CAUTION – Due to URI construction there is a new temporary sidewalk from Flagg Road that leads to the OLLI building #210. From Flagg Rd – Take a right at the OLLI sign, follow the temporary sidewalk to the old sidewalk which leads to the front door of the OLLI building 

PARKING – IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR PARKING PERMIT AT OLLI! Doing this before your current permit expires on July 31, 2026 will help ensure you can continue parking without interruption.Click Here for steps to renew parking permit online OR if you have any questions or need help with the renewal process, we’re happy to assist. Please call the office at 401-874-4197. OLLI Members continue to enjoy FREE parking (with permit) in the Plains Rd Lot (#25). Click Here for more information about parking and disabled parking or call the office with any questions.

ADDITIONAL OFFERING- The following second session has been added to the summer semester. Please look at the dates carefully as this is a second session and not the dates listed in the catalog.

• The Pearl: Hope, Destruction and the Human Condition (Session #2) 4 classes with Vince Burks Beginning Thurs, Aug 6,10:00-11:30AM

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS) & OLLI EXTRAS – Current Registration expired June 30. Register now for the current year (2026-2027). SIGS are FREE with your OLLI membership but registration is required. Click Here for More Info

CANCELED CLASSES- We apologize for any inconvenience and refunds have been issued.  

• Mindful Movement (scheduled to begin 7/9) has been canceled due to a change in the instructor’s availability.
• From Curiosity to Climate: Teaching Science Through Children’s TV (scheduled to begin 7/24) has been canceled due to low enrollment.

CLASS SPOTLIGHT-

Western GunSlingers: The Truth Behind Westerns – 5 ZOOM Sessions with Daniel Seligman beginning July 29, 1-2:30PM (Video Preview) It’s no secret that the history of the American West has been exaggerated and distorted in Hollywood westerns and other media. The intent of the course is to present the unvarnished truth as far as it can be ascertained from historical records. The series consists of five PowerPoint lectures on the life and times of gunslingers who lived in the American West in the late 19th century and are well-known in American popular culture, specifically Wild Bill Hickok, Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Annie Oakley. Click Here to Register

THIS WEEK AT OLLI 

Monday 

• 9:30AM Understanding AI for Safe & Secure Use
• 1:00PM The Indispensable Founder: George Washington (Osher Online)
• 3:00PM Fast Fashion: A Historical Perspective
• 3:00PM Threads of History Exploring the World of Oriental Rugs

Tuesday

• 9:00AM Biking
• 10:00AM The Art of the iPhone
• 10:00AM The Constitution as Applied: Checks and Balances, Due Process
• 1:00PM Discovering Portugal (Osher Online)
• 1:00PM New Ink: Success in Writing After Sixty
• 3:00PM Protecting Yourself as a Patient (Osher Online)
• 3:00Pm The Life and Times of Buddy Cianci 
• 5:00PM Keep Austen Weird
• 5:00PM Broadway Musicals: A Fascinating History(Osher Online)
• 7:00PM Horticulture A-Z (Osher Online)

Wednesday

• 9:00AM AI: Too Artificial? Too Intelligent? Too Much Energy? (Dartmouth Series)
• 10:00AM The Importance of Being Earnest
• 10:00AM Creativity & Play
• 11:00AM Canals and the Making of the Modern World (Osher Online)
• 12:30PM Bowling
• 1:00PM CS Lewis: The Four Loves 
• 1:00PM Women Architects and Designers (Osher Online)
• 2:00PM Exploring Dvorák’s “American Quartet” with the Terra String Quartet (Swan Hall)
• 2:00PM Cribbage
• 3:00PM Beyond the Basics: A Hands-on AI Project Workshop
• 3:00PM Hindu Traditions (Osher Online)

Thursday

• 10:00AM Active Listening: Skills for Effective Communication
• 10:00AM Beginner Mah Jongg
• 11:00AM Current Events
• 11:00AM Endless Grounds (Osher Online)
• 1:00PM Mah Jongg
• 1:00PM Revolutionary Echoes in Washington DC (Osher Online)
• 2:30PM Food, Housing, Health & Hope 

Friday

• 11:00AM A History of Signs (Osher Online)
• 1:00PM Science Fiction Summer Fun

HUNGER DOESN’T TAKE A BREAK – URI’s principal basic needs pantry, Rhody Outpost, is for students experiencing food insecurity. Although the school year is over, many students remain on campus throughout the summer months. You can help by donating the following items: Tuna, Sardines, Rice, Pasta (regular & gluten free), Drink Mix Packets (lemonade) and Sunscreen. A collection bin is located in the OLLI lobby. 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.  Reminder: Please no expired food!

URI COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PRESENTS – Container Gardening in Woonsocket Have big garden ambitions but limited space?  Do you want to maximize your yields using minimal resources?   Whether you’re in the country or the city, whether your soil is spent or rich, whether you want a modest herb bed or a lavish ecosystem, container gardening could be what you need to take your backyard to the next level. Join Master Gardener Joe Mirsky as he teaches you best practices for container gardening, learn how to upcycle common items into vessels for plants to grow,  and get inspired to turn a bare corner of your garden, patio, balcony, or backyard into a vibrant, productive ecosystem. This workshop is free thanks to the educational mission of the URI Master Gardener program. All are welcome. Tues, July 28, 10-11AM Woonsocket Harris Public Library 303 Clinton Street Woonsocket, RI 02895 Please CLICK HERE to register.

KINGSTON CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL– 38th Season with Artistic Director Natalie Zhu – July 22-Aug 2: 8 concerts (6 at URI & 2 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd). As the nation commemorates the semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, our 2026 festival celebrates “Life, Liberty, & Music.” Classical music offers a unique opportunity to explore how dialogue across centuries, borders, and genres—among composers, performers, and audiences alike—fuels cultural vitality. From fresh interpretations of classic works to pieces by living composers, the festival will showcase the diverse voices that continue to shape and enrich the American musical landscape. Click Here for Schedule & Tickets

SUMMER CONCERTS BY THE SEA – Wakefield Concert Band presents:

• TROLL CONCERT! Mon, July 20, 6:30PM, SK Town Beach (Instrument “Petting Zoo” at 6PM)
• AMERICA – 250 YEARS! Mon, July 27, Martina Park (Instrument “Petting Zoo” at 6PM)

Bring A Chair!  Bring A Snack! Bring A Friend!

THE CONTEMPORARY THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS – INTO THE WOODS Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Directed by Maggie Cady. Once upon a time in a far-off kingdom…This witty, poignant, and unforgettable musical with Sondheim’s gorgeous score reveals what lies beyond “happily ever after”. June 26-Jul 25 Standard Tickets $35 Click Here For Tickets & More Info

UPCOMING EVENT- Bus Tour of The Historic Armories of Rhode Island Sat, Sept 12, 2026 Begins at 9AM sharp; finishes 5PM, Boxed lunch included. A rare visit to see 14 of Rhode Island’s 18 historic armories and ride in coach comfort Your guides: Roberta Mudge Humble (author: The Historic Armories of Rhode Island & President, Westerly Armory) Colonel Ron Barnes (Past Commander, Pawtuxet Rangers) Ticket: $45 per person Purchase by mail or in person: (cash or check, to Westerly Armory) Westerly Armory PO Box 614 Westerly, RI 02891 (Bus will leave from CCRI parking lot in Warwick)

OCEAN STATE MEDIA PRESENTS: THE BOOKS THAT GREW US – A Community Media Project What book planted a seed in your life? Whether it’s a childhood classic or a recent discovery, you are invited to share a book you love and transform that inspiration into art. A 2-part workshop, multimedia project that will create the tools and the tech to bring your favorite literary moments to life. Two sessions: Thurs, July 23, 4PM & Thurs, July 30, 4PM Cross’ Mills Public Library 4417 Old Post Rd, PO Box 1680, Charlestown, RI 02813 Click Here for More Info & To Register

URI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (in partnership with Hunter College and Cornell University) Seeking adults, ages 60 and older, to participate in a Family Study to understand how and why they support family members, especially adult children. Participants must meet the eligibility criteria below:

• Age 60 and older
• Living in the Northeast region of the US
• Have an adult child in their 30s and 40s.

Interviews can be conducted via ZOOM or phone for 1.5-2 hrs. Each participant will receive a $50 gift card as a thank you for their time. Click Here For Flyer

Add URI Magazine to your summer reading list!

OLLI IN THE NEWS- Check out the article featuring OLLI in Rhody Today and this essay in WBUR.org written by an OLLI member about her experience with OLLI’s Learn to Skate program.