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Spring/Summer 2023
Summer Course Catalog and Calendar
The summer 2023 catalog of courses, programs and events is available by clicking on the button 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.
Program Calendar
Unless otherwise noted, programs take place at the Reuter Center and are free and open to everyone.
June
Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m. | Sierra Club
Partner Program: “The Past, Present and Future of the Broad River” (in-person + online)
Lisa Raleigh, executive director and Renée Fortner, water resources manager, RiverLink
Register to join online via Zoom. For more information, read more or visit the Sierra Club of WNC’s website.
Thursday, June 8, 6 p.m. | Asheville Museum of History (formerly Western North Carolina Historical Association)
Partner Program: “History Hour: A Narrative from the Inside: Hendersonville’s 9th Avenue School” (in-person + online)
With Ronnie Pepper
Register to attend in person or online and read more.
Friday, June 9, 10 a.m.
New Member Welcome (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 development, learn more about volunteering, figure out how things work and meet new people? Come learn about all that OLLI has to offer at this event.
Join online via Zoom.
Friday, June 9, 3 p.m.
Deadline to request to drop all summer 2023 courses and a tuition refund
Visit our Forms page to complete and submit a CFS summer 2023 drop request.
Sunday, June 11, 5:30 p.m. | Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association
Partner Program: “Member Portfolio Review” (in-person + online)
Ken Smith shares “30 Days in Patagonia;” Kathleen Brannan presents “21 Days in October;” and Patrick Mahon shows “Florida Birds.” Contact cnpaashevillecoordinator@gmail.com if you would like to receive a link to participate on Zoom. For more information, visit the CNPA-Asheville Region’s website.
Tuesday, June 13, 7 p.m. | Blue Ridge Naturalist Network
Partner Program: “Prospecting for Plants: The Western North Carolina Botanical Club” (in-person + online)
Have you ever wondered where and when to find our most interesting and rare wildflowers at their peak? Or wanted to discover some new and interesting trails loaded with botanical curiosities? If so, you’ll want to join our June 13th BRNN program at OLLI to learn more about the Western Carolina Botanical Club. Now celebrating its 50th year, the Western Carolina Botanical Club connects people passionate about the plants of the Southern Appalachians.
Join online via Zoom. For more information, visit the Blue Ridge Naturalist Network’s website.
Friday, June 16, 5 p.m. | Death Café
Partner Program
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 ourselves. Programs are facilitated by Karen Sanders, Greg Lathrop and Said Osio from Third Messenger.
For more information visit the Third Messenger website or visit the Death Café of Asheville and Hendersonville Facebook page.
Tuesday, June 20, 7 p.m. | Blue Ridge Audubon
Partner Program: Changing Climate and Its Impact on North Carolina’s Communities and Ecosystems (in-person + online)
The changing climate is affecting ecosystems and societies across the world. This presentation will include a brief summary of the recent findings from the North Carolina Climate Science Report and the Survival by Degrees report to highlight climate impacts on the community and ecosystems in North Carolina.
Douglas Rao is a research scientist with the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies in Asheville, North Carolina. Douglas received his doctorate in geographical sciences from the University of Maryland in 2019. In his research Rao focuses on using long-term environmental observations to understand the impact of temperature change on ecosystems. He also works with NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville. Douglas is an at-large board member of Blue Ridge Audubon.
Join online via Zoom. For more information, visit the Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter’s website.
Friday, June 23, 2 p.m. | Council on Aging of Buncombe County
Partner Program: “Introduction to Medicare: Understanding the Puzzle”
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, about 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 their Medicare insurance may want to attend this informative session.
To register, visit the Council on Aging of Buncombe County’s website or call 828.277.8288.
Thursday, June 29, 4:30 p.m.
OLLI Authors
OLLI Authors is a book talk series designed to spotlight the many OLLI members who are talented writers of poetry and prose. For the Summer 2023 reading, authors will be Larry Roy and Kim Hayes.
Join online via Zoom.
July
Wednesday, July 5, 7 p.m. | Sierra Club
Partner Program (in-person + online)
For more information, visit the Sierra Club of WNC’s website.
Sunday, July 9, 5:30 p.m. | Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association
Partner Program: “Creating and Editing in Photoshop” (in-person + online)
Lori Lankford
For more information, visit the CNPA-Asheville Region’s website.
Tuesday, July 18, 7 p.m. | Blue Ridge Audubon
Partner Program (in-person + online)
For more information, visit the Blue Ridge Audubon’s website.
Wednesday, July 19, 6:30 p.m. | Greater Asheville Science-for-All Book Club
Partner Program: “The Overstory by Richard Powers”
Come explore science with the Greater Asheville Science for all Book Club (GASFAB), founded in 2018. Every other month they investigate popular science books and topics. Meetings include prepared discussion questions, slide presentations and sometimes a visit by an author. Books are available at Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe in Asheville; mention GASFAB for a 10% discount.
For more information email coordinator Rachel Muir.
Friday, July 21, 5 p.m. | Death Café
Partner Program
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 ourselves. Programs are facilitated by Karen Sanders, Greg Lathrop and Said Osio from Third Messenger.
For more information visit the Third Messenger website or visit the Death Café of Asheville and Hendersonville Facebook page.
August
Tuesday, August 1
Deadline to submit CFS winter 2024 course proposals
Visit our Forms page to complete and submit a CFS winter 2024 course proposal.
Wednesday, August 2, 7 p.m. | Sierra Club
Partner Program (in-person + online)
For more information, visit the Sierra Club of WNC’s website.
Thursday, August 3, 7 p.m. | Astronomy Club of Asheville
Partner Program (in-person + online)
For more information, visit the Astronomy Club of Asheville’s website.
Saturday, August 12, 10 a.m. | Western North Carolina Historical Association
Partner Program (in-person + online)
Read more.
Friday, August 18, 5 p.m. | Death Café
Partner Program
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 ourselves. Programs are facilitated by Karen Sanders, Greg Lathrop and Said Osio from Third Messenger.
For more information visit the Third Messenger website or visit the Death Café of Asheville and Hendersonville Facebook page.
September
Monday, September 11, 9 a.m.-noon; Tuesdays, September 12-November 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday, November 14, 1-5 p.m.
Leadership Asheville Seniors
Leadership Asheville Seniors (LAS)—a learning and civic-engagement program planned and led by its graduates and community members—is the best way to get to know the inner workings of Asheville and Buncombe County, to discover ways to get engaged in the community and to make new friends. Weekly program days consist of visiting interesting locations, listening to engaging speakers, tours and lively discussions among classmates. Cost: $400 includes lunches, program materials and administration; partial scholarships are available. LAS is open to OLLI members only.
For more information, visit the Leadership Asheville Seniors page or email Laurel Jernigan, LAS program coordinator. Login to our online registration system to register for LAS 37.
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