Programs & Activities

OLLI at SOU’s programs and activities provide members an opportunity to enjoy one another’s company and pursue interests outside of the classroom.

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Talk to Us Interview Series

OLLI at SOU presents online interviews for OLLI members with people who make a difference in Southern Oregon and beyond. “Talk to Us” is hosted by John Ferris and Barry Vitcov from 4–5 p.m. on the third Monday of each month during the academic year (September–May). 

Upcoming Talk to Us Interviews:

  • Monday, September 16, 4 p.m. PT – Phil Meyer, President and CEO of Southern Oregon Public Broadcasting System
  • Monday, October 21, 4 p.m. PT – Josh Dorcak, James Beard two-time nominee and owner/chef at MAS Restaurant in Ashland
  • Monday, November 18, 4 p.m. PT – Ron Kramer, Executive Director of Southern Oregon Historical Society and previously longtime head of Southern Oregon Public Broadcasting System

Check your weekly Newsflash or email the OLLI office at olli@sou.edu for registration links.

Shared Interest Groups

OLLI at SOU SIGs are independent and self-managed. SIG members decide when, where, and how often they will meet. Initially, one or more members volunteer to be facilitator(s). The facilitator is responsible for administrative and communication details. Participation in SIGS are open to OLLI members.

If you would like to start a SIG, contact the OLLI at SOU office by email at olli@sou.edu or by calling 541.552.6048 .

Currently active SIGs:

Meets the third Saturday of the month at 3:00 p.m. PT on Zoom. All OLLI at SOU members are welcome to join.

Fall Term Meetings:

  • September 21: Unsheltered, by Barbara Kingsolver.
  • October 19: Devils Island, by Midge Raymond and John Yunker. Both authors will be joining the SIG discussion for this special meeting.

For more information and the Zoom link, email Andrea Gay, the Online Book Club Facilitator, at flironhorse@gmail.com .

Meets the first and third Mondays of the month, 1–3 p.m. PT on Zoom (holiday exceptions may occur). OLLI at SOU members with some previous watercolor painting experience are welcome to join.

More information on the group and the process for joining.

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