The E-News that was distributed last week showed an incorrect date at the top for the date of the issue; the correct date was May 14, 2021.
Voting in the Board of Directors election ends at noon today, May 21; you should have received a ballot in an email with subject “2021 OLLI Ballot for Board of Directors.”
Priority registration for the summer term begins May 24 and continues through June 1. The online catalog is available at this link.
The next issue of OLLIE-News will be published Friday, June 4; regular deadline for submission of items is Tuesday, June 1, at 6:00.
In 2021, OLLI celebrates its 30th year of classes for seniors. This feature provides fun facts and interesting milestones about our institute each week that E-News is published throughout the year.
May 21 Learning in Retirement Institute (LRI) held a five-year celebration party on April 13, 1996 at The Virginian retirement community in Fairfax.
Talk with OLLI friends at any time on this 24-7 open ChatLine. Arrange a time to meet friends online or drop in for an organized discussion. We have scheduled one specific time and topic for a chat this week:
Monday, May 24, 4:30-5:30—Topic: Genealogy. Do you know where your ancestors were born?
Look for links to this and any future ChatLine events in your inbox as part of the daily schedule email. Have feedback or an idea on a time/topic? Click hereto email Doris Bloch.
The May 2021 Photo of the Month theme was Trees. We selected Robert Kelberg/Gertrude Sherman's photo "Trees 4-21-01," which may also be viewed at this page. To view other photos by members of the Photography Club, visit the club's photo website.
-- By John Olsen and Edward Marion, Photography Club Coordinators
Richard Pelszynski of Fairfax Station, VA, died May 2, 2021. He was a current OLLI member, as is his wife, Patricia. He graduated from Ohio State University and was commissioned in the US Navy. He received an MBA in management and marketing from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management. He was interred at Quantico National Cemetery on May 14.
Virtual Performances
Although Mason’s campus is shut down, online entertainment continues for us to access and enjoy. Dr. Linda Apple Monson produces a periodic “Notes from the Director.” This email is full of interesting online performances by the students and faculty of the School of Music. If you would like to receive these bulletins, just send an email to Brianna Schoen atbschoen@gmu.edu. Also, the Center for the Arts has a websiteMason Arts at Home, which has a calendar of online events and access to many past performances. Information can also be found atCFA ticket purchase page,Center for the Arts YouTube Channel,or theHylton ticket purchase page.
Please note: Physical meetings for clubs and activities are canceled until further notice in accordance with Mason’s guidelines. OLLI is conducting its classes and activities online. Refer to the university's coronavirus website for official university updates and check the OLLI calendar for revised information.
The following list covering the next two weeks is extracted for your convenience from the master online calendar maintained by the office. The list is accurate as of mid-week but for the most up-to-date information, please view the latest forecast of coming events on our website (News/OLLI Calendar). Note: All OLLI members are welcome at, and encouraged to attend, meetings of the Board of Directors, committees and resource groups, kick-off coffees, etc. (bolded below). The OLLI office has sent (or will send) emails with links and meeting passwords to club members; you may also log in at the member portal and click on ZOOM CLASS LINKS.
Sat May 22
10:30 am
Tai Chi Club
Mon May 24
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
4:30 pm
Gentle Yoga Club
What’s in the Daily News?
Poetry Club Chatline: Genealogy
Tue May 25
9:30 am
11:00 am
4:30 pm
Annex Art
Spanish Club
Tai Chi Club
Wed May 26
10:30 am
4:00 pm
Tom Crooker Investment Forum
Theater Lovers’ Group
Thu May 27
11:50 am
12:15 pm
4:30 pm
All the News Special Events Program Planning Group
Tai Chi Club
Fri May 28
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:00 noon
Craft and Conversation
Homer, Etc.
Photography Club
Sat May 29
10:30 am
Tai Chi Club
Tue Jun 1
9:30 am
4:30 pm
Annex Art
Tai Chi Club
Wed Jun 2
10:30 am
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
Tom Crooker Investment Forum
Memoir and More Writing Group
Ethnic Eats Club
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