{"id":17946,"date":"2026-03-31T14:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/?p=17946"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:43:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:43:11","slug":"week-of-march-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/news\/week-of-march-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Week of March 23"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
URI Olli<\/strong><\/td>Mon, Mar 23, 5:31\u202fAM (8 days ago)<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
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Week of March 23, 2026<\/strong> \"\ud83c\udf3c\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRAFFIC ALERT –<\/strong>ACCESS TO FLAGG RD WILL BE LIMITED FROM MAR 23-APR 3<\/strong>. The easiest way to access the Plains Rd Lot #25 – Take Rt.138 to Plains Rd – Take Plains Rd to Lot #25 on the right. The sidewalk from Lot #25 to OLLI (210 Flagg Rd) will be OPEN & ACCESSIBLE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPRING REGISTRATION IS ONGOING!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring catalogs have been mailed to all OLLI members! You can browse the catalog online by Clicking Here<\/a> Choose from 4 convenient ways to register:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.       Online: Click Here<\/a> to log into your OLLI account<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.       By phone: Call 401-874-4197<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.       Walk-in: 210 Flagg Rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.       Mail \u2013 Download the Registration Form<\/a> from our website (or pick one up in the office). Fill it out and include a check (made out to URI).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW SPRING CLASS ADDITIONS (not listed in the catalog):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art in the Courthouse – <\/strong>1 Session with Retired Justice Gilbert V. Indeglia at The McGrath Judicial Complex. Friday, June 5, 1:30PM-3:00PM. After a welcome by Hon. Gilbert V. Indeglia (Ret.) and Kara Picozzi of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, our tour will include a look into the current photography exhibit featured as part of our community art initiative \u201cArt in the Courthouse.\u201d The visit includes a conversation with the artist. The 90-minute tour includes a short walk and a Q & A with a judicial officer. Free parking onsite. Click for More info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History of Modern Architecture and Urbanism, Part 2 – <\/strong>3 Sessions with Richard Levy, beginning Thurs, May 7, 3-4:30PM $40 <\/strong>Click Here for More Info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Your Own Spring Flower Arrangement – <\/strong>1 Session with Floral Designs by Donna, Thurs, Apr 2, 5:30-7:30PM $55 Click Here for More Info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fostering Safe Spaces for Members of the LGBTQ Community<\/strong> – 1 Session with Gerri August & Annmarie Vaccaro, Thurs, Apr 23, 10-11:30AM Click Here for More Info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click Here<\/a> to check out the virtual previews for some of OLLI\u2019s spring classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: <\/strong> Food is Medicine: Healing Your Body One Bite at a Time <\/strong>– 1 Session with Sandra Musial on Tuesday, March 24, at 10:00AM –  Many people underestimate the powerful role food plays in our health\u2014not only as a contributor to chronic disease, but also as a potential cure. In this inspiring 90-minute talk, triple board-certified \u201cFood is Medicine\u201d expert Dr. Musial shares her passion for the healing properties of whole, plant-based foods. Discover how dietary choices can help improve or even reverse condition s such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n