OLLI Fall 2025 - Flipbook - Page 21
OLLI member
David Tegg
delights in
the sights
and sounds
of Chicago9s
breathtaking
skyline on a
recent OLLI
boat tour.
Birding 101
Tuesday, September 23
10:00 3 11:45 a.m.
Wildlife Prairie Park, 3826 N Taylor Rd.,
Hanna City
Take a deep dive into birding with the naturalists
of Wildlife Prairie Park! They will lead you through
an in-depth presentation on some of the key
characteristics needed to start identifying birds in
central Illinois. In addition, participants will also
learn some of the best times and places for local
birding, how to report sightings to be used in
scienti昀c research, and a quick guide to the optics
needed for birding. Following the presentation,
we will take a birding trip around the park. 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
Behind the Scenes:
How Exhibits Come to Life at the
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Tuesday, October 7
1:00 3 3:00 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Go behind-the-scenes with OLLI at the Peoria
Riverfront Museum to discover how exhibitions are
created from concept to opening day. Learn how
curators and staff select objects, design layouts,
and determine where each piece goes to tell a
compelling story, drawing from the museum9s
diverse collections in art, science, and local history.
This exclusive event offers insight into the creativity,
planning, and teamwork that transform ideas into
engaging museum experiences for the community.
$25 3 includes presentation and snacks.
Transportation not provided 3 meet us there!
Seats available: 125
Behind the Badge: U.S. Marshals Service
Tuesday, October 14
10:00 3 11:15 a.m.
Marty Theater, Michel Student Center
U.S. Marshal Brent Cranford will give us a behindthe-scenes look at the multifaceted work of the
U.S. Marshals Service4the nation9s oldest and
most versatile federal law enforcement agency.
Though relatively small in size, they play a vital role
in our justice system. Their responsibilities include
securing federal court facilities and protecting
judges and court personnel, apprehending
fugitives, overseeing the custody and transport of
federal prisoners, executing federal court orders,
and managing assets seized through illegal
activity. They also ensure the safety of endangered
government witnesses and handle the collection
and distribution of court-ordered funds. It9s sure
to be an eye-opening discussion about the scope
and impact of this essential agency.
$15 3 includes presentation and snacks.
Transportation not included 3 meet us there!
Seats available: 100
Three Teams 3
One Mission: Ukraine
Tuesday, October 28
1:00 3 2:30 p.m.
Peoria Next Innovation Center
Unwanted, the war came to them. Mark Rein
shares his story of leading three teams of American
volunteers who traveled to Ukraine in May 2025.
He will discuss how specialists in dentistry,
mental health, and construction came together
to provide care, compassion, and hope and to let
the Ukrainians know they have not been forgotten
during their nearly four-year war with Russia.
Free member perk! 3 includes presentation and
snacks. Transportation not provided 3 meet us
there!
Seats available: 35
Chef Golda
Ewalt inspires
lifelong learners
with a hands-on
demonstration of
nutritious, Blue
Zone-inspired
cooking for
healthier living.
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