Week of 3/9
Announcements:
- There are no classes this week during URI Spring Break and NO Cyber Seniors.
- The office will be closed on Monday, March 9, and Friday, March 13. The office will be open regular business hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 10am to 3pm.
- Cyber Seniors will return shortly after spring break. We will keep you updated with new dates and times as soon as we can.
- The class 20 Feet From Stardom has been canceled due to low enrollment. If you registered for this class, you will receive a credit.
- Special Interest Groups have the option to meet if they are scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, while the office is open.
Parking Update: If you are bringing a rental car to class, you must get a visitor parking pass. Visit uri.aimsparking.com and click on the Visitors icon. If you receive a parking ticket you can log on to your account and appeal the ticket. If you have any questions, please stop in the office.
Travel Update
For up to date travel information, please visit: https://web.uri.edu/olli/programs/travel/
At this time, there are only three trips that are still open:
- PennsylvaniaDutch (Sight and sound Theatre and tour of Amish farmlands) June 24-26.
- Nashville and Memphis – Sept 26-Oct 1 – 2 Seats available
- Salem Cross Inn & Bright Lights in Forest Park, December 4
Coming in 2021….Croatia and Slovenia. Flyer coming soon!
For any travel questions, please Email ollitravel@verizon.net or call Dee at 487-9742.
COURSE SPOTLIGHT: There’s still time to sign up for these classes and many more!
- The American Comic Book. Read more here!
- The Boeing737 Max Crisis
- A series of classes on Gmail.
- Second offering of Riding the Rails and Jamestown and the Military
Special Interest Groups FREE and open to all members; No registration required.
- Aging, Living Well- meets on 3/11 at 3pm. Our topic this month will be “I want to simplify my life. Where do I begin”? Our discussion will focus on what overwhelms us (busy schedules, clutter, to-do lists, obligations, etc.). Come and hear stories from other OLLI members and together let’s explore best practices and ideas for simplifying our lives. A suggested book list will be provided, and we will watch a short video clip.
- Walking Group will meet on Wednesday 3/11 at Kettle Pond in Charlestown. Check the website for all the details.
- Bridge Group meets on Thursdays at 2pm in the lobby.
- Golf Club will return in early June. Check the website for updates. Introductory meeting for new players, April 8. Read more here.
- Great Decisions meets Tuesday 3/24 at 10am and again at 5:30pm. Find the topics here.
- Movie Group –Thursday, 3/26 at 3:00. Read all the details here.
- Non Fiction Book Group– Monday, 3/23 at 3:30pm. The book is Cod by Mark Kurlansky.
- International Book Group meets on May 5. Check out the books we’re reading here.
- Writer’s Group meets Friday, 4/3 at 2:30pm
- WWW meets on 3/27 at 2:30pm