Week of June 24, 2024 ~ Happy Summer!
Summer classes start this week and we can’t wait to see you! If you’re still looking for a class to enroll in, we still have plenty of classes available! Check out our online catalog and register online or call 401.874.4197.
Don’t forget to re-register for all Special Interest Groups. All groups expire on 6/30. If you need help registering, please call the office at 401.874.4197.
PLEASE NOTE: Current Events Group meets in Room 210 this week
CANCELED:
- Purchasing a Digital Camera
- More New Games: Interactive, Cooperative and Creative Play
CLASS SPOTLIGHT- If you are interested in any of these classes, please register today. Click the title to read more.
- You Should Write a Book: Doing a Life Review
- Voices from Native Hawai’i
- Forest Tree and Invasive Plant Identification
- Music Controversies and Curiosities
- Stating Our Needs: Navigating Tough Areas of Communication
- Food Insecurity and Hunger in RI
THIS WEEK AT OLLI
Monday
- 9:30AM Let’s Explore the Google suite
- 10:00AM Music Controversies and Curiosities (Zoom)
- 1:00PM The Short Story: Seven Deadly Sins of the Short Story
- 3:00PM Caves, Stones and Rocks (Zoom)
- 3:00PM In this Moment: Mindfulness Meditation
Tuesday
- 9:30AM Golf
- 10:00AM Food Insecurity and Hunger in RI
- 11:00AM Voices from Native Hawai’i
- 1:00PM British Comedy: On the Dark Side
- 4:00PM Stating Our Needs: Navigating Tough Areas of Communication
Wednesday
- 10:00AM Nature Journaling in Pencil, Pen and Ink
- 10:00AM Forest Tree Identification
- 11:00AM The Ins and Outs of Cyber Scams (Zoom)
- 12:00PM DIY Birthday Watercolor Note Cards
- 12:30PM Bowling
- 1:00PM Hiking Group
- 2:30PM DIY Birthday Watercolor Note Cards
Thursday
- 10:00AM Coggeshall Farm Tour
- 11:00AM Current Events Discussion Group- (Meets in Room 210 this week)
- 1:00PM Mahjong
- 3:00PM Great Decisions-Nato’s Future
- 3:00PM Program Committee Meeting
- 6:00PM You Should Write a Book: Doing a Life Review
Friday
- 10:00AM Great Decisions-Nato’s Future
ONE WEEK TO GO TO TOP OUR GOAL! Thanks to all our OLLI members who have donated this past year. Just $500 will help us exceed our target. No gift is too small so consider making your gift today. Click here to make your donation. Donations can also be made in the OLLI office with checks made payable to the URI Foundation.
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.
THE KINGSTON CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL The Kingston CHamber Music Festival has delivered extraordinary chamber music on the URI campus since 1989. This is their 36th season, and six concerts are scheduled between July 24 and August 4, in Edwards Hall. For all the details and tickets, please visit their website: https://www.kingstonchambermusic.org/ You can also pick up a flyer in the OLLI lobby.
WAKEFIELD CONCERT BAND– Summer concert series start on Monday June 24, at Marina Park at 6:30 p.m. They will play across the street from the water and near the building that has the restrooms. The July 1, concert will be held at Matunuck Community Association at 6:30. They will play patriotic music, Classical Gas featuring Dennis Costa on classical guitar and the 1812 Overture. The flute choir and Dixieland Ramblers will also perform. For a full list of their concerts, please click here. Bring a chair, bring a snack, and bring a friend!! Rumor has it there are some OLLI members in the band, so come out and support them!