The OLLI Office will close for Thanksgiving at 12pm, Wednesday, Nov 22nd and return on Monday, November 27th at 9am. We hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday!
OLLI at Emory Weekly Update - November 22nd
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who attended our recent Fall Fiesta. Your presence made the event a tremendous success, and we were delighted to see the joy and camaraderie shared by all.
The Fall Fiesta was a fantastic celebration of learning, friendship, and the vibrant spirit that defines our OLLI community. Your enthusiasm and participation created a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it a memorable occasion for everyone involved. We hope you enjoyed the engaging conversations, laughter, and the opportunity to connect with fellow lifelong learners.
As we reflect on the wonderful memories created during the Fall Fiesta, we want to take a moment to express our warmest wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. May this special holiday be filled with gratitude, joy, and cherished moments.
Looking ahead, we are excited to announce our upcoming meet-up 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 building connections and sharing the joy of lifelong learning.
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.
Your support and enthusiasm contribute immensely to the vibrant community we cherish at OLLI at Emory. We can't wait to see you on December 7th for another memorable meet-up! Click here to register to attend.
Contemporary Ethics: Theories And Issues 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.
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.
One Day presentations coming up soon! Discover the ancient art of wirewrapping in jewelry, tracing its roots to civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It endured through medieval and Renaissance periods, gaining momentum during the Art Nouveau movement. Experiencing a revival in the 1960s and 1970s, it remains a prominent technique in contemporary design, allowing artists to create a spectrum of pieces, from minimalist to intricately woven. Join instructor Virginia Milner to learn this versatile technique and look forward to her upcoming course on reimagining old jewelry. With these skills, you can breathe new life into old favorites, transforming them into creations to be worn and cherished once again!
This one-day class delves into Atlanta's transformative history during the Civil War and its aftermath. Explore the circumstances that granted freedom to Atlanta's enslaved population. While the end of slavery marked a crucial milestone, it also ushered in challenges, providing limited opportunities for African Americans in the aftermath.
Lunch and Learn Presentations in December! Pack your imaginary suitcase and join us for a fun-filled trip down memory lane, via a one-day Inaugural OLLI lunch & learn “mini” TV show fest of our course: Thoughtful lessons for today found in our childhood lessons of yesterday! Through the vintage, historical television archives of “KUKLA, FRAN and OLLIE” and Mr. Rogers (never viewed in theaters!), as well as lively, upbeat discussion facilitated by long-time OLLI instructors, Abby Drue and Dr. Irma Starr, we will take a closer look at those childhood messages that are still with us and how they impact us today. A delicious lunch (with lotsa laughter on the side!) will be served for this special OLLI event! A Vintage Mini-Film Festival of Early Children's TV
Wed, Dec 13, 2023 - 11:00AM - 2:00PM - Click here to register.
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In this 90-minute one-day class, we will enjoy learning about some of the world’s national anthems. Hear many familiar (e.g., O Canada; the Marseillaise; God Save the King) and less familiar (e.g., Kazakhstan; Bosnia) anthems. Learn what is the oldest, longest, shortest, most stirring, most fun, and most regulated anthem; what multilingual nations do for their anthem; and how anthems unite us nationally and internationally. We will also cover how our own anthem has been used as a protest tool, and of controversial performances of this, and other anthems. This includes some epic performance failures during official events (e.g., the Olympic Games). I will show videos featuring each anthem with the lyrics; feel free to sing along! Trust me, it can be contagious! About one week before class starts, I will email to enrollees a list of the 20+ anthems I’ve chosen; if I didn’t include your favorite anthem, just let me know and I’ll add it if time permits. Registrants for the in-class section will also enjoy Lunch (salad and pizza) provided by the instructor after class. Fun with National Anthems Thu., Dec 14, 2023 - 11:00AM - 12:30PM - Click here to register.
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
