Clubs   

The OLLI Spanish Club meets every Friday, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. by Zoom, for conversation practice. Members, either those enrolled in an OLLI Spanish class or those who wish to boost their conversation skills are welcome to join. We plan to enjoy lunch together at a Hispanic restaurant one Friday a month. Contact Laura Morris startrek1330@gmail.com. 

Join us for a group lunch discussion on any serious or current topics, ranging from the Cosmos to Politics. The discussion will be limited to a maximum of eight participants and held at a local restaurant. All participants must be open-minded and willing to listen to all sides of a debate. We will meet for two hours from 11:30 to 1:30 on Thursdays. The location will be determined by the moderator and may be modified based on the group’s needs. The first seven to sign up will be included, and if more than seven people are interested, they may become substitutes. Please contact the Club Chair to be placed on a substituion list. Contact Bill.adkisson@outlook.com.  If the interest is great enough, we can consider a second table of eight or perhaps a second group on a different day.

We meet every two weeks on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Tallahassee Fish House and Oyster Bar. We discuss issues and challenges faced by older men, share knowledge and expertise on a range of topics, and socialize in an informal environment. Responsibility for facilitating discussions is generally rotated among the participating members. Contact Frank Alarcon at alarconfj@yahoo.com.

The Monday Book Club meets the second Monday of each month, September through June, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET. Location: Sunshine Health in the Town South Shopping Center, 2525 S. Monroe St. Members may also attend our meetings via Zoom. Contact Lori Gormin lgormin@fsu.edu

All OLLI members are welcome!

September 9       The Warmth of Other Suns                     by Isabella Wilkerson

October 14          Demon Copperhead                               by Barbara Kingsolver

November 11      Anything Is Possible                               by Elizabeth Strout

December 9        Small Things Like These                         by Claire Keegan

January 13         The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store          by James McBride

The OLLI Travel Club gives you the opportunity to enjoy the best our world has to offer at affordable prices. We meet to share information about planned trips for those interested in those trips. Information about our meetings will be sent to those on the Travel Club email list. Travel information can also be found at olli.fsu.edu. You don’t need to be a member of OLLI to join the Travel Club; however, you do need to be a member should you choose to travel with OLLI. To be added to the Travel Club email list, or to continue receiving emails, contact Harriet and George Waas at waas01@comcast.net.

Join other OLLI members on various trails around Tallahassee. Pick your group based on your pace and type of walking surface: even-paced (mostly on paved surfaces), or more challenging (somewhat rugged trails). Several times each week we meet at specified locations noted in our email. Benefit from two keys to longevity – social connections and physical exercise. Contact Vicki Holley at 1217vjholley@gmail.com.

The Wednesday Book Club meets the second Wednesday of each month, September through June, from 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. Location: Pool House Westminster Oaks. Contact Susan Barnes at ollibookclub@gmail.com

September 11     Mother Daughter Traitor Spy                   by Susan MacNeal

October 9           The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry       by Rachel Joyce

November 13      The Demon of Unrest                             by Erik Larson

December 11      Less                                                      by Andrew Greer

January 8           Our Missing Hearts                                 by Celeste Ng

OLLI members and friends gather weekly over drinks and dinner at various restaurants in town. You will receive a weekly email with the dinner locations and times. Non-members are welcome to attend! Contact Denise or Renae at gethappyolli@gmail.com.