OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

March 17, 2025

Open Registration Begins!

Spring Open Registration begins today, March 17! Add as many courses as you'd like from the dozens of courses that have available seats. Click here for the online catalog.

Remember that Open Registration is first-come, first-served. Registering online is the quickest way to get into the classes you want. Check out our brand new Open Registration Tutorial on YouTube for step-by-step instructions.

Changed your mind about taking a course? Just email the OLLI office at olli@sou.edu with "DROP" in the subject line and include your name and the title of the course(s).

Call for Council Candidates

As a member-driven organization, OLLI at SOU depends on the involvement of members in our governance. Council elections are held in May to choose three new Council Directors to began a three-year term in June. If you are interested in adding your name to the ballot, please contact John Schuyler, Leadership Development and Recruitment Committee (LDRC) member, at jskyler2010@gmail.com by Tuesday, April 1.

Announcing New OLLI at SOU Website Pages!

Travel with OLLI

The Travel with OLLI page is now organized into three exciting trip categories:

1. Local/Regional Trips
2. Domestic Trips
3. International Trips

Sign up now for the three local trips coming up in March, April, and May!

View full trip descriptions on the Travel with OLLI page.

Programs & Activities

Register for Talk to Us, one-time presentations, and activities exclusive to OLLI at SOU members.

This spring, we have a presentation on the Klamath Dam Removal Project and a Bike and E-bike Skills & Safety Workshop.

Interested in hosting a program or activity? Visit our Facilitate page.

Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)

We now have a brand new page dedicated to our SIGs.

• Acoustic Guitar Jam
• Online Book Club
• Watercolor Painting

Most of our SIGs are full, but any member can propose a new SIG with our Shared Interest Group Proposal Form.

Calling Volunteers!

OLLI at SOU is hosting a booth at the ACCESS Senior Fair, and we are looking for a handful of volunteers to help work two-hour shifts. Tuesday, April 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Dr in Medford. Email olli@sou.edu if interested.

OLLI at SOU Governing Council Meeting

OLLI at SOU's Governing Council holds the November meeting on Tuesday, March 18, from 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

OLLI at SOU Strategic Plan 2030 (PDF) – View the presentation of the OLLI at SOU Strategic Plan from the Town Hall Meeting on 3/12.

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, March 11

Members of the OLLI at SOU Watercolor SIG have brought their best work to the Ashland Senior Center as part of the Center's "Seniors Celebrating Creativity" series. The free exhibit may be viewed Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Visit our News & Events webpage for more details.

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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