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How to write, how to knit, how to manage your money. these and more are topics covered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) courses offered through Southern Oregon University. ....
Ashland Friends of Parks and Open Spaces has suspended its drive for a citizen’s initiative ballot measure that had been aimed at parks funding. The group sent a letter announcing its decision Sunday . ....
ASHLAND The spring catalog went live Monday online at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Southern Oregon University, which announced a hybrid in-person and online schedule of nearly 90 courses. ....
ASHLAND The latest free public offering through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Southern Oregon University focuses on planning for adult care support and services as part of a vital-issues . ....
“They were quite motivated,” said Bellegia. “That’s a long way to drive for classes.” When COVID-19 hit. OLLI converted its entire curriculum of about 275 courses to Zoom, Bellegia said. The good news, she added, is that remote learning is here to stay. About half of the nearly 100 fall 2021 classes will be offered online. “It s a great opportunity to learn, be engaged, and be part of a community,” she said. Leslie Burkhart of Fort Jones said she has been taking OLLI classes on and off since she retired eight years ago. “Zoom access from home this last year has been a COVID bonus for me,” Burkhart said. “Since I didn t have to consider the time and expense of the 100-plus mile round trip associated with each class, I went for it and took 10 classes, which opened up the world to her from the comfort of home. ....