Online News and Happenings

OLLI-UA Online Speaker Series - Summer 2021 Details Coming Soon!

An exciting array of speakers, open to all current OLLI-UA members using Zoom Webinar.

 

Member Virtual Lounge

We have a Zoom virtual lounge open 24/7 for current OLLI-UA members. Use the lounge to practice your Zoom skills and catch up with fellow members. It always makes your day to see some familiar faces, so come join in the fun!

To access the lounge for the FIRST time, register here -
login instructions and Meeting ID will be emailed to you.

SPRING BREAK SESSIONS: now through May 16
Join us in the Virtual Lounge for these special sessions!

*Please scroll down to the end of the page for session descriptions.

 

Friday, April 16
5:00 pm
Happy Hour
with Trudy

*Saturday, April 17
11:00 am
Myths & Facts
with Arnie Bianco

Saturday, April 17
1:30 pm
"9 Themes" Trivia
with Keith

 

Sunday, April 18
1:30 pm
"36 Categories" Trivia
with Keith

*Sunday, April 18
4:00 pm
Instant Pot Cooking
with Rob Getlan

Tuesday, April 20
11:00 am
TAI CHI with Randall

 

*Wednesday, April 21
10:00 am
Conversations in Spanish
with Susan Sotelo

*Wednesday, April 21
1:00 pm
Gluten-free Baking
with Cathy Ollman

*Thursday, April 22
11:00 am
"What Are You Doing in Your Vaccinated World?"
with Mary Ellen

 

Friday, April 23
5:00 pm
Happy Hour
with Trudy

Saturday, April 24
1:30 pm
"9 Themes" Trivia
with Keith

Sunday, April 25
1:30 pm
"36 Categories" Trivia
with Keith

 

Tuesday, April 27
11:00 am
TAI CHI with Randall

*Wednesday, April 28
10:00 am
Conversations in Spanish
with Susan Sotelo

*Thursday, April 29
11:00 am
"Peace Through Forgiveness"
with Mary Ellen

 

Friday, April 30
5:00 pm
Happy Hour
with Trudy

Saturday, May 1
1:30 pm
"9 Themes" Trivia
with Keith

Sunday, May 2
1:30 pm
"36 Categories" Trivia
with Keith

 

Tuesday, May 4
11:00 am
TAI CHI with Randall

*Wednesday, May 5
10:00 am
Conversations in Spanish
with Susan Sotelo

*Thursday, May 6
11:00 am
"What Makes You Laugh?"
with Mary Ellen

 

Friday, May 7
5:00 pm
Happy Hour
with Trudy

*Saturday, May 8
11:00 am
Classic Comedy Clips
with Arnie Bianco

Saturday, May 8
1:30 pm
"9 Themes" Trivia
with Keith

 

Sunday, May 9
1:30 pm
"36 Categories" Trivia
with Keith

Tuesday, May 11
11:00 am
TAI CHI with Randall

*Wednesday, May 12
10:00 am
Conversations in Spanish
with Susan Sotelo

 

*Thursday, May 13
11:00 am
"Grief & Grieving"
with Mary Ellen

Friday, May 14
5:00 pm
Happy Hour
with Trudy

Saturday, May 15
1:30 pm
"9 Themes" Trivia
with Keith

 

Sunday, May 16
1:30 pm
"36 Categories" Trivia
with Keith

Monday, May 17
Summer Session Starts
Browse Classes

 

Every Friday at 5pm - Virtual Happy Hour

Come join your friends for some lively conversation! 
April: 9, 16, 23 ~ May: 7 & 14

Host: Trudy Hill

 

Every Saturday at 1:30 pm - TRIVIA! 

"9 Themes" Trivia with Keith

The first 12 members to login to each session can participate.
Others are welcome to watch, learn, and enjoy the fun!
April: 10, 17, 24 ~ May 1, 8, 15

Host: Keith Peglar

 

*Saturday, April 17 at 11 am - Myths & Facts

All New: Myths and Facts...about movies, households, physics, plants & trees, humans, animals...and much more!

Host: Arnie Bianco

 

Every Sunday at 1:30 pm - TRIVIA!

"36 Categories" Trivia with Keith

The first 12 members to login to each session can participate.
Others are welcome to watch, learn, and enjoy the fun!
April: 11, 18, 25 ~ May 2, 9, 16

Host: Keith Peglar

 

*Sunday Night Instant Pot Class with Rob
April 18 - 4:00 pm - two hour session

Host: Rob Getlan

  • For people who are new to the instant pot, you MUST watch this prior to the class: Click here to watch prior to attending this class.

  • Rob will be preparing delicious Chicken Adobo and decadent Chocolate Lava Cake. Cook along with Rob and enjoy an amazing meal at home!

  • If you are on the Virtual Lounge mailing list, you will get the recipes on Sunday, April 11. Any OLLI-UA member who wants to get added to the mailing list or just get the recipes please email me - RobGetlan@mac.com

Bon appétit,
Rob

 

Tuesdays at 11 am - TAI CHI with Randall

Four sessions only! April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11

Host: Randall Krause

 

*Wednesdays at 10 am - Conversations in Spanish

Hablar, charlar, platicar con Amigos! (No grammar lessons.)
April 21 & 28 ~ May 5 & 12

Host: Susan Sotelo

 

*Wednesday, April 21 at 1pm - Gluten-Free Baking!

How to Make Easy (10min) Gluten Free "English Muffins" and flatbread. 

Host: Cathy Ollman

 

*Thursdays at 11 am - Let's Talk

April 22: What Are You Doing in Your Vaccinated World?
Join us to explore and share ideas about what you are doing outside of your home and how you are safely enjoying your new vaccinated world. 

April 29: Peace Through Forgiveness
What do you understand by forgiveness? Join us to discuss how forgiving ourselves & others can help us to find more peace in our lives.

May 6: What Makes You Laugh?
Join us to discuss what tickles your funny bone in movies, TV shows, standup comedy, and other genres.

May 11: Grief and Grieving
Whether it's the loss of a loved one or a shift in our daily routine, we all grieve things that have changed in our lives. Let's discuss myths and insights.

Host: Mary Ellen Klawiter

 

*Saturday, May 8 at 11 am - Classic Comedy Clips

Join us for Classic Comedy Video Clips! Roasts, tributes, and award dinners! Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Don Rickles, Presidents Obama and Bush, Rowan Atkinson, Steve Martin, Steve Carell, and more!

Host: Arnie Bianco

 

Hosts Needed for Virtual Lounge Sessions!

Are you a current OLLI-UA Member? Why not host a virtual lounge session - you choose the topic. You can do this!

Interested?  Please click here to let us know!

 

Tech Hosts Needed for Zoom Classes!

  • Are you a current OLLI-UA Member interested in learning the finer points of Zoom? Would you like to help create a smoothly functioning online class experience?

  • Tech Hosts are urgently needed now, for online classes and our virtual lounge. We provide free training and ongoing support!

  • Tech Hosts manage questions and comments from participants, answer questions in chat, and assist the instructor as needed. 

Interested?  Please click here to get more information.

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