OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

January 13, 2025

OLLI at SOU Volunteer Faire

OLLI at SOU will be having our first ever Volunteer Faire tomorrow on Tuesday, January 14, 2–4 p.m. at the SOU Campbell Center. This event is open to all members who are interested in volunteer opportunities with OLLI. We will have informational booths in rooms D and E, as well as multiple soups for a taste-test competition!

No need to sign up. Come enjoy some soup and learn about volunteering with OLLI!

OLLI at SOU Leadership Academy

How does OLLI at SOU work? Here’s your chance to find out. In the brand-new three-session course “OLLI at SOU Leadership Academy,” you will learn what it takes to offer courses, support our members, and govern and chart our future.

Click here to read the catalog description and register!

Travel Pilot Project Announcements

The OLLI at SOU Travel Pilot Project Team is pleased to offer six exciting travel opportunities in 2025. Check out our Travel with OLLI at SOU webpage for more information

Volunteers on the Travel Pilot Project team will be in the members' lounge to talk with OLLI members, hear interests, and collect feedback on the six upcoming 2025 trips during the following times:

• Monday, January 13–Friday, January 17, 2:30–4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 21–Friday January 24, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Talk to Us: Monday, January 27

The monthly Talk to Us series continues in 2024-25. John Ferris and Barry Vitcov host a monthly one-hour Zoom interview of accomplished people who make a difference in southern Oregon.

Monday, January 27, 4 p.m. PT – Gabriella Calicchio, Executive Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Facilitators John Ferris and Barry Vitcov

ATTENTION: New Registration Process for Talk to Us Interviews

• Sign in to your OLLI at SOU account
• Click the Register for Programs & Activities button
• Click Talk to Us Interviews
• Add the interview to your cart and checkout
• Zoom link will be in the bottom of your confirmation email

Acoustic Guitar Jam SIG (Shared Interest Group)

Do you understand basic guitar chords and strumming techniques and would like to jam with other OLLI members? If so, join the Acoustic Guitar Jam SIG every fourth Friday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the SOU Campbell Center.

Participants will suggest songs for the rest of the group to play together. No extensive guitar playing experience is required, but you must provide your own guitar. You will also find a guitar tuner, capo, and music stand to be helpful. For additional information and to register for the SIG, please contact Randall Walker at rswalker48@gmail.com. Participation in a SIG requires an OLLI membership.

Cascade Housing Complex Demolition

Update: Demolition of the Cascade Housing Complex has begun. Members should expect significant noise disruptions. In addition, the demolition teams have put up fences around the demolition area. Do not enter the demolition area. Alleyways between Campbell Center and the Cascade Housing Complex are now closed. (View map for details) Access to Lot 16 and Grace Lutheran parking lots is not affected.

Please reach out to us at olli@sou.edu with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Members of the OLLI at SOU Watercolor SIG have brought their best work to the Ashland Senior Center for everyone to enjoy as part of the Center's "Seniors Celebrating Creativity" series. SIG paintings will be on display until March 2025.

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, January 7

Have a question or need help with your OLLI membership?

The OLLI at SOU office is happy to assist you.

Email: olli@sou.edu  |  Phone: 541.552.6048

Office hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. PT, Monday–Friday

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