{"id":17545,"date":"2025-08-26T11:07:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/?p=17545"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:07:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:07:46","slug":"this-week-at-olli-august-25-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/news\/this-week-at-olli-august-25-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week at OLLI &#8211; August  25, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Week&nbsp;of August 25, 2025&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FALL CATALOG!&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><\/strong>&#8211; The&nbsp;OLLI&nbsp;Fall Catalog has been mailed to current members!&nbsp;It is also available on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a>. If your membership has expired, please call the office at 401-874-4197 and renew today! Fall Registration begins online Tues, Sept. 2 at 7:00 AM. The office will open at 9:00 AM for phone and walk-in registrations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FALL SCHEDULE CHANGE<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;The date of the class&nbsp;<strong>Learn to Smock<\/strong>&nbsp;has been changed from Nov 6, to Dec 4. Please make note of this change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VIRTUAL PREVIEWS<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/programs\/winter-2024\/class-video-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;to check out some of our Virtual Previews for the upcoming Fall semester.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PARKING REGISTRATION &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp; Registration is open for&nbsp;OLLI&nbsp;Parking Permits. Parking is FREE with membership but you must register your vehicle now if you are taking classes in 2025 -2026. We will no longer be able to waive parking tickets. If you get a ticket you will be responsible for appealing it with the URI parking administration. Call the office at 401.874.4197 with your license plate #, make, model and color of your car.<\/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=1682&amp;int_category_id=0&amp;int_sub_category_id=0&amp;int_catalog_id=0__;!!Jh1S!lQVovlXM3quL_gqoPZ4a97jeCdlaHm7U1Vtnc38h5_wgVRA8RmURyTvYJzMHPcyHOQ4Dep7jXwJDcAOi$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nuclear Proliferation<\/strong><\/a><strong>&#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>1 Session with Jim Buxton Thurs, Aug 28, 3-4:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uriolli.augusoft.net\/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&amp;int_class_id=1751&amp;int_category_id=0&amp;int_sub_category_id=0&amp;int_catalog_id=0__;!!Jh1S!lQVovlXM3quL_gqoPZ4a97jeCdlaHm7U1Vtnc38h5_wgVRA8RmURyTvYJzMHPcyHOQ4Dep7jX2JF2_QE$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Instant Laughter: Cooperative Games for Grandkids and Family<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>(2)<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; 1 Session with Jim Buxton Wed, Aug 27, 10-11:30AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THIS WEEK AT OLLI&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:30AM Mindfulness Meditation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:00AM Geocaching: Finding Hidden Treasures\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:00AM Biking Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00AM Instant Laughter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:00PM Edible\/Medicinal Plant Walk &#8211; Goddard Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12:30PM Bowling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Hiking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:30AM School Math for Grandparents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00AM Current Events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00PM 20th Century American Short Story III\u00a0(ZOOM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00PM Nuclear Proliferation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday &#8211; OFFICE CLOSED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OLLI&nbsp;TRAVEL &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>There is still time to register with Collette Tours and travel with other&nbsp;OLLI&nbsp;members to<strong>&nbsp;ITALY<\/strong>&nbsp;in April 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/programs\/travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a>&nbsp;to see the complete details and learn more about other travel opportunities at&nbsp;OLLI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Italy\u2019s Treasures<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;<strong>April 6-17, 2026.<\/strong>&nbsp;Highlights include: Italian Lakes Region, Stresa, Wine Tasting, Impact Moment, Italian Riviera, Portofino, Cinque Terre, Carrara Marble Quarries Off-Road Excursion, Tuscan Countryside, Italian Cooking class, San Gimignano, Siena, Florence, Bologna, and Venice. (Optional 2 night Venice Post Tour Extension)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call Collette directly at 1-800-581-8942 (refer to booking#1320567) or go to their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/groups.gocollette.com\/en-US\/link\/1320567__;!!Jh1S!lQVovlXM3quL_gqoPZ4a97jeCdlaHm7U1Vtnc38h5_wgVRA8RmURyTvYJzMHPcyHOQ4Dep7jX8Lkf17A$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a>&nbsp;for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FREE PROGRAM &#8211; LISTENING FROM THE HEART<\/strong>&nbsp;with Kathy Black.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming more aware of our common, painful patterns of communicating, and replacing them with new compassionate skills &amp; behaviors will improve all our relationships. Join Kathy Black on Tuesday, Aug 26, at 6:00 PM for this 60-minute online workshop as she introduces a foundational piece of Compassionate Communication: deep listening. Participants will learn and experience the shifts that happen when we listen from a deeper consciousness. A great intro to her Compassionate Communication class that begins on Sept 18, at&nbsp;OLLI. Register for the workshop&nbsp;<strong>zoom<\/strong>&nbsp;link at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/kathyblackcoaching.com__;!!Jh1S!lQVovlXM3quL_gqoPZ4a97jeCdlaHm7U1Vtnc38h5_wgVRA8RmURyTvYJzMHPcyHOQ4Dep7jX5Mnv2NF$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kathyblackcoaching.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CRIBBAGE<\/strong>: There will be&nbsp;<strong>NO<\/strong>&nbsp;Cribbage meeting on Wed, Aug 27 or Wed, Sept 3. Please make a note of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MAH JONGG<\/strong>: There will be&nbsp;<strong>NO<\/strong>&nbsp;Mah Jongg meeting on Wed, Aug 28 or Wed, Sept 4. Please make a note of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GET YOUR&nbsp;OLLI&nbsp;BAG TODAY!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Perfect for the beach, boat or back to school!&nbsp; Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2025\/05\/Sale-Real-Estate-Flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a>&nbsp;for more info.&nbsp;<strong>$20<\/strong>&nbsp;(GOING FAST &#8211; ONLY&nbsp;<strong>4<\/strong>&nbsp;BAGS LEFT!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW YOU COULD BOOK A ONE-ON-ONE TECH CALL WITH CYBER SENIORS?&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/cyberseniors.org\/free-tech-help\/one-on-one-tech-session\/__;!!Jh1S!lQVovlXM3quL_gqoPZ4a97jeCdlaHm7U1Vtnc38h5_wgVRA8RmURyTvYJzMHPcyHOQ4Dep7jX8fL7MC9$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to get started!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COFFEE DONATIONS&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; Let\u2019s keep our coffee station up and running this fall! Donations of caffeinated Keurig pods and ground coffee are appreciated. Drop them off in the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>URI FOOTBALL &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uritix.evenue.net\/promotions\/OLLI?&amp;RSRC=OFFER&amp;RDAT=OLLI__;!!Jh1S!lQVovlXM3quL_gqoPZ4a97jeCdlaHm7U1Vtnc38h5_wgVRA8RmURyTvYJzMHPcyHOQ4Dep7jXw-cRshF$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;OLLI&nbsp;discounted URI football tickets. (Family&nbsp;Weekend&nbsp;tickets are SOLD OUT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RHODY WORKATHONS ARE BACK!<\/strong>&nbsp;What exactly are workathons?&nbsp;URI Crew Club Members can stop by to help provide general yardwork, moving furniture, cleaning, painting, etc. for a maximum of approximately four hours at a time. You tell them the task, the number of rowers you need, and they schedule a time to help you out. Most of the rowers are on URI Kingston campus or in Narragansett, and can travel within a reasonable distance.&nbsp;The hourly rate for each rower is $30\/hour for returning customers who have used URI Crew Club two or more times during the 2024\/2025 season, and $35\/hour for new customers. Workathons will be starting Sept 13th with&nbsp;weekend&nbsp;scheduling only. Dates may change as regatta schedule and rower availability change.&nbsp;Contact Cody or Cassidy at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rhodyworkathon@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rhodyworkathon@gmail.com<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RHODY OUTPOST<\/strong>&#8211; URI\u2019s principal basic needs pantry for students experiencing food insecurity.&nbsp; The Outpost provides fresh and non-perishable food and personal care items at no charge to students.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19PT3jrX8Yd9Mz-48MF4HVRv_DbqeOxDhBBm-2zRmgrM\/edit?tab=t.0__;!!Jh1S!lQVovlXM3quL_gqoPZ4a97jeCdlaHm7U1Vtnc38h5_wgVRA8RmURyTvYJzMHPcyHOQ4Dep7jXylJVd_4$\" 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!lQVovlXM3quL_gqoPZ4a97jeCdlaHm7U1Vtnc38h5_wgVRA8RmURyTvYJzMHPcyHOQ4Dep7jX6VhHqG0$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhody Outpost Wish List.&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;As always, thank you so much for your support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH FERRY CHURCH 2025 SPEAKER PROGRAM SERIES<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; South Ferry Church on South Ferry Road in Narragansett is offering a series of community speaking programs pertinent to state, national and international issues and events. Programs are held from 5:00PM-6:00PM on Mondays, and are free and open to the community. South Ferry Church &#8211; 170 South Ferry Road, Narragansett Rhode Island 02882. Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/www.southferrychurch.org\/speaker_program.html__;!!Jh1S!lQVovlXM3quL_gqoPZ4a97jeCdlaHm7U1Vtnc38h5_wgVRA8RmURyTvYJzMHPcyHOQ4Dep7jX46nnrdJ$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;for more details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upcoming Lecture:&nbsp;<strong>August 25 \u2013 Awe and Wonder: Exploring Science Through Film<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to receive updates of URI News and Events subscribe to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhody Today<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>If you would like to connect with&nbsp;OLLI&nbsp;go to our website&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:olli@uri.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">olli@uri.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uriolli__;!!Jh1S!lQVovlXM3quL_gqoPZ4a97jeCdlaHm7U1Vtnc38h5_wgVRA8RmURyTvYJzMHPcyHOQ4Dep7jX3uAqCmC$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">follow\/like<\/a>&nbsp;us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeRQGy7b0CSiKMqgClO0I3OgzuIKSuG-wcY_UABT-D5-71GzUgGgM4iGA0m4S7WHZxv1pSm_Q_b2MxIul7I8nT1EFexwCgH1QSKoMclm5UDtzVBcOv5jfnkb2g8w1-MZ8XX3Lo5?key=EcDYiT1tlisga2erbJqmFQ\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfWsXcKaLR53cnYLkS7ZFyWc3qdCxnk6mnh9SBXgzjcccJeq23pJYE0qRt5X-9-pyrlbdh3PbtFynZ_LJzRZiM0Cm_5SevIR6Ve4rld2LB6YzdS67YwLJCctvri1I9GvPYrNtKA?key=EcDYiT1tlisga2erbJqmFQ\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\">.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Week&nbsp;of August 25, 2025&nbsp; FALL CATALOG!&nbsp;&#8211; The&nbsp;OLLI&nbsp;Fall Catalog has been mailed to current members!&nbsp;It is also available on our&nbsp;Website. 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