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OLLI
E-News
#3-12 of January 20, 2012
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LIFE
STORIES CAN BECOME OLLI COURSES
From the executive director
MANY OLLI MEMBERS have
shown interest in writing and sharing their memoirs and life stories.
OLLI-Mason has had several courses over the years that allowed members
to reflect, discuss and write about their life experiences.
An article in the most recent LLI Review (Fall 2011) suggests a
more ambitious outgrowth of sharing life stories: developing a full
OLLI course. The article, "World War II Memories: Time Is of the
Essence," was written by Gary L. Oberts of the OLLI at University of
California, Irvine. In the introduction, Mr. Oberts states, "Heroes are
very likely sitting among you – all you have do is ask to hear their
stories."
I was intrigued and inspired by the article
because it provides a wonderful example of the "perfect storm" when
great ideas meet energetic people who then create something together.
Turning life stories into multi-week courses with lots of involvement
by members – a model for success!
The author includes in his article these five
"lessons for OLLI"—
- Time is of
the essence – do it now,
- Recruit
presenters widely,
- Capture the
presentations on video,
- Provide
support for presenters, and
- Arrange for
concurrent activities.
I encourage you to read the full article
online: click
here (pdf).
ANNOUNCING THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Nominees being sought
 By Susanne Zumbro,
2012 Nominating Committee Chair
YES, IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN. Time
to start thinking about the OLLI Board elections. Every May we elect
six OLLI members to serve on the Board of Directors for a three-year
term. Typically, the Board meets on the third Friday of each month. At
today's monthly meeting, the Board approved my appointment to chair
this year's Nominating Committee and the following OLLI members to
serve on the committee: Janet Cochran, Cloe Ingram, Rosemary McDonald,
Bob Persell and Mona Smith.
Now it's your turn: the Nominating Committee
needs your help. Is there someone you have noticed who you believe
might prove to be an asset to the OLLI Board? How about you yourself?
Would you like to make a contribution to OLLI by lending your time and
expertise in serving on the Board of Directors? Don't be shy. Step
right up and provide these names to any member of the Nominating
Committee. You may do this by email or in person. The Nominating
Committee will review all recommendations and attempt to develop the
best possible slate of candidates. We would love to hear from you.
Also, be aware that in the next few weeks, you
may be receiving a call from a member of the committee to ask if you
are willing to serve. I hope you will consider your response carefully
and agree to accept this honor of becoming a candidate for the Board.
OLLI needs good people like you.
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LOOK
FOR THE RED DOTS
List of members joining OLLI this winter
term
PLEASE
LOOK FOR RED DOTS ON
NAMETAGS and welcome these new
members who joined our OLLI community starting this winter term...
Julia
Adams, Herndon
Thomas Blain, Burke
Tom Bowers, Ashburn
Shirley Brown, Alexandria
Gini Clark, Fairfax
Lois Coulthart, Vienna
Jim Crumley, Fairfax Station
Jack Dalby, Leesburg
Gloria Dowd, Springfield
Fernand Elbeze, Fairfax
Jason Fong, Springfield
Sandy Galletta, Springfield
Brenda Greene, Fairfax
Jackie Gropman, Burke
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Denny
Haggerty, Ashburn
M.J.
Hale, Springfield
Jack Hardgrove, Ashburn
Howard Heit McLean
Lee Howard, Fairfax
Albert Hutchins, Fairfax
Melvy Jensen, Springfield
Kathy Kang, Fairfax
Robert Kelberg, Springfield
Peter Latkin, Falls Church
Carol Lyman, Ashburn
Richard Melanson, McLean
Edwin Mosser, Fairfax
Peter Nobert, Vienna
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Bernard
Oppel, Fairfax
Robert Osterhout, Centreville
Ellen
Peebles, Reston
Clay Robinson, Springfield
Pam Salmon, Burke
Alice & Harvey Schwartz, Alexandria
Don Shaw, Fairfax Station
David Slater, Reston
Bruce Sorensen, Ashburn
Nancy Stone, Burke
Carol Tsou, Vienna
John Walsh, Springfield
Josseline Wood, Reston
Mieko Yoshiura, Lansdowne
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Listed
alphabetically by last name.
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WELCOME MEMBERS TO THE WINTER (BRRR!)
TERM
ON MONDAY, OUR LONG
HOLIDAY BREAK comes
to an end and OLLI classes begin! What better way to take our minds off
the bleak winter weather than to join fellow members in stimulating
discussions, lectures, painting, writing, bridge, knitting, walking
(for the bravest among us) or whatever suits our individual tastes. The
winter session is our shortest, but thanks to the hard work of our
resource groups, we have a lot of good stuff packed into it—more than
80 courses and special events on the three campuses. In addition to
classes, you will be hearing from class liaisons about a couple of
upcoming social events.
- Next Friday,
January 27, at 10:00 in TA-1 the Hospitality Committee will host a Kick-Off Coffee at which our new
members will have a chance to mingle with seasoned members and learn
what really makes OLLI-Mason so successful. The punch line is that we are a
cooperative whose success depends critically on the input of
member-volunteers, and opportunities abound for participating in this
endeavor. All members are invited to the coffee, and believe me,
the Hospitality Committee knows how to put together a good spread!
- On Friday,
February 10, at 1:00 in TA-1 we will have our annual Valentine's Day Party, with food and
a dazzling display of OLLI talent. The sign-up sheet is in the Tallwood
office (or sign up via email or
phone, 703-503-3384). You don't want to miss this event!
That's it for now. Enjoy your classes, stay
warm and don't slip on the ice!
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Selected by the OLLI Photography Club
"New
York Christmas"
by Dan Feighery
THIS
MONTH'S
PHOTO
may be viewed in various sizes at this
page.
To view other photos by
members of the OLLI Photography Club, visit the Club's website.
Enjoy the new exhibit of sketches
by members
| Above: Presenting the sketching
teacher—Kathie West, center—and sketches by her students are Board
Member Wendy Campbell and Executive Director Thom Clement. Banner image
at top of this issue: a panoramic view of the entire display. Photos by Stan Schretter, Exhibit
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by OLLI
Sketching Workshop students is now on display in the Tallwood social
room annex. OLLI members used colored pencil, ink and pencil to create
the sketches. Due to the abundant talent at OLLI as evidenced in
this exhibit, the spring term will include two sketching classes at
Tallwood. Enjoy the exhibit!
-- By Kathie West, Sketching Workshop Moderator
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OLLI
SPIRITWEAR
Click image or here to shop
Order
sweatshirts,
shirts, caps and tote bags with the OLLI/Mason logo
at any time directly from the vendor for delivery to your home. At the
store, click "OLLI-GMU Store" to see the pictures, then click on each
item
to see details. Note: The
pictures do not show our logo but it
will be embroidered on items that you order.
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OLLI FACEBOOK GROUP
Click
icon or here to
join
OLLI
members are
encouraged to join the OLLI Facebook group as
a means
of enhancing intra-OLLI communications. Recent articles: how to join;
how to post
photos. (The icon is also under the Quick
Links table
on our Home page and What's New page.) Note: Once you join the OLLI group,
you can access the group from your personal Facebook page by clicking
on "Groups" or "More" in the left-side navigation area. |
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Courtesy of the OLLI Poetry Workshop
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The
Ghost Cat
A
sudden flash of shadow and light,
the
scurrying rumble of racing feet,
announce
the intensity of the fantasy chase,
offering
brief glimpses into the primordial past,
where
ancestral cats gave chase for prey.
A
sudden flash of shadow and light,
the
instant bounding from lap and mind,
like
imagination’s fleeting figments,
announce
escape into another fantasy flight,
to
mysterious private worlds where felines dream.
A
sudden flash of shadow and light,
the
push of a nose and the curl around the legs,
the
quiet soft purr and briefly allowed strokes,
then,
in a sudden flash of shadow and light,
vanishing
in a blink, it was the ghost cat.
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MASON ARTS AND
MUSIC
Upcoming Fairfax performances, Jan 20 - 29
 By
Jan Bohall, OLLI
E-News Staff Writer
FOR
TICKETS, call
1-888-945-2468 or buy online
(phone and online orders are handled by
tickets.com; a service charge applies) or visit the Center for the Arts
Box Office, Tue-Sat,
10:00-6:00. More info on tickets is at the CFA tickets page.
U.S. Navy Concert Band
Brian
Walden, conductor
Fri, Jan 20, 8:00
This concert band, the premier wind ensemble of the U.S. Navy, will
perform selected marches, patriotic songs, orchestral transcriptions
and modern wind ensemble repertoire.
Admission: Free, non-ticketed
Concert Hall |
Community Saxophone Choir
Sat, Jan 21, 7:30
Todd Morrison will conduct this saxophone group in a pre-concert
presentation.
Admission: Free, non-ticketed
Concert Hall Lobby |
U.S.
Navy Band Commodores
Sat, Jan 21, 8:00
The
Navy's premier jazz ensemble will present jazz, popular and patriotic
music, under the leadership of Philip Burlin.
Admission: Free, non-ticketed
Concert Hall
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American
Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
Daniel
Spalding,
conductor/music director
Guest
artist: Dotian
Levalier, harp
The
Human Spirit
Sun, Jan 22, 3:00 (moved from 1:00)
The
ensemble will perform Miguel del Aguila's The Giant Guitar; Mark
Adamo's Four Angels, Concerto for Harp and Orchestra; and Jean
Sibelius' Symphony No. 1 in E minor.
Dotian Levalier is the principal
harpist of the National Symphony Orchestra.
Admission: $14
Free
tickets for 18
and under available at door
Concert Hall
Instrument petting zoo available after the concert.
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 River North Dance Chicago
Fri, Jan 27, 8:00
This jazz-based contemporary dance ensemble is known for its emotive
dancers, electrifying music and dramatic choreography. It remains one
of the most popular national repertoire companies in the U.S. and
abroad and prides itself on developing the true flavor of Americana
choreography. Click here
for details and a short video.
Admission: $42, $34, $21
Concert Hall
Come at 7:15 for a free artistic discussion on Grand Tier III.
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Honors Music Festival
Fri, Jan 27, 8:00 with Mason Jazz Ensemble
Sun, Jan 29, 2:00 with Mason Wind Symphony Orchestra
The
High School Honors Music Festival offers talented young musicians three
days of musical immersion with George Mason's music faculty and master
classes with guest artists.
Admission: Free, non-ticketed
Harris Theatre
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Aquila Theatre
Shakespeare's
Macbeth
Sat, Jan 28, 8:00
This renowned British/American touring company brings a fresh look to
the classic and chaotic tale in which men combat their own madness and
fates. The Scottish general meets three witches in a wood, who
prophesize that he will one day be king. Lady Macbeth has other plans
in "this wickedly troubled work."
Admission: $40, $32, $20
Concert Hall
Come at 7:15 for a free artistic discussion on Grand Tier III.
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Keyboard Conversations®
with
Jeffrey Siegel
Russian
Rapture: Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky
Sun, Jan 29, 7:00
In
his third concert this season, Mr. Siegel returns with his musical
gifts and illuminating and witty commentary. He will present the
Russian-tinged Preludes, Etudes and Humoresque.
Admission: $38, $30, $19
Family friendly: Youth grade 12 and under, half price with an adult
Concert Hall
Come at 6:15 for a free artistic discussion on Grand Tier III.
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Other Mason events, next two weeks
 By Helen Ackerman, OLLI
E-News Staff Writer
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>Vision Series Lecture. Dan Cohen,
associate professor in Mason's Department of History and Art History
and director of the Center for History and New Media, speaks on "The
Future of History." Dr. Cohen's talk will explore the promise and
perils of a new era of history based on computers and networks,
including vast digital libraries and archives; tools for saving and
communicating history; and what the coming decade will hold. Mon, Jan
30, at 7:00. Center for the Arts, Concert Hall. Free. Read more here;
read his bio here.
>W.E.B.
DuBois Lecture. The 2012 W.E.B. DuBois lecture features
artist/performer Brenda Dixon Gottschild. Thu, Feb 2, at 1:30. Harris
Theatre. Free. Click here
to read about the artist.
>Economics Community Forum Lecture.
Tyler Cowen, Holbert C. Harris Chair of Economics and general director
of the Mercatus Center at Mason, speaks on the European financial
crisis. Prof. Cohen's topic is "What Has Gone Wrong with Europe?" He
writes a column on economics for The
New York Times. Tue, Feb 7 at 7:30. Student Union Building II,
Ballroom. Free. Note:
RSVP by Wed, Jan 25 to dmulaj@gmu.edu.
Click here
to read about the presenter.
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 HYLTON
ARTS AND MUSICUpcoming Manassas performances, Jan 20 - 29
By
Sheri
Siesseger, OLLI
E-News Staff Writer
FOR
TICKETS,
call
1-888-945-2468 or click "Buy Tickets" at the event listing in the calendar
(phone and
online orders are handled by
tickets.com; a service charge applies) – or visit the box office in the
lobby of the Hylton
Performing
Arts Center on Mason's Prince William Campus in Manassas, Wed-Sat,
noon to 6:00. More info on tickets is at the ticket
purchase page. Note: Two OLLI
members have advised E-News that tickets for events at the Hylton
Performing
Arts Center in Manassas are also routinely available at the Center for
the Arts box office on the Fairfax campus, open Tue-Sat, 10:00-6:00.
Woodbridge Dance Company
A
Coffee House Concert Collection
Sat, Jan 21, 7:00
The
Company, composed of dancers and choreographers from the DC
Metropolitan area, specializes in contemporary dance styles, including
modern, jazz and hip-hop.
Admission: $25; seniors 65 and over, $20; ages 10 and under, $20
Merchant Hall |
Aquila Theatre
The
Importance of Being
Earnest
Sun, Jan 29, 4:00
Aquila, a British-American touring company, presents the witty comedy
by Oscar Wilde. The New York Times
has called Aquila "Gleefully engaging … almost unbearably fun."
Pre-performance discussion begins at 3:00
Admission, $24, 32, $40
Merchant Hall
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COMING
ATTRACTIONS
Upcoming non-class events at
OLLI
THE
FOLLOWING LIST
covering
the next two weeks is extracted
for your
convenience from the master calendar maintained by the office, with
direct web links added when available. OLLI members are welcome at all
Board, committee and resource group meetings. For more activities
specifically related to the Loudoun
site, see Roberta Sherman's latest Loudoun
Notes (pdf). For
more activities
specifically related to the Reston
site, see Sharon Gilman's latest Eye on Reston (Word
document).
Note:
The below list is accurate as of mid-week but for the very latest
information, please see Upcoming
Non-Class Events to view the
real-time OLLI online
calendar maintained by
the office.
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KEY
CONTACT
INFORMATION
How to contact OLLI
HERE
IS A READY REFERENCE
on
how to contact OLLI.
For email
addresses and phone numbers not listed below, please consult the online
Membership Directory (log in to Member
Portal).
About
OLLI E-News
and the
member/volunteers who
produce it
Rod
Zumbro
Editor |
Barbara Kyriakakis
Associate
Editor |
Ernestine Meyer
Backup
Editor
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Review Team: Gordon
Canyock,
Barbara Kyriakakis, John West
Database
Manager: Barbara
Kyriakakis
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- About
this newsletter.
OLLI's
weekly newsletter, OLLI
E-News,
is
emailed
to
current
OLLI
members
with
email
addresses
on
Fridays.
When
classes
are
in
session, printed copies of this newsletter are distributed in
classrooms. Comments,
suggestions or complaints? Please contact Editor Rod
Zumbro or Communications Committee Chair Gordon
Canyock.
- Submissions. We
encourage members
to submit news items, articles and photos for this newsletter. The deadline
to
the editor is 7:00 pm Wed (7:00 pm Mon for letters to the
editor
for which an
OLLI response is appropriate) for that
week's issue; submissions
earlier in
the week are strongly encouraged and greatly appreciated.
Please
limit
articles to about 250 words. Submit material via email to Editor Rod
Zumbro
(email rzumbro@gmu.edu).
- Read the latest
issue early. The
new weekly issue of OLLI
E-News
is posted to the OLLI website Thursday evening. Read it by visiting http://www.olli.gmu.edu/pubs.htm#enews,
where
you
will
find
a
list
of
the
last
12
issues;
click
the
latest issue listed.
- Viewing or searching past
issues. Your options for finding items in past issues of OLLI E-News
include viewing the last
12
issues; searching the
content of
ALL issues for any word or words; and searching the
DocStore archive of all past issues by date or issue number.
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Updated:
January 20, 2012
Copyright © 2012 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at
George Mason University. Materials in this publication subject to
OLLI-Mason copyright may be reproduced for noncommercial educational
purposes as long as credit is given to OLLI-Mason.
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Mason University, 4210 Roberts Rd., Fairfax, VA 22032-1028
Phone: (703) 503-3384; Email: olli@gmu.edu;
Fax:
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