weather to come.

Jessica Alvarez

Program Coordinator, OLLI at MSU

March Friday Forum - Holding the Community Together

As Bozeman and surrounding communities grow at breakneck speed, we depend upon HRDC (Human Resource Development Council) to help residents gain and maintain economic stability amid the high cost of living across the valley.

HRDC's CEO Heather Grenier and development director Kristin Hamburg will provide an update on their Community Commons Development. This new campus on East Griffin Drive in northwest Bozeman will provide the community with a one-stop shop for access to food, housing, energy and other support. In addition, the campus will eventually be home to this community's first year-round emergency shelter facility.

Sunshine Ross, HRDC's transportation director, will also discuss the ballot issue for the May election to form an Urban Transportation District and what's at stake for area residents.

Click or tap here for more information or to register for the March Friday Forum. Participants must register no later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 10. Upon registration confirmation, participants will receive an email with the Zoom link and instructions to join the program.

Friday Forum features speaker presentations and public discussions on local and regional timely topics the second Friday of September through May. Friday Forum is free and open to the public. 

Courses

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Trees and Their Forests with Sharon Eversman. Thursdays, March 9-30, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Online via Zoom.

Astronomy on the Fly with Jim Manning. Tuesdays, March 21 - April 18, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Hope Lutheran Church.

Vanished Kingdoms of Eastern Europe with Asya Pereltsvaig. Thursdays, April 6 - May 4, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Online via Zoom.

Speaker Series (formerly Side Trips)

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Base Camp to the Summit: Going for It! Everest E.R. with Luanne Freer. March 6, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Museum of the Rockies.

Only Hope: My Mother and the Holocaust Brought to Light with Irving Lubliner. March 13, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Online via Zoom.

Jefferson's American Empire with Tony Demetriades. March 27, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Museum of the Rockies.

Preludes and Performances

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Rigoletto sneak preview with Brenna Corner. April 30, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Willson Auditorium.

OLLI Extras

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File, Pile, Sort, Shred! with Jamie Novak. March 15-29, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Online via Zoom.

Sparks: A Generative Writing Workshop with Ilona Popper. April 12, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hope Lutheran Church.

Backcountry Safety and First Aid with Callie Lajza. April 26, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Hope Lutheran Church.

Travel Programs

Registration is now open!

Exploring Rural Communities in Montana's Central Plains

Central Montana is one of the most deeply rural places in America. In the communities of Lewistown, Winnett and Roundup, OLLI travelers will meet and learn first-hand from community members about a range of perspectives and strategies for land use, conservation, ranching and community vitality. May 23-25. Currently full, waitlist available. Click or tap here for more information.

Centennial Valley and Red Rock Lakes

This trip offers a thorough overview of the Centennial Valley's significant natural and cultural aspects. Participants will learn about and meet individuals who live in and manage this pristine ecosystem, including cattle ranchers, the Centennial Valley Association's Range Riders, and managers of non-profit organizations such as the Montana Nature Conservancy and the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. There will be two overnight stays at the University of Utah's beautiful Taft-Nicholson Center in the heart of the Centennial Valley. July 5-7. Cabins currently full, waitlist available. Click or tap here for more information.

OLLI Tips and Tricks

Can't remember if you renewed your membership? You can check your OLLI membership status in your OLLI account. Click or tap here to visit the account log in page, then click "View my Account" to see if you are a current member. Join us for our spring offerings!

Learning Opportunities for Everyone - Don't let sticker shock stop your lifelong learning!

We strive to keep member participation affordable so everyone 50 years of age and better can engage with us in lifelong learning. We also understand that program or event fees can sometimes be prohibitive. Therefore, OLLI at MSU offers financial assistance for both tuition and membership.

We encourage you to apply for membership or program tuition assistance as needed and encourage your neighbor or friend to do the same. Our application is quick and easy. Click or tap here to view more information or apply for financial assistance.

March Reads

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OLLI at MSU offers three book discussion groups. We are sharing the below titles to allow you time to enjoy a good cozy read and join in the discussions!

The Lincoln Lawyer

Michael Connelly

April 6,

12:00-1:00 p.m.

Online via Zoom

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law

Mary Roach

March 20,

1:00-2:30 p.m.

Online via Zoom

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Zora Neale Hurston

March 6,

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Face-to-face

Pilgrim Congregational

We hope you enjoy the selection of items we have chosen for this edition. Everything in this email will be archived on the Newsletter Archive page of our website.