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Jessica's Note

It's time to enjoy the outdoors as the days grow sunny and warm! So, how do you plan to enjoy the weather this spring?

If you are interested in fly fishing, you are in luck! OLLI at MSU is offering a new series of fly-casting programs this June. There are two sections for newbies and two for the old hands, and you'll have the opportunity to learn about fly-casting techniques, fly selection, reading the river, and macroinvertebrate identification with fellow fisher folk.

Jessica Alvarez

Program Coordinator, OLLI at MSU

Announcing NEW OLLI Offerings

Join professional fly-casting instructor and guide Matt Wilhelm to refine your fly-casting skills to get your season off to a strong start! There will be four casting sections, two introductory and two intermediate. Matt will provide rods, however, you are welcome to bring your own gear. Casting instruction and practice take place outdoors in a lawn area. Dress accordingly.

To register and read more information about each program, click or tap on the titles below. Registration opens Tuesday, April 18, at 10 a.m. Space is limited.

Introductory Fly Casting with Matt Wilhelm

Session one will be a hands-on, small-group lesson covering an introduction to the fly rod, rod management and basic fly-casting techniques to get you on the river.



Session two will be a classroom presentation and discussion on fly selection, reading the river, and macroinvertebrate identification to aid your fly-fishing success. The classroom session includes participants from all OLLI at MSU fly-casting classes. The casting class is limited to 8 participants.

Introductory Fly Casting for Women June 6, 10:00-noon, June 12, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Introductory Fly Casting for Men June 6 and 12, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 18, at 10 a.m.

Intermediate Fly Casting with Matt Wilhelm

Session one will be a hands-on, small-group lesson covering intermediate fly-casting techniques and related tricks of the trade to apply to still and moving water habitats.



Session two will be a classroom presentation and discussion on fly selection, macroinvertebrate identification, and reading water to aid your fly-fishing success. The classroom session includes participants from all OLLI at MSU fly-casting classes. The casting class is limited to 8 participants.

Intermediate Fly Casting for Women June 8, 10:00-noon, June 12, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Intermediate Fly Casting for Men June 8 and 12, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 18, at 10 a.m.

Speaker Series

War Pigeons: They Got Their Messages Through with Elizabeth Macalaster. April 24, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Online via Zoom.

Preludes and Performances

Rigoletto sneak preview with Intermountain Opera Bozeman's Brenna Corner. April 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Willson Auditorium.

OLLI Tips and Tricks

Is there a program or course you wish you could enjoy with OLLI at MSU? Click or tap here to submit a suggestion!

Do you have knowledge or experience you'd like to share with OLLI at MSU members? Click or tap here to submit a program proposal!

Learning Opportunities for Everyone - Feed your curiosity at a price that works for you!

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 are grateful to the family and friends of our late OLLI at MSU leader and consummate lifelong learner, Doug Young, for establishing the Doug Young Memorial Scholarship Fund. 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.

April Reads

Click or tap the titles below for more information and to register



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 us for one or all of these book discussions!

Defending Jacob

William Landay

May 4,

12:00-1:00 p.m.

Online via Zoom

Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted

Suleika Jaouad

May 15,

1:00-2:30 p.m.

Online via Zoom

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Cynthia Ozick

May 1,

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.