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OLLI at SOU
NEWSFLASH
September 21, 2026
| | SOU Campbell Center Parking Update | |
There are several new parking guidelines in place for the SOU Campbell Center.
- Grace Lutheran Parking Lots:
- Members may now park in the entire lower lot!
- The row in the upper lot closest to the church is no longer available to OLLI at SOU. Remaining rows on the south side of the upper lot are still available.
- Look for the OLLI at SOU parking signs for guidance.
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Expanded SOU Parking: OLLI members can now park in SOU Lot 16 (unchanged) and SOU Lot 15 (new!). Be sure to use the new steps from Lot 16!
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No Virtual Permit Required: Good news! SOU no longer requires a virtual permit to use Lots 15 and 16. This applies to only those two lots, which are paid for by the OLLI at SOU program.
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New ADA Accesible Spaces: We have added two new ADA spaces for improved accesibility in SOU Lot 15.
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Bike Parking: There is a dedicated bike parking area located on the west side of the Campbell Center. All bikes must be parked in this area.
View the the new SOU Campbell Center Parking Guide (PDF) for a detailed parking map. Parking options at the RCC/SOU Higher Education Center are unchanged. View the RCC/SOU Higher Education Center Parking Guide (PDF).
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OLLI at SOU All-Member Breakfast Social |
Saturday, Sept. 26, 9-11 a.m.
First United Methodist, 175 N Main Street, Ashland
OLLI at SOU members are invited to the second All-Member Breakfast Social. Kick off the new school year by getting together and making connections with fellow OLLI members. The social will be at First United Methodist in Wesley Hall.
The All-Member Social is open to current members.
Registration required; please RSVP by Wednesday, September 23.
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| Register for One-Time Presentations and SIGs! | | Exploring American Sign Language (ASL) SIG | |
Join the Exploring ASL SIG for their first meeting on Monday, Sept. 21, 9-10:30 a.m., at the SOU Campbell Center where members with a range of experience levels come together to build skills, share what they know, and learn from one another in a supportive setting.
View more information and register for 2026-27.
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Join the OLLI at SOU Zentangle SIG on Friday, Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center. Designed for those already familiar with the Zentangle Method, this group offers a space to share techniques, inspiration and the joy of drawing tangles together. View more information and register for 2026-27.
| | Conversational Italian SIG | |
Parli italiano—or would you like more opportunities to practice? Join the new Conversational Italian SIG on Monday, Sept. 28, 3:30-5 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center and enjoy lively discussions about Italian culture, travel, art, food, and more while building your confidence and fluency in a friendly, supportive environment. View more information and register for 2026-27.
| | Talk to Us Interview: Rick Bailey, SOU President | |
Join John Ferris and Barry Vitcov for the first Talk to Us interview of 2026-27 on Monday, Sept. 21, 4-5 p.m., via Zoom, for an interview with SOU President Rick Bailey.
Visit our website to view all fall term Talk to Us guests and register for the year. If you have trouble registering online, just email olli@sou.edu and let us know you'd like to sign up for Talk to Us.
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One Time Presentation:
107 Days at Sea
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At age 63, grieving the loss of her husband and battling cancer, Jill Chalsty set off alone on a voyage around the world. Discover how that extraordinary journey became a story of resilience, hope, and the power of one person to make a difference on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10-11:30 a.m., PT, via Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom link.
| | Reading and Discussion of Spirtual Writings SIG | |
Interested in exploring spiritual writings in a thoughtful, welcoming group? Join the Reading and Discussion of Spiritual Writings SIG on Friday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center for meditation, reading, and discussion. All spiritual traditions and perspectives are welcome. View more information and register for 2026-27.
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Join the Online Book Club SIG for their first meeting of the year on Monday, Oct. 5, 3:30-5 p.m., PT, via Zoom for a lively discussion of The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris by David McCulloughn. Each month the Book Club explores a different title. View the full book list for 2026-27 and register!
| | OLLI Travel Presentation: Friday, Oct. 2 | | |
OLLI at SOU has partnered with Premier World Discovery to offer three incredible travel trips in 2027.
Learn more about these trips from Liz Bell of Premier World Discovery on Friday, Oct. 2, 2 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center, Room E. No registration required; Bring a friend!
| | Lifelong Learning Opportunities | | |
OLLI at SOU Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
olli@sou.edu • 541-552-6048
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