“Happiness does not lead to gratitude. Gratitude leads to happiness.” – David Steindl-Rast – Monk-Author-Lecturer

 

“The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet.” – James Oppenheim – 1882-1932 – Poet-Novelist-Editor

 

“Nature has given us all the pieces required to achieve exceptional wellness and health, but has left it to us to put these pieces together.”— Diane McLaren – Nutritionist-Herbalist-Wellness Coach

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS         

(notes provided by the distinguished gentleman from Connecticut, Eduardo Perry)

 

Upcoming Club Volunteer and Service projects include:

 

*Rotary Blood Drive from August 1 to the 6th at Impact Life 1408 W. University, Urbana. Sign up for an appointment at bloodcenter.org or call 217-367-2202.

 

*Books to Prisoners on August 20th. Larry will hand out a sign up sheet at a future meeting.

 

*Feeding Our Kids volunteer opportunity will take place in September.

 

Ed thanked everyone for donating newspapers and for joining in for the sorting and rolling of the newspapers for the Champaign County Humane Society’s use in lining their animal cages. Our work will line their cages for over a month. 

 

PROGRAM

 

Bob introduced Kathryn Williams as this morning’s speaker. Kathryn became the Director of our local Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in June 2021. Prior to moving to Illinois, she lived in Buffalo, NY, where she was a professor and chair of the Classics Department at Canisius College. 

 

Kathryn started with a historical background of OLLI and noted that there will be a 15-year celebration this October. OLLI offers classes, study groups, lectures, and other events for those over 50 years of age for the purpose of enriching members’ lives. OLLI requires a yearly membership and is open to anyone who wishes to continue lifelong learning. Registration has begun for this fall’s courses with classes starting September 12. 

 

There is a wide variety of courses on various topics available. The topics this fall include Film Studies, History, Science and Math, Literature Art and Music, Contemporary Culture, and Wellness. Courses are taught by experts in each of the topics. 

The classes meet in person, or via Osher/Zoom Webinar or a hybrid.

 

There are many other activities OLLI offers including social group activities, lectures, interest groups, study groups, tours, and other activities and benefits available through an OLLI membership. 

 

For more information about each class’s topic and all that OLLI has to offer and to register go to olli.illinois.edu! OLLI is located at 301 N. Neil Street, Ste. 201, Champaign, IL. 61801. 217-244-9141.

 

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  July 28th Aug 4th Aug 11th Aug 18th
Introductions Ray Elliott Lisa Crane Mary Hodson Darrell Hoemann
Reflection Ed Perry Joe Rank Rod Roberts Tod Satterthwaite
Greeters Ray Elliott Lisa Crane Mary Hodson Darrell Hoemann
Tod Satterthwaite Jarrod Scheunemann Jen Shelby Lou Simpson
Notetaker Hodson Crane Conforti Perry
Decker Weeding   Ribs Patton   (spot available)

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee members listed in parentheses)

 

July 28th – Steven Bentz, Director, Virginia Theatre, Champaign Park District (Charlie)

August 4th – Club Assembly

August 11th – Ryan Ross, Curator of the UIUC Richmond Welcome Gallery, “The U of I in the 1950s – Conservatism, Conformity and the Cold War.” (Joe)

August 18th – District Governor Connie Walsh

August 25th – Gil Holder will speak about the evolution of the universe (Tom)

September 8th – TBD (Bob)

September 15th – TBD (Cary)

September 22nd – TBD (Charlie)

September 29th – Club Social

October 6th – TBD

October 13th – TBD (Joe)

October 20th – TBD (Mary)

October 27th – TBD (Lisa)

 

 

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

 

July 28 – Cary Woolard

July 31 – Lou Simpson

 

August 24 – Allan Penwell

August 30 – Darrell Hoemann

August 30 – Ed Perry