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Club OLLI Newsletter
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April 12, 2022 | Issue 13 |
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OLLI at Sierra Summer Classes Begin in June!
Summer 2022 Term Dates: (Mon) 6/13 - (Th) 7/28
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Summer 2022 Classes for OLLI are scheduled to take place starting Monday, June 13th and continuing through Thursday, July 28th. Classes will be a mixture of in-person (at location) and online (Zoom) courses. We will also be offering some exciting new field trips in August. OLLI at Sierra is closed on Fridays in the summer for in-person and online courses.
Summer registration will open mid-May; check our website's Home page for updates as well.
We are still accepting Spring Term 2 course registrations. New classes start continually throughout the term. It's not too late to join in on the extra fun this Spring! Can't wait? Click this link to open: OLLI Registration Website at any time your heart desires.
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Upcoming Addition to OLLI Website
The Advisory Council and Staff are planning an addition to our website. We would appreciate a quote from you! We would like a quote about your experience(s) with OLLI at Sierra. Please email your quote to Terry McAteer: tmcateer@icsos.us
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Food Drive to Support Sierra College Students |
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Your OLLI Advisory Council is planning for a big “Day of Giving” this summer to support the food insecurity needs of Sierra College students who visit both the Rocklin and Grass Valley campus food pantries. In lieu of a food donation, we will be asking you to consider a monetary donation to the Sierra College Foundation or to the Amazon link that is setup for the food pantry (click link to open: Sierra College Food Pantry Amazon Wish List). Watch your upcoming OLLI newsletters for further details!
*Note: Please indicate OLLI on your check and/or Amazon order gift receipt.
In the meantime, checks payable to Sierra College Foundation can always be sent to:
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Photo: Sierra College Food Pantry at the Rocklin Campus Credit: The Associated Students of Sierra College via Facebook post (about 4 years ago)
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Sierra College Foundation
℅ Food Pantry
316 Vernon St.
Roseville, CA 95678
Thank you, OLLI members, for your support of this crucial resource for our Sierra College student body.
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Brown Bag Lunch Discussion:
Congressional Candidate Dr. Kermit Jones (D)
Thursday, April 14th from Noon to 1:00 PM
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A free OLLI at Sierra College benefit
In case you haven't heard, OLLI's Brown Bag Forum is a new series of online/zoom classes offered FREE to all Members!
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Pictured in photo: Dr. Kermit Jones (Congressional Candidate)
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This month, OLLI Instructor Terry McAteer will be interviewing Dr. Kermit Jones who is running for Congress to represent Placer, Nevada, Sierra, Plumas, Alpine, El Dorado, Mono and Inyo Counties. Terry will ask questions the first half hour and then open the dialogue up to your questions. OLLI at Sierra hopes you can join us and welcomes you to share this zoom link with friends so they can experience the benefits of joining OLLI. |
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The Placer Pops Chorale, led by Artistic/Musical Director Lorin Miller, showcases professional-quality, highly entertaining choral music. This auditioned group, with its own orchestra, presents two major concert series each year, in May and in December, along with special appearances and benefit performances. The Chorale’s repertoire represents a variety of styles, with a strong emphasis on the popular music of the last 75 years, including the best of Broadway and Hollywood. |
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Performance Locations, Dates, Times, & Tickets |
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Harris Center
- Saturday, May 7th at 7:30pm
- Sunday, May 8th at 2:00pm
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Jessup Theatre
- Saturday, May 21st at 2:00pm
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Auburn State Theatre
- Friday, May 27th at 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 28th at 2:00pm
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OLLI Orchestra Spring Concert
Free Concert. Free Parking.
Join us for a Sunday afternoon this May 2022 in Grass Valley for free music, entertainment (concert), and to support your local OLLI program. After a two-year break caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, OLLI Orchestra returns with a new conductor, Wayland Whitney. OLLI Orchestra features local OLLI at Sierra College Member musicians. The Spring Concert Program, designed to suit multiple musical tastes includes: “The Merry Wives of Windsor” "Overture" by Carl Nicolai Franz, Schubert’s "Symphony No. 8," "West Side Story," and "Selections For Orchestra" by Leonard Bernstein, arranged by Jack Mason.
OLLI Orchestra Spring Concert Details
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Where:
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Sierra College Nevada County (Grass Valley) Campus
- 250 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley
- Room N12-103 (Multipurpose Rm)
When:
- Sunday, May 22nd 2022
- At 2:00pm
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