This week at OLLI – Sept. 19,2022

September 19, 2022

THIS WEEK AT OLLI Week of Sept 19

REMINDER: If you are not planning on attending a class that you’ve registered for, please call the office or email OLLI@URI.EDU and let us know. Many of our classes have long wait lists and we’d love to be able to offer your spot to another member.

CYBER SENIORS IS BACK! Stop by and meet Greeshma. She will be in the lobby to help with all your technology needs on the following days/times:

  • Tuesdays, 1:30PM-3:30PM
  • Thursdays 12:30PM-3:30PM

No appointments necessary! 

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Monday 

  • 9:30AM Conversational Italian
  • 10:00AM Walking Rhode Island
  • 1:00PM Engineering Bldg Tour
  • 1:30PM Film Appreciation
  • 1:30PM Playing With Shakespeare
  • 2:30PM Medical Plants of URI

Tuesday

  • 9:30AM Wolf Hall Trilogy
  • 10:00AM Beginning Digital Photography (Zoom)
  • 10:00AM Rhode Island Radio History
  • 11:30AM A Republic If You Can Keep It
  • 1:15PM  Golf Group
  • 1:30-3:30PM Cyber Seniors (Lobby)
  • 3:00PM Edith Wharton
  • 5:00PM Annual Meeting- Welcome Center

Wednesday

  • 10:00AM Saunderstown Weaving School Tour
  • 11:30AM Women in Jazz
  • 12:30PM Bowling Group
  • 1:00PM Walking Group
  • 2:00PM Foods That Changed the World (Zoom)
  • 3:00PM God is in the Details (Zoom)
  • 3:30PM Advanced Bridge

Thursday

  • 9:30AM The Breakup of Pangea
  • 1:00PM Mah Jonng
  • 2:30PM Finance Cmt
  • 3:00PM SIGS Mtg
  • 4:00PM Ukelele Jam

Friday

  • 9:30AM Writing Poetry to Art
  • 11:00AM Great Decisions
  • 1:00PM Avatar

OLLI TRAVEL MEETING– Our travel program has something for everyone, from excursions to historic landmarks, bay cruises, bus tours and international adventures. Join us Thursday, October 13, at 1:00PM at OLLI to preview these upcoming trips:

  • Alaska Discovery Land and Cruise-August 9-20, 2023
  • California Dreamin’- Sept 25, Oct 2, 2023

OLLI MEMBERSHIP WELCOME Monday, October 3, 2022@ 11:30am

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 & door prizes too! Join us! 

Register online or call the office at 401-874-4197.

LET’S TALK TO TECHNOLOGY – Free for members but registration is required. Thursday, September 29, 2022 11:30am – 1:00pm on Zoom

The Technology Committee invites you to join the September Let’s Talk Technology program Photos, Photos and Photos, OH MY!!

The discussion this month will be about the storage & organization of all our digital photos on our different devices. The first half will focus on suggestions and the second half will allow for open discussion & sharing of other alternatives from those attending.

  • Do you have a smart phone with hundreds (if not more) pictures stored on the phone?

  • Do you worry what would happen to the photos if you lost your phone?

  • Do you wish you could organize them into virtual “albums”?

  • Did you know that you can access them via a computer, which means you have access to them anywhere – NOT just on your phone?

  • Did you know that photos typically take up the largest amount of storage space on your smartphone? Do you wish you could free up some of that space?

Whether you use an iPhone or an Android or any other smartphone with a camera, you can do these things. Join us at the September Tech Talk and see how! Register online or call the office at 401-874-4197.

RHODY OUTPOST Here at URI, one of the ways that we help support students’ basic needs is through the Rhody Outpost (RO). Any current URI student can receive non-perishable food, fresh produce, eggs, and basic household/personal items each week through the RO.

Dr. Jacqui Springer, Assistant Dean for Student Support and Advocacy Services (SSAS), and Barbara Sweeney, Food Security Outreach Coordinator, will present an overview of the Rhody Outpost, including current needs and volunteer opportunities, on September 30, at 11AM at OLLI. Click here for all the details. Registration is not required.

SAVE THE DATE Guests of all ages are invited to the University of Rhode Island Bay Campus to learn the latest in marine exploration, discovery, science and management. The free event is also a chance for guests to take part in behind-the-scenes tours, interactive experiences and conversations with a wide variety of ocean experts. Register today for access to special tours and to stay in the loop on event updates! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-gso-science-saturday-registration-384165568557

THE COLLEGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND LIFE SCIENCES invites you to explore their events and science-based resources that will help you navigate you way through 2022. Click here to read more.

You’re invited to the OLLI-UA Speaker Series– Exclusive Invite for Members of the National Osher Network. Learn more and register for these events.

MENTORS NEEDED– The Chariho Mentoring Program, CHILL, (CHarged to Inspire Learners to become Leaders) is currently taking applications for individuals interested in mentoring 5th-12th grade students attending Chariho Middle School, Chariho High School and Chariho Alternative Learning Academy. Click here for more information.