Week of April 28, 2025
OLLI FALL COURSE PROPOSALS DUE APRIL 29. Share your knowledge, passion and expertise with OLLI members! The semester runs from Sept 15, to Dec 12. Click here to submit your proposal today.
CLASS SPOTLIGHT – Register online or call 401-874-4197.
Introduction to DNA Cloning for the Nonscientist – 5 sessions with Robert Ireland on Mon, beginning May 5, 1:30PM-3:00PM
TickSmart: Mastering Tick Biology, Identification, and Protection– 3 sessions with Thomas Mather on Tues, beginning May 6, 9:30Am-11:00AM
Being Ethical – 5 Sessions with Edward Trunfio on Wed beginning May 14, 5:00PM-6:30PM
Breakout Characters and Catchphrases On TV – 1 session with Robert Perlow on Tues May 20, 10:00AM-11:30AM
THIS WEEK AT OLLI
Monday
- 9:30AM Beginning/Intermediate Italian cont…
- 11:00AM Fabulous Fingers III
- 11:30AM Haiti and Its People
- 1:00PM Tour of AI Lab – Carothers Library
- 1:30PM Track Your Ancestors
- 3:00PM Women: the Forgotten “Men” in History (OSHER ONLINE)
- 5:00PM The Essential Jane Austen (OSHER ONLINE)
Tuesday
- 10:00AM Iran, Iraq & Syria
- 10:00AM Through the Northwest Passage
- 11:00AM Biking Group
- 11:00AM Mainstreaming the Margins: A History of LGBTQ+ America (OSHER ONLINE)
- 1:00PM Seven Sacred Pauses
- 3:00PM Zora Neale Houston: Their Eyes Were Watching God
- 3:30PM Humor and Laughter As A Way to Wisdom
Wednesday
- 9:30AM Playing With Classics: Uncle Vanya
- 9:30AM Compassionate Conversations: Effective Communication
- 10:00AM Naval Torpedo Station Newport
- 11:00AM Fabulous Fingers V
- 12:30PM Bowling
- 1:00PM Hiking Group
- 1:00PM Future Proofing your Healthspan & Longevity (OSHER ONLINE)
- 1:00PM The 20th Century American Short Story II (ZOOM)
- 1:30PM Women Directors
- 3:00PM Mind & Body: Strategies to Alleviate Chronic Pain
Thursday
- 9:00AM Let’s Skate!
- 9:30AM Introductory Oceanography (ZOOM)
- 10:00AM Watercolor Practices
- 10:00AM The Wolf Hall Trilogy: A Study In Power
- 11:00AM Biking Group
- 11:00AM Current Events
- 1:00PM Mah Jongg
- 1:00PM Russia Beyond Russians (OSHER ONLINE)
- 3:00PM Neurology In A Nutshell (OSHER ONLINE)
- 3:00PM Elie Weisel’s Holocaust Trilogy
- 5:00PM Science Charcuterie (OSHER ONLINE)
Friday
- 10:00AM Photo Friday (ZOOM)
- 1:00PM Peter, Paul & Mary
- 1:00PM Take A Breath
- 1:00PM Writers Group (ZOOM)
- 1:00PM Bella Napoli: Italy’s “Other” Eternal City (OSHER ONLINE)
- 7:00PM Frosty Drew Observatory
OLLI HATS FOR SALE- Click here to purchase an OLLI baseball hat. Only 11 available!
TRIVIA NIGHT – Wed May 7, 6:30PM-9:00PM Join your OLLI friends for Trivia Night at Evie’s in Westerly. Please Register so we know we have enough participants. Trivia starts at 7:00PM, but you can show up earlier if you want to dine first! Any questions, please call the office at 401-874-4197.
ENJOY A CUP OF COFFEE! – Ground coffee donations are always needed and appreciated! Please drop off any donations in the office – thank you!
RHODY OUTPOST– 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.
OLLI INTRODUCES A NEW AND EXCITING TRAVEL OPTION – “Explore the World by Rail With Railbookers and Amtrak Vacations” Take a peak at 2 upcoming trips: Glacier National Park Getaway (Click Here for Video) and Scenic Switzerland From Zurich (Click Here for Video)
To Learn More contact Lisa Berghorn, Branch Manager AAA Narragansett 401-789-3000 X3105 or email: lberghorne@aaanortheast.com.
OLLI MEMBER WELCOME – If you are a new or current member of OLLI, or if you just want to learn more about OLLI, please join us on Thurs, May 8, at 12:30PM for an information session. We’ll review our current programs and our special interest groups, and we’ll go over our OLLI website and registration software. There will be plenty of time for Q & A, as well as coffee and door prizes! Come and bring a friend! Click Here To Register
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SPEAKER SERIES: ELIZABETH WERNER ’93
May 15, 2025- 12-1 p.m. ET Via Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration Register for an inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Werner ’93, a TV lifestyle expert and nationally recognized consumer correspondent. Werner credits her transformative URI college experience with shaping her extraordinary career journey. The political science major began as an attorney and later moved to television. Hear why she made the transition and what lessons she has learned along the way. The discussion will be moderated by another TV personality—Nikki Noya ’00, co-host of the travel and lifestyle show The JetSet. Click to register.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 15, 2025
ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM – URI College of Arts and Science Art and Art History Department & The Rhode Island Alliance for Arts In Education present The 19th Annual Richard W. and Ronald S. Buteau Memorial- PS2025 and Gift of Art to the State of Rhode Island Exhibit May 5-29, 2025
Gallery Night Reception – May 15th at 5-8pm, with a special recognition ceremony at 6:30pm.
The mixed media exhibit features more than 250 artworks by K-12 students from public and charter schools throughout the state, and the honored selection of North Kingstown Public Schools for The Gift of Art to the State of Rhode Island 2025 – adding 9 new works to the permanent collection – due to the extraordinary work in the visual and performing arts in the North Kingstown Public Schools, and their efforts to integrate the arts into the curriculum across disciplines. Located in The Alex and Ani Hall Rhode Island College 1st and 2nd floor Lobby, 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence RI 02908
Gallery Hours: Monday – Saturday 9-5 and Gallery Night May 15th 5-8pm
For information call 401-286-4620 uri.artsandculture@gmail.com or visit uri.edu/ceps/prov/arts or follow us on twitter @URIprovarts. All events are free and open to the public.
MONEY APPS 101: TECH TOOLS FOR BUDGETING, SAVING & MORE Mon April 28 6:30PM-7:30PM Peacedale Library. Take control of your finances with the best budgeting, saving, and money management apps! This session will introduce easy-to-use digital tools to help you track spending, grow your savings, and make smarter financial decisions.Click Here to Register
FREE WEBINAR FOR OLLI MEMBERS – May 7, 3:00PM The Benefits of Strength Training for Life’s Journey. Join experts in healthy aging for a 1 hr webinar exploring the science of strength training as we age. Learn how staying strong boosts mood, sleep and memory and discover key strategies for success including the role of protein and everyday ways to incorporate strength training into your routine. Each Zoom session features a live interactive demo, followed by Q & A to address questions. Register HERE
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