 | Welcome to the Cajun Prairie Chapter of OLLI at LSU | |
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Designed for energetic, curious adults 50 years and above, the mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at LSU is to “offer the mature adult a feast of peer-learning opportunities in a membership-based Community.”
As a member of the Cajun Prairie Chapter of OLLI at LSU, you will become a full-fledged member of all chapters of OLLI at LSU, including the Cajun Prairie Chapter at LSU Eunice. You will be eligible to attend our many free stimulating “coffee” presentations/discussions with fascinating guest speakers as well as nominally-priced leisure learning courses and field trips.
By the Community, For the Community
Although LSUE will provide facilities in the Classroom and Community Education Building and help facilitate the activities, the Cajun Prairie Chapter of OLLI at LSU is community-driven. Members of OLLI decide what they would like to learn and do, with volunteers organizing and implementing the coffees, classes, and field trips each semester.
Try It Out!
The Cajun Prairie Chapter of OLLI is offering a free charter membership for its first year.
To sign up online, do the following:
- Print or download the following form: OLLI Membership Form
- Open the form and fill it out in Word or print it and fill it out by hand.
- Email the form back to kelliott@lsue.edu or mail it to
LSUE
Office of Continuing Education
ATTN: Dr. Kenneth Elliott
PO Box 1129
Eunice, LA 70535
If you cannot open the Word version of the membership form, open this PDF version: OLLI Membership Form (PDF)
An OLLI account will be created, and you will be registered for the free Cajun Prairie Charter Membershipt for 2012-2013.
Once you have been registered for OLLI, you can then register for classes and coffees online
To register for a class or a coffee, please do the following:
- Point your web browser to outreach.lsu.edu/olli
- Follow the instructions.
- You may register online, by phone, or in person.
If you have any questions, please call Kenneth Elliott at 337-550-1390 or email kelliott@lsue.edu.
Upcoming Events:
Le Preservation de Notre Langue et Culture (Preservation of Cajun Language and Culture) -
Le Café Cajun
Du Café et du discutation, tout en français! (Coffee and casual conversational Cajun French - No English Allowed!) Novice Cajun/French speakers welcome.
Time: Fridays • Ongoing • 9:00 - 10:00 AM
(No meeting on July 5)
Location: Community Education Building Room 117
Registration: FREE to OLLI members. Just show up.
Le Café Cajun continue avac la musique!
Amenes ton instrument, et allons jam! (The Cajun coffee continues with music. Bring your instrument and let's jam!)
Time: First Friday of each month • Ongoing • 10:00 - 11:00 AM
(No meeting on July 5)
Location: Community Education Building Room 117
Registration: FREE to OLLI members. Just show up.
Introduction to Yoga
Yoga is a gentle, effective method of strengthening the body through movement and maintaining yoga poses. Yoga also improves balance, coordination, posture, and breath. This class focuses on awareness and strength of the whole body, as well as where and how the body works against gravity to improve posture throughout daily activities. Instructor Lauren Rozas has practiced yoga for 20 years and is a licensed physical therapist.
Instructor: Lauren Rozas
Registration: $40
Section 2
Time: Thursdays • April 25 - May 30 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Classroom Community Education Building Room 118
Section 3
Time: Thursdays • June 6 - July 18 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(No class on July 4)
Location: Classroom Community Education Building Room 118
Book Discussion Group
If you like to read and talk about books, come join us once a month at the LSU Eunice Community Education Building. The next book to be discussed will be Tess Gerritsen’s Never Say Die. The book is available through E books or through the Eunice Public Library.
Next meeting time: Tuesday, May 21 • 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Classroom Community Education Buildling Room 107
Registration: Free to OLLI members
Basic Introducton Windows
A VERY VERY Basic Computer Course for OLLI that is designed for NOVICE or new computer users. A hands-on course that will emphasize basic computer terminology, general hardware and software overview and use as well as basic comuter and internet safety.
Wednesday • June 5, 2013 • 9:30 to 11:00 AM
Location: LSUE Community Education Building Room 201
Instructor: Cinderella Hayes, retired LSUE Librarian with 20 years of experience working with novice computer users
Registration: $15
Best Management Practices of Citrus Trees
This lecture will provide Best Management Practices for citrus. Information covered will include areas of citrus production, pollination, site slection, planting, spacing, fertilizing, pruning, recommended varietes, insects, diseases and the proper treatment for insects and diseases.
Thursday • June 6, 2013 • 9:30 to 11:00 AM
There will be a Coffee/Social from 9:30 until 10:00 AM.
The presentation will begin at 10:00 AM.
Location: LSUE Community Education Building Room 117
Speaker: Jeremy Hebert with LSU Ag Extension Center
Registration: Free
Genealogy
Learn about local genealogy tools and resources in LSUE’s LeDoux Library and hear first-hand account of genealogical search and results from local doctor. This coffee will serve as an introduction to a potential Fall 2013 class on genealogy.
Wednesday • June 19, 2013 • 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Location: LSUE Arnold LeDoux Library Louisiana Room
Presenters: Dr. Jay Miller, a local therapeutic optometrist, and Gerald F. Patout, Jr., Arnold LeDoux Library Director
Registration: Free
Let’s Eat for the Health of It
Let’s Eat for the Health of It is a research-based educational series based on Dietary Guidelines. The goal of this talk is to get you involved in the role your diet plays in your overall health. Dietary guidelines and how they relate to disease states and health will be discussed. A food demo with taste testing and recipe sharing will be included in the closing of the program.
Monday • June 24, 2013 • 9:30 AM
Location: Community Education Building Room 117
Presenter: Jennifer Duhon, MS, RD, LDN, Assistant Extension Agent—Nutrition, Evangeline Parish Extension Office
Registration: $10 (covers food served for taste testing)
Intro to Fall Shakespeare Study Group Wine and Cheese/Discussion
Was Hamlet really mad or was he faking it? Did Juliet really stand on a balcony when Romeo was professing his undying love? What monarch liked Falstaff so much that she commanded Shakespeare to write a play about Falstaff in love? Have you always wondered just what is is about Shakespeare that causes him to be called the greatest writer in the English language? Come enjoy an evening of discussion about the life and works of Shakespeare. Be part of a planning group to initiate a Shakespeare discussion group. Have some wine and cheese and meet other Shakespeare enthusiasts.
Thursday • July 18, 2013 • 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: LSUE Community Education Building Room 117
Facilitators:
Jane Spradling, LSUE Director of Grants and Development
Ken Elliott, Ph.D., LSUE Continuing Education Assistant Director
Registration: Free
Altered Book/Art Journal Workshop
Learn techniques to transform a hardback book into an art journal, photoalburm, or memory book. These classes can be taken alone or with the Memoir Writing Workshop. Each day is a different class session with different focus. Buy one or more sessions.
Dates:
Session 1: Saturday • June 15, 2013 • 10 AM – 3:00 PM
Session 2: Thursday • June 20, 2013 • 9:30 AM – 12:00 noon
Session 3: Thursday • July 11, 2013 • 9:30 AM – 12:00 noon
Location: LSUE Community Education Building Room 107
Facilitator: Tracey M. Elliott, a fiber artist and poet with many years’ experience in teaching literacy and writing.
Registration: $10/day
Memoir Writing Workshop
Learn tips and exercises for writing a collection of personal memories that could be combined with photos in an altered book as a gift or that could be published. Each day is a different class session with different focus. Buy one or more sessions.
Dates:
Session 1: Tuesday • June 4, 2013 • 9:30 AM – 12:00 noon
Session 2: Tuesday • June 18, 2013 • 9:30 AM – 12:00 noon
Session 3: Tuesday • July 9, 2013 • 9:30 AM – 12:00 noon
Session 4: Thursday • July 11, 2013 • 9:30 AM - 12:00 noon
Location: LSUE Community Education Building Room 107
Facilitator: Tracey M. Elliott. a fiber artist and poet with many years’ experience in teaching literacy and writing.
Registration: $10/day
