Week of August 5
FALL REGISTRATION is coming soon! Check out some of the classes we’ll be offering…and there’s more! Catalogs will be mailed to active members only, so now’s a great time to renew your membership! Call us at 401-874-4197 or email olli@uri.edu.
CLASS SPOTLIGHT- Register Online or call 401.874.4197.
I Just Took a Pill….What Happens to it? 2 Sessions with John Janusz on August 8 & 15, 10:00AM-11:30AM
Many of us frequently take oral medications. Did you ever wonder what happens next to that tablet or capsule? Does the medicine dissolve in your stomach? How does the medicine get to where it needs to go? Why are some medicines taken once a day while others are taken more frequently? We’ll answer these and other questions by following the arduous voyage the pill takes through the hostile environment of the stomach to the intestines, where absorption occurs, and then to the liver and on to delivery into the blood circulation and tissues to provide that intended effect. We will also touch upon other routes of dosing such as intravenous and intramuscular injections and why they are preferred in some circumstances. Click for more information and to register.
Food Recovery for Rhode Island- 1 Session on with Amanda Missimer on
Tuesday, August 13, 11:30AM-1:00PM Join us for an enlightening presentation about URI Cooperative Extension’s innovative approach to food recovery! Dive deep into the fascinating world where food production, waste, and environmental sustainability intersect! Explore the Environmental Protection Agency’s updated Wasted Food Scale and learn new behaviors you can adopt at home or within your community. Learn about our educational workshops, outreach events, and community partnerships, all aimed at empowering individuals and businesses to make a difference.
This isn’t just another presentation. It’s an invitation to join a movement. Be part of something bigger as we bring together people from all corners of the state to learn, engage in thought-provoking dialogue, and take meaningful action to fortify our local food system. Be inspired to take action as we share insights on sustainable practices, food preservation techniques, and donation logistics. Together, we can create a more resilient community and a greener future. Click for more information and to register.
PARKING UPDATE- The URI parking system is unable to take our car registrations at this time. We will let you know when you are able to register your vehicle for the new academic year. You can continue to park in the OLLI parking lot #21.
THIS WEEK AT OLLI
Monday
- 10:00AM Beginning Digital Photography (Zoom)
- 10:00AM The Art of Living Well: Peace Education Program
- 11:30AM LUNCH & LEARN- Understanding Personal Automobile Insurance
- 3:00PM Mindfulness Meditation
Tuesday
- 9:30AM Golf
- 11:00AM Intro to Fencing (off-site)
- 1:00PM What in the World Can be Cozy About Murder?
- 2:00PM Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruise
- 3:00PM How Society Makes for Breaks Belief: A Modern History of Culture, Christianity and Communication (Zoom)
Wednesday
- 10:00AM Good Impressions: Photo Editing
- 10:00AM The Boeing 737 Max Story
- 12:30PM Bowling
- 2:00PM More Short Story Masters (Zoom)
Thursday
- 10:00AM I Just Took a Pill…What Happened to It?
- 11:00AM Current Events Discussion
- 1:00PM Mah Jonng (Lobby)
- 1:00PM At Ease On-and Off Stage
- 2:00PM Curriculum Mtg
Friday
- 1:00PM Comedy: OLLI Favorites and More
- 1:00PM Yoga: An Introductory Workshop
- 1:00PM Declining Bees and Insects – How You Can Help (off-site)
RHODY OUTPOST– Rhody Outpost is URI’s principal basic needs pantry for students experiencing food insecurity. The Outpost provides fresh and non-perishable food and personal care items at no charge to students. Click here to see the updated Summer wish list. High demand items right now include PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER. Donations can be dropped off in the OLLI office.
OLLI HIKING GROUP – The Hiking Group will be taking a pause for the remainder of the summer and will resume in the fall. You can still register, so you don’t miss out on their returning date and hike information.
POLL WORKERS NEEDED IN SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The South Kingstown Board of Canvassers is looking for people willing to work at the polls on Election Day. You must be a registered voter to qualify, and training will be provided. Poll workers are paid between $200 and $250, and light meals are provided. Applications available in the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall, 180 High Street, Wakefield, RI. If you have any questions, please call 789-9331, ext. 1233.
NATIVE PLANT GARDENING– Thursday, August 8, 6-7pm, Maury Loontjens Memorial Library, Narragansett-
Come to this presentation to learn why native plants are so important, what is happening to native habitats and what we can do to preserve and repair the damage caused by human activity over the centuries.
This workshop is free thanks to the URI Master Gardener program. All are welcome. Please register by visiting: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=NARLIB&curID=711607