Afterthoughts: Book Club
We meet over Zoom to discuss the latest book we're reading.
When You Join
When: First Monday of each month
2025 Dates: Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3, April 7, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 8, October 6, November 3
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CST
Location: Online via Zoom
2025 Reads
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April
Amsterdam by Ian McEwan -
June
Shakespeare - The Man who Pays the Rent by Judy Dench -
July
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
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August
The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai -
September
Patriot by Alexei Navalny -
October
To be Announced
Past Book Selections
Bollywood and Beyond
Bollywood and Beyond is a gateway not only to movies, but also musicals, dance performances, and multicultural events. This group will meet in person for screenings, performances, and have discussions about the film over a meal or a cup of tea.
Bollywood refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in the production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The industry is a part of the larger Indian cinema, which also includes South Indian cinema and other smaller film industries.
If You Join
When: Dates vary, typically on weekends
Time: Times vary
Location: Locations vary
Group Leader: Vinny Lalka
Upcoming Bollywood Events
Month of August
Akira Kurosawa film series. Belcourt Theater. 2102 Belcourt Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212. We will have a discussion about the films at our August social.
Saturday, August 9th, 8:00 p.m.
Come Fly with Me: A Rat Pack Rendezvous. Franklin Theater, 419 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064.
A tribute to Frank Sinatra and more. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Let Vinny know you are attending and if you would like to gather for a pre-show dinner. RSVP at Sign Up, 865-692-4829 or email Vinny at vinvin1984@aol.com.
Thursday, August 14th, 7:00 p.m.
Four lads from Liverpool. Franklin Theater, 419 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064
A tribute to the Beatles. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Let Vinny know you are attending and if you would like to gather for a pre-show dinner. RSVP at Sign Up, 865-692-4829 or email Vinny at vinvin1984@aol.com
Tuesday, August 26th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Social at Tailgate Brewery- 7300 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN, 37209.
We will discuss our August cultural events and have a jolly good time. RSVP at Sign Up, 865-692-4829 or email Vinny at vinvin1984@aol.com.
OLLI at the Arts
OLLI at the Arts group attends concerts and musical events each month during the academic year, featuring Vanderbilt Blair School of Music, Belmont University School of Performing Arts and other local academic and community cultural organizations. The group gathers pre- or post-concert for socializing over lunch or dinner.
When You Join
When: Dates vary
Time: Times vary
Location: Vanderbilt Blair School of Music and other locations
Event Tickets: Purchase on you own using links below
Group Leader: Jim and Perkie Cannon
Upcoming Events
DOLLY: A True Original Musical
August 12th, 7:30 p.m., The Fisher Center at Belmont University
OLLI at the Arts will be attending this musical on August 12th and inviting OLLI members to a pre-show social. Please sign up and let us know you are attending the show and will join us for the pre-show social. Due to reserved seating for this event, we will not be sitting together during the show. The August 12th performance is almost sold out, so please purchase your tickets soon if you plan on attending. If you are not joining us for a pre-show social, we will meet at the Fisher Center fountain 30 minutes before and right after the show to meet each other and to get a group photo. Other show dates are available; August 12th is the OLLI at the Arts event.
Merry Wives of Windsor presented by The Nashville Shakespeare Festival
August 21st, 6:00 p.m., The Yard at ONEC1TY, 8 City Blvd., Nashville
OLLI at the Arts will be attending the show on Thursday, August 21st. Purchase tickets online and please sign up and let us know you will be attending the performance.
Blair Masters Series with Molly Barth: "Together We..."
September 14th, 2:30 p.m., Turner Recital Hall - Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University
Experience the mesmerizing artistry of Grammy-winning flutist Molly Barth, as she is joined by star Blair faculty colleagues Felix Wang, cello; and Heather Conner, piano, for a special Blair Master Series performance. Purchase your tickets and sign up to let us know you are attending.
On Film
We come together to watch a film, followed by a post-screen discussion.
When You Join
When: Meeting dates vary
Time: Times vary
Location: The Belcourt Theatre
Group Leader: F. Clark Williams
Upcoming Film Events
Upcoming Events of interest at The Belcourt:
- Nashville X-Rated (seminar 7pm) followed by screening of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (8pm), Tuesday, August 5.
- Akira Kurosawa retrospective: 14 films screening August 8 through August 26.
- Throne of Blood (Kurosawa’s take on Macbeth), introduced by Bob Roberts, Belcourt staffer and Nashville Shakespeare Festival Grants Manager, Wednesday, August 13, 7pm
- Ran (Kurosawa’s take on King Lear) introduced by Nashville Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Jason Spelbring, Saturday, August 16, 1:10pm.
- Nashville in Hollywood’s Golden Age (seminar, 11am), followed by screening of The Yearling, Saturday, September 13.
OLLI on the Move
We enjoy a walk outside exploring different locations in and around Nashville. Benefits of a daily walk.
When You Join
When: Weekly
Cancellations: The walk will be canceled if the weather is raining, sleeting, snowing or other extreme conditions.
Group Leader: Jan Goddard
RSVP: Please RSVP via the link below. RSVP is required.
Upcoming Walks (weather permiting)
Suggested to bring personal hydration, sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent, and other supplies you may need for the activity.
Please note the earlier summer start time!
August 1, 8:30 a.m.
Long Hunter State Park, Couchville Lake Trail. 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076
Meet in the parking lot. 2.1-mile paved loop, easy trail
Brunch at a nearby restaurant following the activity.
August 8, 8:30 a.m.
Edwin Warner Park, Harpeth Woods Trail (blue blaze). 7311 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221
Meet in front of the Nature Center. 2.5-mile, moderately challenging, natural surface trail (2.1-mile, Old Road Trail is a paved, easy trail option)
Brunch at a nearby restaurant following the activity.
August 15, 8:30 a.m.
Shelby Bottoms Greenway, near the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge. 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37214
Park in the back of Wave Country. Meet in the back of the parking lot. 3 miles out and back trail, paved, easy.
Brunch at a nearby restaurant following the activity.
August 22, 8:30 a.m.
Cumberland River Bicentennial Greenway. 177 Chapmansboro Road, Ashland City, TN 37015
Meet in the parking lot. 3-mile out-and-back trail, paved, easy.
Brunch at a nearby restaurant following the activity.
August 29, 8:30 a.m.
Percy Warner Park, Warner Woods Trail (white blaze). 6921 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37205
Meet at the trail map kiosk at the end of the parking lot. 2.5-mile loop, natural surface, moderately challenging (2 miles, Old Road Trail is a paved, easy option).
Brunch at a nearby restaurant following the activity.
Vanderbilt Explorers
Explore Vanderbilt University through interactive experiences. Engage in tours and experiences covering anything from architecture history, landscapes, the Wondr'y, food, and more.
When You Join
When: Monthly
Time: Times vary
Location: Vanderbilt University Campus
Group Leader: Tracy Stadnick
Upcoming Explorer Events
August 5, 10:30 a.m.
The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, 2414 Highland Street, Nashville, TN 37212
Explore the facility and mission. Sign up here.
Paid parking is available in the 25th Avenue garage
September 3, 10:00 a.m.
Vanderbilt Museum of Art, 1220 21st Avenue S., Nashville, TN 37212
Talk and tour about the paperbacks exhibit. Sign up here.
Paid parking in front of the building and on the street.
Volunteer with OLLI
Join other OLLI members for a monthly experience of volunteering in the community. The group will visit different nonprofits each month.
When You Join
When: Monthly
Time: Times vary
Location: Locations vary
Registration: Use links listed below to sign up
Group Leader: Jan Hulme Shepard
Upcoming Volunteer Events
August 7, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Nashville Food Project, 10 people
5904 California Ave, Nashville 37209
Volunteers will assist in "Best Use" meal prep sessions where activities include a tour, washing, peeling & chopping veggies & fruits, sorting donated foods for meals or composting, etc. Seating is available. An optional team post-event lunch onsite.
Sign up to volunteer by July 25.
September 3, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Nashville Humane Association, 12 people
213 Oceola Ave, Nashville 37209
Volunteer activities will include a tour, working the drive-thru Pet Food Bank program for low-income neighbors by processing request forms, plus packaging & distributing pet food & supplies, etc. Seating is available. Optional team post-event lunch at a nearby restaurant. Volunteers are encouraged to make a monetary or supplies donation (supply list will be provided).
Sign up to volunteer by August 22.
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