{"id":18160,"date":"2026-08-12T08:26:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/?p=18160"},"modified":"2026-08-12T08:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:26:06","slug":"week-of-august-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/news\/week-of-august-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Week of August 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

OLLI OFFICE CLOSED TODAY – Mon, Aug 10 in Observance of Victory Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAUTION <\/strong>– Due to URI construction there is a new temporary sidewalk from Flagg Road that leads to the OLLI building #210. From Flagg Road – Take a right at the OLLI sign, follow the temporary sidewalk to the old sidewalk which leads to the front door of the OLLI building. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PARKING –<\/strong> IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR PARKING PERMIT AT OLLI!<\/strong> All 2025\/2026 parking permits expired July 31, 2026<\/strong>; new parking permits for the current academic year 2026\/2027 may be obtained online by signing in to your parking account. Click Here<\/a> for steps to renew your permit OR if you have any questions or need help with the renewal process, we’re happy to assist. Please call the office at 401.874.4197. OLLI Members 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 with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIME CHANGE-<\/strong> <\/strong>The time for the class Trust Your Gut <\/strong>has been changed. The class will meet on Monday, August 17, at 1:00PM<\/strong>, not 10:00AM as originally scheduled. If you are not able to attend at this time, please call the office and we’ll be happy to refund your payment. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding, and we look forward to seeing you on the 17th at 1:00PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLASS SPOTLIGHT-<\/strong> Encore Career Blueprint: Reinventing Work & Purpose – <\/strong>2 zoom sessions beginning Thu, Aug 20, 10-11:30AM with Dr. Sharonda Hagans Learn how to design a meaningful second-act career\u2014whether in consulting, entrepreneurship, or community work\u2014by translating your expertise into purposeful action. Many adults approach midlife or retirement with the desire to stay engaged, continue contributing, and build work that reflects their values. However, the transition to an \u201cencore career\u201d can feel uncertain without a clear plan. Dr. Sharonda Hagan-Jones will provide a structured, supportive roadmap to help you reflect on your experiences, identify passions and transferable skills, and create a personalized blueprint for moving confidently from intention to impact. Click Here For More Info and To Register<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

OLLI NEW MEMBER WELCOME-<\/strong>  <\/strong>Are you new to OLLI@URI? or returning after being gone awhile?  Join us for an engaging overview of our programs and special interest groups, plus a guided tour of the OLLI website and registration system. There will be plenty of time for questions, conversation and connection – with coffee & door prizes too! Bring a friend! <\/strong>Non-members welcome! If you are not a member and need a temporary parking pass, please call the OLLI office at 401.874.4197. Tues, Aug 11, from 12:30-2PM <\/strong> Click Here for More Info an To Register<\/a> (Registration not required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Monday<\/strong> – Office Closed – Victory Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n