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and smooth instructional delivery for in-person, hybrid, and online programs. Kip’s first day was February 2. He worked previously as an elementary-level classroom teacher in Fairfax County. Kip is an active member at Church of the Good Shepherd in Burke, assisting with audio mixing for the Sunday livestream and The Good Shepherd Players' upcoming production of Something Rotten. Kip holds a BA in communication from Hope College.
community building to support members and programs to the role of Operations Manager. She’s starting remotely on February 17 and her first day in the office will be on March 2. A lifelong learner, her international study and travel experiences continue to shape her belief in curiosity, cultural exchange, and learning across the lifespan. An active member of her community, Rachel volunteers with organizations including Meals on Wheels, the Little Theatre of Alexandria, and her local school district. She serves on the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities and champions inclusion and accessibility in all spaces.
recent Master’s graduate in computer science from George Mason University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering. She has worked in software engineering, research, and applied AI. Shriya enjoys working in collaborative learning environments and has a strong interest in using technology to make learning more accessible. Outside of work, she enjoys attending idea-driven talks and events, going on hikes and urban walks, and engaging in conversations around technology, creativity, and learning.
Our presenter will be author Chuck Mauro, and his presentation will be titled A Southern Spy in Northern Virginia: The Civil War Album of Laura Ratcliffe. Laura lived in Herndon and provided information to the Confederates. The album, also used as a guestbook, was given to her by the dashing Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart. Stuart also wrote four poems for Laura to help cement her allegiance to the Confederate cause. Chuck will show how Laura’s story illustrates the competing considerations that were felt by many Southern sympathizers living in contested or Union-controlled territory.
On Sunday, February 15, TLG will attend the 3pm matinee performance of Once on this Island, performed by the City of Fairfax Theater Community at Katherine Johnson Middle School, located at 3801 Jermantown Road in Fairfax. Tickets are $31.60 and can be purchased online at 
Members arriving at OLLI Mason on January 20 for the first day of term were greeted by an unexpected burst of color and creativity. The entrance and porch have been transformed by a joyful act of yarn bombing. The columns are 
covered in cheerful knitted and crocheted panels with words of positivity, turning the familiar posts into vibrant works of fiber art. Other fiber surprises are sprinkled throughout the entrance area and porch.
Yarn bombing, a form of street art that uses knitted or crocheted pieces to decorate public spaces, has been embraced for the warmth and whimsy it brings to everyday surroundings. At OLLI Mason, the installation serves as a reminder of the creativity and community spirit that make the institute special.
The installation will be in place at least through the end of the month. More photos of Yarn Bomb OLLI Mason, courtesy of Paul Howard, are available at the following link (or better yet, come see it for yourself): 
Starting now, you can pick up guest passes at the main office. Guest passes (see figure for the guest pass front and back) will also be included in your spring term catalog. Let’s grow our circle of lifelong learners together.
It’s that time again! OLLI Ink 2026 is now accepting prose, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and essays for our literary magazine. We want to publish the OLLI Ink issue by the beginning of April for Poetry Month.
Welcome in the new year in style…with a meeting of the Science, Technology, and Health Program Planning Group.
nto conversation and ideas into understanding. It is a privilege to witness members coming together around
Fairfax. We need your reservation by Friday, November 14th.
Washington's Only Original Political Satirical Musical Comedy Revue, also known as Hexagon for these 70 side-splitting years now. Hexagon members will perform some numbers and show clips of their past (and uproariously hilarious) performances.
Theater Lovers will attend the 2 pm matinee on Saturday, December 6, at 1stStage with optional lunch before the show. 1stStage has set aside 15 tickets for $25 each for us. Phone them at 703-854-1856 and tell them you are with OLLI to get your reduced-price ticket. Email Norma at 
A few weeks ago, there was an article in the OLLI E-News about forming a French Conversation Club. Seven OLLI members expressed interest initially. If you missed that article, please know that all OLLI members are welcome to become involved in such a club. Feel free to send a message telling us of your interest to 
Margie Wildblood has a generous spirit of giving. Since 2022, Margie has been the instructor for the Writers Workshop as well as coordinator for the Poetry Writing Club and the Memoir-and-More Writing Group.
Imagine seeing a stage play performed totally without words - and loving it. On Saturday, November 15 at its 1:30 p.m. matinee, Synetic Theatre will perform the classic Frankenstein without words, just physicality. You will spend the one and a half hours being gob smacked at their performances, wondering How do they do that? We'll first go to Ruthie's All Day for an optional lunch, then to the Thomas Jefferson Theatre at 125 Old Glebe Road in Arlington for the show. Purchase your tickets - $35 to $65 - online at 
Who can resist tapping their toes and singing along to If I Were a Rich Man? Signature Theater will be staging the iconic musical Fiddler on the Roof in the round. We will go to the 2 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, November 23. Go to 
The Theater Lovers' Group (TLG) will be going to the National Theatre in DC on Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. to see Suffs. This Broadway hit is a must see. It is the wrenching story of the suffragettes told in a most memorable, mesmerizing, musical way. Orchestra seats will be about $135. If interested in going with TLG, I need to know before November 30 before single tickets go on sale. If interested, please email me ASAP so that I can place the ticket order. Email me at njreck @
Friday, November 14, 8:00 
Enjoy an exciting evening featuring student and faculty ensembles, special guests, and dynamic arrangements that highlight the enduring connection between jazz and Latin musical traditions. Proceeds benefit Legal Services of Northern Virginia, providing legal aid to those in need, and George Mason Jazz Department educational initiatives. 
king, and fought fiercely and effectively to defend their new republic against the military assaults of other European monarchies. However, within a few years they readily embraced the establishment of a new monarchy under Napoleon Bonaparte, who became Emperor of France. How and why did this happen, and what lessons can we learn for the present day?
If you’ve been on a walk with the Walk and Talk Club, attended an OLLI event such as the Oktoberfest or Game Day Bash (just two of over 25 special events she’s organized), or signed up for one of the many classes she’s taught, you know Marilyn Harriman goes the extra mile in all she does. OLLI Diversions are impeccably planned and executed, and Marilyn delivers fascinating presentations. Her enthusiasm, creativity, and good nature always lead to a fun get-together.
Committee, currently chairs the Diversions Committee, and co-chairs the Walk and Talk Club. Marilyn’s area of expertise is literature, and she has taught classes as wide ranging as The Poetry of Edgar Allen Poe, Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood, and Huckleberry Finn, to name just a few.
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entertainment, and door prizes.
On Tuesday, November 4, at 11:50 a.m. via Zoom, Theater Lovers will be treated to another local playwright of a different genre: of the StageCoach Theater Company. Aaron is a prolific playwright with more than 30 scripts for mysteries and children's stories to his credit. He is known for his original scripts and authentic approach to the art of acting. Besides playwriting, he directs StageCoach Banditos Improv Troupe and teaches advance acting students to hone their craft.
