This Week at OLLI
This past year has been difficult for all of us. Do you feel like you need to talk about it? Join us Tuesday, July 20, via Zoom from 9:30am-11:00am for Surviving a Year of Pandemic, with Kathleen Greer. This session will provide an opportunity to gather virtually to discuss trauma and resilience with others. By sharing what we’ve learned, participants will be able to connect, re-frame, and rebuild from the strength and experiences of others. Click here to register for this valuable OLLI session.
Monday
- 9:30AM Improvisation- The Power of Play
- 1 PM One Hundred Years of Solitude
Tuesday
- 9:30AM Surviving a Year of Pandemic
- 10AM OLLI 101 (via Zoom)
- 1:45pm Golf
Wednesday
- 9:30AM Four Classics of Aviation Literature
- 1:00PM Walking Group
- 4:00PM Rhode Island Fresh…Ahh…July!
Thursday
- 9:30 AM Issues in Food Safety-Cancelled
- 11:00AM Early Vocal Groups
- 1:00PM Mah Jonng
- 1:00PM America’s Seven Wonders – Hoover Dam and Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings
Friday
- Great Decisions (In Person at OLLI)
CLASS SPOTLIGHT-Register online
There’s still time to register for these classes coming up this week!
History of Vice Presidents via Zoom
Instructor: Lee Hardgrove
Tues, July 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM $40.00
This course will cover the history of the vice presidents of the United States from John Adams to Kamala Harris. The formal duties of the vice president will be looked at as well as the changing role of the office over the years. A special review of the vice presidents who have assumed the presidency upon the death or resignation of the chief executive will be included. MAX: 25
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Rhode Island Fresh Ahh….July! via Zoom
Instructor: Kathi Masi
$10.00 Wed, July 21, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Rejoice, fresh food lovers, because summer is upon us! This month’s demonstration will include ideas that make the most of the season’s bounty—summer squash, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, salad greens, all the freshest vegetables of July for summer meals that are easy to make and serve.
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OLLI 101 Tuesday, July 20, 11:00AM via Zoom Register here.
Both current and new members are invited to log in and learn about all OLLI has to offer in this virtual presentation and discussion. We’ll discuss our history, our current programs, and our special interest groups while exploring and becoming more familiar with our OLLI website and software. Plenty of time for Q & A. Join us!
Tech Talks: Photos, Photos, and Photos…Oh My!
Thursday, July 29, 11:30AM-12:30PM via Zoom Register here.
The discussion this month will be about the storage & organization of all our photos on our different devices. The first half will focus on suggestions and the second half will allow for open discussion & sharing of other alternatives from those attending. Join us at the July Tech Talks and see how!
OLLI Member Services Volunteers Needed:
Have you thought about how you could contribute to OLLI? Member Service Volunteer shifts are only 1 day a week for 2 hours. You would be a great match if you are:
- Computer Literate-At this time we are looking for someone who is comfortable with computer basics including navigating the web, Microsoft Word, and typing in Excel documents. Training for OLLI’s registration software will be provided.
- Adaptive-Some days you might be answering the phone, entering registrations online, stuffing envelopes, helping to organize materials or scanning and copying. But there may be shifts where you do not have any tasks complete. We request that someone in this position is comfortable with remaining at the OLLI desk even during slow shifts to answer calls and walk ins.
- Sociable-As an office volunteer, you will serve as the face of OLLI when members walk into our office. You will interact with members on a daily basis- answering the phone, responding to questions, processing course registrations and memberships online.
If you are interested, please click here to fill out a short volunteer intake form.
Fall 2021 Honors Colloquium: Sustaining our Shores. These FREE events are on Tuesday evenings throughout the fall in person at Edwards Hall and online. Click here for more information.
Gardening Resources, Upcoming Events- URI Cooperative Extension
In this edition of “5 Ways to Stay Involved,” we invite you to explore our upcoming events and science-based resources to help you navigate your way through summer and fall in the garden and beyond.
Attention all OLLI photo takers & Artists. We are accepting photo/art submissions for our fall cover. Submissions should be in jpg format, at least 300 dpi and must be your original work. OLLI members will vote for the cover image. Submit your photo by emailing it to OLLI@uri.edu with Fall Photo Submission as the subject.