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The Adventurer
CONTINUING THIS ADVENTURE
CALLED LIFE
Term: Winter Session 23: January Newsletter
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January Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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OLLI Health and Wellness Fair
Location: Curtiss Banquet Rooms
With the start of the new year, January brings great hope and wellness for 2023. Your OLLI will host a wellness fair for our January monthly meeting. You will have the opportunity for cholesterol, body fat and blood pressure screenings at no cost during the wellness fair. Included will be door prizes and raffles — several vendors of wellness goods and services will provide information
and wellness goodies. A healthy YOU makes a healthier SVS-U and OLLI!
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Registration will begin
Monday, January 9, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.
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Highlights:
- 4 Multiple Day Trips Planned for 2023
- 2 Social Events
- 5 "Live at SVSU"
- 4 Motorcoach Day Trips
- 75 Classes of Various Categories
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2023 Ireland & 2023 Nordic Coastal Voyage
Registration Available
*Click the images below to get a day-by-day itinerary and full details on these trips*
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April 18 - May 1, 2023
The western coast of Ireland is home to some of the Emerald Isle’s most astounding scenery. After exploring historic Belfast, set out to discover the highlights of the Wild Atlantic Way, from Donegal to the Cliffs of Moher. Between the breathtaking views of stunning seascapes and green landscapes, you’ll step off the beaten path to get a feel for Ireland’s quieter side.
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June 25 - July 9, 2023
During this comprehensive journey, you'll explore Finland's Lapland region—a realm of astonishing beauty—where you will encounter the enduring culture of the indigenous Sami people. Then, cruise southward through the Norwegian fjords by coastal ship for five nights near the top of the world, stopping along the way to explore cities, towns, and villages that dot the shore. Once you disembark your ship, you'll visit Bergen, a maritime city of charming restaurants, gift shops, and museums. Then, wind down your explorations with two nights in Oslo, Norway's capital, a nature-lover's dream of 40 islands and more than 300 lakes. As you travel down the country by ship, train, coach, ferry, and plane, you’ll experience Nordic cultures with enduring ties to nature’s majesty.
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Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains: Featuring Louisville, Lexington, Gatlinburg & Asheville
September 14 - 22, 2023
Take a delightful trip through the heart of Appalachia, discovering the equestrian culture of Kentucky, the pioneer spirit of Tennessee, and the mountainous beauty of North Carolina. Get a taste of Bourbon, baseball, and Thoroughbreds in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky. Travel through Daniel Boone National Forest as you make your way to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. From your home base of Gatlinburg, explore the natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visit the Titanic Museum for a private, sit-down dinner, followed by a tour of the museum. Travel on to Asheville, North Carolina, and enjoy the city’s historic architecture, engaging neighborhoods and robust art districts. Tour the Biltmore Estate, George Vanderbilt’s “little mountain escape” in the Blue Ridge Mountains. When you leave, you’ll have the warmth and charm of southern Appalachia still in your heart.
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Italy: An Edible Adventure through Tuscany & Piedmont
October 13 - 23, 2023
Registration for this trip will begin on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. For more details, please see the last page of the brochure.
In Italy, food is an art form. Learn about northern Italy’s rich culinary history by visiting local shops, secluded vineyards, and bustling markets. You’ll witness the passion behind the creation of famous meats, cheeses, oils, and wines by interacting with the producers who keep the traditions alive. Attend the Alba White Truffle Fair and even try your hand at making some of the region’s specialty dishes during a cooking lesson.
Travel Preview - Tuesday, January 24, 2023 • Click here to register
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Registration for the multiple day trips is done in the OLLI office. Please bring a copy of your passport, Covid-19 Vaccination Record, and an Emergency Contact Form. | | | |
New Year's Resolutions Facts | |
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What will your 2023 New Year's Resolution Be??
In 2022, the top New Year's Resolutions were:
- Eat Healthier
- Exercise More
- Lose Weight
- Get Finances in Order
- Learn a New Skill
- Stop Smoking
- Read More Books
- Drink More Water
- Drink Less Alcohol
- Get Organized
- Spend Time with Family
- Stop Procrastinating
- Travel More
- Break Digital Addiction
- Get More Sleep
- Reduce Stress
- Floss Consistently
A couple statistics about New Year's Resolutions:
- People are most likely to give up resolutions by January 19th
- Around 16% of Americans keep some of their resolutions
- Around 13% of Americans keep none of their resolutions
- Nearly 80% of resolutions fail across the board
- The most common excuses for why resolutions fail include lacking willpower, forgetting, and being too lazy
- The most popular resolutions every year include, eating healthier, being more active, and managing finances better
Source: Chamber of Commerce
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Still have some leftover candy canes from Christmas? Make this Molten Chocolate Cake with Crushed Candy Canes for a tasty treat to celebrate the New Year.
Follow the Food Network Kitchen's recipe from Anne Burrell to make this tasty Molten Chocolate Cake with Crushed Candy Canes. Click here for the recipe!
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A Note From Advisory Board Chair Roger Spann | |
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Some of you know about my love of pigs which began when I trained Wilbur, a pot bellied pig who lived at the Saginaw Children's Zoo, to exercise with me. That was instrumental in my starting a pig collection. Presently there are about 200 pigs throughout my home. Using some thoughts from the book "It's the Little Things," let me share a few things I have learned from my pig friends.
As E.B. White taught us in Charlotte's Web, one should never underestimate the brilliance of a pig. And we humans have a lot to learn from them. In an effort to be our best selves, we often reach so high that we forget to connect with the simple pleasures in life that truly make it worth living. But life on the farm is different. The slower pace, the routine, the fresh air, and the community of creatures big and small offer a perspective shift. From the pigs we can learn that sometimes the littlest moments can harbor the greatest happiness.
What does this all mean to OLLI and all my wonderful OLLI friends and to me? As we begin this new year called 2023, I am going to look for more joy in the simple pleasures of life that truly make it worth living. My pig friends take care of each other, they value a calm, tidy space (despite rumors to the contrary), and they relish the opportunity to learn something new every day. May we, with OLLI's help, strive to meet every opportunity--big and small--with as much wonder, intelligence, and grace as my loveable, wonderful pig friends. Remember, it's the little things that really count. I promise you that SVSU--OLLI is here to help all of us have the best year of our lives in 2023. As we go forth in this new year, please let me know about your special adventures with OLLI that bring you new joy and happiness, big or small, in 2023.
Roger Spann, Advisory Board Chair
[email protected]
989 799 8417
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