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Connect Outside the Classroom
Participation in OLLI doesn't stop with the courses. In
addition to the extensive course line-up, OLLI sponsors a
lecture series, social events, and extracurricular activities
including local and international field trips.
- Senior Adult Growth Exchange (SAGE)
is a regular lecture
series that offers a dynamic approach to learning in
history, science, the arts and current events. Lecturers are
from the community or the University of Southern Maine
faculty.
The Osher Distinguished
Lecture occurs in the Spring and Fall terms and
the lecturers are scholars or practitioners of special note.
- OLLI's writers, poets, and
artists showcase their talents in the literary journal, Reflections.
The annual
four color professional publication features creative works
by OLLI members and is edited and published
by a volunteer committee of members.
- The Senior Players is a group of OLLI members interested
in the theater and dramatic arts. The Players originated in
a theatre class in the fall of 1999 and they continue to
present both standard and original productions each
semester.
- Intrigued
by the idea of “puppet” and “opera” appearing in the
same title, a group of creative, curious members who, by
their own admission, were more brave than savvy, have come
together to form the
Sixth-Age
Puppet Opera Company at OLLI. Each year they stage and
perform a complete opera.
- Events and field trips offer OLLI members a chance for
socializing with classmates. There is a monthly adventure
sponsored by the outdoor club and organized activities have
included trips to the theater, art museums, and historical
sites. And each year OLLI sponsors a domestic or
international trip.
- OLLI facilitates participation by its members in USM
programs for older learners, such as Lifeline, Elderhostel,
and credit courses.
Volunteer Opportunities
The organization is run by volunteers who develop the
curriculum, staff the office at USM, and design OLLI's
extracurricular activities including local and international
field trips. A number of volunteer opportunities including
teaching, committee work, office staffing, and social or special
function planning provides a range of options for involvement in
OLLI.
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