This month I am talking to Kristie Gregory, an OLLI member in Morgantown, who is originally from Charleston. Kristie and I discuss motorcycles, traveling the US, and the beauty you find in West Virginia.A transcript will be available on the OL

Episode 12: Meet our New Program Assistant: Susan Martino!

May 27th, 2021 25m 24s

This month we’re talking with Susan Martino, our new program assistant in Charleston. Susan and I talk about everything from the non-profits to skiing to being outdoors in West Virginia.Episode notes and transcript are available on the OLLI we

Episode 11: Hiking with Hilary & Mike Attfield

Apr 21st, 2021 28m 52s

In this episode, we talk with Hilary & Mike Attfield about hiking, in West Virginia and around the world. We also take a brief detour into books!Episode notes and transcript will be available on our website: https://olliatwvu.wpcomstaging.com/

Episode 10: Mental Health During the Pandemic and also Food Trucks(!) with Danielle Funk

Mar 25th, 2021 29m 23s

This month we’re talking with Danielle Funk, OLLI volunteer instructor and Program Manager for the WV Center for End-of-Life Care. In this episode we talk about taking care of your mental health during the pandemic, gardening, and food trucks!

Episode 9: Keeping Your Balance with Stephen Wetmore

Feb 17th, 2021 26m 40s

In this episode we talk with Steve Wetmore, a Morgantown OLLI member. We discussed his work, being outdoors, watercolor, cooking, and (of course) what he’s been reading.A transcript is available on the OLLI blog.

Episode 8: Ankles to Car Horns with Clark McKee

Jan 28th, 2021 24m 34s

Today we are talking with Clark McKee, who has been an OLLI member in Morgantown for going on five years. In this episode Clark and I discuss his first date with his wife, his time working as a student trainer at WVU, his volunteer work, and

Episode 7: On Being an Advocate with Leslie Bakker

Dec 14th, 2020 26m 48s

In this episode we’re talking with Leslie Bakker, an OLLI member in Charleston who worked as a registered nurse for more than 50 years. We discussed her work, her time in Northern Europe, and her work as an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.Transcrip

Episode 6: The Memoir Inside of You with Sarah Robinson

Nov 17th, 2020 26m 5s

In this episode, Jascanna talks with OLLI member and instructor Sarah Blizzard Robinson about her memoir, As a Result, in which she candidly tells the story of her childhood and young adult years overshadowed by alcoholism and devastating loss

Episode 5: Master Naturalists, Gardening, and Mindful Knitting with Annette Tanner

Oct 20th, 2020 22m 34s

Michelle talks with Morgantown OLLI member Annette Tanner about the Master Naturalist program, how her childhood shaped her interests as an adult, knitting, and how to make the world a better place.Transcript available

Episode 4: The Beauty of West Virginia and All Things Disney World with Ed Johnson

Sep 11th, 2020 33m 26s

In this episode of Get to Know Each Other, our host Harry Russell sits down with OLLI member and instructor Ed Johnson. The two discuss the natural beauty of the state of West Virginia, as well as all things Disney World related! The link to E

Episode 3: Midlife Career Changes, Entrepreneurship, and More with Carol Heiberger

Aug 13th, 2020 16m 42s

In this episode, our host sits down with Carol Heiberger to discuss classes that she teaches with OLLI at WVU, and her passions for business and entrepreneurship. Tune in for more information about her OLLI class, Founders over 50, the importan

Episode 2: West Virginia Hiking and Outdoors with Michelle Klishis

Jul 17th, 2020 21m 40s

In this episode, Harry talks with OLLI at WVU's professional technologist, Michelle Klishis, about her passion for hiking and the great outdoors of West Virginia. Tune in for some tips about local hiking trails for all levels of hikers. This ep

Episode 1: Introduction with Jascenna Haislet and Michelle Klishis

Jun 25th, 2020 21m 15s

Our podcast is hosted by Harry Russell! This episode features interviews with the program director, Jascenna Haslett, and the program’s professional technologist, Michelle Klishis. We would love to hear from members and instructors, if you are

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