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OLLI Originals
Originals are exclusive talks with local leaders and
businesses from the community and beyond.
The Importance of Keystone Species
Thursday, September 4
10:00 3 11:45 a.m.
Wildlife Prairie Park, 3826 N Taylor Rd.,
Hanna City
In architecture, the keystone is the central stone
at the top of an arch, holding everything together.
In the 昀eld of natural sciences, we de昀ne keystone
species as organisms that hold ecosystems
together. Join the naturalists of Wildlife Prairie Park
as they present some of the keystone species of the
Midwest, including bison, grey wolves, groundhogs,
and more. The presentation will be followed by a
hayrack ride into the bison and elk pasture, and
昀nished with watching keepers feed the wolf pack
from the overlook. Donuts and Wildlife Prairie9s
signature Bison Blend coffee will be provided.
$30 3 includes presentation and snacks.
Transportation not provided 3 meet us there!
Seats available: 40
Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scienti昀c Circle
Fridays, September 5, October 3, November 7
9:00 3 10:30 a.m.
Peoria Women9s Club, 301 NE Madison Ave.,
Peoria
In collaboration with the Peoria Women9s Club,
OLLI invites you to join the Peoria Chautauqua
Literary and Scienti昀c Circle, considered the
oldest continuous book club in the United
States. Lynette Steger professional educator,
content strategist, and Peoria Women9s Club
board member will moderate each meeting that
will focus on three of the Chautauqua Institute9s
annual book selections: My Side of the River,
Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez; The Queens of
Crime, Marie Benedict; The Sounds of Poetry: A
Brief Guide, Robert Pinsky.
$35 3 includes presentations, snacks, and
coffee. This fee also includes a $10 annual CLSC
membership. Transportation not provided 3 meet
us there!
Seats available: 40
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OLLI ORIGINALS
Titanic Live
Inside Peoria Symphony
Orchestra9s Event
Friday, September 12
10:00 3 11:15 a.m.
Westminster Community Center,
1420 West Moss Avenue, Peoria
Engage with Maestro George Stelluto for an
insider9s perspective on the Peoria Symphony
Orchestra9s Titanic Live event. He9ll share
how the orchestra will bring James Horner9s
iconic 昀lm score to life in perfect sync with the
movie9s unforgettable visuals. He9ll discuss the
creative and technical challenges of this unique
performance, offering personal anecdotes and
insights into the artistry behind such a large-scale
production. We will also get a sneak peek at the
upcoming symphony season, as Maestro Stelluto
reveals highlights and the inspiration behind the
orchestra9s future programming.
$15 3 includes presentation and snacks.
Transportation not provided 3 meet us there!
Seats available: 60
Walk and Wellness Chat with
Bradley Graduate Students
Monday, September 22
9:00 3 10:30 p.m.
Laura Bradley Park
Join Bradley University graduate students in
physical therapy for an invigorating walk and
wellness chat at Laura Bradley Park. The PT
students will be on hand to take vitals and walk
alongside us, offering a great opportunity for
intergenerational connection. We9ll explore how we
de昀ne wellness and dive into some fun, thoughtprovoking debate questions along the way.
Free Member Perk! Transportation not provided 3
meet us there!
Seats available: 25
