{"id":17892,"date":"2026-03-13T09:47:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/?p=17892"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:47:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:47:04","slug":"week-of-feb-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/news\/week-of-feb-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Week of Feb 23"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Week of February 23, 2026<\/strong>\"\u2744\ufe0f\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\u2665\ufe0f\"SHARE YOUR LOVE OF OLLI – DONATE TODAY<\/strong>\"\u2665\ufe0f\" Your donation will allow us to continue to offer quality programs while keeping our costs down. Join your fellow OLLI friends who have already made a gift. Together we can reach our goal and touch the lives of many lifelong learners with quality programming. You can easily make your gift online at Alumni.uri.edu\/OLLI<\/a> or by check made payable to the URI Foundation and returned to the OLLI office at 210 Flagg Rd, Rm 212, Kingston, RI 02881.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHINGLES VACCINE CLINIC<\/strong>–<\/strong> Conveniently located in the OLLI Lobby Wed, Feb 25, 12-2PM Get the first of 2 doses* and help pharmacy students practice their skills and grow as future healthcare professionals. Please bring health insurance information and wear appropriate attire. Email Dr. Lemay at glemay@uri.edu<\/a> with any questions or concerns. Click Here for More Info & To Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(*Clinic for 2nd dose is scheduled Wed, Apr 29, 12PM-2PM) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR RHODY OUTPOST <\/strong> – Donate Hand Soap or Dish Soap and get $5 off an OLLI Scarf! (only $10) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PARKING <\/strong>– <\/strong>OLLI Members continue to enjoy FREE<\/strong> parking in the Plains Rd Lot (#25)<\/strong>. Click Here <\/a>for more information about parking and disabled parking or call the office at 401.874.4197 with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CANCELLED CLASS<\/strong>– A Selective Look at Southwest Native People<\/strong> has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Students were notified and refunds have been issued. We hope to reschedule in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RESCHEDULED CLASS<\/strong>– <\/strong>When You Click: Algorithms, Psychology, and the Hidden Influence of Marketing <\/strong>has been rescheduled for Thurs, Mar 5, 9:30-11AM If you are enrolled and are not able to attend on the new date, please call the office and we will be happy to refund your payment. 401.874.4197.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLASS SPOTLIGHT-  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A COMMUNITY TOGETHER<\/strong> – 1 Session with MJ Henderson Wed, Feb 25, 11:30AM-1:00PM A Community Together is a support network serving older neighbors in South Kingstown and Narragansett, founded on the belief that an overwhelming majority of older Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, but are unaware of home and community-based services that make independent living possible. ACT is a non-profit organization, a member of the national Village to Village movement, that supports affordable aging-in-place services for older adults by utilizing community agencies, volunteers, technology, and paid services. Come and learn how ACT can assist you and\/or valued loved ones. Click Here To Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEDICATION LITERACY & MANAGEMENT<\/strong> – 1 Session with John McLane, Wed, Mar 4, 1-2:30PM Many of us take multiple medications\u201442% of adults take five or more. But how confident are you in your ability to understand and manage those medications safely and effectively? Medication literacy refers to the ability to obtain, understand, and apply essential information about your medicines. This includes reading labels, interpreting dosage instructions, and identifying potential side effects or drug interactions. In this session improving your medication literacy will empower you to ask the right questions, express concerns, and participate in active management of your meds. Click Here To Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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