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Simply the Best
Following the death of music legend, Tina Turner, I did a simple Google search entering in the star’s name into the search field. At the top of the search results was the question “Did you mean simply the best?” Why, yes, I guess that is what I meant. I know that Tina Turner had a hit song titled “The Best” and a greatest hits compilation called “Simply the Best”, but nonetheless I think it’s exceptionally cool to have one's name and career associated with such a superlative. That is high praise and there probably aren’t a lot of people who don’t think it is well-deserved. I remember my mother belting out Tina Turner songs along with the radio when I was a little girl. Together we saw “What’s Love Got to Do with It” starring Angela Bassett in the movie theater when it came out years later. Just a few years ago, in Zumba class, I felt like I was Tina Turner as I danced along to “Proud Mary” and I’m sure that each of my Zumba-mates felt like they, too, embodied Tina. The songs. Those legs. That life story. From the early 60s until her last performance in 2009, she lit up the stage entertaining multiple generations. “Simply the best” seems to be an apt summary of her legacy. Not too bad for a girl from Nutbush, Tennessee!
Stay safe and healthy,
Tracy Jacobs
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We’re excited about the upcoming Osher Summer Series. The lecture series starts on June 14 and is open to both Osher members and non-Osher members.
The schedule includes one online-only lecture with the remaining in-person lectures taking place at Edenwald Senior Living in Towson, MD. Each lecture will be approximately 90 minutes, including Q & A. Lecture seating is first-come, first-served. All registrants will receive the Zoom link to attend the July 12 lecture online.
Registration for the Osher 2023 Summer Series is a flat rate of $50 per person for the entire series.
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We are coming to the end of our 2022–2023 membership year, so please consider renewing your Osher membership (or joining Osher) this month so that you will be all set for the new membership cycle which runs July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024.
To renew or join for the 2023–2024 membership cycle, please CLICK HERE and follow the instructions to pay securely online with a credit card.
Please note: if you are a TURFA, Supporting Member, or Edenwald Member, we will send you a different link to renew/join.* If you prefer to pay by check, please download the 2023–2024 membership form to print out. Return the completed form with check made payable to Towson University. Our mailing address is Osher at Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-1000.
Osher at Towson University is a dynamic membership organization. Osher at Towson University members can:
- Enroll in thought-provoking and stimulating semester courses that cover a wide range of topics in subject areas including literature, history, science, the arts, and more! Fall and spring semesters offer both online and in-person classes.
- Register for intriguing individual lectures offered at various times throughout the year.
- Participate in book groups and shared interest groups.
- Receive priority registration for day trips, workshops, and special lecture series.
- Receive discounted registration for the SPARK program.
- Use the Towson University Cook Library and its online databases.
- Receive discounts at the Towson University Store and at various TU cultural and athletic events.
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We understand that everyone is feeling the pinch of higher costs in just about every facet of life. Osher is not immune to the effects of rising prices and as a result we are adjusting our pricing for both membership and tuition so that we can continue to deliver the best quality programming to our members while remaining affordable.
Please note the new pricing for membership and tuition below:
Membership:
Individual Membership: $60
Charter Memberships: no change
Tuition:
One 4-week Course: $70
Two 4-week Courses or One 8-wk Courses: $140
Unlimited Courses per Semester: $200
Thank you for your participation in Osher at Towson University programming! We are looking forward to a great 2023–2024 academic year with you!
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January 26, 2024–February 1, 2024
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, Mexico
Price: $2,795 per person*
Join fellow Osher students, TU alumni, and TU Retired Faculty members on a trip to Mexico!
Witness a spectacular natural phenomenon unlike any other: hundreds of millions of Monarch butterflies at their overwintering grounds in the mountains of southern Mexico. Stand amid the fir-covered mountains and witness this awe-inspiring spectacle firsthand as the Monarchs flutter, dip, and swoop overhead. With three full days at sanctuaries within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, you will have the opportunity to see Monarchs in staggering quantities: on the roosts in the early morning, in flight at midday, feeding on wildflowers, and watering at streams—so many at once that you hear the humming of their delicate wings and sense them as they touch down on your shoulders or hats. On this unforgettable learning adventure, you’ll also spend time in the colonial town of Angangueo and the massive ancient Teotihuacán complex, exploring Mexico's rich history and culture. Join our small group experience, led by experienced naturalists and local guides.
*Price includes: Activities and meals mentioned in itinerary, all tips, bottled water or water refill station during transfers, carbon offset, full-time guide, and private transportation and driver.
This trip is sponsored by the TU Alumni Association in partnership with Osher at Towson University and the Towson University Retired Faculty Association
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If you have gone on an Osher at Towson University trip, it was very likely organized and led by Osher member and volunteer, Anne Graham. Anne has stepped down from being the Osher day trip coordinator after many years of planning our trips. We want to send a big “Thank You” to Anne for organizing such amazing trips for Osher. Thanks to her dedication, attention to detail, knowledge, and love of travel, these trips have been enjoyed by so many of our members over the years.
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One day in winter 2021, longtime Rodgers Forge resident Albert Ward’s near-daily walks through Towson University turned from ordinary to extraordinary when he noticed stones sticking out of the vines in an area just west of Osler Drive.
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Towson University and Towson Athletics are proud to announce that FREE Movie Night will return to Johnny Unitas® Stadium on Friday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy a family-friendly event at Towson, with our feature film, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, airing on the videoboard at 7:00 p.m. Fans can park in Lots 4 or 5 and walk through the north gate inside the stadium. Fans can also bring blankets to watch the film from the field or chairs to watch from the track.
There will be free Rita’s Italian Ice available plus fans can purchase Ledo‘s Pizza on site. Those who wish to bring their own food and drinks may do so and eat/drink on the track.
Admission is free to the public. No signup necessary. For more inforamtion, click here.
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Support Osher at Towson University. Your tax-deductible contribution helps to provide a rich experience for our members and a vibrant, affordable program for years to come.
Donate online through the link below. If you prefer to donate by check, please make check payable to “Towson University Foundation, Inc.” and note Osher fund in the memo line. Mail to: Towson University Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 17165, Baltimore, MD 21297-0219.
If you would like to honor a friend or loved one with a donation in their memory, please consider supporting Osher at Towson University with a gift to the Osher Excellence Fund.
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