ENews June 27 2025

June 27, 2025

• Alerts & Notices
• From the Desk of the Executive Director
• “America250” will be Celebrated on July 4, 2026, and You’re Invited to Participate
• Sunscreens
• Mason Nutrition Study Asks for Your Help
• Wednesday Team Bloch Conversation
• Poet's Corner
• Arts & Music at George Mason
• Meetings & Clubs
• About OLLI E-News

Alerts & Notices

• For those planning to march in the 10:00 Independence Day parade on July 4, please email Marilyn Harriman (Walk & Talk co-chair) before July 2 so the planners can look for you and give you parking and meet-up details: [email protected].
• The next issue of OLLI E-News will be published Friday, July 4; the regular deadline for submission of items is Tuesday, July 1, at 6:00.

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First Month

Dear Members,

What an incredible first month it’s been for me at OLLI Mason! Since joining on June 2, I’ve been truly energized by the spirit of this community—from the dedicated volunteers and staff, extraordinary curriculum, fascinating clubs, to the traditions that make OLLI Mason so special. I’ve also had the privilege of connecting with many of you. Hearing your stories and seeing the impact OLLI Mason is making has been inspiring.

As we begin the new term, I invite you to get even more involved—every member is encouraged to give their time, talents, and dollars. Our goal is 100% participation. There are so many ways to make a difference in our community, by volunteering for a committee to enhance our excellence, sharing your OLLI Mason experience with friends and neighbors, and contributing to the Friends of OLLI campaign. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected].

All my best,
Lisa

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“America250” will be Celebrated on July 4,
2026, and You’re Invited to Participate

 
By Camille Hodges, Humanities and Social Sciences/Current Events Program Planning Group Chair


In July 2026 the United States will celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. You are invited to participate in this mission by presenting OLLI classes from now through July 2026 to enlighten our members via your expertise on this part of American history. As OLLI members, we are aware that there was more to the signing than “meets the eye.” This is where you come in. As a presenter for the Humanities and Social Sciences, you are encouraged to explore the Declaration through various lenses including (but not limited to) its philosophy as well as its multifaceted effect on society during that time period.

If you or a knowledgeable colleague can support OLLI’s mission of “lifelong learning” regarding the topic of the Declaration of Independence please consider this invitation.
Submission deadlines for 2026:
Winter 2026 /due by July 21, 2025
Spring 2026 /due by October 6, 2025
Summer 2026/ due by January 26, 2026

Note: Dr. Heather Dudley is currently teaching a three-session summer 2025 course 303Z The Declaration of Independence June 25–July 9. More courses like this are desirable!

Mason Nutrition Study Asks for Your Help

By Abigail Suchoski, Trained Mason Nutrition Graduate Student

OLLI Mason has the opportunity to assist with a scientific research study through the GMU Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences. The research evaluates the presence of sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function with age, in older adults. Professor Stefanos Tyrovolas is the lead investigator of the study. The assessments will be performed by trained graduate students Abby Suchoski and Bri Schuh.

The full test will be completed in about 20 minutes and will be conducted at Tallwood over several weeks (or longer if needed). They are also able to travel to alternative locations for data collection. In addition, each participant will receive a $20 Amazon gift card for their efforts.

For more information, look for details in an OLLI E-Blast in the upcoming weeks. Please consider helping with this particularly important research. We need you. Thank you.
 

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