OLLI Summer 2025 FINAL - Flipbook - Page 20
Extreme Weather with Illinois Climatologist
Monday, July 28
10:00 – 11:30 a ⸀m ⸀
Peoria Next Innovation Center
Climate change is already causing signi昀椀cant
impacts globally, and right here in Central Illinois.
One of the most discussed impacts is the extreme
weather – heat waves, heavy rain, severe storms –
with the notion that these extremes will become
more frequent and even more intense. We
are far from being locked in to a more extreme
weather future, however, and there are ways of
both reducing climate change-affected weather
extremes and reducing their societal impacts.
We’ll talk about climate change with Trent Ford,
Illinois State Climatologist, how it is affecting
extreme weather, what that means for us in
central Illinois, and what we can do about it.
$15 – Includes the presentation, snacks, and coffee.
Transportation not provided – meet us there. Free
parking is available in the lot behind the building.
Seats available: 35
A Conversation That Matters:
Planning for the Inevitable
Thursday, August 21
12:00 – 1:00 p ⸀m ⸀
Peoria Next Innovation Center
Few of us take the time to prepare for the
inevitable, yet planning ahead can bring peace
of mind to you and your loved ones. While
death may be a dif昀椀cult topic, it’s an important
conversation everyone should have. Join Jenny
Bennie from Dignity Memorial for an informative
session on how to begin the planning process.
The Dignity Memorial team consists of dedicated
local professionals committed to ensuring every
detail is handled with care. In this program,
we’ll discuss the importance of making 昀椀nal
arrangements in advance, the bene昀椀ts of preplanning, and the key steps involved. Participants
will also receive some discussion guidelines to
start planning the process with con昀椀dence.
FREE! – Includes the presentation, snacks, and
coffee. Transportation not provided – meet us
there. Free parking is available in the lot behind
the building.
Seats available: 35
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ORIGINALS
OLLI at the Movies
at Peoria Riverfront Museum
Join or Die
Thursday, June 5, 12:00 - 2:00 p ⸀m ⸀
Join or Die is a feature documentary based on
Robert Putnam’s groundbreaking book Bowling
Alone, about the implications of declining
social activity and civic involvement. Flanked
by in昀氀uential fans and scholars — from Hillary
Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and Surgeon General
Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty,
and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups
building community in neighborhoods across the
country, join Putnam as he explores three urgent
civic questions: What makes democracy work?
Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most
importantly… What can we do about it?
FREE! For everyone, in honor of OLLI volunteers
and all those who volunteer!Includes moderated
discussion with Rob Parks, documentary 昀椀lm
facilitator and frequent study group leader.
Transportation not provided – meet us there!
Seats available: 190
Back to the Future
Bring your
Tuesday, July 8,
Grandkids for FREE
10:00 a ⸀m ⸀ – 12:45 p ⸀m ⸀
Head back to the 80’s with Back to the Future
a nostalgic experience, blending adventure,
sci-昀椀, and humor. We’ll join Marty McFly as he
accidentally travels back to 1955 in a time-traveling
DeLorean. The movie’s mix of thrilling action,
iconic characters, and a classic 1980s soundtrack
makes it a timeless favorite.
$5 – Includes moderated discussion with resident
昀椀lm buff and OLLI facilitator Gary Nelson prior to
the start of the screening. Call the of昀椀ce to register
your grandkids for FREE! Transportation not
provided – meet us there! Seats available: 190
Jaws
Thursday, August 7, 12:00 - 2:30 p ⸀m ⸀
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Dive into the suspenseful masterpiece Jaws on
the big screen! Directed by Steven Spielberg in
1975, this iconic thriller follows the face off against
a relentless great white shark terrorizing Amity
Island. Jaws is more than just a thriller—it’s a
cinematic landmark that rede昀椀ned suspense and
adventure in 昀椀lm history.
$5 – Includes moderated discussion prior to the
start of screening. Transportation not provided,
meet us there.
Seats available: 190
