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Over the years, we have learned that people join OLLI for two  major reasons. The first is the opportunity to learn new things, but a secondary, and sometimes more important reason, is the opportunity to meet new friends who have similar interest.  Our Interest Groups bring together members who have similar interests or hope to meet others socially.

How to Start an Interest Group
From time to time we hear that our members would like an Interest Group on a given topic.
The first step of the process is to find a group leader.  This is the person who communicates with the group members, and works with the OLLI office to secure a meeting place. If you are interested in leading a group, or want to learn more about the process, contact Jo Brownlie at (989)964-4310 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


 Bicycling Groups
Bicycling Group Weather permitting, meets weekly and rides
15-30 miles in Bay, Saginaw or Midland County.
General group information and 2010 cycling schedule

Contact:
Linda Ackerman (Saginaw)
989-781-2961
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Slow and Easy - New Group

Vicki Shrope  615-0317 
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Ruth Skeebo (989)631-1183

 
 Bridge Group

Meets every Friday at 1 p.m. at SVSU (Curtiss 143). 

Contact:
Alice Wood (Bay City)
989-684-7802
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 Buddhist Psychology Group
Group meets on the first Friday morning of most months at
10 a.m. in Curtiss 140 at SVSU. Dr. Eric De Vos leads informal
discussions about Buddhist thought.

Contact:
Jo Brownlie, SVSU
989-964-4310
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 Cross Country Skiing Group

This group meets weekly when there is enough snow on the ground.

For Skiing Schedule Contact: Karol Walker (Midland)
989-689-0282
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 Digital Photography Group

Meets on the second Friday of the month.  The "early bird"
question and answer session starts @ 9 a.m.  
The main meeting
begins at 10 a.m.   Contact Jim Eckerman for meeting locations.

Contact:
Jim Eckerman
(Saginaw)
989-781-0038
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 Dinner Group
Group meets monthly for dinner generally on
the first Thursday of the month.

Contact: Luci Martin, 989-684-6997
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 Games Group

Games group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
from 4 - 6 p.m. in the OLLI classroom, Curtiss 143.
Please bring a board game or a deck of cards.

Contact:
Jan Sage
989-871-3758
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 Gardening Group

Contact:
Crystal Kauer
989-792-6874
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 Knitting Group

Meets on Wednesday mornings @ 10 a.m.
(except where there is a monthly meeting)
in the Regional Education Center, behind the Apple Slice Deli


Contact:

Barb Weadock
989-792-8839

 
 Lunch Group - SVSU

Group meets monthly for lunch on the third Friday.

Contact:
Rita Grasso
989-781-4725
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 Nature Group

Group Meets Monthly

Contact:
Rosemary Moon
989-781-0921
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 Theatre Group

Attends one local production monthly.

Contact: 
Bonnie Rowell 
989-799-3102
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January 2010 OLLI Theatre Group Schedule here.
 
 Writing Group

This group gives members a chance to critique each others work,
and share ideas & techniques. A specific meeting time has not yet
been decided. If you are interested, or would like to be discuss
how it might work.

Contact:
Lew Drake
989-792-1314
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 Art Group

The art group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from
3:45-5:45 in the OLLI classroom (C129). The group will also meet
on the fourth week of the month (this day and location will vary).


Contact:
Carolyn Cody
(989)607-5218
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