STEAM Tech Teams The primary goal of this SIG is to promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) programs in local schools through 3D design and printing; competition robotics; Artificial Intelligence and machine learning; exploring biomolecules and neuroscience; and a GoBabyGo! Program in connection with Prisma Health dedicated to providing mobility to babies and toddlers with special mobility needs. To learn more, see our website at www.STEAMTechTeams.com. All are welcome. You do not have to be technically oriented to participate in this extraordinary project. Training is available! Contact Reid Becker at Reid.Becker@gmail.com. Taste Buds Calling all OLLI Bakers – we have just the SIG for you! The Tast Buds SIG is intended to bring OLLI members together that love to bake and share their goodies. SIG members are part of delivering occasional treats which appear in the Manly Lobby and some of OLLI’s favorite events. Contact Sally Bornmueller at sally. bornmueller@gmail.com or Wendy Vermeulen at wvermeulen@ comcast.net. Theatre of the Spoken Word The purpose of this SIG is to engage OLLI participants in the creation, rehearsal and performance of productions that celebrate the spoken word. This SIG will do production projects such as Readers Theatre, Radio Dramas and Open Mics. Contact MJ Mauer at MJ Maurer mjhmaurer@gmail.com. Threads There are so many ways to create with thread (yarn, cord, floss, etc.) Threads is a SIG to work on and share any art you enjoy using any fiber you choose. Example of a few thread art formats are crochet, weaving, needlepoint, tatting, knitting, cross stitch, embroidery and many, many others. Contact Sheriden Dewers at sheridend@gmail.com or Diana Myers at td030405@yahoo.com. Tocqueville Exasperated with the strident tone of debate of current political, social, and economic issues? We offer an alternative. The Tocqueville SIG invites you to join with students, faculty, and invited speakers in continuing discussions, “devoted to seeking the truth about the moral and philosophical questions at the heart of political life.” In partnership with The Tocqueville Center at Furman this SIG offers a welcoming environment for exploring contemporary issues through lectures, seminars, and weekly discussions of the writings of Tocqueville himself. Contact Kevin McMurtrey at kevinmcmurtrey@gmail.com. Wine SIG Designed for OLLI members interested in expanding their knowledge though sharing their appreciation of the grape, the Wine SIG meets as determined by its members. Options are visits sharing our favorite wines along a certain theme, such as cabernet sauvignon or best reds under $15, structured tasting at local wine bars, tasting with experts on a particular region or grape, visits to local wineries and remote wine regions, and more. Contact Marilyn Bracy at winesensing@yahoo.com or Dan Scieszka at maddjs@att.net.
coordinate play. If this group is of interest, email Karen Wright at karenawright@hotmail.com and request information to join. It is helpful if you can confirm you are a current OLLI member and indicate your pickleball experience in your correspondence. Political Issues of the Day This discussion SIG is for those OLLI members who have taken a class in either “Last Week’s News” or “Political Issues.” All points of view will be respected. Anyone who does not wish to listen to opposing viewpoints or to respectfully engage should not attend. Contact Kristi Allam at bentpyramid95@icloud.com. Science Explorers Discover our Scientific Future! Curious about groundbreaking innovations like better EV batteries, vertical agriculture, filming cells, modeling cancer, and more? Join other OLLI members interested in discussing the latest scientific discoveries. Contact Tom Roy at thomasonroy313@gmail.com. Scrabble All skill levels are invited to join our Scrabble SIG in the Herring Center Lobby. Contact Mary Ivasutyn at mivasuty@gmail.com. Sign Language This SIG offers members the chance to practice conversational ASL, build confidence, and enjoy discussions about books and movies related to hearing impaired communities. A basic knowledge of ASL is helpful, but you do not need to be fluent. Just come ready to practice and engage. Contact Paula Gabbert at paula.gabbert@furman.edu. Sit and Knit Bring your current knitting project, your lunch and your favorite yarn and join the Sit and Knit SIG. Enjoy a relaxing break with fellow knitters, share tips and tricks, or simply enjoy the company. All skill levels welcome! Contact Vicki Federoff at federoffv@ gmail.com. Sixty Sisters We are sisters supporting each other through our serious, silly, sensational 60s! The Sixty Sisters SIG encourages women in life’s sixth decade focusing on health, wealth and connectedness. Open to all who are, have been, will be or support women in life's sixth decade. Contact Lorraine Russell at sixtysisters60@gmail.com. Spanish Conversation ¡Bienvenido! ¡Hablemos! ¡Sí! OLLI tiene un SIG de conversación en español. All levels of Spanish skill are welcome. The group meets weekly to practice conversing. To keep the conversation flowing, members are encouraged to bring news to share or a topic they would like to discuss. It’s a great way to practice speaking Spanish and to make new friends. Feel free to join us anytime. ¡Nos vemos pronto! Contact Julie Goldberg at jandrgoldberg@gmail.com and Mary Ellen Muldoon at maryellen. muldoon@gmail.com. Stamp Collecting Stamp Collecting SIG meetings will include a brief presentation, show and tell, trading of stamps and discussion of philatelic related topics. Contact Lynn Duncan at echoes92@charter.net.
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