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ReInvent Retirement with AUM OLLI

Research on aging emphasizes the importance of keeping mind and body active as we get older. AUM OLLI provides activities in both areas to help members engage in physical and mental activities.

Classes are offered during three regular terms – Fall, Winter, and Spring – plus a mini-summer term (four sessions in June). The selection of classes includes three categories: discussion/study, active, and do-it-yourself (craft) classes. Many of these selections are repeated every term if the interest dictates: art, book discussions, brain bowl, writing, jewelry making, line dancing, Tai Chi for pain relief, and others.

Winter term classes began January 30, 2023, but there is still time to take advantage of other AUM OLLI benefits: bonus opportunities, lunch presentations, and general benefits. General benefits include:

• Full AUM and AU library privileges

• Discount on AU OLLI workshops

• Discount on AUM Continuing Education programs

• Open invitation to attend AUM OLLI lunch presentations and special events

• Eligibility to join the AUM Wellness Center at a discounted rate

• Free admission to AUM athletic events

• Opportunity to join AUM and AU Special Interest Groups

• Opportunity to attend OLLI at AUM and AU field trips

• Members receive early notice of course catalogs.

• Free admission to Theatre AUM productions

• Discount on single tickets at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival

• Free AUM OLLI ID card

Lunch presentations are scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2023 – “Taiwan

Between Beijing and Washington” by Lawrence Grinter and Wednesday,

February 22, 2023 – “A Man’s Introduction to Quilting” by Al Medina. These events take place at the Center for Lifelong Learning from 11:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. Available Bonus Opportunities include a tour of the AUM Wellness Center (February 23, 2:00 p.m.), author appearances at Books and Coffee on February 7 (Bill Deutsch) and February 21 (Marlin Barton) at 8:30 a.m., and book discussions on February 7, February 21, and March 7 at 10:00 a.m.

In addition to these benefits, members of AUM OLLI become part of a community of friends!

Visit the AUM OLLI website (www.aum. edu/OLLI) or call 334-244-3804 for more information.