News & Updates
Open University IS in session Columbus Day
Open University IS in session Columbus Day, Monday, October 10. See you there!
Open University Presenter Changes on Mondays
There have been a few changes to the schedule on Mondays at St. Luke:
The Lunch Speaker on Monday, October 3, at 12:30 at St. Luke Lutheran, will be Dr. David Mark Cooper, author of Mapping Your Adventure: Discovering Integrity in a Life Review. Dr. Cooper is a respected therapist and educator, who lives in Richmond. He takes the place of Randy Fitzgerald, well-known columnist and humorist, who will be unable to speak because of illness. Dr. Cooper will bring copies of his book, should his listeners wish to purchase it at the end of his talk.
Ellis West will present The Constitution’s Ban on Religious Tests for Holding Public Office on October 17 and Andrew Crislip will conclude his presentation with The Lost Gospels II on October 24. Both are at 11:00 a.m.
Shantaram Talegaonkar will present Seven Delhis: The Evolution of a City Over One Thousand Years on October 24 and Barbara Goehle will present The Amazing Victoria Falls on November 7. Both are at 9:45.
AND, because that is a mouthful, click here for a new first page for your schedule!
It’s Not Too Late to Attend OU!
HEY! Even though classes began last week (and, oh, what a fun week it was), it’s not too late to start attending the Open University. Come and join us. The schedule is below. Hope to see you there!!
Open University (OU) Fall 2016 Schedule
2017 New York Theatre Excursion Postponed
We are sorry to report that due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2017 New York Theatre Excursion has been cancelled. Plans are underway for May of 2018. Registration that was supposed to begin Tuesday, October 4th, at the TSCOR office, has also been cancelled. We thank you for your understanding and we hope you will join us in 2018.
First Presbyterian-New Door Policy
For those attending the Open University at First Presbyterian on Thursdays, the church has adjusted the times when the entry doors will be locked. They will be unlocked from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and from 1:15-1:45 p.m. If you arrive outside of those times, all you need to do is ring the “Call Bell” to be buzzed into the building. This has to do with their preschool and security. Thank you for your understanding – Julie
Are you ready for school!?
Get ready to expand your minds!
Open University starts next Monday, September 19th, at St. Luke Lutheran and the following Thursday, September 22nd, at First Presbyterian. A whole host of courses, lectures and speakers to choose from for one low price. Tell your friends and neighbors to join us – they don’t know what they are missing!
And don’t forget Lunch and Life at St. Mary Catholic beginning 
Wednesday, September 21st. Free and open to the public. Hope to see you there!
Click here for full Fall 2016 schedule
Boomer Magazine article now available online!
As promised, I am posting the online version of the Boomer article written by Constance Whitney, Finding My Strong Suit: A Lifelong Quest for Learning, which includes a very nice write-up of our Open University.
Speaking of the OU, our start date is September 19 and we are hoping to see everyone there!
Click here to read the article
Happy Labor Day
Wishing Everyone a
Wonderful Labor Day!
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