{"id":18321,"date":"2026-11-02T10:05:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T15:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/?p=18321"},"modified":"2026-11-02T10:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T15:05:16","slug":"week-of-nov-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/news\/week-of-nov-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Week of Nov 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OLLI WINTER CATALOG &#8211; <\/strong>The Winter catalog will be mailed to current members in early December. If your membership has lapsed please renew now to ensure you will be on the mailing list.&nbsp;Call <a href=\"tel:(401)%20874-4197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">401-874-4197<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OLLI SPRING COURSE PROPOSALS<\/strong> are due Tuesday, Nov 3. Share your knowledge, passions, and interests with other OLLI students by teaching a course for us! <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/course-proposal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> to fill out a course proposal form.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OLLI OFFICE CLOSED<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; Tues, Nov 3, 2026 for Election Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RESCHEDULED CLASS &#8211;<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Five Weeks with the RI Mob: A Juror\u2019s Tale<\/strong> has been rescheduled to <strong>Monday, Nov 9, 3:30PM-5:00PM <\/strong>due to unforeseen circumstances. Please call the office with any questions at <a href=\"tel:(401)%20874-4197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">401-874-4197<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JOIN US FOR THIS FREE OLLI EVENT: <\/strong>Click the title to register or call the office: <a href=\"tel:(401)%20874-4197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">401.874.4197<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uriolli.augusoft.net\/connect\/ClassInfo\/ClassInformation?int_class_id=2489&amp;int_category_id=0&amp;int_sub_category_id=0&amp;int_catalog_id=0__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3EhkuuD7y2$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Your Roadmap To Estate Planning<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; Guidance from Legal, Financial, and Philanthropic Experts, Fri, Nov 6, 2:00PM at The URI Alumni Center. <\/strong>Planned giving is about more than charitable gifts. It is a way to integrate your personal values, financial goals, and family priorities into a thoughtful long-term plan. Join a panel of local experts as they discuss estate planning, retirement planning, tax-efficient giving, wealth preservation, and charitable strategies that can benefit both your loved ones and the causes you care about. Bring a Friend! Light Refreshments will be served. URI Alumni Center, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/73+Upper+College+Rd?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\">73 Upper College Rd<\/a>. Parking behind Welcome Center FREE <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2026\/10\/20261028123306463.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Flyer for more details<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uriolli.augusoft.net\/connect\/ClassInfo\/ClassInformation?int_class_id=2487&amp;int_category_id=0&amp;int_sub_category_id=0&amp;int_catalog_id=0__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3EhmvNsckW$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>REGISTER BY 12PM TODAY for the Lottery* &#8211;&nbsp;Art&nbsp;in a Remarkable Setting<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;Join us for a special visit to a private&nbsp;art&nbsp;gallery housed in a beautifully converted church. The gallery features more than 50 works of contemporary&nbsp;art, including&nbsp;paintings, ceramics, woodcraft, and textile pieces. The current exhibition explores the theme of nature, showcasing a diverse range of artistic perspectives and expressions. The gallery owner will share insights into her eclectic collection, discussing how she discovers artists and acquires works for display. This unique tour offers an opportunity to view exceptional contemporary&nbsp;art&nbsp;in an intimate setting while engaging in a conversation about the creative process, collecting, and the stories behind the artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Because this class is limited to 24 participants we will be using a lottery system. Registration means your name will be entered into the lottery. To be entered into the lottery, please register online or call&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:(401)%20874-4197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">401-874-4197<\/a>. Those selected will be notified on Nov 2, at 12PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: After registration the address, location and additional details of the tour will be provided. Parking on residential streets in the area. There are no refunds for cancellation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OLLI EVENTS<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SIP &amp; SHOP<\/strong> <strong>at<\/strong> <strong>GREEN INK<\/strong> in Wickford Village, Thurs, Nov 5, 5:45-7:30PM Join us for prosecco, holiday shopping and good company and enjoy 10% discount and complimentary gift wrapping. This event is free to members.Registration is required. <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uriolli.augusoft.net\/connect\/ClassInfo\/ClassInformation?int_class_id=2423&amp;int_category_id=0&amp;int_sub_category_id=0&amp;int_catalog_id=0__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3EhvnJIWUX$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to Register<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TRIVIA NIGHT<\/strong><strong> at CARRIAGE INN <\/strong>in North Kingston, RI<strong> <\/strong>Thurs, Nov 12, 6:00PM &#8211; 8:00PM.<strong> <\/strong>Trivia kicks off at 6:30PM, so plan to arrive by 6:15PM to get settled and grab a seat. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Come test your knowledge, support a local business, and enjoy a relaxed night out with both new and familiar friends. <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uriolli.augusoft.net\/connect\/ClassInfo\/ClassInformation?int_class_id=2330&amp;int_category_id=0&amp;int_sub_category_id=0&amp;int_catalog_id=0__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3Ehiadj6YC$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to Register<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MY LIFE AS A DOG-<\/strong> Due to the popularity of this class and the instructor\u2019s busy schedule we were able to arrange for an additional class in the upcoming <strong>WINTER<\/strong> semester. Please keep a lookout in the winter catalog when it is distributed in December.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br><\/strong><strong>CANCELED CLASS-<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;The Class <strong>What\u2019s the Real Skinny with Fad Diets?<\/strong> (11\/6) has been canceled due to low enrollment.&nbsp; Refunds have been issued.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OLLI PARKING &#8211;<\/strong> Parking permits <strong>expire 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 and you MUST park within the designated area. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2026\/10\/Add-a-heading-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"lightbox[18321] noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for an AERIAL MAP of designated OLLI parking spaces in the Plains Road Lot #25. If you are unsure of where you should park, please call the office and we will be happy to help you. <a href=\"tel:(401)%20874-4197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">401-874-4197<\/a>. Parking tickets can cost you $50, so make sure you are parking in the correct area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THIS WEEK AT OLLI&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Monday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:30AM From Sesame Street to YouTube: How Children\u2019s TV Shapes Young Minds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:30AM The Constitution as Applied: The Amendments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00AM Great Artists in American Roots Music (Osher Online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Art Detectives: Forgery, Provenance &amp; Science of Authentication (Osher Online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00PM Sacred Mountains of the World (Osher Online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7:00PM The History &amp; Experience of Route 66 (Osher Online)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tuesday &#8211;<\/strong><strong> OFFICE CLOSED &#8211; Election Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10:00AM Biking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00AM Winning the White House: The Evolution of the Presidency (Osher Online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:00PM A Cosmic Grand Tour (Osher Online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7:00PM Apple at 50: How it Revolutionized Computing (Osher Online)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wednesday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:30AM Honor, Desire &amp; Betrayal: Arthur Miller\u2019s <em>A View from the Bridge<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:30AM Watercolor is for the Birds &#8211; Birds are for Watercolor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:30AM The Art of Fermentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:30PM Bowling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Hiking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Reforesting Newport: Miantonomi Park &#8211; Offsite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Ingmar Bergman: Cinematic Visionary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:30PM Contemporary Buddhist Ethics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2:00PM Cribbage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:00PM August Wilson and His American Cycle (Osher Online)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thursday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:00AM Let\u2019s Skate\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:30AM Spanish 101<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:30AM Urban Wildlife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:00AM Beginner Mah Jongg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:30AM Right Plant-Right Place Perennial Garden Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Mah Jongg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Flying with the Blue Angels: Film &amp; Conversation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Power and the People: The Evolution of the US Judiciary (Osher Online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:30PM What Our Parents Did in the War<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00PM \u201cStudies Show\u2026\u201d(Or Do They?) (Osher Online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:30PM New England Cottontail Conservation in RI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:45PM Green Ink Sip &amp; Shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10:00AM Photo Friday (Zoom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00AM The 60s Through Great Speeches (Osher Online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Chair Yoga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00PM Writers Group (Zoom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2:00PM Your Roadmap to Estate Planning-Alumni Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:30PM The Workings of the Frosty Drew Observatory-Offsite\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Help<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Us<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Honor<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Our<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Veterans<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>This November, OLLI will proudly display a <strong><em>Wall of Honor<\/em><\/strong> recognizing the military service of our members and their loved ones. If you or a family member has served or is currently serving, please share a photograph and a few details about their service, including military branch, years served, rank, accomplishments, or special memories. Send submissions to <a href=\"mailto:OLLI@URI.EDU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OLLI@URI.EDU<\/a>. Printed photos are welcome and can be scanned at the OLLI office. The Wall of Honor will be on display in the OLLI lobby throughout November. If you have participated in the past, your previously submitted photo and information will be included..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>URI PHARMACY COMES TO OLLI <\/strong>&#8211;<strong> <\/strong>Join us on Thursday, November 19, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the lobby when URI pharmacy students visit OLLI to provide<strong> blood pressure screenings, flu vaccinations, and medication education.<\/strong> If you have questions about your medications, stop by and speak with the students and supervising pharmacists. Feel free to bring a current list of your medications for personalized guidance and answers to your questions. This is a great opportunity to learn more about managing your health and wellness and to help the students as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OSHER ONLINE FREE COMMUNITY EVENT:<\/strong><strong> Grandfamilies: Rising to the Challenge of Raising Another Generation with Hope and Heart<\/strong> with Donna Butts, Author of <em>Grandfamilies: Stories of Children and the Loving Relatives Who Raise Them. <\/em>Tues, Nov 10, 5:00PM. Space is limited and <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/northwestern.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_9PQCwJQyRQO0uTnEZ6eAdw*\/registration__;Iw!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3EhrcX4Ll0$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom registration<\/a> is required. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2026\/10\/OOL-Community-Event-1-pager-Fall-2026-V3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click to read more and to register.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RHODY OUTPOST &#8211;<\/strong> URI\u2019s principal basic needs pantry, Rhody Outpost, is for students experiencing food insecurity. The Outpost provides fresh and non-perishable food and personal care items at no charge to students. <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19PT3jrX8Yd9Mz-48MF4HVRv_DbqeOxDhBBm-2zRmgrM\/edit?tab=t.0__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3EhvPNEQZ2$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a> to view the updated list of all urgently needed items. You can also purchase items directly from<strong> Amazon<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/hz\/wishlist\/ls\/HSZD8PGYCZC0\/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3Ehk2V1w6z$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhody Outpost Wish List. <\/a>&nbsp;Reminder: Please no expired food!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>URI FOOTBALL &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uritix.evenue.net\/promotions\/OLLI__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3EhtZsviau$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for OLLI discounted URI football* tickets as well as other Ryan Center events (Derek Hough: Dance for the Holidays Dec 9) <em>* 2026 URI Football Games will be played at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, RI. <\/em>We will let you know when basketball tickets become available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OLLI MERCH<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>We have cozy OLLI scarves to help you stay warm at URI sporting events and throughout the winter! <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uriolli.augusoft.net\/index.cfm?method=Merchandise.MerchandiseInformation&amp;int_item_id=4&amp;int_category_id=8&amp;int_sub_category_id=59__;!!Jh1S!jBzJ0pny4A7oBCIbsRoy9wIhx71rSGcUaoWSrxrmr_S4sRpybAKrKKXRGGYZcqClr65uwSJ4FIPVKDBJ$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to view and purchase! (Only $10) Stop by the office or call <a href=\"tel:(401)%20874-4197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">401.874.4197<\/a>.<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>URI DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2026\/10\/Music-Calendar-of-Events-Fall-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calendar of Events<\/a> \u2013 Fall 2026 Events are in the URI Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, Kingston, RI <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/o\/university-of-rhode-island-department-of-music-17928169815__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3EhllbU_Gb$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to purchase tickets for concerts anytime through Eventbrite or one hour prior to performance at the Box Office. All major credit cards accepted, check or cash.General Admission $20; Students $10; Seniors (60 and older) $10; Children 12 and under FREE (All dates and times are subject to change)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>URI CENTER FOR NON-VIOLENCE &amp; PEACE STUDIES PRESENTS:<\/strong> <strong><em>Mandala Sand Painting<\/em><\/strong> Nov 2 to 6, 2026. Six Tibetan Buddhist monk artists from the <em>Sera Jey Lawa Khangsten World Peace Tour<\/em> will create a Sand Painting at the URI Fine Arts Center Over the week, these artists painstakingly place millions of sand grains in this magnificent spiritual art form for Inner and Outer Peace. Free and open to all.<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2026\/10\/20261028122329224.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> See flyer for more details.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>URI LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 34th Annual Lecture Series &#8211; <\/strong><strong><em>Regenerative Landscapes: <\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;exploring how science, planning, and design can work together to create more resilient and regenerative landscapes. Lecture 2: Mon, Nov 2, 5:30PM, Beaupre Center Rm 105, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/140+Flagg+Rd?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\">140 Flagg Rd<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/10\/uri-lecture-series-explores-regenerative-landscapes-through-science-planning-and-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Building Postcarbon Futures: Land, Justice, and Energy Transitions<\/em><\/a> with Billy Flemming will explore precedents for using design and planning to address climate change at a planetary scale. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>URI FALL 2026 HONORS COLLOQUIUM Lecture Series &#8211;<\/strong><strong><em> Interstellar Exploration<\/em><\/strong><strong>: <\/strong><strong><em>Journey Beyond Your Limits<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>\u00a0From black holes and distant exoplanets to gravitational waves rippling through the universe, and aspiring to travel to Mars and back to the moon, the cosmos teems with mysteries that both inspire awe and demand answers. Lecture 8: Mon, Nov 2, 5:30PM Edwards Hall <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hc\/2026-event\/history-rhymes-ethics-human-rights-and-our-future-in-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>History Rhymes: Ethics, Human Rights, and Our Future in Space<\/em><\/a> with Erika Nesvold, PhD \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/schools\/UniversityofRhodeIslandFoundation\/events\/2026-honors-colloquium-interstellar-exploration-journey-beyond-your-limits__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3EhvzKmFh6$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here To Register<\/a> All lectures will be livestreamed and registration is required to receive links.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>URI CENTER FOR MILITARY &amp; VETERAN EDUCATION CENTER (MAVE) PRESENTS: Veterans Day Observance Tues, Nov 10, 12-1:15PM Hope Room at URI Welcome Center <\/strong>Featured Speaker: Mike McCarten earned his medical degree in 1983 and, upon graduation, was commissioned a lieutenant in the United States Navy, beginning a 30-year career that led to travel to 24 countries on five continents, including command of the NATO trauma hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan, overseeing 500 U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, and NATO medical personnel. H\u0435 retired from the Navy in 2013. He now cares for the justice involved population of Rhode Island. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2026\/10\/Veterans.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Flyer for Details &amp; To Register<\/a> Open to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>URI THEATRE PRESENTS: <\/strong><strong><em>The Receptionist <\/em><\/strong>by Adam Bock<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/app.arts-people.com\/index.php?show=366779__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3EhkE8Nb4e$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here for Details<\/a><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><strong>Nov 12-14, at 7:30PM and Nov 1,5 at 2PM<\/strong>&nbsp; G280 at the Fine Arts Center, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/105+Upper+College+Road,+Kingston?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\">105 Upper College Road, Kingston<\/a> Campus. All Tickets are $10 Tickets can be purchased online, by calling <a href=\"tel:(401)%20874-5843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(401) 874-5843<\/a> or at the box office in Room 101H of the Fine Arts Center. <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/app.arts-people.com\/index.php?ticketing=uri__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3EhjdR9o7x$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here For Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>URI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH<\/strong> (in partnership with Hunter College and Cornell University) Seeking adults, ages 60 and older, to participate in a <strong>Family Study<\/strong> to understand how and why they support family members, especially adult children. Participants must meet the eligibility criteria: Age 60 and older, Living in the Northeast region of the US, Have an adult child in their 30s and 40s. Interviews can be conducted via zoom or phone for 1.5-2 hrs. Each participant will receive a $50 gift card as a thank you for their time. See <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1247\/2026\/07\/Parents-Family-Research-Study-Flyer-06.25.26-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flyer<\/a> for details, <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeIH4V6GybgV_gccczAQVggMFv_ruZ1Eqn4DG3hNXQdnj85pQ\/viewform__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3EhlC2kUK4$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>18<\/strong><strong><sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><strong> Annual West Bay Open Studios Tour<\/strong> Nov 7 &amp; 8, Warwick, East Greenwich and North Kingstown. Contact Jane Rollins with any questions or comments at jane@janescribe..com or call <a href=\"tel:(401)%20884-4150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(401) 884-4150<\/a>. See art where it starts. Fifteen artists in the West Bay towns of Warwick, East Greenwich and North Kingstown will open their doors to the public to give behind the scene access to visitors. This once-a-year opportunity gives art lovers and collectors the perfect venue to shop for fine art, jewelry and crafts. The artists welcome the public in their studios and talk about their art and creative processes. The array of art for sale includes oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, ceramic sculpture, photography, calligraphy, jewelry and woven baskets On this self-guided tour you can go at your own pace, visiting the different locations over the weekend.&nbsp; Brochures are available at several locations and an interactive map is on the web site <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/westbayopenstudios.com__;!!Jh1S!itgun1xOqTBuJSjK0z1v9r7xlXeNOC29fT2MdWIXZ0lUjkOCyDSa-kXBTHxQdF5KefndVJ3EhvHW2vWB$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">westbayopenstudios.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to view past <em>This Week At OLLI<\/em> weekly newsletters go to <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/olli\/news\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OLLI WINTER CATALOG &#8211; The Winter catalog will be mailed to current members in early December. If your membership has lapsed please renew now to ensure you will be on the mailing list.&nbsp;Call 401-874-4197. OLLI SPRING COURSE PROPOSALS are due Tuesday, Nov 3. 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