Week of Dec 15

Week of December 15, 2025

Winter Registration Begins Tuesday, December 16!

Need Help? We’re Here For You! Bring in your computer prior to registration and we can walk you through the process or reach out to the OLLI office for assistance at 401-874-4197! Catalogs have been mailed. Click Here to view the catalog online! And check out our Virtual Previews!

Choose from 4 convenient ways to register:

1.Online: Starting at 7:00 AM

2.By phone: Starting at 9:00 AM (Call 401-874-4197)

3.Walk-in: Starting at 9:00 AM

4. Mail – Download the Registration Form from our website (or pick one up in the office). Fill it out and include a check (made out to URI). Remember to allow enough time for US mail or drop the form off in the office prior to Dec 16. Mail in registrations will be completed at 9AM on registration day.

Important Preparation Tips:

Check your membership renewal date: Your membership must be active throughout the duration of your classes. The registration system will now prompt you to renew if necessary.
Make sure you’re ready for registration by logging into your OLLI account ahead of time in case you need to reset your password or need help logging in.
Parking pass renewals available. If you have not done so already, register online at URI.AIMSPARKING.COM. You will need your member ID. Call the office for assistance.
Special Interest Groups can be registered at any time during the year.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – The University will be breaking ground for two new dormitories on Flagg Rd in the NewYear. Construction will impact our current parking in Lot #21. Beginning Jan 1, 2026, OLLI members will continue to enjoy FREE parking in the Plains Rd Lot (#25), and the Fine Arts Lot (staff side lot #6) on Bills Lane (off Upper College Rd.). Shuttles are available running every 15 minutes. Handicap parking will be available close to our building. Plan ahead, bundle up, and come back to your college years. Take a healthy walk or jump on the shuttle. Come early, stay late, and enjoy a cup of coffee with your OLLI friends. We will keep you updated as we learn more.

CLASS SPOTLIGHT-

OLLI NEW MEMBER WELCOME- Are you new to OLLI or returning after being gone a while? Both current and new members are invited to attend and learn about all OLLI has to offer. We’ll review our current programs, and our special interest groups, all while exploring and becoming more familiar with our OLLI website and registration software. Plenty of time for Q & A. Coffee & refreshments too! Join us on Tues, Jan 13, 11:00AM. Click Here to Register (beginning Dec 16- registration encouraged but not required)

THIS WEEK AT OLLI

Monday

Tuesday

7:00AM WINTER REGISTRATION BEGINS
9:00AM Office Opens for Phone and Walk in Registration
1:00PM Game On!
1:30PM Cyber Seniors – Kiera

Wednesday

10:00AM Events Committee
12:30PM Bowling
2:00PM Cribbage

Thursday

1:00PM Mah Jongg
11:00AM Current Events

Friday

10:00AM Aging & Music Gathering
1:00PM Book Club
1:00PM Chair Yoga

CYBER SENIORS – Our Cyber Senior student expert – Kiera – will be here for the final time this semester, Tues, Dec 16, 1:30-3:30PM. Please stop in and see her in the lobby for all your tech questions. No appointment necessary. (Cyber Seniors will begin again when the URI students come back from Winter Break – look for more details in the new year.) You can also register for the National Cyber Senior tech drop-in sessions on Thursdays at 2pm ET. Come with your questions and their volunteers will do their best to answer them. If they think it requires more time we will help you book a one-on-one call. Click here to register. (*NOTE: one registration for all sessions. Once registered, join each Thursday through the same Zoom invitation email.)

LOST AND FOUND – We have several items of clothing, accessories and water bottles in our Lost and Found. Click Here to View Picture

Clothes and Accessories: Black Men’s Scotvest Jacket Size M, Brown Banana Republic Jacket Size M, Green Columbia Fleece Jacket Size L, Gray LLBean Women’s Jacket Size M, Black EMS Gloves, Leopard Print Umbrella, 2 Black Glasses Cases Water Bottles: Black Contigo, Black Thermos, Silver Thermos, Silver South Africa, Gray/Colorful Owala. If one of these items is yours please stop by the office or call us 401.874.4197 and we will hold it for you. Items that are not claimed by Fri, Dec 19 will be donated.

OLLI MERCH – Stay warm this fall/winter and represent OLLI with one of our new OLLI Scarves CLICK HERE to view and purchase $15. A great Holiday Gift!

DISCOUNT URI BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL – CLICK HERE for OLLI discounted URI Basketball tickets

RHODY OUTPOST– 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 view the updated list of all urgently needed items. You can also purchase items directly from Amazon on the Rhody Outpost Wish List.

Most needed items for the New Year: chicken breast, sardines, tuna, chickpeas,Kashi or Kind bars, whole oats, cereal, ramen, single-serve chips/crackers/nuts/dried fruit/cookies,jelly, microwave popcorn, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dish soap, tissues, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry pods.

THE URI BIOMECHANICS AND WEARABLES LABORATORY is conducting a validation study on wrist biomechanics with wearable devices. They are looking for interested healthy subjects between the ages of 18-70 to participate in a two-part data capture. The in-lab portion will take approximately two hours to complete. After the in-lab portion of the study, they will send participants home with four wearable sensors which will be returned after six to eight hours. They are looking for volunteers who do not have wrist or hand problems to evaluate their wrist function during typical activities completed during a normal day. Click to view the flyer or email (ahollingworth@uri.edu) for more information.

OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE’S FREE ONLINE MINI-SEMESTER- We’re excited to extend a warm invitation to our fellow OLLI programs and your members! Join us for January Explorations, OLLI at the University of Delaware’s FREE online mini-semester, taking place January 13–23. Enjoy a fun sampler of short Zoom classes featuring topics like the History of American Whiskey, Frontiers for Healthy Aging, an Agatha Christie Literary Anniversary, and many more—all designed to spark curiosity and connection. Registration is required, but one easy sign-up gives you access to every session. Zoom links will be sent the week of January 5. For all the details and to register, go to olli.udel.edu/january. Please share—everyone is welcome! Questions? Contact Jenna Cole at jaford@udel.edu.

WINTER HOLIDAY CONCERT – SOUTH KINGSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL- SKHS Auditorium Thurs, Dec 18, 5PM-8PM, Donations Accepted

AGE FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY GLOBAL NETWORK: North American Regional Meeting and Longevity Innovations in Higher Education Summit, March 11-13, 2026 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. Register Early for Special Pricing Click Here For More Info and to Register

IF YOU ARE ATTENDING CLASSES AT OLLI, YOU MUST HAVE A PARKING PASS! If you are not sure, please call the office at 401-874-4197. Parking is FREE with membership but you must register your vehicle now if you are taking classes in 2025 -2026. If you get a ticket you will be responsible for appealing it with the URI parking administration. If you would like us to renew your parking pass we need the following information as soon as possible: License Plate #, State, Car Make, Model & Color and if your car is gas, electric or hybrid.

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