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One Day and Upcoming courses. 
Here is your OLLI update for August 16, 2023

Discover new opportunities this Fall. It's hard to believe that as we continue to bask in the sweltering summer heat, the season of fall is steadily approaching.  We are all continuing to find ways to stay cool yet still enjoy the sunny days. Our upcoming courses at OLLI are designed to inspire, challenge, and ignite your curiosity. Don't miss out on an opportunity to engage, learn, and connect with likeminded individuals, here at OLLI. Join us in the pursuit of knowledge and fun!

Here is our Fall Catalog! 


Just a reminder about our social get together this Friday
Savor the Flavors of Southern Cooking at OLLI's Potluck Lunch! 

Join us for a journey through the heart of Southern cuisine this Friday, August 18th, at 12:00 PM. It's a feast that promises to delight your taste buds and warm your soul.

Bring your favorite Southern-inspired dish to share and enjoy a culinary experience like no other. Don't miss this chance to connect, share stories, and indulge in a fantastic spread of food. Let's make this potluck a memorable gathering! 

📍 Where: At OLLI, 2635 Century Pkwy NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30345
📅 When: Friday, August 18th
Time: 12:00 PM

Please register and we will send you the form to let us know what you are bringing.

It remains the greatest of mysteries.
The Princes in the Tower. Over 500 years ago 12-year-old King Edward V of England and The Mystery of the Princes in the Towerhis 9-year-old brother Prince Richard disappeared from the Tower of London. The traditional account is that their uncle, King Richard III, had them killed; but does this hold up after closer examination? Sign-up for this 4-week course with instructor, Peter Campos, and do some digging into history. Maybe, just maybe, we might discover the answer to that nagging question: What happened to the Princes in the Tower? 
Thursday's, Sep 07 - Sep 28, 2023 11:15AM - 12:45PM
More info and to register, click here. 

Fortifying Your Golden Years: Unveiling the Four Pillars of Retirement
In the past, retirement often meant switching from a paycheck to a pension check, contacting Social Security to get benefits in motion, and maybe supplementing that income with the proceeds from downsizing a home or renting a property.

But times have changed.  Retirement can now mean piecing together a big puzzle, composed of a variety of different resources, to ensure you have enough to live on- and maybe have something left to pass on to heirs if that's one of your goals. 
Thursday's, Aug 24 - 31, 2023 10:00AM - 12:30PM

More info and to register click here.

Changing How We Vote in Georgia
Discover the game-changing world of Instant Runoff Voting, or Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), in this presentation. Learn how RCV addresses voting system issues, empowers voters, and ensures majority-supported winners. We'll demystify RCV's mechanics, benefits, and real-world impact. Join us to grasp the potential of RCV in enhancing democratic processes and representation. More info and to register, click here. 
Wed. Aug 30, 2023 - 10 - 11:00AM

Move It or Lose It: The Importance of Staying Active as We Age -
A Two-Class Series

Join the Atlanta Track Club and several of Emory Healthcare Orthopedic Physicians and professionals as we discuss the importance of staying active as we age. 

Join the Atlanta Track Club, Emory Running Medicine, and Precision Performance and Physical Therapy as we discuss the importance of staying active as we age.

Week 1, September 7, 2023, at 1pm - 2:30pm. In this class, Emory Healthcare Orthopedist Dr. Sara Raiser will talk about the science behind the importance of staying active as we age and injuries related to physical activity and Dr. Kate Mihevc-Edwards will talk about things you can do to stay injury free while engaging in a fitness program. 

Week 2 - September 14, 2023, at 1pm - 2:30pm: In this class, Atlanta Track Club Coach Bob Wells will provide practical information on creating a training plan that is right for you whether it is walking, walk/jogging, or running.
Thursday,'s Sep 07, - Sep 14, 2023 - 1:00PM - 2:30PM

Click here to register. 

The Shining at Alliance Theatre
Registration deadline approaching soon.
Sunday, September 24th at 3:00pm. The Shining | Alliance Theatre

Co-production with The Atlanta Opera, Composer Paul Moravec, Librettist Mark Campbell 

Alliance Theatre and The Atlanta Opera present Stephen King’s iconic, supernatural tale of possession and murder. Jack Torrance, a father with a troubled past, finds new employment as the winter caretaker for the Overlook Hotel. But as the family settles into their new accommodations, demonic spirits from the hotel’s past begin to take hold of Jack as he becomes a vessel for their murderous intents. Composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell masterfully adapt this riveting story as an opera that will keep you on the edge of your seats from start to finish.  Very Limited Seats. Click here to register.

Don't miss out on August:
Below are September courses open for registration:
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 us at olli@emory.edu or the Program Manager Stephanie Tarpley at stephanie.tarpley@emory.edu. 

2024 - 2024 Course proposal form click here.
Winter Long (Jan 8 - Feb 29) - Due Sept 29, 2023
Spring Short (Mar 4-29) - Due Jan 5, 2024
Spring Long (Apr 1 - May 24) - Due Jan 5, 2024
Summer Short (Jun 1 - 28) - Due March 8, 2024
Summer Long (Jul 8 - Aug 23) - Due March 8, 2024
One-Day Courses available all year -  Due with above session deadlines

Our mailing address is:
2635 Century Pkwy NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30345
Email: olli@emory.edu
Phone: 404-727-5489

 






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