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HONORING SENIORS

OLLI What Our Members classes that we have attended. We

have been impressed with the
Say About OLLI
expertise of the presenters, who are
and who are able to make difficult
OLLI Advisory Board President, often professors from Texas Tech,
Announces Terri Navrkal, got involved with topics easy for all to comprehend.
OLLI has given Jane and me the
OLLI to continue her passion for
2018 Fall Line learning. Having taught in the gift of community involvement
and friendship with couples and
classroom for 14 years and been
individuals who mostly are retired,
involved in education for 30 years
like us. You get to know people, and
with the Lubbock Independent
Up of Courses School District, education has been a that makes every class you attend
more fun!”
vital part of Terri’s life, and although
she has retired from the district, she
can still be an active learner with Just a few examples of
On August 22, 2018, the Osher OLLI. “I love the fact that OLLI is the class lineup for fall
Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) just learning for the fun of it! I can
kicked off a new semester of classes choose classes I want to take, not
at Texas Tech University. Classes required to take! I also like the fact Deck the Halls with OLLI II:
are available to anyone 50 years that I don’t have homework, tests The Stories Behind Your Favorite
and older and can be attended in or grades! It truly is an adventure in Christmas Songs
any of the OLLI affiliate locations – lifelong learning that keeps my brain My Characters Did It: “Surprise,
Lubbock, Abilene, Fredericksburg, stimulated and my whole being Texas” by Andy Wilkinson
Marble Falls and Junction. having fun!” Safety Abroad: Tips, Resources,
Participants do not have to have Stephen and Marilyn Fannin are and an Overview of Global Security
any previous affiliation with Texas relatively new to OLLI, having only Wine Savvy - An Evening with the
Tech, nor do they have to be retired. participated for four years. “We’ve Royals – King Cabernet and Queen
One of the fastest growing segments been married for 44 years, but we Chardonnay
of OLLI membership are those both had careers, and we’ve never Acupuncture, Ancient Chinese
individuals still working full or part worked together,” Marilyn said. Medicine Therapy for the Modern
time. “OLLI has given us something to American
Membership in the organization is be involved in together. And with Digital Photography for Dummies
only $35 for the year, and members the idea of being lifelong learners, Beginners
are entitled to additional benefits of participating in that together The Basics of Watercolor Painting
membership, including discounted has been a lot of fun.” Marilyn How to Play Mahjong
access to the Texas Tech Rec Center continued by saying, “OLLI gives How to Use Social Media
and on-campus entertainment, you the opportunity for growth Police Chief to Award-Winning
such as the Presidential Lectureship in so many areas. We’ve attended Author
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“We are especially excited about discussed financial aspects of our Surroundings
this semester’s slate of courses life.” Dinner and a Movie: “The
because of the amazing variety and For OLLI members Ed and Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014)
the caliber of the distinguished Jane Fowler, OLLI provides the There’s an Oil for That! Learning
instructors who will be presenting,” opportunity to learn about a variety to Use Essential Oils Safely in Your
said OLLI Director, Shelby Crews. of topics without having to commit Home
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courses to participate in; topics range for an entire semester. “Jane and I Landmark
from DNA testing and finding your have been pleasantly surprised by
ancestors to watercolor painting and the information and knowledge
cooking.” we have experienced in the OLLI

For more information about OLLI membership or to view the 2018 Fall
catalog, visit the OLLI website at olli@ttu.edu or call the office at 742-6554.

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