Letters to the Editor

Thank you from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

By Brookings OLLI Curriculum Committee

Dianne Hawks, chair; Benda Berseth; Linda Brandt; Sandy McFarland; and Paula Tursam

Posted 12/9/24

The OLLI membership once again feels humbled and honored by the support we received this fall from the Brookings community.

There was a uniting of so many individuals, organizations and …

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Letters to the Editor

Thank you from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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The OLLI membership once again feels humbled and honored by the support we received this fall from the Brookings community.

There was a uniting of so many individuals, organizations and businesses who gave and shared their time and resources to ensure quality courses.

The Brookings OLLI Curriculum Committee would like to express their deepest thanks to the following for exceeding expectations in providing the OLLI members with a memorable semester.

Sincere thanks go out to Jennifer Widman, director of the Festival of Books for the South Dakota Humanities Council, for her presentation at our open house. Her talk on the Festival of Books brought a unique feature to this annual event.

Warmest appreciation for the individual member gift bags from Rowdy Warr for his class at Brookings Vision Center, Hy-Vee for the SDSU ice cream for our SDSU-themed event, and Forte Living for hosting and advertising our open house.

A very special thank you is extended to First Bank and Trust for their funding support this year.

Our members were able to attain more knowledge, enjoy increased fellowship opportunities and remain actively engaged.

The Brookings OLLI members continue to be uplifted and grateful for this exceptional support from the community.

Thank you.

Presenters

  • Dr. Shelly Bayer
  • Benda Berseth
  • Fire Chief Pete Bolzer
  • Dave Bordewyk
  • Janet Brubakken
  • Robin Buterbaugh
  • Matt Chapman
  • Dr. Russ Daly
  • Prudence DeBates
  • Police Chief Michael Drake
  • Tyler Goplen
  • Dr. Melissa Hauschild-Mork
  • Bill Heldt
  • Dr. E. Janet Johnson
  • Katie Jones
  • Dr. Nephi Jones
  • Venance Lengkeek
  • Jean Merkle
  • Les Olive
  • Brandon Patterson
  • Christina Patterson
  • Connie Pikul
  • Dr. Joseph Pikul, Jr.
  • Julie Ranum
  • Dr. Doug Raynie
  • Dr. Rich Reid
  • Ashley Rentsch
  • Neal Ruhd
  • Polly Ruhd
  • Becky Schmeling
  • Lisbeth Solum
  • Sydney Trio
  • Samantha Turnquist
  • Paula Tursam
  • Dr. Julie Walker
  • Rowdy Warr
  • Christina Wiemer
  • Eric Witt
  • Deb Yoder

Businesses and organizations

  • Ascension Lutheran Church
  • BlackFork Farms and Distillery
  • Brookings Activity Center
  • Brookings Country Club
  • Brookings Health System
  • Brookings Municipal Liquor Store
  • Brookings Register
  • Brookings Vision Center
  • Dacotah Bank of Brookings
  • Dakota Nature Park
  • First Bank and Trust
  • First Lutheran Church
  • Forte Living
  • GracePoint Wesleyan Church
  • Hy-Vee
  • McCrory Gardens
  • Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
  • Rub ‘N Tug BBQ
  • South Dakota Humanities Council
  • South Dakota NewsMedia Association
  • SDSU Department of Animal Science
  • SDSU Wellness Center
  • Terry Redlin Art Center
  • Town and Country Shopper
  • Valley Restaurant

Administrative support

  • Stacy Clauson
  • Amber Hobbie
  • Alicia Jackson
  • Ronda May
  • Doriane Paso
  • Rachel Schutt
  • Julie Steen
  • Angie Strohfus
  • Lanita Vanderbush