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- There are still a few spaces in the following second session (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 – 2025/2026 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 – refunds have been issued.  

• Western Gunslingers: The Truth Behind Westerns (scheduled to begin 7/29) has been canceled due to low enrollment
• Hollow Ridge Vineyards:  2 tours (scheduled for 8/5 & 8/6) have been canceled by the venue

CLASS SPOTLIGHT-

Planning for the Unexpected: Estate Planning Tools to Help Protect You and Your Family – 1 Session with Joanne Daly, CDFA Thurs, July 30 11AM-12:30PM A well-crafted estate plan reflects your life goals. It should be structured to protect the wealth you have created, so that you can continue to support the people, causes, and institutions that are closest to your heart. We’ll learn how trusts, gifting, insurance, and other wealth planning tools can be combined to help prepare for the unexpected and secure your legacy. Click Here to Register

Basic Astrodynamics of Lunar and Martian Missions – 2 Sessions with Doug Gobeille beginning Tues, Aug 4, 3-4:30PM The excitement of the Artemis II mission has renewed interest in the mechanics of space flight and planetary exploration. We will review the basic astrodynamics of lunar and Martian missions, including flybys, orbiters, and landers. We’ll use the Kerbal Space Program (KSP) software package to experience realistic physical simulations of these missions in real time, giving us the ability to consider and execute on numerous distinct command decisions and identify potential outcomes. 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 Constitution as Applied: Checks and Balances, Due Process
• 1:00PM Discovering Portugal (Osher Online)
• 1:00PM The Truth About Statins
• 3:00PM Protecting Yourself as a Patient (Osher Online)
• 5:00PM Keep Austen Weird
• 5:00PM Broadway Musicals: A Fascinating History(Osher Online)
• 7:00PM Horticulture A-Z (Osher Online)

Wednesday

• 9:00AM What Will Be the Economic Impacts of AI? (Dartmouth Lecture Series)
• 10:00AM The Importance of Being Earnest
• 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 Cribbage
• 3:00PM Hindu Traditions (Osher Online)
• 4:00PM Five Weeks with the RI Mob: A Juror’s Tale
• 5:00PM Learn to Play Mah Jongg
• 7:00PM Contemporary Theatre in Wakefield – Shakespeare on the Saugatucket

Thursday

• 10:00AM Beginner Mah Jongg
• 11:00AM Planning for the Unexpected: Estate Planning
• 11:00AM Endless Grounds (Osher Online)
• 1:00PM Mah Jongg
• 1:00PM Revolutionary Echoes in Washington DC (Osher Online)

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!

OSHER ONLINE COMMUNITY EVENT: BROADWAY BY DESIGN – Inside the Creative Process with David Zinn Go behind the curtain and into the creative world of theatrical production design in this engaging conversation with Tony Award-winning designer David Zinn. With over 40 Broadway Credits and Multiple Tony Awards Nominations for his scenic and costume design, Zinn will share how sets and costumes work together to shape storytelling on stage. Discover the artistic process, from concept to execution, and gain insight into the imagination and craftsmanship behind unforgettable theatrical experiences. FREE WEBINAR Thurs, Aug 20, 5PM (EST) Space is limited and zoom registration is required. See Flyer for details & registration information.

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.

Beginner Flower Pressing Workshop in Providence Get ready for the summer growing season with our Beginner Flower Pressing Workshop! This hands-on session is perfect for beginners looking to explore the art of flower pressing while also learning which plants to grow in their gardens this season. Thurs, July 30, 2026 6PM to 7PM Wanskuck Library 233 Veazie Street Providence, RI 02904 This free workshop is made possible through the educational efforts of the URI Master Gardener Program –  Click Here to learn more.

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:

• AMERICA – 250 YEARS! Mon, July 27, Marina Park (Instrument “Petting Zoo” at 6PM)

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

SOUTH COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION (SCAA) GALLERY TOUR – Friday, Aug 7, 2PM, 2587 Kingstown Rd in Historic Kingston Village (near URI entrance)  A special opportunity to learn about the works in All Media II themed exhibit, Life in the Monochrome, It’s not always black & white. Click Here for more info. Registration not required – bring a friend!

RI SENIOR GAMES: 10-Pin Bowling Tournament – Sun, Aug 16 10:30AM Lang’s Bowlarama, 225 Niantic Ave, Cranston, RI. Singles, Doubles or Mixed-doubles. See Flyer for more details. Register by Aug 14 at www.riseniorgames.org/sports

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)

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 hours. 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.

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