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Fredericksburg Welcomes Lifelong Learners to OLLI Texas Tech Site

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Fredericksburg, in the Texas Hill Country, is inviting lifelong learners aged 50 and up to help kick off their Fall 2016 semester at the Texas Tech University (TTU) Higher Education Teaching Site on Friday, August 26.

Then, on Friday, September 9, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., lifelong learners age 50 and older are invited to help kick off the Fall 2016 semester of OLLI in the Marble Falls area at the Quail Point Community Center, located at 107 Twilight Lane in Horseshoe Bay.  Lifelong learners are invited to “Pop Music” class in a free event on September 9, 2016.

Reaching Out

OLLI Welcomes Lifelong Learners in the Texas Hill Country

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Beginning with a social at 5:30 p.m., followed by a seated dinner of salad, King Ranch stuffed breast, rice pilaf, green beans and Denver chocolate cake prepared by My Own Chef at 6 p.m., OLLI welcomes lifelong learners to hear program updates and talk about their upcoming classes with instructors on hand.

Back to School

OLLI Welcomes Lifelong Learners in the Texas Hill Country

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With a theme of “Back To School”, the evening’s events allow attendees to have the first opportunity to register for the classes of their choice. With a cost of $30 per person, and limited seating, RSVP’s are requested on or before Friday, August 19. Registration for the event can be completed by visiting www.olli.ttu.edu and clicking on the “Hill Country Site” link.

A Broad Course Calendar

OLLI Welcomes Lifelong Learners in the Texas Hill Country

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With a total of 44 courses scheduled for the Fredericksburg, Marble Falls and Junction locations, kick-off event attendees will have their pick of course priorities, as well as the opportunity to become members of the organization. Membership is an additional cost of $30 on top of class fees, which can be found listed in the OLLI course catalogue as well as the website.

The Pursuit of Happiness

OLLI Welcomes Lifelong Learners in the Texas Hill Country

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Founded by the Osher Foundations, OLLI’s have been created across the country on university campuses in all 50 states. They are self-funded, membership organizations with class offerings in the areas of economics, music, art, health and politics. Additional information for this event can be obtained via email at [email protected] or by calling 1-830-990-2717.