OLLI Bonus
Trips and Events –Winter 2013
BTE1111 Carolina Manufacturing - Greenville
Carolina Manufacturing, aka
“The Bandanna Company,” was founded in 1947 and today is the largest producer
and distributor of bandannas (some surprisingly high-tech) in the U.S. By having production facilities in this
country they have been able to develop a successful business model focused on
rapid response to customer demand at low cost, which gives them a competitive
edge over foreign producers in this niche market. www.carolinamfg.com
Friday, January 18, 10
a.m.—noon, Limit 15
Coordinated by Jim Smeaton.
BTE1125 Greenville Design Review Board - Design Criteria &
What's Coming Next
Planners come from all over
the country to see how Greenville has achieved its remarkable
transformation. With the Design Review
Board, participants will take a step back in history, and will be given a
glimpse of what the future holds for the City.
Learn about the city’s design criteria for new buildings and engage in a
lively question and answer session with the two people who are at the center of
it all, the Design Review Board Chairman and the Manager of the Greenville
Design Review Board.
Friday, January 18, 9:30
a.m.—11:30 a.m., Limit 30
Coordinated by Sonya Hammond.
BTE1135 Crank, Ice, Speed and Meth Labs: What & Where are They?
Unfortunately, we read too
often in the news these days about ‘meth labs’.
But just what is a meth lab, and why is it important for us to know
about them? This talk will cover the
history, use and abuse of methamphetamine and the operation of meth labs.
Friday, January 25, 1—3 p.m., Limit 50
Coordinated by John Miodowski.
BTE1142 The Children's Museum of the Upstate
The Children’s Museum is
another one of Greenville’s success stories that emerged from a vision, and was
fueled by determination and collaboration.
OLLI members will hear the history and will be treated to a tour and the
opportunity for hands-on experiences in the 79,000 square foot facility. When faced with the wonderful array of
experiments, ‘toys’ and interactive displays, we are all children at
heart. The Museum’s mission is to ignite
a passion for learning and to empower all children to reach their full
potential.
Friday, January 25, 10
a.m.—noon, Limit 30
Coordinated by Fay Choban.
BTE1126 A Tour of the Kroc Center
We will tour the facility and
hear about the history of this unique facility. The Salvation Army Ray &
Joan Kroc Corps Community Center brings excitement to Greenville, SC. The state
of the art facility is the only one of its kind in the Carolinas. The facility,
grounds, program, and people are here to provide all of the Greenville area
community access to opportunities in an uplifting and welcoming atmosphere. In
keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps
Community Center provides facilities, programs and services that encourage
positive life-changing experiences for children and adults, strengthen
families, and enrich the lives of seniors.
A sack lunch at minimal cost will be provided for those who wish.
Friday, February 1, 10:30
a.m.—noon, Limit 25
Coordinated by May Welborn.
BTE1105 Inside the New Peace Center
You may have attended a
performance at the Peace Center, but this tour will take you back stage with
engaging explanations and discussion. The Peace Center is referred to as a
‘jewel’ by many of its top-name performers.
It has recently undergone a multi-million dollar renovation. OLLI members will be treated to a full tour
of the Peace Center, including behind the scenes, and into all the new
spaces. See Genevieve’s Patron Lounge,
the waterwall, the expanded TD Stage and more. The tour will be conducted by
the House Manager, Charles McAfee. There will be an optional pre-tour lunch at
the Lazy Goat, 12 noon.
Friday, February 1, 1:30—3 p.m., Limit 25
Coordinated by Helen Smith.
BTE1116 Proterra - Greenville
Founded in 2004 and located
in Greenville since 2010, Proterra has become the leading innovator of
zero-emission commercial vehicle solutions with the launch of their fast charge
EcoRide™ BE35 battery electric bus “the bus of tomorrow.” The current manufacturing facility has the
capacity to assemble 400 busses per year and the company plans to expand
operations significantly in the future as the market for “clean,”
energy-efficient transit grows with rising diesel fuel prices. www.proterra.com/index.php
Friday, February 1, 10
a.m.—noon, Limit 30
Coordinated by Jim Smeaton.
BTE1195 Bonsai - Its Origins & Up-close Demonstration
Bonsai literally means “tree
in a pot”. This three hour learning experience is designed to equip the
participants with a basic understanding of the art of bonsai and the skills
necessary to get started. We will walk
through bonsai history and the steps of taking a ground juniper from a garden
pot and through trimming, wiring, and repotting in bonsai soil to create the
appearance of an old tree. Bonsai can be
a wonderful life-long hobby but requires training and patience. The instructor is a trained wildlife
biologist and an award-winning bonsai specialist with over 35 years’
experience. Materials Fee: $5 (for cost
of demonstration materials)
Friday, February 8, 9
a.m.—noon, Limit 20
Coordinated by Sonya Hammond.
BTE1103 Maintaining a Healthy Pet - New Medical Technologies
Dr. Katy Marshall is one of
two vets at Poinsett Animal Hospital where dogs and cats are treated. Dr.
Marshall will speak about new technologies for detection and treatment, common
illnesses, and common accidents. She will also speak about the new dental x-ray
and ultrasound. She will also address the positive effect that pets can have on
their owners. The last topic will be
about how veterinary medicine has changed in the current economic situation.
Dr. Marshall will be happy to take questions at the end of her talk.
Friday, February 8, 11 a.m.—noon,
Limit 30
Coordinated by Jann
Howell.
BTE1130 A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School for Engineering -
Greenville
This is not the school we
remember as children (or as parents of children). This is the only elementary school in SC, and
one of a handful in the nation, to offer an engineering curriculum. This is where education is being reinvented,
with cutting edge technology and innovative teaching methods employed in
partnership with local industry.
Academic performance is among the best in the county although 90% of
students within the attendance area qualify for free or reduced lunch. No wonder out-of-area parents camp-out for
days to register their children at this school. www.greenville.k12.sc.us/ajw
Friday, February 15, 10
a.m.—noon, Limit 30
Coordinated by Jim Smeaton.
BTE1101 Verona - Wines and Food of Love
The land of Romeo and Juliet
provides wines associated with romance for this post- Valentine’s Day
Celebration. Let’s extend Valentine’s
Day at one of OLLI members’ favorite venues (211 E. Broad St.,
Greenville). You must register with
OLLI, and ALSO you must call Northampton Wines (864-271-3919) to reserve your
seat by pre-paying the total cost of $32.40.
Calls will be accepted after December 6.
Request a reservation for the February 15th OLLI luncheon. OLLI members only please.
Friday, February 15, noon—1:30 p.m., Limit 48
Coordinated by Elaine Brummett.
BTE1174 Dream a Little Dream with Me
This course is designed to
give participants some insight into their own dreams. Dreams can be used to
gain new skills for enhancing one’s life and reducing stress. The course will
be a combination of lecture and student participation. Students will learn
about the genesis of their dreams, the interfaith aspects of spirituality in
dreams, and the conscious and unconscious.
Dreams will be discussed in a safe and stress-free environment. Participants are asked to bring a written
dream. Mary McGee, the instructor will also explain how we can apply dream
learning to our waking lives.
Friday, February 22, 1:30—3:30 p.m., Limit 36
Coordinated by Sonya Hammond.
BTE1141 The World's Greatest Structures, Part 2
This is the second part of
the course offered in the Fall, 2012.
The class will view part of the Great Courses DVD series, with
discussion by a professor of civil engineering.
He will explain construction of various types of bridges and metal
framed buildings, including their design strengths and weaknesses. The DVD includes video of a bridge failure
due to high wind. The photos and
demonstrations are interesting as well as informative.
Friday, February 22, 12:30—3 p.m., Limit 50
Coordinated by Elaine Brummett.
BTE1175 "Know Before You Go" - to the Hospital
Quality patient care
improvement is a goal that all hospitals pursue. There are several “quality” rating measures
available – some free, some requiring a subscription. What do the various quality ratings really
mean? How can a patient use this
information to guide their care location decisions? What are the questions a patient should ask and
for which they should expect an answer?
Friday, March 1, 1:30—3:30 p.m., Limit 30
Coordinated by Carole McKee.
BTE1136 United States Postal System - Greenville
We will visit the main
distribution center just off Mauldin Road south of Greenville where high
technology equipment and systems routinely process over two million letters a
shift. In addition to observing plant
operations we will learn how the USPS is leveraging technology to more
efficiently serve wider geographical areas.
This center currently serves Greenville and Spartanburg with the
prospect of adding other nearby metro areas in the future.
Friday, March 1, 10 a.m.—noon,
Limit 30
Coordinated by Jim Smeaton.
BTE1180 American Art: A
Sampler
Join in a lively discussion
of America art with Martha R. Severens, curator for the Greenville County
Museum of Art for 17 years prior to her recent retirement. Paintings, sculpture and photographs
elucidate who we are and from where we have come. A selection of these will be presented for
this interactive class.
Friday, March 8, 9:30
a.m.—noon, Limit 35
Coordinated by Elaine Brummett.
BTE1152 City Scape Winery
At City Scape Winery, an OLLI
favorite, enjoy wine tasting and learn how to make your own wine. City Scape is considered a small-batch winery
and produces seasonal wines. City Scape
is off US 25 South, located near Happy Cow Creamery. After enjoying wine and light hors d’oeuvres,
a visit to Happy Cow for shopping, and Stella’s Bistro in Simpsonville is
optional. A map and more information will
be provided.
www.cityscapewinery.com
Friday, March 8, 11 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Limit 16
Coordinated by Susan Cooper.