We hope your Thanksgiving was brimming with warmth and joy, surrounded by cherished ones and delectable food. As we reflect on these moments of gratitude, we're eagerly anticipating the exciting developments unfolding at OLLI for the new year.
Keep yourself informed about the latest events, courses, and learning opportunities by perusing the weekly newsletter. It serves as your key resource for staying up-to-date on upcoming enriching experiences at OLLI. Don't forget to explore the newsletter archive on our website and Facebook to catch up on anything you may have missed.
Your active engagement and enthusiasm are the driving forces behind OLLI's success. Let's continue embarking on this journey of lifelong learning together.
Additionally, we're thrilled to reintroduce the OLLI Lending Library, organized by volunteers, into fiction and non-fiction sections, conveniently arranged alphabetically by author. We warmly welcome donations, and you'll find a Donation Box near the bookshelves in the lounge area. This library is a valuable resource for expanding your literary horizons, fostering a sense of community, and enhancing the overall OLLI experience. Happy reading!
OLLI Meet-up December 7th at 3PM Our next meet-up is on Thursday, December 7th, at 3 pm. Join us at EATalianoson Briarcliff for another delightful gathering filled with good company and delicious food. It's a fantastic chance to continue build connections and meet other OLLI members.
Save the date, mark your calendars, and get ready for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and stimulating conversations. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new members to our growing OLLI family.
We can't wait to see you on December 7th for another memorable meet-up! Sign-up to save your seat with us. Click here to register to attend.
Contemporary Ethics: Theories And Issues - Gun Control Join instructor David Smith as he presents a special presentation on the controversial issue of gun control. Mon., Dec 04, 2023 - 1:00PM - 2:00PM Free to Members - Click here to register. Moral theories are interpretations of morality with some reasoning to back them up that one can articulate. A good theory can tell us what makes anything right or wrong, provide structure to our thinking, and give real-life guidance. In this lecture, taken from his Contemporary Ethics series which will be offered in January 2024. David will explain how theories work and apply them to the controversial issue of gun control.
Bio: Dr. David E. Smith grew up in the world of fundamentalist religion. As an adult he gradually moved away from that worldview and became a religious progressive/skeptic. After earning an M.A. in philosophy of religion, he received a second M.A. and a Ph.D. in religious studies from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Formerly a full-time philosophy and religious studies faculty member at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA, he now teaches for the National Osher Resource Center and offers independent seminars and personal consultations in comparative religion and philosophy. He has published widely in these areas, as well. His mission is to empower people to think well for themselves about things that matter.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Grandparents Instructor: Stuart Zola
Thu., Dec 07, 2023 - 11AM - 12PM Amaze your children and grandchildren with how savvy you are about (AI) Artificial Intelligence and using ChatGPT.
Suited for any audience that has an interest in a simple basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence, how it works, and how we can use it.
Join us as we discuss; ask it questions, have it tell us stories, and create pictures. Click here to register.
How to Use your Cellphone Camera in more Creative Ways Instructor: Bob Siegmann
Friday, December 15, 10-11AM
This one-hour course has three simple purposes:
1. Explain a few basic features of the cell phone camera.
2. Provide some professional techniques to help a cellphone camera user take better photos.
3. List a few creative ways to help a cellphone owner use their camera to take creative and helpful photos of objects other than normal portraits and landscapes. Click here to register.
Give the Gift of Knowledge and Joy 'Tis the season of giving, and what better way to spread joy than by surprising your friend with a holiday gift that promises to be both enriching and memorable? Give the gift of discovery, growth, and connection with an OLLI at Emory membership. Your thoughtful present will not only be cherished but will also create lasting memories for your friend.
Ready to make this holiday unforgettable? Give us a call at 404-727-5489, we will be glad to send your friend a certificate for their gift.
Teacup-tastrophe at OLLI! Do you have any teacups and saucers seeking a new purpose? Perhaps they dream of a life filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the occasional biscuit dunking. Help us rescue these underappreciated teacup heroes from the depths of cupboard obscurity!
Donate your teacups to OLLI, and together, we shall conquer the teacup-tastrophe! Simply reach out to Program Manager Stephanie Tarpley and let the teacup adventure begin! Email me at starple@emory.edu.
May your tea always be hot, your saucers always tidy, and your generosity forever appreciated.
Defensive Driving Course: National Safety Council (Jim Spano) December 1, 2023, 9:30AM - 2:30PM - In Classroom
NSC Defensive Driving Courses teach drivers how to recognize and react to immediate and potential hazardous driving situations and conditions. Our instructor-led, classroom courses provide collision prevention strategies and defensive driving techniques that focus on behavior, judgement, decision making and consequences. Check with your car insurance, you receive a certificate for taking this course, it might reduce your insurance rate! Cha-ching! Sign-up here.
OLLI Special Interest Groups
Are you interested in finding out more information or receiving emails when our groups are meeting? Fill out this online form to be added to the OLLI Member SIG Groups. A current OLLI Membership is required.
Interested in teaching for OLLI at Emory? We are currently accepting 2024 proposals. If you or someone you know is interested in more information, please contact, Program Manager Stephanie Tarpley at stephanie.tarpley@emory.edu. You can also find our course proposal form on our website. Teach and Evaluate | Emory University
Our mailing address is: 2635 Century Pkwy NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30345
Email: olli@emory.edu
Phone: 404-727-5489
volunteers, into fiction and non-fiction sections, conveniently arranged alphabetically by author. We warmly welcome donations, and you'll find a Donation Box near the bookshelves in the lounge area. This library is a valuable resource for expanding your literary horizons, fostering a sense of community, and enhancing the overall OLLI experience. Happy reading!
