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HONORING SENIORS
OLLI Presents:
The Fine Art of French Cooking
by Shelby Crews
Attendee Steven Fannin had this to
say about the OLLI program: “A few
years ago, I heard a presentation on
OLLI during a civic club meeting.
t was a packed house this week That evening, I shared with Marilyn
when community members were what I had learned about OLLI and
Igiven a special, one-of-a-kind suggested we attend an OLLI Kick-
opportunity with the Osher Lifelong Off event to find out more about
Learning Institute (OLLI) at Texas the program. From that first event
Tech University. Local chefs, Dirk we attended, we have been hooked!
Rambo and Erin Owens, presented Each semester we sign up for classes
how to prepare and serve an covering a variety of topics. OLLI has
authentic, four-course French meal, given us an activity to participate in
accompanied by complimenting wines together. We have had opportunities
from the region. As a special treat, to learn new skills, expand our
David Minkley, with Percy St. Bakery, knowledge on a variety of subjects,
furnished freshly-baked, European- and meet new friends along the way. Classes are available to anyone 50
styled artisan bread and dessert pastry As a couple, participating in OLLI has years and older and can be attended
to make the delightful meal even been one of our best decisions in 43 in any of the OLLI affiliate locations
better! years of marriage!” – Lubbock, Fredericksburg, Marble
Opportunities like these are abundant Falls and Junction. Participants do not
Members were given tips and within the OLLI program. During any have to have any previous affiliation
techniques to prepare and serve four given semester, OLLI members can with Texas Tech, nor do they have to
classic French delicacies: mesclun learn new techniques in watercolor be retired. One of the fastest growing
salad with French herbs, apples and painting, visit historical sites like the segments of OLLI membership are
crumbled cheese; Beef Bourguignon; a Goodnight Ranch or the Silent Wings those individuals still working full- or
French zucchini gratin; and, the classic Museum; participate in wine tastings, part-time.
choux a la crème dessert. or learn how to operate the latest Membership in the organization is
version iPhone. only $35 for the year, and members
are entitled to additional benefits of
There are also the more membership, including discounted
traditional offerings access to the Texas Tech Rec Center
geared toward the typical and discounted tickets to the
lifelong learning program. Presidential Lecture and Performance
Examples of some of those Series through Texas Tech University.
courses include – A History
of the U.S. Constitution, For more information, to enroll in
Discover the World of remaining classes scheduled this fall,
Virtual Reality, and or to get a jump on next semester,
Leonard Bernstein at 100. visit OLLI online at www.olli.ttu.edu
or call 806-742-6554
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