{"id":17232,"date":"2025-04-07T10:13:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T14:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/?p=17232"},"modified":"2025-04-07T10:13:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T14:13:06","slug":"this-week-at-olli-april-7-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/news\/this-week-at-olli-april-7-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week at OLLI – April 7, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Week of April 7, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Registration Continues! <\/strong>\"\ud83c\udf38\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OLLI Refund Reminder<\/strong>: To withdraw from a class and receive a full refund or credit, you must notify the OLLI office at least\u00a02 weeks<\/strong>\u00a0before the start of the class. Memberships are non-refundable. Special tours are prepaid so there are no refunds for cancellations or withdrawals. Classes that do not meet minimum student registration numbers are subject to cancellation. Please call the office with any questions at (401) 874-4197.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLASS SPOTLIGHT – Register online or call 401-874-4197.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art in the Courthouse – McGrath Judicial Complex –<\/strong> 1 session with retired justice Gilbert. V Indeglia, Friday, April 11, 1-2:30PM Click Here To Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Small Town\u2019s Brush with Nuclear Power – <\/strong>2 Sessions with Brian Mitchell – Tues, Apr 7 & 14 11AM-1PM Click Here To Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haiti and its People – A Positive Spin – <\/strong>4 Sessions with Judith Gamble – Wednesday beginning April 7 11:30AM-1PM Click Here to Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW CLASSES ADDED FOR SPRING: <\/strong>Click to view the flyer<\/strong><\/a> or read below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tick Smart: Mastering Tick Biology, Identification, and Protection<\/strong><\/a>–\u00a0<\/strong>3 sessions with Thomas Mather on Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20\u00a0– 9:30Am-11:00AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhancing Kingston Station: RIPTA’s Vision for a Modern Transit Hub<\/strong><\/a>–<\/strong> 1 Session with Ella Ackerman on Monday, April 14, 1:30PM-3:00PM  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colonial Newport: A Walking Tour<\/strong><\/a>– <\/strong>1 Session with Ken Johnson on Tuesday, June 3, 10:00AM-11:30AM  Second session offered on June 3, 2PM-3:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earth Care Farm Tour<\/strong><\/a>– 1 Session with Jayne Merner Senecal on Tuesday, June 10, 10:00AM-11:30AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDITIONAL CLASS OFFERINGS: <\/strong>The following Second Session of full classes have been added to the spring semester. Please look at the dates carefully as these are second sessions<\/strong> and not the dates listed in the catalog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSI@URI: Inside the RI State Crime Laboratory,<\/a> Tuesday, May 27, 10:00AM-11:30AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Enslaved Women of Smith\u2019s Castle<\/a>, Wednesday, May 14, 2:00PM-3:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Federal Budget and the National Debt-<\/a> Thursday, May 29, 1:00PM-2:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Katherine Goddard: The Only Woman Whose Name is on the Declaration of <\/a>Independence Thursday, May 29, 1:00PM-2:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State of RI Birds: An Update<\/a>– Thursday, May 8, 3:30PM-5:00PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gilded Age Tale of Seduction, Betrayal and Revenge<\/a>, Monday, April 21, 3:30PM-5:00PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Declining Bees and Insects – How You Can Help<\/a>, Friday, June 6, 1:00PM-2:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newport Naval Station Newport-<\/a> Wednesday, April 30, 10:00AM-11:30AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canceled Classes: <\/strong>Refunds have been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friendship Tune up<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning Digital Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music, Media and the Counterculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Rock Songs of All Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OLLI MEMBER WELCOME <\/strong>\u2013 If you are a new or current member of OLLI, or if you just want to learn more about OLLI, please join us on Monday, April 7, at 1:30PM for an information session. We\u2019ll review our current programs and our special interest groups, and we\u2019ll 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRAVEL WITH OLLI –\u00a0<\/strong>Join us at OLLI on Thursday, April 10, at 2:00PM for a travel preview. Our Collette representative will be here to share details on trips planned to Finland (Jan 22-29, 2026), Italy\u2019s Treasures (April 6-17, 2026) and Mackinac Island (May 15-23, 2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DO YOU PLAY CRIBBAGE? <\/strong>Please fill out this quick survey <\/strong><\/a>and let us know if you\u2019re interested in participating in a cribbage group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FREE PRE-SHOW TALK FOR OLLI MEMBERS ATTENDING URI THEATRE PRODUCTION OF<\/strong>– <\/em>Guys & Dolls<\/em><\/strong> Sunday April 27, at 2:00PM An exclusive opportunity for OLLI Members: Purchase tickets for the show and attend a FREE Pre-Show talk with the Director, Jimmy Calitri. Click HERE<\/a> to purchase tickets and register HERE<\/a> for the Pre-show talk. Or call the office at 401-874-4197. Also VOLUNTEER DOCENTS<\/strong> are needed<\/strong> for the show! Complimentary tickets will be issued to all volunteers. To volunteer please email paulam@uri.edu<\/a>. See the flyer<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ZOOM – <\/strong>If you have never Zoomed before and need assistance, please contact our office well in advance of your class. Call the office (401-874-4197) or email (olli@uri.edu<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CYBER SENIORS HOURS: <\/strong>Cyber Seniors has ended for the semester. If you have questions, you can visit cyberseniors.org<\/a> or call Cyber Seniors at 844-217-3057 for free help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RHODY OUTPOST<\/strong>– Click here<\/a> to view the updated list of all urgently needed items. You can also purchase items directly from Amazon<\/strong> on the Rhody Outpost Wish List. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OLLI INTRODUCES A NEW AND EXCITING TRAVEL OPTION – \u201cExplore the World by Rail With Railbookers and Amtrak Vacations\u201d <\/strong>Take a peak at 2 upcoming trips: Glacier National Park Getaway<\/a> (Click Here <\/a>for Video) and Scenic Switzerland From Zurich<\/a> (Click Here<\/a> for Video)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Learn More contact Lisa Berghorn, Branch Manager AAA Narragansett 401-789-3000 X3105 or lberghorne@aaanortheast.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THIS WEEK AT OLLI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n