{"id":18247,"date":"2026-09-17T15:35:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T19:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/?p=18247"},"modified":"2026-09-17T15:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T19:35:03","slug":"week-of-september-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/news\/week-of-september-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Week of September 14"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Week of September 14, 2026<\/strong> \"\ud83c\udf4e\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WELCOME BACKFALL CLASSES BEGIN TODAY!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can browse the catalog online by Clicking Here<\/a>. Give us a call in the office at 401.874.4197<\/a> or Click Here<\/a> to register online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FALL ADD ON CLASSES: <\/strong>Click the Title to register or call the office 401.874.4197<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watercolor for the Birds – Birds are for Watercolor<\/strong><\/a> –<\/strong> 4 sessions with Pike Powers beginning Wed, Oct 14, 9:30-11:30AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five Weeks with the RI Mob: A Juror\u2019s Tale<\/strong><\/a> –<\/strong>1 session with Jean Gagnier Mon, Oct 26, 3-4:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Camera Has Wings<\/strong><\/a> – <\/strong>1 session with Jan Armor Mon, Nov 9, 10-11:30AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Granite and Grist <\/strong><\/a>– <\/strong>1 session with Anne Holst Tue, Nov 17, 9:30-11AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Complicated History: The Land Beneath URI<\/strong><\/a> – <\/strong>1 session with Debbie Suggs Thur, Oct 1, 4-5:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting to Know Gilbert Stuart and His Birthplace<\/strong><\/a> –<\/strong> 1 session with Bill DeCaporale, Thur, Dec 17 10-11:30AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dolly Parton: Her Life and Legacy<\/strong><\/a> – <\/strong>2 sessions with Brett Morse beginning Fri, Oct 16, 1-2:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edesia: Rhode Island’s Big Impact on Global Child Malnutrition –<\/strong> 1 session with Sandra Enos. Choose 1 date: Tue,Oct 6 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM<\/strong><\/a> or Wed, Oct 14, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 ANNUAL MEETING<\/strong> – Register today for the OLLI Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 20, at the Coast Guard House. The fee is $35 per member and space is limited. The event will be from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM and will include hors d\u2019oeuvres, plated luncheon, dessert and cash bar. Special guest speaker to be announced. Once you\u2019ve registered, please check your class confirmation for a link for lunch selection. This event is limited to OLLI Members. Click here to register.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FALL CLASSES IN DANGER OF CANCELLATION: <\/strong>Click the title to register or call the office 401.874.4197<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patanjali’s Yamas & Niyamas<\/strong><\/a> 6 sessions with Linda Morse, Sept 18-Oct 23 1-3PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rhode Island Courts<\/strong><\/a> 1 session with Retired Justice Gilbert Indeglia Fri, Oct 2, 9:30-11:15 AM Licht Judicial Complex, Providence <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Sesame Street to Youtube: How Children\u2019s TV Shapes Young Minds<\/strong><\/a> 1 session with Sara Sweetman Mon, Nov 2, 9:30-11:30 AM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the Real Skinny with Fad Diets?<\/strong><\/a> 1 session with Renae Martin Fri, Nov 6, 10-11:30 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FALL CANCELED CLASSES- <\/strong>the following classes have been canceled due to low enrollment: Letter-Writing in Literature and Life: A Writing Course <\/strong>with Gale Eaton (scheduled 9\/15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun with Poetry: A Look at Three Great Nonsense Poets <\/strong>with Kathy Pesta (scheduled 9\/16)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We apologize for any inconvenience!<\/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<\/a>. Today<\/strong>, Mon, Sept 14, from 11:30AM-1PM  <\/strong>Click Here to Register<\/a> (Registration not required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRAVEL WITH OLLI-<\/strong> <\/strong>Join us at OLLI Mon, Sept 21, 3PM for a preview of scheduled trips – Scotland, Norway & Colorado Rockies.<\/strong> Our Collette sales rep will be here to showcase these trips with a virtual preview and answer any questions. CLICK HERE<\/a> to visit our website for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAUTION <\/strong>–<\/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 PERMITS-<\/strong> 2025\/2026 Parking permits expired July 31<\/strong>. Parking is FREE in the Plains Road Lot #25 with your OLLI membership but you must have a current 2026\/2027 permit. Please call the office to renew if you haven’t already done so. If you get a $50 ticket you will be responsible for appealing it with URI AIMS Parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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