The Reuter Center is closed to the public until further notice due to the effects of Hurricane Helene. Read the latest general updates from the University. Programs are subject to change and/or cancellation.
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 obtained through the UNC Asheville parking site; OLLI does not provide visitor permits.
Winter Catalog
The winter 2025 catalog of courses, programs and events and the winter 2025 College for Seniors course schedule are available by clicking on the buttons below. Please be aware that courses, programs and events are subject to change or cancellation, which may not be reflected in the catalog; the online registration system will always include the most accurate locations and other information about our courses, and this page will always include the most accurate information about programs and events. Consult the schedule of upcoming College for Seniors terms (including term dates, catalog availability and registration).
View Winter 2025 Catalog View Winter 2025 CFS Course Schedule
Program Calendar
Unless otherwise noted, programs take place at the Reuter Center and are free and open to everyone.
Please see UNC Asheville’s expectations of mutual respect and care for all for more information/guidance about maintaining a healthy environment for in-person courses, programs and events.
November
Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m. | Asheville Museum of History
CANCELED: Partner Program (in-person + online)
The mission of the Asheville Museum of History (formerly the Western North Carolina Historical Association) 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. All meetings are offered in-person and on Zoom. To learn more, visit the Asheville Museum of History’s website.
Wednesday, November 13, 4:30 p.m. | STEM Lecture Series
CANCELED: OLLI Program: Fall 2024 STEM Lecture Series (in-person + online)
The STEM Lecture Series is interdisciplinary with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Join online via Zoom.
Friday, November 15, 11:30 a.m.
CANCELED: Fab Friday: “Learning to Speak Aphasia” (in-person + online)
Kate Kelleher, speech language pathologist and instructor, Western Carolina University
Friday, November 15, 6:30 p.m.
CANCELLED: OLLI Program: “Original Stand-Up Comedy”
Join us for a fun-filled evening of comedy performed by your fellow OLLI members! This evening’s comedians are participants in Randy Robins’ fall 2024 CFS course Original Stand-Up Comedy.
Friday, November 15, 5 p.m. | Death Café
CANCELED: Partner Program
Death Café is an engaging gathering with storytelling and conversation about a topic that too often alienates people in our death-phobic culture. At Death Café, participants break into small groups of five or six people and discuss personal stories related to the death of loved ones; loss of jobs, relationships or marriages; or loss or death of parts of ourselves. These 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.
Sunday, November 17, 2:30 p.m. | The Autumn Players
OFFSITE: Partner Program: “The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote”
The Autumn Players is Asheville Community Theatre’s volunteer outreach group consisting of more than 100 seasoned actors, writers and educators dedicated to taking theatre into the community. Since 1992, the company has provided entertainment, enrichment and instruction for thousands of students, seniors and in-betweens at venues in the Asheville area. The Autumn Players’ Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances take place at ACT. Purchase tickets online via the Autumn Players’ website for $8; any remaining tickets will be sold for $8 (cash only) at the door beginning at 2 p.m. prior to each performance.
Monday, November 18, 10 a.m.-Monday, November 25, noon
College for Seniors winter 2025 lottery registration
See the winter catalog for a course schedule, course titles/descriptions/instructor biographies and step-by-step instructions on how to register. Read more about CFS registration. Staff and volunteers will be available to assist members by phone during regular business hours at 828.251.6140 or in person at the Reuter Center from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, November 20, Thursday, November 21 and Monday, November 25.
Friday, November 22, noon
Deadline to request a partial scholarship for College for Seniors winter 2025 courses (lottery registration)
Complete the Winter 2025 Scholarship Request form on our Forms page.
Monday, November 25, 6 p.m. | Science Book Club
POSTPONED: Partner Program: “Bird, Beaches, and Biologists: Odd Adventures of A Wildlife Biologist by Mike Erwin”
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 at the Reuter Center from 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Sue Studlar or Steve Thomas for more information.
Wednesday, November 27-Sunday, December 1
UNC Asheville and OLLI office closed for Thanksgiving break
December
Sunday, December 1
College for Seniors summer 2025 course proposals open
Complete the CFS Summer 2025 Course Proposal form on our Forms page.
Tuesday, December 3, 7 p.m. | World Affairs Council
CANCELED: Partner Program (in-person + online)
The World Affairs Council of Western North Carolina (a chapter of the World Affairs Council of America) offers lectures and discussions meant to educate, inspire and engage the WNC community in international affairs and critical global issues. These lectures are sponsored by the WNC chapter of the World Affairs Council, OLLI at UNC Asheville and the UNC Asheville Department of Political Science. All meetings are offered in person and on Zoom.
Join online via Zoom
Thursday, December 5, 7 p.m. | Astronomy Club of Asheville
POSTPONED: Partner Program: “Club Social”
The Astronomy Club of Asheville offers an interesting lineup of speakers and topics. OLLI members may attend club meetings and stargazes, with club members on hand to advise and assist them in the basics of astronomy and the techniques of observing celestial phenomena.
Read more on the Astronomy Club of Asheville’s website.
Monday, December 6
Deadline to pay College for Seniors winter 2025 tuition (lottery registration)
Log into the OLLI online registration system or call 828.251.6140 to pay outstanding tuition fees.
Sunday, December 8, 5:30 p.m. | Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association
Partner Program: “Annual Holiday Party”
More details to come. To find out more about upcoming meetings and how to join virtually, visit the CNPA website.
Wednesday, December 11, 7 p.m. | WNC Sierra Club
Partner Program: “Holiday Potluck”
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. All meetings are offered in person and on Zoom. To learn more, visit the Sierra Club’s website.
Note: This program will take place offsite at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville.
Friday, December 13, late afternoon
Course schedules emailed to College for Seniors winter 2025 lottery registration participants
Monday, December 16, 10 a.m.
College for Seniors winter 2025 open registration begins
Log into the OLLI online registration system.
Friday, December 20, 5 p.m. | Death Café
CANCELED: Partner Program
Death Café is an engaging gathering with storytelling and conversation about a topic that too often alienates people in our death-phobic culture. At Death Café, participants break into small groups of five or six people and discuss personal stories related to the death of loved ones; loss of jobs, relationships or marriages; or loss or death of parts of ourselves. These 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.
January
Monday, January 6
Deadline to request a partial scholarship for College for Seniors winter 2025 courses (open registration)
Complete the Winter 2025 Scholarship Request form on our Forms page.
Friday, January 10, 10 a.m.
New Member Welcome/Returning Member Refresher (in-person + online)
Are you new to OLLI at UNC Asheville and the Reuter Center? Are you returning after being gone awhile? Do you just want to catch up on organizational developments, learn more about volunteering, figure out how things work and meet new people? Come learn about all that OLLI has to offer.
Friday, January 10, 3 p.m.
Deadline to request to drop all College for Seniors winter 2025 courses for a full refund
Complete the Winter 2025 Drop Request form on our Forms page.
Monday, January 13
First day of College for Seniors winter 2025 classes
Monday, January 20
UNC Asheville, the Reuter Center and OLLI offices closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
No College for Seniors classes
February
Saturday, February 1
Last day to submit a College for Seniors summer 2025 course proposal
Complete the CFS Summer 2025 Course Proposal form on our Forms page.
Friday, February 7, 2-4 p.m.
Information session: “Spring 2025 Theme-Term Preview” (in-person + online)
This spring, in addition to our normal wide array of course topics, we will offer dozens of courses related to the theme “Women, Gender and Social Change.” We invite you to join us for this session to preview the term before spring registration including an introductory talk, sneak peek of courses and related programs, and meet-and-greet with theme-term instructors and presenters.
Registration required; RSVP to attend in person or online. Read more about the theme term.
Monday, February 24
Last day of College for Seniors winter 2025 classes
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