OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

June 9, 2025

OLLI at SOU Summer Office Hours

(June 9–September 12)

Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., closed Fridays

OLLI at SOU Summer Break (Office Closed)

Monday, June 16–Friday, June 20

Important Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, June 26: OLLI Shared Interest Groups Meetings (info below)
• Tuesday, July 1: Annual Membership Form Available
• Friday, July 4: Join OLLI at SOU in the Fourth of July Parade (details to come)
• Wednesday, August 6: OLLI Open House

NEW: Zentangle SIG

(Shared Interest Group

All interested OLLI members are invited to the first meeting of our new Zentangle SIG on

Thursday, June 26, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Campbell Center. Discover the relaxing, creative world of Zentangle with our new SIG! 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. Bring your own supplies (tiles, micron pens, pencils, scrubbers, etc.) and join us for our first meeting. For more information and to register to attend the first meeting, contact Joann Cleckner at jzccpa@sonic.net. 

Curious About the Online Book Club SIG?

Come Help Shape it's Future!

Whether you're a regular or just thinking about joining, we’d love your input as we plan for the future of the book club.



We’re getting together in person on Thursday, June 26, at 1 p.m. at the Campbell Center.

All OLLI members are welcome! Come share your thoughts!

Contact Jane Ballback, jane@mysecondmama.com or John Aufderheide, johnaufderheide76@gmail.com for more information.

Sign Up for the OLLI at SOU Travel Trip!

There is still time to sign up for the Overnight Cultural/Historical OLLI at SOU Trip!

• June 24–25, 2025 (2 days / 1 night)
• Deadline to sign up is Saturday, June 21

Highlights include: Camp Tule Lake National Monument in Tule Lake, California; Captain Jack’s Stronghold, Petroglyph Point, Lava Beds National Monument, Klamath Falls, OR and Fort Klamath, OR. Overnight at the luxurious Running Y Ranch Resort at OLLI-rates! Click here for complete details and to make a reservation.

OLLI at SOU Has a New Strategic Plan!

The OLLI at SOU Council approved our new 2030 Strategic Plan during its May meeting. With four goals and multiple strategies for each goal, we have a road map to make OLLI at SOU stronger and more sustainable. 

Click here to read the full plan.

Click here to read a one-page graphic.

OLLI at SOU Council Meeting

OLLI at SOU's Governing Council holds its monthly meeting this Wednesday, June 11, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the SOU Campbell Center. This meeting is open to OLLI at SOU members and will be live on Zoom. Email olli@sou.edu to receive the agenda and Zoom link.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, June 3

National Osher Resource Center June Newsletter

Have a question or need help with your OLLI membership?

The OLLI at SOU office is happy to assist you.

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