OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

July 7, 2025

OLLI at SOU Summer Office Hours (June 9–August 29):

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

Register for the OLLI at SOU Open House!

It's going to be a great celebration! Our 10th Annual OLLI Open House will be held on Wednesday, August 6, from 1–4 p.m. on the main floor of the SOU Stevenson Union.

This free, public event debuts OLLI's 2025-26 academic year and so much more. You can preview approximately 150 fall courses and numerous member programs and activities, interact with OLLI instructors, visit exhibits of SOU programs and community partners, enjoy delicious free refreshments and enter to win valuable door prizes.

Register in advance so there are enough refreshments and to receive more details closer to the date. Free parking will be provided in SOU Lot 36. Bring your friends!

Presentations on Older Adult Living Community

SOU has reached the second phase of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) bid process to select a partner for the design, construction and management of an Older Adult Living Community on the site of the former Cascade residence halls. Two potential partners have been identified and are giving presentations this week. The presentations are open to the public. Please use this link to submit questions by July 7. The two companies are McCormack Baron Salazar and Pacific Retirement Services. The presentations are:

• Pacific Retirement Services – July 9, 9 a.m. – 9:50 a.m., SOU Music Recital Hall
• McCormack Barron Salazar – July 11, 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m., SOU Music Recital Hall

Additional information on the bid process, campus visits, potential partners and timeline can be found at http://sou.edu/older-adult-living-community-provider-partnership/.

Thank You to Our 4th of July Marchers

A big thank you to our OLLI members and instructors who marched with us in this year's 4th of July parade! We were thrilled to see everyone who came out, including those who joined on bikes and with dogs. Special thanks to MaryBeth and Terry for assembling the signs for us to hold.



We are so grateful for our OLLI at SOU and Southern Oregon University community.

Annual Membership Now Available!

OLLI at SOU membership for the 2025-26 academic year is now available. Vist our Join/Renew webpage to purchase your membership online.

Our office support volunteers and staff will be on hand to help any member who runs into issues logging in and/or renewing their annual membership. Contact the office at 541-552-6048 or olli@sou.edu for assistance.

Sign Up For One Credit When You Join/Renew!

OLLI at SOU members interested in participating in the One Credit Program now only need to opt-in once a year when renewing their membership. Members who meet the requirements below are encouraged to check "yes" on One Credit section on their membership form:

• plan to register in at least one OLLI at SOU course this academic year
• be age 65 or older
• be a resident of Oregon for at least one year

OLLI at SOU members who participate in the One Credit program receive free access to the SOU Hannon Library for each academic term they are enrolled in at least one OLLI at SOU course. SOU receives funding from the State of Oregon for every OLLI at SOU course a member is enrolled in. OLLI members opting into the one credit program provide a significant financial boost for SOU during these challenging times. 

Go Green! Opt Out of Receiving a Print Catalog

Any OLLI at SOU member can opt-out of receiving the printed course catalog. The Fall 2025 Print Catalog PDF will be available to view online the week of July 28. Past versions of our Print Catalog PDFs are on our Resources webpage. To opt out, simply email the OLLI office at olli@sou.edu with your name, address, and a message that you are opting out of the printed catalog.

Zentangle SIG

(Shared Interest Group)

All interested OLLI members are invited to the second meeting of our new Zentangle SIG on Thursday, July 24, 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 more information and to register for the first meeting, contact Joann Cleckner at jzccpa@sonic.net. SIG participants must be current members.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Ashland Senior Center, July Newsletter

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