OLLI SHARED INTEREST GROUPS

JOIN AN OLLI SHARED INTEREST GROUP (SIG)

A SIG brings people together who have a common interest that they wish to pursue indefinitely within a structure of meetings and activities designed primarily by the members of the group. A SIG will strive to develop a sense of community and friendship among its members even as it endeavors to enhance members’ skills, education, and experiences.

A Sig Is Different From A Traditional Study Group

◆ A SIG does not have a formal class syllabus.

◆ Members of a SIG determine the content and discussion of a SIG. A designated facilitator arranges meetings, takes attendance, and initiates the discussion among the SIG members on how the group will operate.

◆ Persons within a SIG are assured of ongoing membership in it until they decide not to participate.

◆ A SIG does not have a formal ending date.

◆ SIGS vary in how often they meet.

GET ADVENTUROUS AND START A NEW SIG!

A SIG may be formed by OLLI members because of a particular ongoing interest or activity (think bicycling, walking in nature) that is not offered in a study group. It may also be formed to socialize and learn together in a group that meets regularly.

Ongoing SIGs

Want to start a new Special Interest Group (SIG)?

Please contact OLLI Assistant Director Ryan Luttermoser at: lutterrj@med.umich.edu

OLLI currently has seven active SIGs. Some may be at capacity. Contact the OLLI office for information on open slots or wait lists. Registration in a SIG stays active as long as you want to be part of the group.

◆ The Future of Healthcare in the U.S. led by Bruce Friedman

◆ Syd Kaufman Mystery Authors Book Club led by Wendy Mead and Timothy Richards

◆ The Schmoozery: At Our Age, In This Age led by Hank Greenspan

NEW! A Group for Novel Writers

Meets every other Friday starting 9/22 from 3:00 - 5:00pm

Fee: $90

Virtual only

◆ Contemporary Issues led by Bill Milne

◆ A Study of Ethics led by Stu Simon

◆ Literary Short Fiction led by Deb Mukherjee

◆ Artificial Intelligence led by Deb Mukherjee

Have you ever thought about writing a novel or short story? Perhaps you’ve even jotted down notes for one. If so, this group may be for you. We are a small group focused on writing novels. We are different from memoir-writing groups; also, from creative writing groups.

Most writers working on novels will benefit from being part of a small writing community, regardless of where they are in the writing process or what genre of fiction they prefer. We critique each other’s work in a supportive and constructive manner. The group is kept small, with a limit of eight members.