Week of November 10, 2025 

OLLI OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED VETERANS DAY, Tuesday, November 11

OLLI WALL OF HONOR – In honor of Veterans Day, we are recognizing our OLLI Members and/or family members who have served or are currently serving. We will display our Wall of Honor throughout the month of November.

 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC at OLLI Join us in the lobby on Wednesday, November 11, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, where URI College of Pharmacy students will be offering free blood pressure checks. Your participation helps these future healthcare professionals gain valuable hands-on experience—stop by, say hello, and support their learning!

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MAH JONGG? We’re exploring the possibility of offering Mah Jongg instruction at OLLI—but first, we’d love to know if you’re interested! If this classic game of strategy and camaraderie appeals to you, please take a moment to fill out our brief survey. Your input will help us decide whether to bring this class to life. Click for the survey.

URI CENTER FOR MILITARY AND VETERAN EDUCATION CENTER (MAVE) – Please join President Parlange, the Military and Veteran Education Center, and the Student Veterans Organization in honoring Veterans on November 12, 2025, 11AM at the URI Alumni Center, 73 Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI  Special guest speaker, Colonel Sharon Harmon of the Rhode Island National Guard. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!

HOLIDAY ADD-ONS –

Holiday Wines: What to Serve and Why – with Elisa Wybraniec– Tues, Dec 2, 3-4PM Coast Guard House, Narragansett, RI Fee:$20

Festive Holiday Tea  – Sweet Marie’s Tea Shop, North Kingstown, RI, Thurs, Dec 4, 12-1:30PM Fee: $50 Click Here for More More Info and to Register

A Taste of Tradition: Decorate a Gingerbread House – Tues, Dec 9 11AM-12PM Taste Buds Kitchen, East Greenwich, RI Fee:$50 Click Here for More Info and to Register (Please note: the time has been changed to 11AM-12PM)

CLASS SPOTLIGHT-  

The History of Modern Architecture and Urbanism – 3 sessions with Richard Levy Tues, beginning Nov 18, 1:30-3PM This course will explore the evolution of modern architecture and city planning from the mid-19th century through to the 1970s, with an emphasis on the transformative developments in Europe and America. Through an interdisciplinary lens, we will delve into the social, technological, and artistic forces that have shaped architectural design during this dynamic period.  Click Here for More Info and to Register

THIS WEEK AT OLLI 

Monday

• 9:30AM Let’s Explore the Google Suite (Session 1)
• 9:30AM The Constitution as Applied
• 1:00PM Let’s Explore the Google Suite (Session 2)
• 1:30PM Cognitive Biases
• 5:00PM Graceful Exits (Osher Online)
• 7:00PM From Bauhaus to Brutalism (Osher Online)

Tuesday – Veterans Day – No In person Classes

• 1:00PM Inequality and Economic Policy (Osher Online)
• 3:00PM Peeking Inside the Black Box (Osher Online)
• 7:00PM The African American Military Experience (Osher Online)

Wednesday

• 10:00AM AARP Safe Driver Course
• 11:00AM Blood Pressure Clinic
• 11:00AM Collette Travel Meeting: Croatia/Cowboy Country
• 12:30PM Bowling
• 1:00PM Hiking
• 1:30PM Classic Film: John Huston
• 2:00PM Cribbage
• 3:00PM Between The Wars – Short Stories (ZOOM)
• 5:00PM Creative Conservation (Osher-Online)
• 7:00PM Public Health in Action (Osher Online)

Thursday

• 9:00AM Let’s Skate!
• 9:30AM Living Well in a Toxic World
• 10:00AM Creativity and Play (off site)
• 10:30AM Rhody Ramblers
• 11:00AM Current Events
• 11:00AM In Darwin’s Footsteps-Galapagos (Osher Online)
• 11:30AM Let’s Juggle
• 1:00PM Mah Jongg
• 1:00PM Languages of the World (Osher Online)
• 2:00PM Curriculum Committee
• 3:00PM Movie Group
• 3:00PM Impressionism (Osher Online)

Friday 

• 10:00AM Taste of Italy
• 10:00AM Watercolor for the Birds
• 1:00PM Carol Burnett & Friends
• 1:00PM Chair Yoga

Saturday

• 10:00AM RI War Hero – Nathanael Greene 

OSHER ONLINE FALL 2025 BONUS COMMUNITY EVENT. We are delighted to share a bonus fall community event, “The Benefits of Strength Training for Life’s Journey” on Thursday, November 20, at 5pm ET. The presentation will be 60 minutes followed by Q&A. Community events are FREE and available to ALL members of participating Institutes, even if they are not enrolled in an Osher Online course. Events are presented in webinar format. Participants are asked to register on a first come, first serve basis through the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XsG6Xo_4QZyIKKwUGhkn4w

TRAVEL WITH OLLI – Come join us for a virtual overview with our Collette Sales Rep, Wed, Nov 12 11AM-12:30PM Travel and explore the world with OLLI friends. Plan ahead and follow your dreams. Feel free to bring along a friend!

• Discover America’s Cowboy Country (September 8-15, 2026) –  11:00am
• Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast (October 10-21, 2026) – 11:45am

MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED! Join other OLLI musicians and singers on Tuesday, Nov 25th at 3:30PM here at OLLI. We are looking for members who play an instrument or who sing to gather in discussion about the possibility of organizing a Festival of Aging and Music. Come with your interest and ideas and share with our OLLI members Sandra Enos and Don Smith. If unable to attend and you wish to be put on the mailing list please email Sandra at sandra.l.enos@gmail.com or Don at djsmus@msn.com

CYBER SENIORS – We are happy to announce that our Cyber Senior student expert – Kiera, has agreed to work with us for the remainder of the semester. Please stop in and see Kiera in the lobby for all your tech questions. Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 PM – No appointment necessary. (No Cyber Seniors this week do to Veterans Day)

OLLI MERCH – Stay warm this fall/winter and represent OLLI with one of our new OLLI Scarves CLICK HERE to view and purchase $15.

URI FOOTBALL – CLICK HERE for OLLI discounted URI football tickets. Tickets to the last home game on Nov. 22, 1PM against Hampton are almost gone.

RHODY OUTPOST– 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 view the updated list of all urgently needed items. You can also purchase items directly from Amazon on the Rhody Outpost Wish List.  

Most needed items for November: chicken breast, sardines, tuna, chickpeas,Kashi or Kind bars, whole oats, cereal, ramen, single-serve chips/crackers/nuts/dried fruit/cookies,jelly, microwave popcorn, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dish soap, tissues, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry pods.

URI LECTURE SERIES: Plugged Into Energy Research – Learn more about ways to save money on energy bills, improve health and comfort through energy efficiency. The first two lectures will examine “Powering Comfort and Cost Savings: Rhode Island Voices on Home Weatherization.” Part 1 takes place at the Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St., Providence, Wednesday, Nov 12, 6-7PM (in Spanish with English translation available) and Part II on Wednesday, Nov 19, 7-8PM. (English with Spanish translation available) in the URI Higgins Welcome Center, 45 Upper College Rd., Kingston. The final program of the series on Wednesday, Dec 3, 7-8PM, Higgins Welcome Center, will address “Power for All,” tackling energy inequity through community collaboration. This lecture will highlight efforts to improve participation in residential energy efficiency programs in Rhode Island, exploring ways to elevate community voices for informed policymaking and meaningful change. Speakers will discuss findings and takeaways from initiatives to improve energy efficiency participation in Rhode Island. All sessions are free and open to the public. Click Here for More Info

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND HONORS COLLOQUIUM – Who Gets to Belong? Unmasking Injustice and Reimagining Education for All  Nov 18, at 5:30 PM, Edwards Hall. Behind the polished surfaces of test scores, school rankings, and policy reforms lies a more complex truth: too many students struggle to find a sense of belonging in educational systems not built with them in mind. In this timely and provocative lecture, Dr. Terrell Strayhorn—internationally recognized scholar, author, and public speaker—pulls back the curtain on systemic issues that shape educational opportunities and outcomes for today’s students. Click Here for More Information.

URI THEATRE PRESENTS: TWO BY TWO An Evening of two One-Acts featuring FREE RANGE CHICKENS by Ann Wuehler and THE DUMB WAITER by Harold Pinter. Dec 4-7 Click Here To Purchase Tickets

THE FORENSIC SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES is offered each semester by the Forensic Science Partnership. Speakers represent the many different specialized areas of forensic science. The speakers present their real-life experiences in their fields. Seminars are offered for credit, but are also open to the public at no cost. Take a look at this semester’s lineup! All seminars will be held in URI’s Richard E. Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, 140 Flagg Road, Kingston, RI, from 3:30 to 5:00pm: Friday seminars will be held in Beaupre 100, and Wednesday seminars in Beaupre 105. Click here for dates and more information. 

DISCOVERING AI @ URI DAY December 10 | 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering, Rooms 040 & 045 – The University of Rhode Island community is invited to join us for a dynamic recognition of the diverse and creative work of our faculty, students, and staff exploring artificial intelligence in research, teaching, and innovation. This AI @ URI Showcase will highlight how members of our community are shaping the future of AI through experimentation and collaboration. The event will feature: Opening Remarks from the state, campus and community leaders, Interactive Panel Discussions, Poster Presentations, Special Guest: Senator Victoria Gu, Chair of the Rhode Island Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology, Food will be provided by URI Dining Services. All members of the URI community are invited to attend, participate, and share their work. RSVP: RSVP HERE  Join us as we celebrate URI’s leadership in innovation and discovery across disciplines.

POETRY NIGHT AT TRINITY REP- You’re invited to attend a poetry night at Trinity Rep. Poets will be performing in pairs as they explore the weights we carry, the mementos we leave behind, and the legacies that linger. They have some wonderful poets performing, and they’re expecting it to be a really incredible evening. Ticketing for the event is a Pay What You Wish model with a $5 minimum for online ticket reservations. Monday, Nov 17, at 7:00PM. Click here for more information.

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS VOLUNTEER MENTOR PROGRAM – West Warwick Public Schools is looking for mentors for the 2025-2026 school year. Mentors visit with students during the school day, once per week. The mentor meets one on one with the student to build a positive relationship and provide encouragement and support. Click here to visit the website for more information or contact Dana Papitto, Mentor Coordinator, 401-825-6530 dpapitto@ww-ps.com

IF YOU ARE ATTENDING CLASSES AT OLLI, YOU MUST HAVE A PARKING PASS! If you are not sure, please call the office at 401-874-4197. Parking is FREE with membership but you must register your vehicle now if you are taking classes in 2025 -2026. If you get a ticket you will be responsible for appealing it with the URI parking administration. If you would like us to renew your parking pass we need the following information as soon as possible: License Plate #, Car Make, Model & Color and if your car is gas, electric or hybrid. 

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