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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

 
  • Trivia Interest Group November 2024

  • Program ID: OL3137SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Su, 11/24/2024–11/24/2024
    Times: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
    Location: Other Location Restaurant
    Seats Available: 2
    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.
    Additional Notes: 

    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).

  • Mahjong - Chinese Shared Interest Group (SIG)

  • Course/Program ID: EC1709SIG2
    Presenter/Facilitator(s): Barbara Lyso
    Fee (nonmember): $15.00
    Fee (member): $0.00
    Dates(DOW, Start–End): M, 12/2/2024–12/16/2024
    Times: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Location: Eckerd College Heron (CEC 116)
    Seats Available: 12
    Description: 
    Chinese Mahjong is played like a game of gin rummy. A "game" consists of 4 rounds (hands) of play. Each round ends when one player can build a "completed" hand consisting of 4 multiple-tile melds plus 1 pair of tiles. The game ends after four rounds and the player with the highest total of points wins the game.  No previous experience necessary! Join other OLLI members to learn a new skill.
    Additional Notes: 
    This program meets 3 time(s).

  • Mahjong Shared Interest Group (SIG) December 2024

  • Program ID: EC57710SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): M, 12/2/2024–12/16/2024
    Times: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Location: Eckerd College Heron (CEC 116)
    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.
    Additional Notes: 
    This program meets 2 time(s).

  • Timely Tuesday Topics

  • Program ID: EC70825WI
    Fee (members only): $5.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Tu, 12/3/2024–12/3/2024
    Times: 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
    Location: Eckerd College Continuing Education (CE) 309
    Seats Available: 19
    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.
    Additional Notes: 

    These standalone discussions will highlight select articles from The New Yorker magazine. Readings will be shared in advance of the sessions.

    This program meets 1 time(s).

  • Beach Walk Interest Group November

  • Program ID: OL4702SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Th, 12/5/2024–12/19/2024
    Times: 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
    Location: Other Location Park/Outdoor Venue
    Seats Available: 35
    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.
    Additional Notes: 

    This section is for Thursdays beginning December 5, 2024 through December 19, 2024.  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 3 time(s).

  • Timely Tuesday Topics

  • Program ID: EC170825WI
    Fee (members only): $5.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Tu, 12/10/2024–12/10/2024
    Times: 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
    Location: Eckerd College Continuing Education (CE) 309
    Seats Available: 20
    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.
    Additional Notes: 

    These standalone discussions will highlight select articles from The New Yorker magazine. Readings will be shared in advance of the sessions.

    This program meets 1 time(s).

  • Dine-Around O'Keefe's Irish Tavern and Grille

  • Program ID: OL4674SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Sa, 12/14/2024–12/14/2024
    Times: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Location: Other Location Restaurant
    Seats Available: 6
    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.
    Additional Notes: 

    Join other OLLI members at O'Keefe's Irish Tavern and Grille for dinner.  If you would like to make a fuller day, you can attend the Francis Wilson Playhouse's Wizard of Oz" at 2:00 p.m. Please register online with OLLI and you will be contacted with instructions to obtain tickets for the play.

    O'Keefe's Irish Tavern and Grille,1219 S. Harrison Ave, Clearwater.

     

     

    This program meets 1 time(s).

  • Timely Tuesday Topics

  • Program ID: EC270825WI
    Fee (members only): $5.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Tu, 12/17/2024–12/17/2024
    Times: 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
    Location: Eckerd College Continuing Education (CE) 309
    Seats Available: 20
    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.
    Additional Notes: 

    These standalone discussions will highlight select articles from The New Yorker magazine.Readings will be shared in advance of the sessions.

    This program meets 1 time(s).

  • Walk In The Park Interest Group March 2025

  • Program ID: OL5703SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): M, 3/3/2025–3/31/2025
    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.
    Additional Notes: 

    This section is for Mondays in March 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 5 time(s).

  • Beach Walk Interest Group March 2025

  • Program ID: OL9702SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Th, 3/6/2025–3/27/2025
    Times: 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
    Location: Other Location Park/Outdoor Venue
    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.
    Additional Notes: 

    This section is for March 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).

  • Dine-Around Alta Marina Private Dining Room

  • Program ID: WSH67425WI
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Th, 3/13/2025–3/13/2025
    Times: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Location: Westminster Shores Sunrise Point
    Seats Available: 20
    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.
    Additional Notes: 

    Enjoy breathtaking views overlooking Tampa Bay as you enjoy dinner creatively designed and prepared by the exectutive chef at Alta Marina the private dining restaurant at Westminster Shores.

    Diners will pay for their own meals. Credit card payment only.

    This program meets 1 time(s).

  • Exploring Museums Shared Interest Group James Museum

  • Program ID: OL3705SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): F, 3/14/2025–3/14/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
    Location: Other Location Museum
    Seats Available: 20
    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.
    Additional Notes: Round up your friends for some fun at The James Museum! Join OLLI member and James Museum docent, Marlys Meckler for a guided museum tour. Participants will pay admission at the door.
    This program meets 1 time(s).

  • Beach Walk Interest Group April 2025

  • Program ID: OLA702SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Th, 4/3/2025–4/24/2025
    Times: 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
    Location: Other Location Park/Outdoor Venue
    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.
    Additional Notes: 

    This section is for April 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).

  • Walk In The Park Interest Group April 2025

  • Program ID: OL6703SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): M, 4/7/2025–4/28/2025
    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.
    Additional Notes: 

    This section is for Mondays in April 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).

  • Dine-Around

  • Course/Program ID: OL7674SIG2
    Presenter/Facilitator(s): Linda Loretz
    Fee (nonmember): $15.00
    Fee (member): $15.00
    Dates(DOW, Start–End): Th, 4/10/2025–4/10/2025
    Times: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Location: Other Location Restaurant
    Seats Available: 20
    Description: 

    Join other OLLI members at a variety of unique North/South Pinellas County restaurants. Participants order from the menu. Each member is responsible for his/her own meal cost and tip. Group size is limited, so register early. We often have people on a waitlist, so if you are registered and are unable to attend, please call the office to allow a member on the waitlist to attend.

     

    Additional Notes: 

    Join fellow OLLI members for conversation and community along with some good food at Sea Dog Brewing Company.

    Sea Dog Brewing Company 9610 Gulf Blvd Treasure Island, FL 33706

    This program meets 1 time(s).

  • Dine-Around

  • Course/Program ID: OL6674SIG2
    Presenter/Facilitator(s): Nancy Wathen
    Fee (nonmember): $15.00
    Fee (member): $15.00
    Dates(DOW, Start–End): Sa, 4/12/2025–4/12/2025
    Times: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Location: Other Location Restaurant
    Seats Available: 12
    Description: 

    Join other OLLI members at a variety of unique North/South Pinellas County restaurants. Participants order from the menu. Each member is responsible for his/her own meal cost and tip. Group size is limited, so register early. We often have people on a waitlist, so if you are registered and are unable to attend, please call the office to allow a member on the waitlist to attend.

     

    Additional Notes: 

    Join fellow OLLI members for conversation and community along with some good food at Alfano's Italian Restaurant. Make it a full day! Attend the Francis Wilson Playhouse's "Sunshine Boys" at 2 p.m. before the Dine Around dinner at Alfonso's. Individuals interested in attending the play must purchase their tickets directly from the FWP box office.

    Alfano's Italian Restaurant 1702 Clearwater Largo Rd Clearwater, FL 33756

    This program meets 1 time(s).

  • Walk In The Park Interest Group August 2024

  • Program ID: OL2703SIG2
    Fee (members only): $0.00
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): M, 11/4/2024–12/16/2024
    Times: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
    Location: Other Location Park/Outdoor Venue
    Seats Available: 36
    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.
    Additional Notes: 

    This section is for Mondays in September 2024. 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 7 time(s).


  • Writers Circle November and December 2024

  • THIS PROGRAM IS IN SESSION AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

    Program ID: EC1582SIG2
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Tu, 11/5/2024–12/10/2024
    Times: 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
    Location: Eckerd College Continuing Education (CE) 309

  • The Poets Circle November through Dec 2024

  • THIS PROGRAM IS IN SESSION AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

    Program ID: WSH720SIG2
    Dates (DOW, Start–End): Tu, 11/5/2024–12/17/2024
    Times: 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
    Location: Westminster Shores Parkside South

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