OLLI Special Interest Groups
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you want to update information about your Group or SIG; PLEASE contact
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Activities are an integral part of the OLLI program, providing opportunities to learn and socialize outside the classroom. If you have general questions or suggestions for activities, call Kathy Parrish at 919-681-3476. If you want to find out more about any of the listed groups, please contact the coordinator shown below for that activity.
Craft group
Foodie SIG
French Language Table
Growing Thru Grief
International Folk Dance Group
MAC Computer Group
Mystery Maven's Book Club
New Horizons Music Groups
Novelist's Group
OLLI Public Policy Group
OLLI Singles
Retirement Transition Group
Science Book Club
Short Story Discussion Group
OLLI Spanish Conversation Table
The Justice: Faceless No More
Do you have an idea for a special interest group( SIG )? Would you like to organize and run your own special interest group? Do you have a question or comment about an existing SIG? Complete our form and give the details of your idea. Be sure to include the contact information. An OLLI groups coordinating committee member will contact you to discuss and consider your new group/ |
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Book Group
This informal group enjoys reading and discussing contemporary literature that is chosen each year by the membership. We read both fiction and non-fiction titles.
<< view OLLI calendar >>
Contact: Judy Grauer, asst: Nancy Capaccio.
Locatiion: via ZOOM until further notice / Zoom link sent to members
<< view OLLI calendar >>
Contact: Judy Grauer, asst: Nancy Capaccio.
Locatiion: via ZOOM until further notice / Zoom link sent to members
Craft Group
It’s time to dig out that unfinished project from the back of the closet. Knitting, quilting, crocheting, sewing . . . whatever. All are welcome. See current OLLI catalog for crafts workshops. << view OLLI calendar >>>>
Contact: Judy Grauer at 919-416-0755
Location: Durham Senior Center, 406 Rigsbee Ave, Durham at Hunt St
Date: All year/ Monday, Time : 3:15pm
group suspended until meeting can be held in person
updated 9/7/20
Contact: Judy Grauer at 919-416-0755
Location: Durham Senior Center, 406 Rigsbee Ave, Durham at Hunt St
Date: All year/ Monday, Time : 3:15pm
group suspended until meeting can be held in person
updated 9/7/20
Foodie Field Trips SIG
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Please tell where you would like to meet and eat. Use our form <<<< https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdApm-v9fnmSoADGrLHJcTcFw8VMlrzA4Y1FKJyMnFbEWsa4w/viewform >>>>>.
Many of us fondly remember “Field Trips" as a vivid part of our early schooling. Outings gave us immediate access to new worlds outside our daily classroom routine. The Foodie Field Trips SIG meets lunchtimes at diverse food and beverage venues, suppliers and producers in the area. Each outing will be a chance to learn, shop, and ‘break bread’ together at an inexpensive lunch spot. Some venues will reflect our region’s expanding cultural diversity while others offer more traditional fare. SIG members will suggest future destinations. To see the schedule, get details, or to RSVP, visit the SIG’s website >>>>>>> http://foodiefieldtrip.weebly.com >>>>>>> Date / Time: Every 2nd Wednesday at 11:00 am at varying locations around the Triangle. See event dates and RSVP deadlines on the OLLI Member Calendar <<<< http://www.olliatduke.org/calendar.html >>>> Information current. updated 9/4/20 |
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French Language Table
La Table Française se réunit le mardi de midi à 13 heures à "The Forest at Duke." En ce moment, le groupe est complet, et il y a une liste d'attente. Si vous parlez français couramment et vous voulez que nous mettions votre nom sur la liste, envoyez un mail à Emily Lees ou à George Entenman. Nous sommes heureux aussi de répondre à vos questions.
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Contact: Emily Lees or George Entenman by email
Location: remotly / The Forest at Duke /
Date / Time 1st Tuesday ( all year long ) / 12:00 noon - 1:00pm
updated 9/3/20
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Contact: Emily Lees or George Entenman by email
Location: remotly / The Forest at Duke /
Date / Time 1st Tuesday ( all year long ) / 12:00 noon - 1:00pm
updated 9/3/20
Growing Thru Grief / an interfaith support group
For seven years, this long-standing and vital Special Interest Group--Growing Thru Grief: An Interfaith Support
Group -- had been meeting weekly in person. The pandemic has arrived in force. The group resumed
in mid-April via Zoom. Zoom was new to many members, and presented new technical and personal challenges.
During this time, the entire country was grieving the loss of normal life. the Executive Committee members knew this group’s needs would only intensify. The four members of the SIG’s Executive Committee stepped up, and the support group has returned to health.
Zoom does have some advantages with online meetings, “distance doesn’t exist anymore,” so people have
joined from far away. The Tuesday weekly group still has trained facilitators with backgrounds
in healing arts, ministry, and medicine, and some who have belonged to the group for a long
time. In addition to its small group conversations,Our group continues to provide excellent presentations. It’s not talk therapy, but simply a chance to express one’s feelings about losing a loved one to caring and supportive listeners in a safe environment. The group has no set curriculum, no rules, and no criterion other than to be suffering from the loss of a loved one.
If you want more information about this group, Please send an email Maureen Maguire Lewis
and request to register <<<<< admin@growingthrugrief.org. >>>>>
Contact: Bill Dahl phone 919-599-2638.
Location: via ZOOM ONLY
Date / Time: Tuesday / start 4:30pm
updated 11/17/20
Group -- had been meeting weekly in person. The pandemic has arrived in force. The group resumed
in mid-April via Zoom. Zoom was new to many members, and presented new technical and personal challenges.
During this time, the entire country was grieving the loss of normal life. the Executive Committee members knew this group’s needs would only intensify. The four members of the SIG’s Executive Committee stepped up, and the support group has returned to health.
Zoom does have some advantages with online meetings, “distance doesn’t exist anymore,” so people have
joined from far away. The Tuesday weekly group still has trained facilitators with backgrounds
in healing arts, ministry, and medicine, and some who have belonged to the group for a long
time. In addition to its small group conversations,Our group continues to provide excellent presentations. It’s not talk therapy, but simply a chance to express one’s feelings about losing a loved one to caring and supportive listeners in a safe environment. The group has no set curriculum, no rules, and no criterion other than to be suffering from the loss of a loved one.
If you want more information about this group, Please send an email Maureen Maguire Lewis
and request to register <<<<< admin@growingthrugrief.org. >>>>>
Contact: Bill Dahl phone 919-599-2638.
Location: via ZOOM ONLY
Date / Time: Tuesday / start 4:30pm
updated 11/17/20
International Folk Dance Group
Join us for a fun way to get exercise, both physical and mental, and improve your balance. The folk dances we practice are done in a
line or circle (no partner is needed) and are low impact (not highly strenuous). Most of the dances originated in Eastern Europe. Our
ongoing class meets on Tuesdays, 1:30–2:45pm, at Croasdaile Village Retirement Community. Newcomers are welcome at any time.
There is no charge, but please contact coordinator. << view OLLI calendar >>
Contact: Judy Stafford 919-383-7172
Location: ZOOM Social only / Croasdaile Village Retirement Community
date / time, all year round: Tuesdays / 1:30 - 2:45pm
updated 9/24/20
Mac Computer Group
Mac users gather for Q&A and short presentations on topics of interest to
MAC and Apple users. The group will meet periodically at a day,
time, and place to be announced. << view OLLI calendar >>
Contact: Mary Jo Fickle or Susan Eure
Location: to be announced for each occasional meeting
date / time: you will be contacted once you are a member
information correct as is: updated 9/7/20
MAC and Apple users. The group will meet periodically at a day,
time, and place to be announced. << view OLLI calendar >>
Contact: Mary Jo Fickle or Susan Eure
Location: to be announced for each occasional meeting
date / time: you will be contacted once you are a member
information correct as is: updated 9/7/20
Mystery Maven's Book Club
Whether you HAVE a clue, or DON'T have a clue, this book club may be for you!
We enjoy discussing a range of types of mysteries: suspense, amateur/professional sleuth, cozy, noir, and more.
Which mysteries have you enjoyed as films or television?
Is there an author whose entire output you have read and enjoyed?
Type of mystery you enjoy, including but not limited to the following:
traditional 'whodunit' //// police procedural /// cozy (no overt violence),
women detectives /// historical mysteries, // hard-boiled detectives
classic "golden age" mysteries (20's and 30's) ///
Nordic noir /// mystery/suspense, mystery/ romance ///
true crime /// legal/medical /// amateur sleuth, British/American/other locales, ///
mysteries in translation (which language?)
Contact Nancy to join our mailing list and enjoy the hunt for great mystery books!
Contact: Nancy Capaccio
Location: Via Zoom: 2nd Tuesday of month / 2:00PM-3:00PM
We enjoy discussing a range of types of mysteries: suspense, amateur/professional sleuth, cozy, noir, and more.
Which mysteries have you enjoyed as films or television?
Is there an author whose entire output you have read and enjoyed?
Type of mystery you enjoy, including but not limited to the following:
traditional 'whodunit' //// police procedural /// cozy (no overt violence),
women detectives /// historical mysteries, // hard-boiled detectives
classic "golden age" mysteries (20's and 30's) ///
Nordic noir /// mystery/suspense, mystery/ romance ///
true crime /// legal/medical /// amateur sleuth, British/American/other locales, ///
mysteries in translation (which language?)
Contact Nancy to join our mailing list and enjoy the hunt for great mystery books!
Contact: Nancy Capaccio
Location: Via Zoom: 2nd Tuesday of month / 2:00PM-3:00PM
New Horizons Music Groups
The New Horizons Music programs provide entry points to music making for adults, including those with no musical experience at all and those who were active in school music programs but have been inactive for a long time. Many adults would like an opportunity to learn music in a group setting similar to that offered in schools, but the last entry point in most cases was elementary school. We are here to change that! New Horizons has several instrumental and vocal groups.
for Location, dates, time and dues information
No updated information 9/24/20
for Location, dates, time and dues information
No updated information 9/24/20
Novelists' Group GROUP MEMBERS LIMITED to 6
The Novelists’ Interest Group is for serious writers who are advanced in their projects and want to improve their writing skills and discuss their craft. Participants will bring copies of excerpts from their books (5-10 pages), read them, and critique each other’s work. No fee. Group limit: 6. Contact Carol Hoppe to confirm your attendance. <<< view OLLI calendar >>>
Contact: Carol Hoppe
Location: In Chapel Hill TBA, contact Carol ( below ) for details
Date / time: Every Other Friday, all year long 1:00PM to 3PM.
updated 9/4/20
Contact: Carol Hoppe
Location: In Chapel Hill TBA, contact Carol ( below ) for details
Date / time: Every Other Friday, all year long 1:00PM to 3PM.
updated 9/4/20
OLLI Public Policy Group
The OLLI Public Policy Group was formed in late 2019. The common interest in the members is in sharing and discussing issues in public policy at the international, national, and state levels. One of our goals is to take advantage of the interests of OLLI members and the expertise available in the Duke Sanford School. In the past we've actively participated in public policy meetings held by the Sanford School faculty and students, as well as public policy discussions led by OLLI members. These discussions are held in a collegial manner conducted with respect for the views of participating OLLI members.
The pandemic has created challenges for everyone, including the Public Policy group. We've experimented with small, outdoor, masked and socially distanced informal discussions. We are now evolving to test other options for our group to interact. Interest in participating in meetings via Zoom is divided. Some members are not comfortable with the Zoom format, while others are comfortable using it in the interim. We are also exploring how to share and discuss the most relevant and interesting on-line discussions by Duke faculty and guest speakers.
We remain fully open to suggestions on how to best serve the OLLI community. Please contact Jim Hollowood at Jhollowood@gmail.com or Larry Reed at lgreed3@gmail.com or (919) 452-3896 if you would like to explore participating in the group. By Larry Reed
The pandemic has created challenges for everyone, including the Public Policy group. We've experimented with small, outdoor, masked and socially distanced informal discussions. We are now evolving to test other options for our group to interact. Interest in participating in meetings via Zoom is divided. Some members are not comfortable with the Zoom format, while others are comfortable using it in the interim. We are also exploring how to share and discuss the most relevant and interesting on-line discussions by Duke faculty and guest speakers.
We remain fully open to suggestions on how to best serve the OLLI community. Please contact Jim Hollowood at Jhollowood@gmail.com or Larry Reed at lgreed3@gmail.com or (919) 452-3896 if you would like to explore participating in the group. By Larry Reed
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Contact: Larry Reed (919) 452-3896
Date / time: TBA see OLLI calendar Location: TBD see OLLI calendar at; <<<< http://www.olliatduke.org/calendar.html >>>>> Zoom meeting info sent to members as needed UPDATED 2/09/21 |
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OLLI Singles
OLLI Singles Group Plans Activities and Welcomes New Members
OLLI Singles supports social engagement for its members by its members.
Lynne Grossman will be using "Less Small Talk; More Genuine Conversations" prompts to get the conversation started, open us all up to sharing and listening to one another, and having a fun time. If you would like to host and moderate an additional OLLI Singles Zoom meeting on either the 2nd or the 4th Wednesday of a month, contact Lynne.If you wish to join the upcoming Zoom conversations send Lynn an email by selecting Steering Committee button below.
Diane Hundley will be writing about the OLLI Singles SIG activities to inform and expand our membership. She will be the liaison with OLLI and our OLLI IT consultant. Also, she'll coordinate mailings with Judy Aull. If you have ideas for OLLI Singles SIG, contact Diane at olliatdukesingles@gmail.com.
Judy Aull is responding to members inquiries, updating the mailing list as new members register with us, and sending out membership updates via email. All OLLI Singles inquiries must be sent to olliatdukesingles@gmail.com.
Paul Deblinger is the administrator of the private OLLI Singles Facebook group. Only current paid and registered OLLI Singles members can join this private group, post information, and initiate conversations. If you're on the current email list and request to join, Paul will admit you to the group.
For more information and details about the link/password please contact the Steering Committee at olliatdukesingles@gmail.com to join our SIG.
OLLI Singles Group Plans Activities and Welcomes New Members
OLLI Singles supports social engagement for its members by its members.
Lynne Grossman will be using "Less Small Talk; More Genuine Conversations" prompts to get the conversation started, open us all up to sharing and listening to one another, and having a fun time. If you would like to host and moderate an additional OLLI Singles Zoom meeting on either the 2nd or the 4th Wednesday of a month, contact Lynne.If you wish to join the upcoming Zoom conversations send Lynn an email by selecting Steering Committee button below.
Diane Hundley will be writing about the OLLI Singles SIG activities to inform and expand our membership. She will be the liaison with OLLI and our OLLI IT consultant. Also, she'll coordinate mailings with Judy Aull. If you have ideas for OLLI Singles SIG, contact Diane at olliatdukesingles@gmail.com.
Judy Aull is responding to members inquiries, updating the mailing list as new members register with us, and sending out membership updates via email. All OLLI Singles inquiries must be sent to olliatdukesingles@gmail.com.
Paul Deblinger is the administrator of the private OLLI Singles Facebook group. Only current paid and registered OLLI Singles members can join this private group, post information, and initiate conversations. If you're on the current email list and request to join, Paul will admit you to the group.
For more information and details about the link/password please contact the Steering Committee at olliatdukesingles@gmail.com to join our SIG.
Short Story Discussion Group
A well-written short story can make you feel the same thrill, experience the same attachment to the characters, as reading a full length novel, but typically takes less than an hour to read, rather than days (or weeks).
We hope you will join us for our Short Story Discussion Groups. Contact Howard for more details. Contact: Howard Goldberg Location: Via Zoom Date / Time 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month / 10:30AM |
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Retirement Transition Group
This informal drop-in group is for all OLLI members who are going through transitions in retirement and perhaps experiencing some challenges with that. The group meetings will provide an opportunity to share concerns, offer ideas that have worked, share resources we are aware of, connect with other members who are going through the same experiences, and get ideas we can try on our own. People can drop in at any of the meetings. There is no charge. <<< view OLLI calendar >>>
Contact the coordinator below to learn more and to be put on a mailing list for this group.
Contact: Corinne Schillin 919-537-8450 or email below
Location and Time:Via ZOOM only at this time / contact Corinne for invitation
updated information 9/24/20
Contact the coordinator below to learn more and to be put on a mailing list for this group.
Contact: Corinne Schillin 919-537-8450 or email below
Location and Time:Via ZOOM only at this time / contact Corinne for invitation
updated information 9/24/20
Science Book Club
The club reads and discusses books of substance on topics ranging from biology, evolution, and the physical sciences to medicine, the environment, and biographies of famous scientists. OLLI membership is required for the Science Book Club but you do not have to have a science degree to participate, and no registration is required.
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The OLLI Science Book &uoClub is meeting on Zoom at our regular first Thursday of the month at 3:15 time. The coordinator sends out an invitation a week before our meetings to our mailing list. Contact daniel.oldman@gmail.com for more information.
Contact: Dan Oldman, 919-544-2686
Location: currently ZOOM ONLY / Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church 1902 Perry St, Durham, NC 27705
Date / Time: 1st Thursday of month / 3:15pm
Zoom meeting information & invitation to members a week in advance
updated 9/24/20
OLLI Spanish Conversation Table
The OLLI at Duke Spanish Conversation Table will meet the second Friday of each month through April at Mi Peru Peruvian Cuisine restaurant, 4015 University Drive, Suite A1 in Durham, from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. This Dutch treat gathering welcomes Spanish speakers of all levels who wish to practice conversational Spanish. Please RSVP by the Wednesday before the event to Margaret Riley at mrileync@gmail.com or 919 403-2684 if you plan to attend. RSVP due 2/12, RSVP due 3/12, and RSVP due 4/8
Contact: Margaret Riley
Location: ZOOM ONLY / Mi Peru Peruvian Cuisine
Date / Time: 2nd Friday of month 12:45- 1:45pm
updated 9/24/20
Contact: Margaret Riley
Location: ZOOM ONLY / Mi Peru Peruvian Cuisine
Date / Time: 2nd Friday of month 12:45- 1:45pm
updated 9/24/20
Justice: Faceless No More
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Recent events have highlighted problems with the criminal justice system and our larger social fabric, both locally and across the country. The Justice: Faceless No More Special Interest Group (SIG) discusses new insights and perspectives on the situation. We will meet former prisoners, activists and others who know the criminal justice system well. On occasion, expert speakers will join us to discuss the human and financial costs of our current system, the history of our laws and possible new approaches. We will look beyond the fence lines and gun towers and take a deep dive into “Prison World” in North Carolina, The United States and internationally. We will also examine our civil rights history, which is tied closely to the criminal justice system, and hear from people and organizations involved with historic and current civil rights events. Our group may identify “call to action” recommendations to present to our local, state and national policymakers and legislators. Our SIG builds on several recent OLLI classes, that all received excellent reviews from OLLI members on this topic. Everyone is welcome. We will meet the first Friday of every month from 9-10:30 beginning February 5 - April 23.
Contact: Mark Hall Location: Zoom only Date / Time: 1st Friday of month / 9:00-10:30 AM |
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