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OLLI’s

Fall 2017

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On August 22, 2017, the Osher Lifelong the amazing variety, and the caliber of
Learning Institute (OLLI) kicked off a the distinguished instructors that will be OLLI Fall courses
new semester of classes at Texas Tech presenting,” said OLLI Director, Shelby include:
University. Classes are available to anyone Crews. “Our members will have over 50
50 years and older and can be attended courses in which to participate; topics • Health (and
in any of the OLLI affiliate locations – range from virtual reality in education Healthcare) in America
Lubbock, Fredericksburg, Marble Falls to cooking French cuisine. There truly is - Today’s Challenges,
and Junction. Participants do not have to something for everyone included in this Tomorrow’s Crises
have any previous affiliation with Texas semester’s offerings.”
Tech nor do they have to be retired. One • Introduction to Yoga
of the fastest growing segments of OLLI OLLI Advisory Board President, Terri
membership are those individuals still Navrkal, got involved with the institute •
working full or part time. to continue her passion for learning. Wine Tasting at the
The teaching profession has been an award-winning Trilogy
important part of Terri’s life. She has been Cellars
involved in education for 30 years with
the Lubbock Independent School District • Tour of Goodnight
- 14 of those years as a classroom teacher. Ranch
Although she has retired from the district,
she is still an active learner at OLLI. “I • Fly Fishing
love the fact that OLLI is just learning
for the fun of it! I can choose classes I • How To Use eBay
want to take, not [ones I am] required to and the Internet to
take! I also like the fact that I don’t have Determine Values
homework, tests, or grades! It truly is an for Your Antiques,
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my brain stimulated and my whole being Belongings
having fun!”
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For OLLI members Ed and Jane Fowler,
OLLI provides the opportunity to learn Developments in
about a variety of topics without having Criminal Law - An
to commit to being in a classroom every Annual Review
week for an entire semester. “Jane and
I have been pleasantly surprised by the
information and knowledge we have
experienced in the OLLI classes that we
Membership in the organization is have attended. We have been impressed
only $35 for the year, and members with the knowledge of the presenters, For more information
are entitled to additional benefits who are often professors from Texas Tech, about OLLI membership
of membership including discounted and who are able to make difficult topics or to view the 2017 fall
access to the Texas Tech Rec Center and easy for all to comprehend. OLLI has catalog visit the OLLI
on-campus entertainment such as the given Jane and I the gifts of community website at olli@ttu.edu or
Presidential Lectureship Series. involvement and friendship with couples call the office at 742-6554.
and individuals who mostly are retired,
“We are especially excited about this like us. You get to know people and that
semester’s slate of courses because of makes every class you attend more fun!”
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