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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Coastal Carolina University
A membership fee is new this year, in compliance with the Osher
Foundation’s expectations, and is required of anyone taking
OLLI courses. The fee is $20 per semester (fall and spring) and
entitles the member to a photo ID and a campus parking permit
(expires 9/30/09). OLLI members are responsible for observing
all university regulations and, when parking on campus, displaying
their parking pass. After the first week of classes, photo IDs
are available at the Dept. of Public Safety on campus (Atheneum
Hall). The photo ID entitles the holder to the following benefits:
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Special Interest Groups: Participation in book clubs, gardening
academies, investment, computer and foreign language clubs
is free with OLLI membership.
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eNewsletter: Lifelong Learners with e-mail addresses are
entitled to receive the weekly OLLI eNewsletter, which keeps
them updated on events.
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Cultural Events: Admission to most university-produced
events are discounted for senior citizens (65 & over) but
not to all OLLI members. However, tickets may be purchased by
phone (349-2502) and held at will call, using a credit card
and your OLLI ID number.
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Library: OLLI members enjoy all the privileges
of students, including use of computers, interlibrary loans,
teleconferencing facilities, off-campus access to online data
bases (including the newspaper data base) and checkout privileges.
For a private introduction to the library, call 349-2402.
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A.B.L.E.: A Better Lifestyle Experience is a
year-round exercise program targeted for those 50 years and
older. Classes meet 5 mornings a week (7:30-8:15 a.m.) during
the fall and spring semesters (and 3 days a week during the
summer months) in the Campus Recreation Center where participants
enjoy a variety of fitness activities from “land”
and water aerobics to weight training. The fee for OLLI members
is $35 per semester (a $10 discount). To register, call 349-2815.
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Athletics: With the exception of football and
basketball games, and any tournaments and post-season play in
all other sports, all regular season events (fall volleyball,
soccer, and tennis; spring track, baseball and softball) are
free for OLLI members. Call 349-2822.
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Quail Creek Golf Course: A special OLLI rate
of $30 per round (with cart) provides a $12 discount off the
public rate ($42). For unlimited golf privileges, Lifelong Learners
pay $700/year (compared to $825 for the public). Tee times must
be booked 7 days in advance. For more information, call 347-0549.
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Conway Wellness & Fitness Center: OLLI members
with current ID cards (and a course enrollment receipt) are
exempt from the enrollment fee (normally $100) and do not need
to sign a contract (normally 12 months). Membership rates are:
$50 for any one month; $175 for fall (8/15/08-12/31/08); $175
for spring (1/1/09-5/15/09); $125 for summer (5/15/09-8/15/09).
For more information, call 347-1515, extension 4802.
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Long Bay Symphony: OLLI members with current ID cards receive
10 percent off all Long Bay Symphony performances. For season
details, call 448-8379 or www.longbaysymphony.com
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Murrells Inlet Community Theatre: OLLI members
with current ID cards enjoy $2 off performance tickets. For
the season’s schedule and tickets, call 651-4152.
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HTC: Every OLLI member with a current ID card
is offered a $5/mo discount on HTC Broadband or Dial-up Internet
service. The discount extends on a year-to-year basis over the
Academic Year from 9/1/08 to 8/31/09.
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Follett Bookstore: Lifelong Learners receive
a 10 percent discount on clothing and gift items with their
ID; exceptions include textbooks, software/computer-related
products/video games, sodas, candy and discounted movie tickets.
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