The Lifelong Learner ~ TTU OLLI Newsletter

The Lifelong Learner Newsletter

August 2019

News | Upcoming Events | Get Involved

News

ThistleDew
Lavender Farm

OLLI members enjoyed a tour of the beautiful plants that ThistleDew Lavender Farm has to offer.

Pappy Slokum's Brewery

A local Abilene brewery hosted OLLI members for a tour of their operation and a sampling of their product.

World Famous Opera Without Leaving the Hill Country

OLLI members were given a guide to opera while staying close to home.

A Good Glass Can Make All the Difference

OLLI at TTU, Highland Lakes members learned which glass to use for different styles of wine in the Riedel Wine Glass and
Tasting Seminar.

Upcoming Events

Abilene Fall Kickoff

OLLI at TTU, Abilene has recruited local experts to teach classes for the upcoming fall semester. Join the local community on August 27, 2019 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Fredericksburg
Fall Kickoff

Lifelong learners are invited to OLLI in Fredericksburg's fall kickoff event. The event will take place on September 6, 2019 from
5:30 to 8 p.m.

Highland Lakes
Fall Kickoff

Celebrate the new semester with OLLI at TTU, Highland Lakes' fall kickoff event. Come out on September 5, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a day of fun and fellowship.

Lubbock Fall Kickoff

OLLI at TTU, Lubbock invites learners of the local community to help them kick off the fall semester. The event will take place on August 29, 2019 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy and celebrate the new season!

Get Involved

Volunteer Spotlight:
Terri Navrkal

OLLI at TTU is the adventure Terri needed after her retirement
from education.

Instructor Spotlight:
Larry Hess

Larry teaches courses for OLLI at TTU throughout the state. Read about his journey from OLLI learner to instructor.

Alice Boyd at Fredericksburg

Alice spent time traveling the world but is proud to be back home in the Hill Country as coordinator for OLLI at TTU, Fredericksburg. Learn more about her and the Hill Country University Center, where eager-to-learn minds gather.