NEWSFLASH
September 23, 2019
Enroll Now in One Credit Courses
Your OLLI Course(s) May Be Eligible for One Credit
If you are 65 or older and have been a resident of Oregon for at least a year, and are registered in an OLLI class approved by SOU for one credit, you qualify for one credit. Registration in a one credit course entitles you to use of the SOU Hannon Library for the duration of the term, and it benefits SOU, OLLI and OLLI instructors, too.
A list of approved courses is on the back of the purple One Credit registration forms that are available in the Campbell Center office and classrooms, and at the HEC in Medford, or you may click here to download the form (PDF) and the list of approved courses. One Credit registration forms must be submitted by Friday, October 11, by 4:00 pm.
So Many Poems;
So Little Time
There may still be space in this gathering. Click the button below for more information, and to check availability and register.

  • Dates: Thursday, October 10
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Library in Trinity Church at 44 N. 2nd Street in Ashland
Questions? Contact Facilitator Suzanne Witucki at suzannewitucki7@gmail.com .
Mavens Go to OSF (Yet Again)
  • Topic: Join other OLLI members and the Mavens this week to discuss OSF plays
  • Dates: See below
  • Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm
  • Location: Thai Pepper, 84 North Main Street (Use the Water Street entrance.)
  • Facilitator: Susan Stitham
  • What you should know: See the plays on or before the dates of these events. Then purchase your libations and munchies (if you wish), and share insights and responses to these productions with your OLLI friends.
  • RSVP: Registration is only through this website and is required because maximum is 20 participants (see buttons below). Registration for each discussion is separate and on a first come/first served basis. Click the buttons below to register. Registration will close when all openings are filled.
  • Note: There are no OSF Mavens Conversation Connections this week.
  • Other Questions? Contact Contact Susan Stitham at omm1961@gmail.com.
Tuesday, October 8
Thursday, October 10
There may still be a few seats available for next week's Conversation Connections (see below). Other than dates and plays, details are the same as above. Click the buttons below to check for availability and to register for either gathering.
Tuesday, October 1
Friday, October 4
For more information on the plays, performance dates, and ticket prices, click here for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival website.
Downtown Medford Attractions
There is much to do in downtown Medford before or after class at the Higher Education Center, such as visiting the library or Rogue Gallery or enjoying coffee or bite to eat. Click here to download a map (PDF) of nearby businesses that supported the OLLI Open House this past July.
Come to the OLLI Council Meeting: The next meeting of the OLLI Council is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, at 3:45 at Stevenson Union, Room 319. All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Council. Click here for the OLLI Governance webpage, where you will find the agenda, minutes of prior meetings, and other Council information.
What's in the Announcements this week? Starting this term, you can download a copy of the Weekly Announcements in the NewsFlash. You can also pick up a copy in the information display areas of Campbell Center and Higher Education classrooms. Click here for a PDF copy of this week's Announcements.
Upcoming Free Events In Ashland
The Ashland Senior Services Division invites OLLI members to a free cookout for seniors.
  • Where: Hunter Park, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland
  • When: Saturday, September 28, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • FREE and no registration required 
Come get to know the people who are honored to serve you! They will be serving burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers and sides.
The cookout will be in Hunter Park, next to the Senior Center, with seating inside in the event of inclement weather or smoke. 
Please call the Ashland Senior Center at 541.488.5342 for more information.
Friends of the Hannon Library and SOU Professor and author (and volunteer Community Lecturer) Robert Arellano invite you to hear Professor Arellano's presentation on "Inherent Criminality: Cuban Noir" on Thursday, October 10, 4:00-5:00 pm in the Hannon Library Meese Room. Free and all are welcome. Click here for more information (PDF).