The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Rhode Island
Courses
Note: Please contact the OLLI office at (401) 874-4194 to sign up for courses and events. Registration is required.
Instructors: To teach an OLLI course, please complete one of the following:
One-Time Course/Lecture Proposal Form
Email completed form to olli@etal.uri.edu
SUMMER SHORT COURSES
Aug. 5, 19, 26 |
Narragansett Indians - 1-1/2 hour class 1 time per week for 2 weeks covering the history and culture of the Narragansett Indians, including storytelling, drumming, singing, dancing and the native crafts and artistry of the tribe. A tour of the Pequot Museum will be on the last class (Aug. 26) from 1-4pm. Presenters: Cassius Spears, Thawn Harris, Kevin McBride. |
Wednesdays, 4:00pm - 5:30pm (No class Aug. 12) $15 per member plus $11 per member museum charge. 210 Flagg Road, Room 201, URI Kingston Campus |
Aug. 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 |
Mythology Class - Exploring the Iliad, the epic Greek poem narrating the final year of the Trojan War. Learn about the gods and great heroes of the Greeks by listening to readings from the Iliad by Derek Jacobi. Instructed by Richard Tuoni. |
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm $25 per member. 210 Flagg Road, Room 201, URI Kingston Campus |
| Sept. 8, 15, 22 | Exploring Marine Habitats of Point Judith Pond - Explore the 3 principal habitats of the neighboring Point Judith Pond - the rocky inter-tidal zone, the sandy beach, and the marshes. Each session will involve a field trip to different locations to explore the flora and fauna of each habitat. Instructed by Prentice Stout. | Tuesdays 1:00pm - 2:30pm $15 per member plus copy costs. Camp Fuller on Point Judith Pond |
| Sept. 9, 16, 23 | Final Conversations: "Why We Should Speak with the Dying and How to Start" - Explore the common themes of final conversations: love, nonverbal expression, taking care of everyday business, spiritual messages and healing difficult relationships. Work on developing the confidence to say a good goodbye. |
Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm $15 per member. 210 Flagg Road, Room 201 URI Kingston Campus |
SCHEDULED FALL COURSES (6 Week Courses) and EVENTS
| Dec. 6 | OLLI HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Theatre and/or A Holiday Party 3pm, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 5pm Holiday Party at OLLI Office *invitation with details will be sent soon R.S.V.P. to 874-4197 or olli@etal.uri.edu by Nov. 20 |
3pm, Fine Arts Center The Spelling Bee 5pm Holiday Party OLLI Office, 210 Flagg Rd., Kingston |
| Oct. 1 - Nov. 5 | From Tin Pan Alley to Swing - Take an in depth look at how American music grew during the era of the 1920s - 1940s from “the Jazz Age” of the 1920s and into the 1930s where swing took American music by storm. |
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, $25 per member plus optional book cost. |
| Oct. 5 - Nov. 16 | Beginning Acting - Hands-on course teaching the basic principles of acting through discussion, collaboration and exercises. Explore acting, increase knowledge of acting terminology and achieve a greater understanding of the craft. |
Mondays, 10:30am - 12:00 Noon (No class Mon., Oct. 12) |
Oct. 19 - Nov. 16 change in location and date. |
Reinventing Retirement - Retired, or thinking about it? This is an opportunity to re-invent yourself and clarify what’s important to you at this stage in life. This course will help you create a plan, set goals and re-discover yourself. |
Mondays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm $25 per member. Cranston Sr. Center 1070 Cranston St. Cranston parking available |
Friday, Nov. 6 |
Literary Providence: Walking with Lovecraft and Poe Indulge your penchant for the macabre on this walking tour of Providence locales infused with the words and presence of H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe. This tour focuses on the life and work of Lovecraft, Providence's best known fantasy and horror author, and the activities of the city's best remembered literary visitor, Poe. |
Friday Nov. 6, 10am to noon, $10.00 per person, John Brown House Museum, 52 Power Street, Providence Parking available in the museum lot on Charlesfield Street carpooling available |
