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SUMMER REGISTRATION CONTINUES – CLASSES BEGIN JULY 7! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The summer catalogs were mailed to all OLLI members! You can also browse the catalog online by Clicking Here<\/a>. Register online at www.uri.edu\/olli<\/a>, call the office at 401.874.4197 or click Here<\/a> and download a registration form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS- <\/strong>The following second sessions of full classes have been added to the summer 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

Active Listening: Skills for Effective and Compassionate Communication (Session #2<\/a>) – 1 class with Kathy Black Thurs, July 23, 10-11:30AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pearl: Hope, Destruction and the Human Condition (Session #2)<\/a> 4 classes with Vince Burks Beginning Thurs, Aug 6,10:00-11:30AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn To Play Mah Jongg (Session #2)<\/a> 2 classes with Karen Sandersen beginning Wed, Aug 19 5-7PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS) & OLLI EXTRAS<\/strong> – <\/strong>Current Registration will expire June 30. Register now for the upcoming year (2026-2027). SIGS are FREE with your OLLI membership but registration is required. Click Here for More Info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OSHER ONLINE ORIENTATION<\/strong> – <\/strong>Tues, June 30, 2PM – Osher Online is a partnership in collaboration with the National Resource Center at Northwestern University School of Professional Studies. If you are new to Osher Online and have registered for a course you should have received an invitation to a member orientation. Information about Osher Online and details about logging into your account will be provided. If you are not able to attend the session a recording will be available.If you have questions regarding Osher Online please call (312) 503-5555 or email osheronline@northwestern.edu<\/a>.  Click Here<\/a> for a list of current Osher Online classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED –  Monday, July 6th for Fourth of July Holiday<\/strong> \"\ud83c\udf87\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUMMER SCHEDULE CHANGES-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

–RI Geologic History<\/strong> has been postponed until the spring 2027 semester<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–A Gilded Age Tale of a Millionaire Madman and an Adventuress<\/strong> has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope to reschedule this class in the fall. The Gilded Age has been replaced with the class:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Beatles Changed the World – 1 session with David Aguilar, Wed, Jul 8 10-11:30AM <\/strong>!! <\/strong>On <\/strong>February 7, 1964, four young musicians from Liverpool landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport, welcomed by 5,000 enthusiastic fans. They were in town to perform that Sunday night on the Ed Sullivan Show, with CBS already overwhelmed by 50,000 ticket requests for their 728-seat Studio 50 theater. Little did anyone realize that over the next six years, the Fab Four would revolutionize the music industry in unprecedented ways. They were the first band to write all their own songs, produce the first music videos, and incorporate sound sampling into their tracks. They became a pioneering brand and were the first group to stop live performances to focus on the skyrocketing sales of their studio albums. Fueled by boundless creativity, the Beatles transformed the world and brought joy that continues to resonate with us today. If you love their music, just wait until you discover how they created it. The class will be in Swan Hall at URI and you may register a guest to attend this class with you<\/strong>. Click Here to Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Beyond The Basics: A Hands-On AI Project Workshop – <\/strong>3 Sessions with Karen Lokey, Wed, 3-3:30PM beginning Jul 8. Take your AI skills to the next level in this hands-on, three-session workshop designed for those who have already explored the basics. Rather than focusing on demonstrations, this course emphasizes applying AI tools to a project of your own choosing. Participants will bring an idea\u2014such as writing, planning, research, or a creative endeavor\u2014and develop it over the course of the series. Through guided instruction, collaborative discussion, and individualized coaching, you will learn how to refine prompts, improve results, and use AI more effectively in real-world situations. By the end of the workshop, you will have a completed (or near-complete) project and a practical approach you can continue using beyond the class. Class size is limited to encourage interaction and personalized support. Click Here to Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindful Movement<\/strong> –<\/strong> 4 Sessions with Garlan Brosnahan, Thurs, 9:30-11AM beginning Jul 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindful Movement is a curious exploration of how the mind and body, together as the whole self, work alongside one another to create easeful, thoughtful, free, open, long, and wide movement expressions. Students will engage in a meditative body mapping guided lie-down (or sit-down), talked through by the instructor. There will be plenty of space given to sharing reflections and asking questions, as well as lots of group activities in movement. This course combines principles of the Alexander Technique, reiki, and stretch therapy. Click Here to Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PARKING <\/strong>– <\/strong>OLLI Members continue to enjoy FREE<\/strong> parking (with permit) 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

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

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