Please note that effective August 19, 2024, you must have either a UNC Asheville 2024-2025 annual parking permit or a visitor’s permit to park on campus 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Visit the Campus Parking for OLLI Members page for instructions on how to purchase an OLLI-subsidized annual parking permit. Daily and monthly visitor permits must be purchased through the UNC Asheville parking site; OLLI does not sell visitor permits.
Asheville Museum of History
The mission of the Asheville Museum of History is to preserve and promote the history and legacy of Western North Carolina through interpretation, education, collection and collaboration. Throughout the year, the Asheville Museum of History hosts select panel discussions on timely, community topics and to educate and inspire curiosity about WNC history and culture. To learn more, visit the Asheville Museum of History’s website.
Asheville Symphony Orchestra
The Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs and promotes symphonic music for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the people of Western North Carolina. Programming includes specialty talks and performances throughout the year. For more information about the ASO or to find out how to purchase tickets for performances, visit the ASO website.
Astronomy Club of Asheville
The Astronomy Club of Asheville is dedicated to helping people of all ages understand and enjoy astronomy at all levels of interest. OLLI members may attend club meetings featuring an interesting lineup of speakers, as well as stargazes, with club members on hand to advise and assist them in the basics of astronomy and the techniques of observing celestial phenomena. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. in the Manheimer Room (102) and online via Zoom. To find out more about upcoming meetings, visit the Astronomy Club of Asheville website.
The Autumn Players/Readers Theatre Showcase
The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre bring seasoned talents to the forefront with script-in-hand readings, emphasizing story and character. The Readers Theatre Showcase blends classic and lesser-known works for accessible theatrical experiences. A testament to the enduring spirit of theatre, the Autumn Players capture audiences with both time-honored tales and fresh narratives. The Autumn Players’ Friday and Saturday performances take place at ACT, with Sunday performances at the Reuter Center in the Manheimer Room (102). For more information, a full schedule of the Readers Theatre Showcase series, or to purchase tickets for an upcoming performance, visit The Autumn Players’ website.
Blue Ridge Audubon
Blue Ridge Audubon is the local chapter of the National Audubon Society. Its mission is to protect birds and the places they depend on, believing that a world in which birds thrive is a world that benefits all living things. By engaging the public through educational programs, outreach and birding events, they raise awareness of the critical role of birds in the natural environment and the joy they bring to people’s lives. Programs are held on select third Tuesdays throughout the year from 7-9 p.m. in room 206 or the Manheimer Room (102) and online via Zoom. Visit the Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter’s website to learn more about free monthly programs and bird walks.
Blue Ridge Naturalists Network
Blue Ridge Audubon is the local chapter of the National Audubon Society. Its mission is to protect birds and the places they depend on, believing that a world in which birds thrive is a world that benefits all living things. By engaging the public through educational programs, outreach and birding events, they raise awareness of the critical role of birds in the natural environment and the joy they bring to people’s lives. Programs are held on select third Tuesdays throughout the year from 7-9 p.m. in room 206 or the Manheimer Room (102) and online via Zoom. Visit the Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter’s website to learn more about free monthly programs and bird walks.
Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association
The Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association (CNPA) was founded in 1992 to promote nature photography in the Carolinas, to help conserve and preserve the diverse natural ecosystems in the Carolinas and to educate others interested in nature and wildlife photography. The CNPA-Asheville Region’s goal is to develop a community that will preserve, celebrate and create a sense of appreciation for the beauty of nature through photography. Activities in the Asheville region include monthly meetings, photo outings, seminars, workshops, exhibits, photo contests and image critiques. Meetings are held on the second Sunday of the month at 5:30-8 p.m. in room 206 and online via Zoom. For more information, visit the CNPA-Asheville Region’s website.
Common Word Community Read
The Common Word Community Read brings the UNC Asheville community together each semester around a shared text to engage in a collective educational experience that features lectures and discussions in a welcoming and respectful environment. Programs are held during the spring and fall semesters in the Manheimer Room (102) and online. For more information, watch the OLLI Observer or visit the Common Word Community Read website.
Council on Aging of Buncombe County
In workshops presented by the Council on Aging in Buncombe County in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Insurance Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, learn how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties and ways to save money. Anyone who is ready to join Medicare or is a caregiver or family member helping older adults with the Medicare insurance may want to attend this informative session, held quarterly on Fridays in room 206 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. To register visit the Council on Aging of Buncombe County’s website or call 828.277.8288.
Death Café
Death Café is an engaging gathering with storytelling and conversation around a topic that is often avoided or feared. Participants discuss personal stories related to the death of loved ones, loss of jobs, relationships or marriage, or loss of parts of themselves. Programs are facilitated by Karen Sanders, Greg Lathrop and Saïd Osio from Third Messenger. Death Café meets in the Reuter Center atrium on the third Friday of each month from 5-6:30 p.m. Learn more about Death Café by visiting the Death Café website, the Third Messenger website, or facebook.com/deathcafeasheville.
OLLI Authors
This book-talk series is designed to spotlight the many OLLI members who are talented writers of poetry and prose. Meetings are held at the Reuter Center in room 206 and online via Zoom from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on select Thursdays throughout the year.
Science Book Club
Come explore science with the Science Book Club. A reboot of the Greater Asheville Science-for-all Book Club (GASFAB), the Science Book Club offers exciting discussions of readable science books in all fields that broaden perspectives. The approach to book selection is decentralized: members are invited to suggest a book and serve as moderator for a session, responsible for preparing discussion questions to stimulate conversation. The Science Book Club typically meets on the fourth Monday of every other month in room 206 from 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Sue Studlar or Steve Thomas for more information and meeting dates.
STEM Lecture Series
The STEM Lecture Series presents interdisciplinary lectures with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. UNC Asheville faculty, OLLI members and scientists from our community present on a variety of topics. Programs are typically held on select Tuesdays throughout the year in room 206 and online via Zoom from 4:30-6 p.m.
WNC Sierra Club
The WNC Sierra Club is active in educating leaders, the public and the media about environmental issues at the local, state and federal level in order to promote environmental leadership. Sierra Club – WENOCA holds events in the Reuter Center Manheimer Room (102) and online via Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. To find out more about upcoming meetings, visit the Sierra Club website.
World Affairs Council
The World Affairs Council (WAC) organizes fascinating lectures and discussions that aim to advance international awareness and foster Western North Carolina’s global ties. These lectures are sponsored by the WNC chapter of the World Affairs Council, OLLI at UNC Asheville and UNC Asheville Department of Political Science. World Affairs Council holds events in the Reuter Center Manheimer Room (102) and online via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month from 7-9 p.m.
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