DIRECTOR'S NOTE: July 1, 2016

Remember that First Day of School feeling? If you’re anything like me, the first day of school held a special excitement about the opportunities and challenges ahead. New classes, friends, books, clubs, (and of course new clothes).

Although the first day of OLLI 2016-17 classes is still 11 days away, today is the official start of the academic and fiscal new year. We welcome new and returning members, invite you to try a new course and/or continue participation in a special interest group, and offer you several opportunities to give back by volunteering time and expertise as an instructor, class facilitator, office assistant, or committee member.

Planning for the 2016-17 year is well underway as we are processing memberships and registrations, collecting fall course proposals and investigating possible travel opportunities, as well as the more mundane things like scheduling meetings, working on budgets, and inventorying office supplies.

So, I guess the reality is that there really isn’t anything new to today specifically. But I still feel the excitement of a new year and chose to embrace it fully today. And what better way to start a new year than with a holiday weekend!

Whatever your plans, be safe! See you soon!

Jae