Good Afternoon,
The following OLLI classes next week may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
If you were thinking about registering, now is the time! Both are one-time classes led by very knowledgeable and dynamic instructors who have taught many classes for OLLI.
Register online or call the office at 401-874-4197.
Edison Gallaudet: Rhode Island Aviation Pioneer
meets on Tuesday at 10AM at OLLI
Instructor: Brian Wallin Cost: $15
**Click here to check out Brian’s Video Preview!
Aviation pioneer Edson F. Gallaudet, a Connecticut native, brought his innovative aircraft design and manufacturing venture to Greenwich Bay in 1915. His 1895 model of a glider with a warped wing is on display at the Smithsonian and is thought to have possibly influenced the Wright Brothers. Gallaudet’s unique gear-drive propulsion system was used by the US Navy in early experiments with anti-submarine aircraft during World War I. However, Gallaudet’s advanced designs proved to be too far reaching and he was forced to retire (his company would continue in a different direction into the 1930s). This well-illustrated program follows Gallaudet’s career and looks at what happened to his vision, his company, and its location on Greenwich Bay.
Activists and Heroines of the 19th and 20th Centuries
meets on Wednesday at 12:30PM at OLLI
Instructor: Marilyn Harris Cost: $15
There have always been those women throughout our history who have surmounted socially determined gender roles to make a difference. Sometimes their contributions have been made quietly, while others have boldly defied the restrictions of their times. In 2019 we looked at ten of these women; this class introduces ten more. Some of their names may be familiar; others may be new to you.
FREE Let’s Talk Technology: Navigating OLLI Technology
Meets on Thursday, Sept 30 at 11:30AM at OLLI.
Discover easy ways to navigate all this new technology. Review the OLLI website, registration software and the ins and outs of registering your car. We’ll cover:
- Finding your Learner ID for parking registration
- How to register for parking
- Finding your renewal date
- Resetting your password
- How to register for a special Interest group (walking, book, photography, etc)
- How to view and print a pdf catalog
- How to connect your device to wifi at OLLI
Bring your device (laptop, phone, ipad) and get ready to learn!