OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

January 6, 2025

OLLI at SOU Winter Term Starts Today

The OLLI at SOU winter term starts today, Monday, January 6. We are excited to see familiar faces on campus and meet our new OLLI members and instructors this term.

Many of our winter term courses still have space for more members. Check out our online catalog to see what is still available.

Changed your mind about taking a course? Please 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). This makes courses available to members on waitlists.

OLLI at SOU Volunteer Faire

OLLI at SOU will be having our first ever Volunteer Faire next week 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!

The Volunteer Faire is being organized by our Leadership Development and Recruitment Committee, with support from our wonderful Events Team. 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!

Sign Up for the One Credit Program

Participation in the One Credit program helps SOU students and gives you free access to the SOU Hannon Library. The more members who participate, the more funding SOU gets from the State of Oregon to support the next generation of lifelong learners.

To participate, you must be age 65+ and have lived in Oregon for at least 12 months. Take a minute and sign up for the One Credit program. If you are unable to fill out the online form, give our office a call and we will help: 541-552-6048. We just have to verify your date of birth and residence. If you have already filled out the form, thank you! Forms are due by Wednesday, January 29.

Cascade Housing Complex Demolition

Demolition of SOU's Cascade Hall, adjacent to the Campbell Center, starts in earnest this week. It will be demolished and replaced with a new senior living facility.

OLLI at SOU members should expect disruptions and noise during winter term. We will continue providing updates as we receive them from the team heading this project. Please reach out to us at olli@sou.edu with any questions or concerns.

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.

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.

As our travel program develops, we want to offer travel destinations that not only meet our members’ interests, but also align with specific OLLI courses.

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.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Ashland Senior Center, January Newsletter

Friends of Hanon Library Lecture Series: 30th Annual William Stafford Birthday Celebration

Thursday, January 9, 7:00 p.m. SOU Hannon Library, Room 305

An annual reading and open mic event honoring the Oregon Poet who served as Oregon Poet Laureate from 1975 to 1990.

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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