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Spring Term Updates Submitted by Laurie Galletta, Program Manager Since the catalog was printed, the following changes have been made: Concord Lazy Daisy Mini Pastel – CANCELLED Creative Silk Scarf Dyeing – CANCELLED Manchester Lazy Daisy Mini Pastel – CANCELLED Creative Silk Scarf Dyeing – CANCELLED Telling Stories Through Music – CANCELLED Beyond "Love the Stranger": The Ethics of Borders and Immigration – DATE CHANGE - NOW starts 3/27 and ends 4/17 Note that updates to classes and schedules are made immediately to the online catalog. IN THIS ISSUE CLICK ON ANY TOPIC TO GO TO THE PAGE CARRYING THE ARTICLE REGISTRATION SPRING TERM UPDATES HALL STREET JOURNAL PRESENTER PROFILE KOREANS ARE COMING CONWAY DAILY SUN LATEST THING I LEARNED CONWAY LUNCH BUNCH WHATS ON YOUR MIND SIG NEWS SEACOAST LUNCH BUNCH CLASS ASSISTANTS CHAIRS CHAT FEBRUARY CALENDAR Learning for the Fun of It February 2019 Registration is Coming! Submitted by Laurie Galletta, Program Manager Monday is the day you can start signing up for spring classes online! You may have picked up a class catalog at an OLLI Spring Preview or you’ve received it in the mail. You’ve probably gone through it selecting a few of your favorites with your highlighter or sticky notes. Your list is ready and your credit card is in hand. Hmmmm, what might you have forgotten? Username and Password. o Usernames and passwords are necessary to access the online registration system. If you’ve forgotten them, follow the instructions you’ll find when you click on the “find my username” or “password” links. o You should test your access BEFORE registration starts to be sure you have the correct credentials. Need help logging in? Call the office at (603) 513-1377. Membership Renewal. o Your membership must be active in order to purchase courses. If your membership renewal date is February 1, you may purchase your renewal any time before registration opens on February 4. o If you have not renewed, when you sign on to register for classes, the first thing you’ll have to do is buy a membership renewal. Only then will you be able to view the “add to cart” buttons on the courses you want. Online registration opens at 9:00 a.m. o If you log into the registration system before 9:00, you will not be able to purchase classes, even after 9:00 unless you refresh your browser (or you can close your browser window and log in again). o If you don’t, you will find that the “add to cart” buttons will not be available. Registration continues throughout the entire term. o You don’t have to register for every class you want on the first day – as long as there are seats available for a course, you may sign up for it right up to the start date. o If you find there are no seats in a course you want, PLEASE put yourself on the waitlist. Often seats open up for a variety of reasons and, when they do, the first people to be contacted are the ones on the waitlist. In the last few years, we have greatly improved our track record of getting members on waitlists into courses. This information also informs your Curriculum Committees of what courses are popular. There is nothing to lose – payment is not required when you add yourself to a waitlist. If you have or will mail in your registration form with a check, it will be processed as soon as administratively possible. Please know that when mailing your registration form with a check, you are relying on the capacity of staff to process it no matter how early you mail it in and there is no guarantee your choices will still be available when they process your purchases. Need help? Staff and volunteers are available by telephone at (603) 513-1377. If you’re in the Concord area, you may stop in to the Registration Clinic in the Computer Lab on Monday or Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone-in and Walk-in Registration begins February 7.

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Spring Term Updates

Submitted by Laurie Galletta, Program Manager

Since the catalog was printed, the following changes have been made:

Concord Lazy Daisy Mini Pastel – CANCELLED Creative Silk Scarf Dyeing – CANCELLED

Manchester Lazy Daisy Mini Pastel – CANCELLED Creative Silk Scarf Dyeing – CANCELLED Telling Stories Through Music – CANCELLED Beyond "Love the Stranger": The Ethics of Borders and Immigration – DATE CHANGE - NOW starts 3/27 and ends 4/17

Note that updates to classes and schedules are made immediately to the online catalog.

IN THIS ISSUE CLICK ON ANY TOPIC TO GO TO THE PAGE CARRYING THE ARTICLE

REGISTRATION SPRING TERM UPDATES HALL STREET JOURNAL PRESENTER PROFILE KOREANS ARE COMING CONWAY DAILY SUN LATEST THING I LEARNED CONWAY LUNCH BUNCH WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND SIG NEWS SEACOAST LUNCH BUNCH CLASS ASSISTANTS CHAIR’S CHAT FEBRUARY CALENDAR

Learning for the Fun of It

February 2019

Registration is Coming! Submitted by Laurie Galletta, Program Manager

Monday is the day you can start signing up for spring classes online! You may have picked up a class catalog at an OLLI Spring Preview or you’ve received it in the mail. You’ve probably gone through it selecting a few of your favorites with your highlighter or sticky notes. Your list is ready and your credit card is in hand. Hmmmm, what might you have forgotten?

✓ Username and Password. o Usernames and passwords are necessary to access the

online registration system. If you’ve forgotten them, follow the instructions you’ll find when you click on the “find my username” or “password” links.

o You should test your access BEFORE registration starts to be sure you have the correct credentials. Need help logging in? Call the office at (603) 513-1377.

✓ Membership Renewal. o Your membership must be active in order to purchase

courses. If your membership renewal date is February 1, you may purchase your renewal any time before registration opens on February 4.

o If you have not renewed, when you sign on to register for classes, the first thing you’ll have to do is buy a membership renewal. Only then will you be able to view the “add to cart” buttons on the courses you want.

✓ Online registration opens at 9:00 a.m. o If you log into the registration system before 9:00, you

will not be able to purchase classes, even after 9:00 unless you refresh your browser (or you can close your browser window and log in again).

o If you don’t, you will find that the “add to cart” buttons will not be available.

✓ Registration continues throughout the entire term. o You don’t have to register for every class you want on

the first day – as long as there are seats available for a course, you may sign up for it right up to the start date.

o If you find there are no seats in a course you want, PLEASE put yourself on the waitlist. Often seats open up for a variety of reasons and, when they do, the first people to be contacted are the ones on the waitlist. In the last few years, we have greatly improved our track record of getting members on waitlists into courses. This information also informs your Curriculum Committees of what courses are popular. There is nothing to lose – payment is not required when you add yourself to a waitlist.

If you have or will mail in your registration form with a check, it will be processed as soon as administratively possible. Please know that when mailing your registration

form with a check, you are relying on the capacity of staff to process it no matter how early you mail it in and there is no guarantee your choices will still be available when they process your purchases.

Need help? Staff and volunteers are available by telephone at (603) 513-1377. If you’re in the Concord area, you may stop in to the Registration Clinic in the Computer Lab on Monday or Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Phone-in and Walk-in Registration begins February 7.

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Dear Valentine,

I am your #1 fan. You are on my Dream Team. Get my drift? Call me. Let’s volunteer together.

Love, Your secret admirer

Here’s what some of our very own OLLI volunteers have said about volunteering for OLLI:

“Volunteering is helping me meet new people

with common interests.”

“Volunteering helps me structure my days. It’s

good to have someplace to go most days.”

“When I retired and turned in my business cards

I lost part of my identity. Volunteering for OLLI

is helping me reinvent myself.”

Did you know that research shows there are health benefits for individuals who volunteer, especially for those age 50 and better? Improvements in mental health, increased brain activity, preservation of cognitive function, reduced rates of depression, increased feelings of productivity and an overall sense of an improved life are just a few of the findings related to the benefits of volunteering. There has even been evidence that the health benefits of volunteering are strongest among rural retirees! Whether you are the “just do it” type, a planner, a teacher or something else entirely, OLLI volunteering is fun and friendly and does not need to involve a big-time commitment. It’s like a Valentine to yourself that lasts much longer than chocolates or flowers! Volunteerism is an integral and intentional piece of our OLLI. From an organizational perspective volunteerism equals commitment, commitment equates to ownership and ownership is key to the health and strength of any organization. OLLI offers one-time jobs, occasional jobs and long- term commitments. Find the fit that’s right for you, Valentine, we belong together!

How do you find out what volunteer opportunities are available?

Meet Bonnie Gorman Bonnie is a student at Granite State College who is finishing her undergraduate degree with a major in communications studies.

Her dream job is event planning for weddings and other festivities, but, in the meantime, she has accepted a work study position, three days a week in the OLLI office through May. Bonnie will be answering phones, greeting and assisting members and helping out with other OLLI office duties. She is excited to be part of OLLI and looks forward to meeting you. When in Concord please stop by and introduce yourself to Bonnie!

THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE OLLI OFFICE, 25 HALL STREET, CONCORD

Jane Fletcher, Program Director, Class of 2011

By email to the OLLI office Tell the OLLI office what your volunteer interest is and we’ll point you in the right direction: [email protected]

By telephone to the OLLI office Speak with a staff person or an office volunteer to learn more about the array of available opportunities: (603) 513-1377.

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“I’m BORING,” says Sandy O’Neill. Yeah, right.

Literature, history, sciences, gardening, rug hooking, embroidery, sewing, upholstery, quilting, knitting, languages . . . pay attention in this article and you’ll find every one of these interests mentioned and more.

Sandy came to OLLI, along with several members of the teacher retirees of 2011, through the efforts of fellow retired teacher and OLLI member, Peg Ralph. “I’m in this great organization and you have to get involved!” A close-knit group that became quite enthusiastic about OLLI and its offerings, the 2011 retirees would attend Previews, then go out to lunch, catalogs in hand, and plot out the classes they planned to attend. Over the years, retiree luncheons were perfect breeding grounds for additional OLLI recruits.

support of staff member Tessa McDonnell with the rebuilding and regrowth of what is now a dynamic Seacoast site. To be sure, Sandy played no small part in that rebirth serving on and ultimately chairing the Curriculum and Central Committees.

She has also served on the Development Committee and currently serves as the Secretary of the Steering Committee. But wait . . . there’s more! Since class members love Sandy’s classes and don’t want them to end, Sandy has sponsored several Special Interest Groups (SIGs) including Hiking, Memoir Writing and Handwork. And, of course, Sandy’s name can frequently be seen in the bylines of OLLI Outlook articles.

Clearly Sandy gives a lot to OLLI – what does she love about OLLI? First and foremost, the classes. She enjoys literature, the sciences, Out & Abouts, history and more. In fact, a course on genocide, presented by Tom White, inspired her to reserve her spot on the OLLI cruise where she will visit the countries featured in Tom’s course. She loves the intellectual stimulation, but not just from classes. Visiting other sites for meetings or classes is a huge benefit as she makes friends all over the state. And the sense of satisfaction she derives from volunteering and committee work keeps her committed.

When I asked Sandy what would surprise people to know about her, she replied again, “Nothing, I’m boring!” Then she told me that she started her science teaching career in a wheelchair after a bad fall on a mountaintop leading her students on a nature hike, she was a rebel during her college years, breaking up college exams by participating in demonstrations, that she (at age 19) and her newlywed husband joined the Peace Corps intending to serve in Botswana (at the last minute that didn’t end up happening, but that’s another story) and, most surprising to me, this self-possessed, confident woman has total stage fright before every OLLI class she presents.

This is truly the most interesting boring person I’ve ever met!

Sandy O’Neill Submitted by Jacki Fogarty, Class of 2012

Our prolific presenters, those who have presented numerous OLLI courses, often in multiple

sites, have earned a special place in heaven. Remember that these are volunteers who use

their own time and resources to research, plan, develop and present their course content to a

grateful and enthusiastic OLLI audience. Each month we introduce one of them to you so you

can learn about the person behind the course topic.

The leap from student to presenter didn’t take long at all. Missing being in the front of a class, and with all kinds of knowledge to share, Sandy offered her services as a presenter, providing classes in memoir-writing, social media and her favorite subject area, a variety of gardening topics. A love of nature has had her leading several Out & Abouts, hiking several trails in the Seacoast. Seeing presenting as an opportunity to get back to teaching, she also appreciated the opportunity to maintain her technology skills, creating Power Point slides for each class. And she saw it as a way to give back.

“Give back” is almost a mantra. “If I’m part of an organization, I want to give back for what I’m getting.” So, Sandy didn’t stop her giving back by presenting alone. She walked into her first committee meeting after the Seacoast lost most of its volunteer corps and found two other members there. She credits those two resolute volunteers and the enthusiastic

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The Koreans are Coming, The Koreans are Coming

They’re coming to Manchester – bring your appetite! Submitted by Mike Baker, Class of 2013

Tour of the Conway Daily Sun Submitted by Ted Slader, Class of 2008

Conway’s fall term courses included two tours of the Conway Daily Sun. Mark Guerringue, cofounder and publisher conducted each of the tours (right). Informative and informational, the

group saw every facet of publishing and printing the popular newspaper. Besides the massive presses seen in these pictures, a unique sight on the tour was a refrigerator that has been autographed by many of the presidential candidates Mark has interviewed over the years.

On Saturday morning, May 11, Younhee Shin and a half dozen or more of her KSCPP members will leave New York for the 5½-hour drive to Bethany Covenant Church in Bedford to once again offer an afternoon of insight into Korean history and culture. The group is part of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the rich traditions and culture of Korea. The KSCPP has made more than 1,700 presentations around the country. This will be the KSCPP’s third visit to Manchester, BUT this presentation will be different from the first two. At our request, in addition to their cultural presentation, they will also conduct a cooking demonstration of four traditional Korean dishes and prepare a full Korean meal. Participants will learn about the amazing health benefits of Korean food while sampling such items as Kimchi salad, Bibimbap (rice with mixed vegetables), and Japchae (sweet potato noodles with mixed vegetables.) Moreover, the meal will be served on Banjja bronzeware, an ancient form of Korean tableware. Besides being beautiful and durable, this bronzeware is recognized for producing antibacterial minerals which enhance flavors and preserve vitamins and proteins for longer periods. The course is entitled Taste of Korea: Korean Cuisine and Culture. The 2½-hour program on May 11 will begin at 1:00 p.m. and is limited to 35 participants, so do not delay in registering. In addition to the cooking demonstration. the group will hand out recipes and other materials on Korean history and culture.

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Last year’s class included scenes from a traditional wedding.

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August 2019 will be my fifth OLLI membership anniversary. Beginning as a “New Member” has now evolved into

“Involved Volunteer.” Reflecting back on these past five years, I asked myself recently if I have taken advantage of

everything OLLI has to offer.

Yes, I have registered for classes, worked on committees which have increased my knowledge and the fun of getting

You can find the OLLI page at: https://m.facebook.com/olligsc/

I had a sudden revelation that I had never considered asking if my OLLI Student ID Card qualified me for this

reduced price. I took out my OLLI card which I always carry in my wallet, and showed it to the volunteer at the table.

“Would I qualify as a student?” I asked. “Why certainly you would,” replied the volunteer.

This was absolutely an “Aha” moment! The premium $57 ticket I had been purchasing was now $10 and, best of all,

I could still select ANY available seat in the hall!

Feeling empowered, I then continued on to my next adventure at the Boston Museum Of Fine Arts. I inquired if my

soon-to-expire annual membership could be converted to my OLLI Student status? And once again the answer was

YES.

So hear this, all you OLLI members, whip out your OLLI Student ID card and, if you have not already been asking

about student discounts, start doing so. Whether for concerts, museums, or at retail establishments, this is a WIN.

Just think, your savings could cover your annual OLLI membership renewal, class fees or you could even donate the

savings to OLLI fundraising efforts. What better way to support this great organization!

Thank you, OLLI, I really do learn something new every day.

Conway’s Lunch Bunch Submitted by Cindy Graham, Class of 2016

December’s outing took the group to two of the region’s grand hotels, the Mt. Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods and the Mountain View Grand in Whitefield (pictured at the right).

Despite their best recruitment efforts, St. Nick has not yet decided to join OLLI.

to know other members better, attended many social events, have taken one-day and

multi-day OLLI trips, overall expanded my horizons on many subjects and, most

importantly, contributed to my overall good emotional health by getting out there

and doing things!

However, quite by accident I discovered there was another OLLI benefit I had not

utilized to the maximum.

For a number of years, a friend and I have been attending Symphony NH concerts in

Nashua, purchasing premium orchestra seats. At a concert a few months ago, we

arrived earlier than usual for the 8:00 p.m. performance and were standing in the

lobby awaiting entrance to the concert hall. I meandered over to the purchase

tickets table to inquire about an upcoming concert, when I noticed a sign which read

Student Tickets Available Here $10.

The Latest Thing I Learned Submitted by JoAnn Meyers, Class of 2014

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Dear Member,

When planning international trips the top priority of your volunteer travel team is to offer members a high-quality

experience. OLLI international trips are selected not only with a destination in mind but also with attention to the educational value added. Travel providers are considered based on their reputation, good references from other members and the level of included amenities. Those that cater to the needs and preferences of older adults rise to the top. Hotels are selected in choice locations and must be backed by excellent ratings to meet the OLLI travel team’s standards. OLLI travel will not compete pricewise with bargain vacation packages available commercially. If paying a little more to travel with people who are interested in having a mutual learning adventure while also being assured of comfortable accommodations sounds more like you, OLLI international travel may be exactly the right fit! The OLLI Outlook welcomes your opinions and questions. Please direct them to [email protected].

And answered . . .

Your generous donations work to maintain affordable dues and class fees, supplement scholarships, ensure program sustainability and build organizational capacity. Thank you for supporting OLLI at Granite State College.

Click here to access the online donation form or mail your check payable to OLLI at Granite State College, OLLI Office, 25 Hall Street, Concord NH 03301.

Dear OLLI Outlook,

I am an avid traveler and the OLLI International trips look great- but why are they so expensive?

SIG* News *Special Interest Group

Seacoast Submitted by Nan Nutt, Class of 2015

NEW! During the Fall 2018 semester, OLLI sponsored a Ukulele Jam for Newbies at GSC Portsmouth for beginning players. A small enthusiastic group met for five Tuesdays to learn chords and strums, while sharing insights about how to make better music. At least one of our members was hoping to start playing with a grandchild while another member was already playing with a daughter, who participated in the class as the instructor. We made some awesome music with one another and as individuals, displaying our newly-acquired repertoire.

At the end of the class, several folks expressed an interest in continuing to play and learn regularly with a group. Members of the Curriculum Committee have responded by setting up a ukulele special interest group (SIG) to begin meeting once a month. This group is free to any interested player, regardless of skill level. We plan to play together and learn from one another. And we expect to find new sources of information and expertise.

Our first session will be held on February 22 at 10:00 a.m. at the GSC Portsmouth campus. We plan to continue to meet once a month on the fourth Friday of each month. You must supply your own ukulele. If you don’t have one yet, come and hear what others recommend.

We look forward to seeing you!

Political Book Club February book: A Higher Loyalty by James Comey. Date: February 18 at 10:00 a.m. Contact Bob Milanese more information at [email protected].

Handwork SIG Meets Tuesdays 1:00; contact [email protected]

Concord Submitted by Donna Frost, Class of 2015

OLLI Garden Friends

Visiting the NH Orchid Show in Nashua, lunch TBD, Saturday, February 9. Contact Kirsten Provost at (603) 708-1077 or [email protected] for info.

Seacoast Lunch Bunch Submitted by John Russell, Class of 2014

Believe it or not, national Cherry Pie Day is not February 22; it’s actually February 20. However, we will celebrate George Washington’s Birthday on the actual anniversary of his birth, February 22. Join us at Cafe Nostimo, 72 Mirona Road in Portsmouth at noon on Friday, February 12. To get there, go south on 1A from the Portsmouth traffic circle, turn right at McDonald’s and left into the strip mall just beyond Portsmouth Kia. RSVP to John Russell by noon, Wednesday, February 20. ([email protected])

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BE KIND TO YOURSELF IN 2019 Submitted by Bob McMillan, Class of 2010

Exercise that volunteering spirit you’ve always had and become a Manchester OLLI Class Assistant in a course for which you are registered!

You’ll feel so fulfilled, wholesome, virtuous, humanly engaged as you help the presenter, inform and bring comfort to your fellow registrants, enjoy your class and receive the compensatory accolades of all (yah, right!). In fact you’ll be so enthralled by the experience that you’ll want to assist in all your courses throughout the term (and/or run for political office.)

The duties of a CA (as we call Assistants in the trade) have been streamlined and somewhat better defined. All it takes is a two-hour training session (you’ll have your choice of two dates) and a compassionate empathy for humanity which works to enrich our understanding of the world around us, people who so benefit from YOUR efforts. So, you have much to gain: respect, notoriety, power (time-limited though it be), self-worth and feelings of accomplishment with so little to lose: patience, a little sleep and perhaps a few pounds from experiencing performance anxiety . . . not such a bad deal, huh?

For Manchester classes, rush pell-mell to your computers to email your fervent desire to join this highly-regarded corps of assistants (or at least hear a little bit more about the position) to:

Bob McMillan – rcmcmillan1@ comcast.net Andy Normand – [email protected] Merle Luber Friedenberg – [email protected]

Training Dates at GSC in Manchester: Friday, February 8, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Concord Class Assistants Submitted by Jacki Fogarty, Class of 2012

Sixteen experienced Class Assistants (CAs) in Concord came together for coffee and commentary in January. Looking to fine-tune Concord’s Class Assistant Training, the discussion centered around why they became and continue to be class assistants, what do they need, what are the important lessons they learned outside of training and what could we fix for them.

The biggest surprise came when we asked what part of the whole class assistant role did they dislike. The responses left us with nothing to fix! These sixteen enjoy all aspects of being class assistants! The reasons for becoming CAs were varied; the reasons for continuing were universal – because they like doing it.

They enjoy smoothing the way for presenters, they enjoy making members feel welcome, they enjoy meeting and talking with members (and some freely admitted that they might not engage with each and every student if not for their role as a class assistant) and they feel good about giving back to the organization.

An opportunity to join the ranks of these satisfied class assistants comes up again this term as Concord has over 70 classes to staff. Training for new or wannabe CAs occurs on February 7 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at GSC-Concord. Contact the new chair of the CA Recruitment Team, Jane Thul, at 603-942-5017 or [email protected] for information about becoming a class assistant.

If you are part of OLLI on the Seacoast, please consider

joining the active group of OLLI volunteers who are class assistants for one or more classes that they have chosen to take. A Class Assistant is one of the first OLLI participants with whom members have contact. They represent OLLI to class participants and presenters alike. They provide information, introduce topics and presenters, and encourage participation in each class as well as in many other OLLI activities. Each class assistant is critical in making all participants feel comfortable and welcome. The class assistant tasks are not especially difficult or time-consuming and OLLI needs lots of people willing to take on this role.

Seacoast OLLI is now preparing class assistants for this semester. We have nearly 50 classes, each in need of an assistant. If you are interested in volunteering for this important position, please come to training at GSC Portsmouth from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on February 11.

If you are an experienced class assistant and cannot make the training session but are willing to cover one or more classes, let Nan Nutt (Seacoast class assistant facilitator) know and she will make sure you are assigned and have the information and materials you need. See you on February 11.

Seacoast Class Assistant Training Submitted by Nan Nutt, Class of 2015

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Of course the main reason for Class Previews is for members to get additional information about the classes and presenters listed in the catalog . . . and all the sites did an excellent job providing that opportunity with a representative sampling of presenters prepared to “sell” their course in a short, exciting presentation. One of the more interesting features of the three Class Previews was the fact that approximately 20% of the attendees were guests and excellent candidates for future membership.

Attending these events certainly helped me decide which of the 230+ classes were “not to be missed.”

Next semester the Class Previews are scheduled for the week of July 8. I highly recommend you put it on your calendar now.

Sharon

Chair’s Chat

Submitted by Sharon Kace, Class of 2010, Steering Committee Chair

Steering Committee meetings rotate around the state to give members the opportunity to observe our

governance structure first hand. On February 25 the OLLI Steering Committee will meet from 10-12:30 on the

Manchester campus of GSC. All are welcome!

Our Spring Class Previews took place just a couple of weeks ago, January 7-10, and I was fortunate to be able to attend three of them this year (Conway’s was cancelled due to snow). All three Class Previews were similar in many ways: the volunteers at each site planned and executed terrific events, each had members to welcome the attendees, each had a comfortable venue for the overflow crowd of members and guests and each had plenty of good nibbles and drinks to keep everyone nourished and alert during the program.

Yet each learning site’s Class Preview expressed the personality of the site ... and yes, although all four learning sites are under the same statewide OLLI umbrella, each of them has its own personality. It was most noticeable to me in the types of classes being offered that mirror the interests of their respective memberships.

Concord (left)

Seacoast (right)

Manchester

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Concord Monday, February 4 Registration Clinic – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, February 4 Concord Communications Committee – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 5 Registration Clinic – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 7 Class Assistant Training (2 sessions) – 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9 Concord Garden Friends, NH Orchid Show, Nashua Contact Kirsten Provost for details: (603) 708-1077 or [email protected] Monday, February 11 Concord Central Committee – 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 11 Concord Book Club – 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 13 Concord Mug ‘n’ Roll – 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 15 Concord Membership Committee, Bob Pearson’s house – 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 18 Concord Curriculum Committee – 10:00 a.m.

Conway Mondays, weekly Game Group SIG, North Conway Community Center – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, weekly Game Group SIG, North Conway Community Center – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13 Conway Central Committee – 9:30 a.m.

Manchester Friday, February 8 Manchester Curriculum Committee – 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 8 Manchester Class Assistant Training – 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 8 Manchester Communication/Events Committee – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13 Manchester Class Assistant Training – 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 15 Manchester Membership Committee – 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 22 Manchester Central Committee – 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 22 Manchester Mug ‘n’ Muffin “Getting to Know You” – 10:00 a.m.

Seacoast Monday, February 11 Seacoast Class Assistant Training, GSC-Portsmouth – 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 12 Seacoast Hiking SIG, Isinglass Trail, Gonic – 10:00 a.m. Contact Sandy O’Neill at [email protected]

Thursday, February 14 Seacoast Curriculum Committee, GSC-Portsmouth – 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 18 Seacoast Political Book Club, GSC-Portsmouth – 10:00 a.m. Contact Bob Milanese at [email protected]

Tuesday, February 19 Seacoast Handwork SIG, GSC-Portsmouth – 1:00 p.m. Contact Sandy O’Neill at [email protected]

Wednesday, February 20 Seacoast Central Committee, GSC-Portsmouth – 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 22 Seacoast Ukulele SIG, GSC-Portsmouth – 10:00 a.m. Contact Nan Nutt at [email protected]

Friday, February 22 Seacoast Lunch Bunch, Café Nostimos – 12:00 noon Contact John Russell at [email protected]

Statewide Meetings and Events Monday, February 4 Spring Term Registration – 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 18 Spring Term begins Monday, February 25 Steering Committee, GSC-Manchester – 10:00 a.m.

Looking Ahead Wednesday, March 6 Curriculum Council, GSC-Concord – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 28 Concord Introduction to Senior Citizen Scientists Program – 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 OLLI On the Road to Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Tuesday, May 21 OLLI On the Road to Eastern Europe – River Cruise (14 days)

OLLI at Granite State College 25 Hall Street Concord, NH 03301

(603) 513-1377 [email protected]

olli.granite.edu OLLI National Resource Center

Learning sites at Concord, Conway, Manchester & the Seacoast

The OLLI Outlook is published monthly and sent to all current OLLI members. OLLI members are invited to submit articles of interest to the general membership. Articles and comments may be emailed to [email protected]. Thank you. Jacki G. Fogarty, Editor

Class of 2012

February Calendar All meetings are at the local Granite State College campus unless otherwise noted.

So few days So many events!