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January 27, 2020

One Credit Forms Due This Week

Last call for One Credit Program enrollment. Forms are due in the OLLI office Tuesday, January 28, by 4:00 pm . Click here for more information on the benefits and process for participating in the SOU One Credit Program.

OLLI Council Meeting This Week

All members are welcome to attend OLLI Council meetings. Join us Tuesday, January 28, at 3:30 pm in Room A of Campbell Center . Click here for agendas and minutes from previous meetings, and for more information about the OLLI Council.

Here's your chance to learn about OLLI and make connections with other members. Inside OLLI will provide you with information on the organization:

And this is an opportunity to meet other great OLLI members in a relaxed atmosphere. This presentation is open to all OLLI members. Both new and experienced members will all get a chance to see what it really means to "Stay for the Connections." Hope to see you in Ashland on February 20, or in Medford on February 27 .

Advance registration is appreciated although not required; it helps us plan for refreshments and materials.

Congratulations to OLLI Volunteer Sandy Theis, 2020 Ragland Award Recipient

OLLI is excited to announce that OLLI member, instructor, and longtime volunteer Sandy Theis is this year’s recipient of the James Ragland Memorial Ashland "Volunteer Spirit" Community Service Award. Sandy was presented with this prestigious award at the January 21 Ashland City Council meeting.

Sandy was recognized for her many years of volunteer work and leadership roles with numerous local organizations, including OLLI, Ashland Senior Advisory Committee, Asante Ashland Community Hospital, Rogue Valley Council of Governments, American Association of University Women, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Congratulations, Sandy!

Criteria for the award is based on public sector volunteer services performed, length of service, absence of adequate recognition in the past, and any other attributes the nominee may have that should be considered. Click here for more information on the Ragland Award.

What's in the Announcements this week? Click here for a PDF copy of this week's Announcements or pick up a copy in the information display areas of Campbell Center and Higher Education Center (HEC) classrooms. You can also find the announcements and other useful information on the OLLI website .

Free Event at SOU This Week

Friday, January 31, 12:30 – 1:20 pm : Free Friday Afternoon Presentation at the Oregon Center for the Arts. This week features OLLI volunteer Margaret (Peggy) Evans performing an organ recital . SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Avenue. Click here for information (PDF) on this and other upcoming presentations.