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PROGRAM CATALOG > SHARED INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)

SHARED INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)   

About SIGS

Meet up with like-minded members and discuss common interests and passions. There is no instructor or formal presentation. Instead, there is a volunteer facilitator—a member just like you—who helps keep activities on track and engaging. Sound like fun? It is.

PARTICIPANTS IN A SIG:

  • Share a common interest with others in the group
  • Are current OLLI members
  • Respect others’ views and perspectives
  • Contact the SIG facilitator at ollisigs@eckerd.edu for general information about the group
  • Pay for whatever materials or expenses are required for group activities
  • Enroll through the published OLLI registration process for each section in order to receive updates and program details from the volunteer facilitator and/or OLLI office.

 

SIG GUEST (NONMEMBER) POLICY

Shared Interest Groups are designed with the active member in mind and many are limited in capacity. Therefore, a non-dues paying ‘guest’ may only register to attend one session of a SIG (if space is available). Guests must contact the OLLI office to register.

 

INTERESTED IN CREATING A SIG?

Love to craft? Fish? Collect baseball cards? Discuss current events? Let us know and we’ll help you get started. Contact our SIG volunteers at ollisigs@eckerd.edu

  • Walk In The Park Interest Group July 2025

  • Program ID: OL7703SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): M, 7/14/2025–7/28/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
    Location: Other Location Park/Outdoor Venue
    Seats Available: 25
    This program is a Shared Interest Group (SIG) or it is a special member only program. Members must be signed into their account and their membership expiration date must go beyond the program's end date to register. Registrants' contact information will be shared with the volunteer SIG/Member Event facilitator to communicate updates/changes.

    If you enjoy nature walks and connecting with fellow OLLI members, join us as we explore the beautiful parks in Pinellas County. Schedules of parks will be sent out monthly. All levels of walkers are welcome. Please contact facilitator, Kathleen Passafiume at katbelinni@bellsouth.net for questions and updates.


    Additional Notes:  

    This section is for Mondays in July 2025. If you are unable to make a Monday session and/or if the SIG is in session and you are unable to register online, please contact Facilitator Kathleen Passafiume at katbelinni@bellsouth.net.

    This program meets 3 time(s).
 

  • Timely Tuesday Topics Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen

  • Program ID: EC708SIG2
    Fee (members only): $5.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Tu, 7/29/2025–7/29/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
    Location: Eckerd College Pelican (CEC 113)
    Seats Available: 30
    This program is a Shared Interest Group (SIG) or it is a special member only program. Members must be signed into their account and their membership expiration date must go beyond the program's end date to register. Registrants' contact information will be shared with the volunteer SIG/Member Event facilitator to communicate updates/changes.
    Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine.

    Additional Notes:  Participants will discuss the book Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen. Even if you haven't read the book, join the group to discuss one of Florida's favorite authors. The meeting will be followed by an OLLI ice cream social.
    This program meets 1 time(s).
 

  • Walk In The Park Interest Group August 2025

  • Program ID: OL703SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): M, 8/4/2025–8/25/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
    Location: Other Location Park/Outdoor Venue
    Seats Available: 25
    This program is a Shared Interest Group (SIG) or it is a special member only program. Members must be signed into their account and their membership expiration date must go beyond the program's end date to register. Registrants' contact information will be shared with the volunteer SIG/Member Event facilitator to communicate updates/changes.

    If you enjoy nature walks and connecting with fellow OLLI members, join us as we explore the beautiful parks in Pinellas County. Schedules of parks will be sent out monthly. All levels of walkers are welcome. Please contact facilitator, Kathleen Passafiume at katbelinni@bellsouth.net for questions and updates.


    Additional Notes:  

    This section is for Mondays in August 2025. If you are unable to make a Monday session and/or if the SIG is in session and you are unable to register online, please contact Facilitator Kathleen Passafiume at katbelinni@bellsouth.net.

    This program meets 4 time(s).
 

  • Mahjong Shared Interest Group (SIG) August 2025

  • Program ID: EC57710SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): M, 8/4/2025–8/25/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Location: Eckerd College Heron (CEC 116)
    Seats Available: 14
    This program is a Shared Interest Group (SIG) or it is a special member only program. Members must be signed into their account and their membership expiration date must go beyond the program's end date to register. Registrants' contact information will be shared with the volunteer SIG/Member Event facilitator to communicate updates/changes.

    Whether you are a seasoned pro, new and would like to learn, or somewhere in between, join us for Mahjong. We will meet twice a month to learn and play.

     


    Additional Notes:  
    This program meets 4 time(s).
 

  • Timely Tuesday Topics Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine

  • Program ID: EC1708SIG2
    Fee (members only): $5.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Tu, 8/5/2025–8/5/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
    Location: Eckerd College Pelican (CEC 113)
    Seats Available: 32
    This program is a Shared Interest Group (SIG) or it is a special member only program. Members must be signed into their account and their membership expiration date must go beyond the program's end date to register. Registrants' contact information will be shared with the volunteer SIG/Member Event facilitator to communicate updates/changes.
    Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine.

    Additional Notes:  Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine.
    This program meets 1 time(s).
 

  • Timely Tuesday Topics Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine

  • Program ID: EC2708SIG2
    Fee (members only): $5.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Tu, 8/12/2025–8/12/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
    Location: Eckerd College Pelican (CEC 113)
    Seats Available: 33
    This program is a Shared Interest Group (SIG) or it is a special member only program. Members must be signed into their account and their membership expiration date must go beyond the program's end date to register. Registrants' contact information will be shared with the volunteer SIG/Member Event facilitator to communicate updates/changes.
    Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine.

    Additional Notes:  Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine.
    This program meets 1 time(s).
 

  • Exploring Museums Shared Interest Group Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art

  • Program ID: OLP705SIG2
    Fee (members only): $15.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): F, 8/15/2025–8/15/2025
    Times: 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
    Location: Other Location Museum
    Seats Available: 8
    This program is a Shared Interest Group (SIG) or it is a special member only program. Members must be signed into their account and their membership expiration date must go beyond the program's end date to register. Registrants' contact information will be shared with the volunteer SIG/Member Event facilitator to communicate updates/changes.

    Once a month, members meet at an area museum to explore the arts together. Meeting times, locations and cost will vary by museum.

    Don't see the 'Add to Cart' button? Members must be logged into their account and membership should be current in order for the add to cart button to appear.


    Additional Notes:  Located on the Tarpon Springs Campus of St. Petersburg College, The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is a modern and contemporary art museum featuring works from the 20th and 21st century masters as well as contemporary artists working in Florida and the Gulf Coast regions. Admission  to the museum is by donation with a suggested donation of $10.
    This program meets 1 time(s).
 

  • Timely Tuesday Topics Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine

  • Program ID: EC3708SIG2
    Fee (members only): $5.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Tu, 8/19/2025–8/19/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
    Location: Eckerd College Pelican (CEC 113)
    Seats Available: 33
    This program is a Shared Interest Group (SIG) or it is a special member only program. Members must be signed into their account and their membership expiration date must go beyond the program's end date to register. Registrants' contact information will be shared with the volunteer SIG/Member Event facilitator to communicate updates/changes.
    Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine.

    Additional Notes:  Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine.
    This program meets 1 time(s).
 

  • Trivia Interest Group August 2025

  • Program ID: OL137SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Su, 8/24/2025–8/24/2025
    Times: 5:45 PM–8:00 PM
    Location: Other Location Restaurant
    Seats Available: 14
    This program is a Shared Interest Group (SIG) or it is a special member only program. Members must be signed into their account and their membership expiration date must go beyond the program's end date to register. Registrants' contact information will be shared with the volunteer SIG/Member Event facilitator to communicate updates/changes.

    Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for a fun and challenging game at the historic Hollander Hotel in downtown St. Petersburg. Hotel and street parking are available. Arrive between 5 and 5:30 p.m. for dinner or be there by 6:00 p.m. when the trivia begins.

    Register in advance, as we must reserve tables. OLLI is limited to two teams of eight players. If registration is full, reply to froehlichj@eckerd.edu to add your name to waiting list. If we have enough for another team, we will try to accommodate.

    Members, you must be signed into your account to make the 'add to cart' button appear. If you are unable to register, either you are not logged into your account and/or your membership expires before the program date.


    Additional Notes:  

    Members connect for a team experience solving challenging trivia questions. The Hollander is a downtown hotel with free parking in its lot and the surrounding streets.

    Your contact information will be shared with the facilitator (an OLLI Volunteer/Member) for this off-campus activity in case there is a last minute change/update.

    This program meets 1 time(s).
 

  • Timely Tuesday Topics Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine

  • Program ID: EC4708SIG2
    Fee (members only): $5.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Tu, 8/26/2025–8/26/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
    Location: Eckerd College Pelican (CEC 113)
    Seats Available: 33
    This program is a Shared Interest Group (SIG) or it is a special member only program. Members must be signed into their account and their membership expiration date must go beyond the program's end date to register. Registrants' contact information will be shared with the volunteer SIG/Member Event facilitator to communicate updates/changes.
    Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine.

    Additional Notes:  Read and Discuss Articles from The New Yorker magazine.
    This program meets 1 time(s).
 

  • Mahjong Shared Interest Group (SIG) July 2025

  • THIS PROGRAM IS IN SESSION AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

    Program ID: EC47710SIG2
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): M, 7/7/2025–7/28/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Location: Eckerd College Heron (CEC 116)
 

  • Beach Walk Interest Group July 2025

  • Program ID: OLC702SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Th, 7/10/2025–7/31/2025
    Times: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
    Location: Other Location Park/Outdoor Venue
    Seats Available: 29
    This program is a Shared Interest Group (SIG) or it is a special member only program. Members must be signed into their account and their membership expiration date must go beyond the program's end date to register. Registrants' contact information will be shared with the volunteer SIG/Member Event facilitator to communicate updates/changes.

    Join OLLI Members for a free, weekly outdoor stroll along one of Pinellas County's award-winning beaches. All levels of walkers are welcome!

    Don't see the 'add to cart' button? Members must be logged into their account in order to register for these programs.


    Additional Notes:  

    This section is for July 2025.  If the online registration is now closed because the program is "in session" and an "add to cart" button will not appear. Please contact SIG Facilitator Linda Loretz at loretzlo@eckerd.edu to be manually added to the list to receive updates. Thank you.

    This program meets 4 time(s).
 

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