{"id":277,"date":"2014-05-30T11:00:21","date_gmt":"2014-05-30T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/?page_id=277"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:24:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:24:30","slug":"special-interest-groups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/programs\/special-interest-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"OLLI Extras &amp; Special Interest Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our OLLI Extras &amp; Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are a very popular benefit of membership in the OLLI at URI community. It\u2019s a great way to socialize with people with similar interests outside of the normal OLLI class environment. OLLI members propose these groups and take care of arrangements. Most OLLI Extras &amp; SIGs meet once a month although they may meet more or less often if members wish.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is required! OLLI Extras do not meet regularly.&nbsp; Each session requires registration. These are free and exclusively for OLLI members!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/book-group-international\/\"><\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/bike-group\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2024\/10\/bike-riders-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2024\/10\/bike-riders-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2024\/10\/bike-riders-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/bike-group\/\">Bike Group<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">The OLLI\u00a0Biking\u00a0Group\u00a0gathers on Tuesdays at 11:00AM for a weekly ride (weather permitting). The group meets at the back of the OLLI lot (#21) near the\u00a0bike\u00a0path. The ride is approximately 8 miles, including connecting with the SK\u00a0Bike\u00a0Path. Register online and join other OLLI bikers for a casual ride and enjoy the fresh air and exercise! Please [&hellip;]<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/book-group\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/01\/untitled-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/01\/untitled-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/01\/untitled-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/book-group\/\">Book Group<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Meets monthly on the 3rd Friday of each month at 1:00pm @ OLLI. Click for meeting dates and book titles.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/bowling\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2022\/05\/bowling-balls-in-bowling-alley-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2022\/05\/bowling-balls-in-bowling-alley-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2022\/05\/bowling-balls-in-bowling-alley-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/bowling\/\">Bowling<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Bowl with OLLI on Wednesday Afternoons! <\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/cosmic-questions\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2021\/05\/cosmic-mini-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2021\/05\/cosmic-mini-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2021\/05\/cosmic-mini-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2021\/05\/cosmic-mini-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2021\/05\/cosmic-mini-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2021\/05\/cosmic-mini-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2021\/05\/cosmic-mini-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2021\/05\/cosmic-mini-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2021\/05\/cosmic-mini.jpg 1087w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/cosmic-questions\/\">Cosmic Questions<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Cosmic Questions is a\u00a0continuing discussion group focusing on how life may have arisen on earth. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00PM.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/creativity-and-play\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2023\/11\/Puppets-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2023\/11\/Puppets-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2023\/11\/Puppets-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/creativity-and-play\/\">Creativity and Play<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Get creative and have fun with other OLLI members.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/lets-talk-technology\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2025\/05\/cribbage-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2025\/05\/cribbage-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2025\/05\/cribbage-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/lets-talk-technology\/\">Cribbage<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Meets Wednesdays at 2:00pm in lobby<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/current-events-discussion-group\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_206552938-1-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_206552938-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_206552938-1-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/current-events-discussion-group\/\">Current Events Discussion Group<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Interested in current events? Meets bi-weekly at OLLI on Thursdays at 11:00AM in the downstairs conference room.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/cyber-seniors\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/IMG_3651-scaled-e1694543430409-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/IMG_3651-scaled-e1694543430409-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/IMG_3651-scaled-e1694543430409-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/cyber-seniors\/\">Cyber Seniors &#8211; Spring 2026<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Bridging generations through technology.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/game-on\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2025\/09\/game-on-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2025\/09\/game-on-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2025\/09\/game-on-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/game-on\/\">Game On!<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Register online for this SIG that meets weekly on Tuesdays, from 1:00PM-3:00PM.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/great-decisions-foreign-policy-discussion\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/03\/world-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"globe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/03\/world-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/03\/world-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/great-decisions-foreign-policy-discussion\/\">Great Decisions: Foreign Policy Discussion<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Join other OLLI members for a series of world affair discussions based on the Great Decisions program of the Foreign Policy Association. <\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/walking-group\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/IMG_4036-Copy-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/IMG_4036-Copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/IMG_4036-Copy-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/walking-group\/\">Hiking Group<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">On pause until until the snow is gone or minimal and the trails and weather are suitable.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/mah-jongg\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2021\/06\/mah-jongg-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2021\/06\/mah-jongg-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2021\/06\/mah-jongg-1-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/mah-jongg\/\">Mah jongg<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Play Mah jongg at OLLI!<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/bridge\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2022\/04\/Movie-Group-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/bridge\/\">Movie Group<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Join us to discuss the latest movies which are\u00a0available in theaters or streaming. And on occasion, we may view a film on site.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/olli-serves\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2024\/05\/OLLI-Serves-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2024\/05\/OLLI-Serves-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2024\/05\/OLLI-Serves-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/olli-serves\/\">OLLI Serves<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">This OLLI initiative is intended to &#8220;give back&#8221; to the URI community and other organizations. Local non-profit groups also are invited to share their mission and how OLLI members might be involved.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/photography-group-new\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2020\/12\/photo-friday-image-e1633113658208.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/photography-group-new\/\">Photo Friday!<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Meets the first Friday of every month via Zoom. Click for more details.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/poetry-group\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/ramblers-small-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/ramblers-small-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/ramblers-small-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/ramblers-small-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/ramblers-small-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/ramblers-small-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/ramblers-small-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/ramblers-small-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/ramblers-small.jpg 1087w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/poetry-group\/\">Rhody Ramblers<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Looking for a short outing with a snack to follow?  RESUMES IN SEPTEMBER<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/uri-campus-recreation-mackal-field-house\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"132\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2025\/03\/mackal-field-house-150x132.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/uri-campus-recreation-mackal-field-house\/\">URI Campus Recreation @ Mackal Field House<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">New OLLI Benefit!  Discount to URI Campus Rec - Mackal Field House<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/uri-theatre-noises-off\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/Guys-Dolls-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/Guys-Dolls-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/Guys-Dolls-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/Guys-Dolls-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/Guys-Dolls-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/Guys-Dolls-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/Guys-Dolls-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/Guys-Dolls.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/uri-theatre-noises-off\/\">URI Theatre<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Support our URI students and come to the Theatre. RESUMES IN FALL<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/writers-group\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/writers-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/writers-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2018\/11\/writers-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/sig\/writers-group\/\">Writers Group<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Meets monthly on the first Friday at 1pm via Zoom.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our OLLI Extras &amp; Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are a very popular benefit of membership in the OLLI at URI community. It\u2019s a great way to socialize with people with similar interests outside of the normal OLLI class environment. OLLI members propose these groups and take care of arrangements. 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