{"id":17264,"date":"2025-05-07T11:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T15:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/?p=17264"},"modified":"2025-05-07T11:18:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T15:18:09","slug":"this-week-at-olli-may-5-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/news\/this-week-at-olli-may-5-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week at OLLI &#8211; May 5, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Week of May 5, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OLLI APPRECIATION.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in our annual appeal challenge. With the generous support of 191 donors, we surpassed our goal of 100 donors, unlocking a $5,000 match. Your contributions are always appreciated to support OLLI operations. Checks can be made payable to the URI Foundation and mailed to the OLLI office at 210 Flagg Rd, Room 212, Kingston, RI 02881. If you prefer to make your gift online,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/1638\/03-Foundation\/cart21\/form.aspx?sid=1638&amp;gid=3&amp;pgid=770&amp;cid=2270&amp;bledit=1&amp;dids=163__;!!Jh1S!hMgUJrYWAkqSF7_xpyOQMt9Ach_hQygGHsm9jebjBPG5ZceQz1A9iSiecIDpWcKqPJT5oXcSYSYqnp_S$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">please click here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;call the office at 874-4197, and we will be happy to assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLASS SPOTLIGHT &#8211; Register online or call 401-874-4197.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uriolli.augusoft.net\/*index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&amp;int_class_id=1516&amp;int_category_id=0&amp;int_sub_category_id=0&amp;int_catalog_id=0__;Lw!!Jh1S!hMgUJrYWAkqSF7_xpyOQMt9Ach_hQygGHsm9jebjBPG5ZceQz1A9iSiecIDpWcKqPJT5oXcSYdmFBa07$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Naming Rights: Mythology in Science<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/strong>1 Session with Gale Eaton &amp; Brenda Bibb on Fri, May 9, 9:30AM-11:00AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uriolli.augusoft.net\/*index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&amp;int_class_id=1616&amp;int_category_id=0&amp;int_sub_category_id=0&amp;int_catalog_id=0__;Lw!!Jh1S!hMgUJrYWAkqSF7_xpyOQMt9Ach_hQygGHsm9jebjBPG5ZceQz1A9iSiecIDpWcKqPJT5oXcSYTk3SABd$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Picture This: Photography Without A Camera<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;1 Session with Jan Armor on Fri, May 23 10AM-11:30AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THIS WEEK AT OLLI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:30AM Beginning\/Intermediate Italian cont\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00AM Fabulous Fingers III<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:30AM Medicare 101<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:30PM Intro to DNA Cloning for the Nonscientist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:30PM Track Your Ancestors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00PM Women: the Forgotten \u201cMen\u201d in History\u00a0\u00a0(OSHER ONLINE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:00PM The Essential Jane Austen\u00a0(OSHER ONLINE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:30AM Tick Smart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:00AM Iran, Iraq &amp; Syria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:00AM The Games of Rhode Island<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00AM Biking Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00AM Mainstreaming the Margins: A History of LGBTQ+ America\u00a0(OSHER ONLINE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Seven Sacred Pauses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00PM Zora Neale Houston: Their Eyes Were Watching God<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:30PM Humor and Laughter As A Way to Wisdom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:30AM Playing With Classics: Uncle Vanya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:30AM Compassionate Conversations: Effective Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00AM Jump, Jive &amp; Wail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00AM Fabulous Fingers V<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:00AM Square Foot Gardening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:30PM Bowling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Hiking Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Future Proofing your Healthspan &amp; Longevity\u00a0(OSHER ONLINE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM The 20th Century American Short Story II\u00a0(ZOOM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:30PM Women Directors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00PM The Enslaved Women of Smith\u2019s Castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6:30PM Trivia Night @\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.eviesri.com\/__;!!Jh1S!hMgUJrYWAkqSF7_xpyOQMt9Ach_hQygGHsm9jebjBPG5ZceQz1A9iSiecIDpWcKqPJT5oXcSYW3mIiWy$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evie\u2019s Westerly<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:00AM Let\u2019s Skate!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:30AM Introductory Oceanography\u00a0(ZOOM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:00AM Watercolor Practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:00AM The Wolf Hall Trilogy: A Study In Power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:00AM Trout Hatchery Tour (Off-Site)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00AM Biking Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00AM Current Events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:30PM OLLI Member Welcome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Mah Jongg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Russia Beyond Russians\u00a0(OSHER ONLINE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2:00PM Curriculum Committee Meeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00PM Neurology In A Nutshell\u00a0(OSHER ONLINE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00PM Movie Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:30PM State of Rhode Island Birds -2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:00PM Science Charcuterie\u00a0(OSHER ONLINE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:30AM Forest Bathing Walk (Off-Site)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:30AM Naming Rights: Mythology in Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:00AM Tour of RI Courts (Off-Site)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Johnny Cash \u201cThe Man in Black\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Intro to Yoga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Bella Napoli: Italy\u2019s \u201cOther\u201d Eternal City\u00a0(OSHER ONLINE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OLLI HATS FOR SALE-&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uriolli.augusoft.net\/index.cfm?method=Merchandise.MerchandiseInformation&amp;int_item_id=1&amp;int_category_id=8&amp;int_sub_category_id=59__;!!Jh1S!hMgUJrYWAkqSF7_xpyOQMt9Ach_hQygGHsm9jebjBPG5ZceQz1A9iSiecIDpWcKqPJT5oXcSYbCDikLs$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to purchase an OLLI baseball hat.<\/a>&nbsp;Only 11 available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TRIVIA NIGHT<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;<strong>Wed May 7, 6:30PM-9:00PM<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Join your&nbsp;OLLI friends for Trivia Night at Evie\u2019s in Westerly. Please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uriolli.augusoft.net\/*index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&amp;int_class_id=1592&amp;int_category_id=0&amp;int_sub_category_id=0&amp;int_catalog_id=0__;Lw!!Jh1S!hMgUJrYWAkqSF7_xpyOQMt9Ach_hQygGHsm9jebjBPG5ZceQz1A9iSiecIDpWcKqPJT5oXcSYYIm3eGf$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register<\/a>&nbsp;so we know we have enough participants. Any questions, please call the office at 401-874-4197.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OLLI MEMBER WELCOME&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 If you are a new or current member of OLLI, or if you just want to learn more about OLLI, please join us on&nbsp;<strong>Thurs, May 8, at 12:30PM&nbsp;<\/strong>for an information session. We\u2019ll review our current programs and our special interest groups, and we\u2019ll go over our OLLI website and registration software. There will be plenty of time for Q &amp; A, as well as coffee and door prizes! Come and bring a friend!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uriolli.augusoft.net\/*index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&amp;int_class_id=1589&amp;int_category_id=0&amp;int_sub_category_id=0&amp;int_catalog_id=0__;Lw!!Jh1S!hMgUJrYWAkqSF7_xpyOQMt9Ach_hQygGHsm9jebjBPG5ZceQz1A9iSiecIDpWcKqPJT5oXcSYRvanWW2$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here To Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENJOY A CUP OF COFFEE!&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; Ground coffee donations are always needed and appreciated! Please drop off any donations in the office &#8211; thank you!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RHODY OUTPOST<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19PT3jrX8Yd9Mz-48MF4HVRv_DbqeOxDhBBm-2zRmgrM\/edit__;!!Jh1S!hMgUJrYWAkqSF7_xpyOQMt9Ach_hQygGHsm9jebjBPG5ZceQz1A9iSiecIDpWcKqPJT5oXcSYar9cpDd$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;to view the updated list of all urgently needed items. You can also purchase items directly from<strong>&nbsp;Amazon<\/strong>&nbsp;on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/hz\/wishlist\/ls\/HSZD8PGYCZC0\/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?__;!!Jh1S!hMgUJrYWAkqSF7_xpyOQMt9Ach_hQygGHsm9jebjBPG5ZceQz1A9iSiecIDpWcKqPJT5oXcSYTKj7RXL$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhody Outpost Wish List.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OLLI INTRODUCES A NEW AND EXCITING TRAVEL OPTION &#8211; \u201cExplore the World by Rail With Railbookers and Amtrak Vacations\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong>Take a peak at 2 upcoming trips:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2025\/04\/Glacier-National-Park-Getaway-1-2-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glacier National Park Getaway<\/a>&nbsp;(Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MHFcawYJJx4__;!!Jh1S!hMgUJrYWAkqSF7_xpyOQMt9Ach_hQygGHsm9jebjBPG5ZceQz1A9iSiecIDpWcKqPJT5oXcSYRzP4NXm$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here&nbsp;<\/a>for Video) and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2025\/04\/Scenic-Switzerland-from-Zurich-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scenic Switzerland From Zurich<\/a>&nbsp;(Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EBqR1ehwe-w__;!!Jh1S!hMgUJrYWAkqSF7_xpyOQMt9Ach_hQygGHsm9jebjBPG5ZceQz1A9iSiecIDpWcKqPJT5oXcSYfRj6hb_$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a>&nbsp;for Video)&nbsp;To Learn More contact Lisa Berghorn, Branch Manager AAA Narragansett 401-789-3000 X3105 or email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lberghorne@aaanortheast.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lberghorne@aaanortheast.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SPEAKER SERIES: ELIZABETH WERNER \u201993<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 15, 2025- 12-1 p.m. ET Via Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration Register for an inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Werner &#8217;93, a TV lifestyle expert and nationally recognized consumer correspondent. Werner credits her transformative URI college experience with shaping her extraordinary career journey. The political science major began as an attorney and later moved to television. Hear why she made the transition and what lessons she has learned along the way. The discussion will be moderated by another TV personality\u2014Nikki Noya &#8217;00, co-host of the travel and lifestyle show The JetSet.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/1638\/02-alumni\/interior-hybrid.aspx?sid=1638&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=5806&amp;cid=13826__;!!Jh1S!hMgUJrYWAkqSF7_xpyOQMt9Ach_hQygGHsm9jebjBPG5ZceQz1A9iSiecIDpWcKqPJT5oXcSYfMFJ3Jg$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click to register.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Week of May 5, 2025 OLLI APPRECIATION.&nbsp;&nbsp;We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in our annual appeal challenge. With the generous support of 191 donors, we surpassed our goal of 100 donors, unlocking a $5,000 match. Your contributions are always appreciated to support OLLI operations. 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