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Shared Interest Groups

Shared Interest Groups are an opportunity to meet outside of the classroom with those who share a common interest. They are intended to offer a smaller and more hands-on experience than traditional OLLI classes. The size and nature of the groups will vary.

Groups are free and open to all active OLLI members, which is anyone who registers for a class or event during the academic year. They are volunteer-led and maintained by OLLI members.

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø a Book: In-Person Book Club

We meet in person to discuss the latest book we're reading.Ìý

Books in a pile for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø a Book Book Club, a Special Interest Group at OLLI.

When You Join

When: Second Thursday of the month

Time: 11 a.m.–noon

Location: St. George's Episcopal Church, 4715 Harding Pike, Nashville

Group Leader: Ann Wheeler

Upcoming Events

All in-person meetings take place at:
St. George's Episcopal Church, Room 218, 4715 Harding Pike, Nashville

  • Thursday, June 11, 11 a.m.–noon. Discussion guided by F Clark Williams
    Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy
  • Thursday, July 9, 11 a.m. - noon. Discussion guided by Jennifer AustinÌý
    The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunnyby Koran Desai;
  • Thursday, August 13,Ìý11 a.m. - noon. Discussion guided by Alice Fitzgibbon
    The Swerveby Stephen Greenblatt:
  • Thursday, September 10,Ìý11 a.m. - noon. Discussion guided by Kay Johnson
    The Silent Patientby Alex Michaelides
  • Thursday, October 8,Ìý11 a.m. - noon. Discussion guided by Linda Fisher
    The Sistersby Jonas Hassan Khemiri
  • Thursday, November 12,Ìý11 a.m. - noon. Discussion guided by Phyllis Polinsky
    ÌýBroken Countryby Clare Leslie Hall
  • Thursday, December 10,Ìý11 a.m. - noon. Discussion guided by Mary Raffety
    Atmosphereby Taylor Jenkins Reid

Past Book Selections

  • 2025

    October
    How to Read a BookÌýby Monica Wood

    DecemberÌý
    Buckeye by Patric Ryan

  • 2026

    January 2026
    The Correspondent
    by Virginia Evans

    February 2026
    The Distance Between Us by Maggie O'Farrell

    March 2026
    The Long Ships by Frans G. Bengstrom

    April 2026Ìý
    The World WalkÌýby Tom Turcich

    May 2026
    Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte MaConaghy

Afterthoughts: Online Book Club

We meet over Zoom to discuss the latest book we're reading.Ìý

Books in a pile for Afterthoughts: Book Club, a Special Interest Group at OLLI.

When You Join

When: First Monday of each month

2025 Dates: Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3, April 7, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3

Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CST

Location: Online via Zoom

Group Leader: Anne Brandt

2026 Afterthoughts Book Club Selections

June 2026
Heartwood by Amity Gaige

July 2026
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vyong

August 2026
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult

Past Book Selections

  • 2026

    January 2026
    Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War by Tony Horowitz

    Feb. 2026
    The Silk Roads: A New History of the World by Peter Frankopan

    March 2026
    How to Read a Book, by Monica Wood

    April 2026
    The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

    May 2026
    Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte MaConaghy

  • 2025

    January
    The Murder of Roger AckroydÌýby Agatha Christie

    February
    A Tree Grows in BrooklynÌýby Betty Smith

    March
    I Am Not Sidney PoitierÌýby Percival Everett

    April

    Amsterdam by Ian McEwan

    June
    Shakespeare - The Man who Pays the Rent by Judy Dench

    July
    The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich

    August
    The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai

    September
    Patriot by Alexei Navalny

    November
    Henry V by Dan JonesÌý

    December
    The House of the Spirits by Isabel AllendeÌý

  • 2024

    JanuaryÌý
    Open Throat by Henry Hoke

    FebruaryÌý
    The Socrates Express by Eric Weiner

    MarchÌý
    The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

    AprilÌý
    A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy by Nathan Thrall

    May
    Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

    JuneÌý
    The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

    JulyÌý
    The Canceling of the American Mind: How Cancel Culture Undermines Trust, Destroys Institutions, and Threatens Us All by Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott

    August
    The FraudÌýby Zadie Smith

    September
    Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting: A NovelÌýby Clare Pooley

    October
    An Unfinished Love StoryÌýby Doris Kearns Goodwin

    November
    Death at La FeniceÌýby Donna Leon

    December
    Love in the Time of CholeraÌýby Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Bollywood & Beyond

Bollywood & Beyond is a community gateway to joy, culture, and connection. Inspired by the vibrant spirit of Mumbai, we bring people together in Nashville through movies, music, dance, cuisine, outdoor adventures, guest speakers, and cultural experiences. From soulful concerts to flavorful food, poetry to travel, we celebrate the magic and masala of life—building friendship, fellowship, and fun along the way.

colorful theater seats

If You Join

When: Dates vary, typically on weekends

Time: Times vary

Location: Locations vary

Group Leader: Vinny Lalka

Upcoming Bollywood & Beyond Events

To RSVP to events, text Vinny at 865-692-4829, email vinvin1984@aol.com.

Tuesday, May 19, 3:30 pm, (Grandma's Wedding) movie
Regal Thompson Lane, 719 Thompson Ln, Nashville
Daadi Ki Shaadi' brings a heartwarming and hilarious take on love, proving that age is truly just a number. With grandma’s wedding becoming the biggest celebration and confusion in the family, the film promises laughter, emotions, and complete family entertainment. RSVP directly to Vinny at 865-692-4829, or email vinvin1984@aol.com.

Mahjong

Join fellow OLLI members for open play Mahjong on Fridays from 1–4 p.m. This Shared Interest Group offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where players of all experience levels—from beginners to seasoned players—can enjoy America-style Mahjong together. Bring your own set and Mahjong League Card, and come ready for conversation, connection and lots of fun. Players should be able to complete games without assistance. Formal instruction is not provided.

OLLI member holding up winning mahjong tiles

If You Join

When: Fridays

Time: 1–4 p.m.

Location: Second Presbyterian Church, Cafe Space, 3511 Belmont Blvd., Nashville

Group Leader: Joy Marini and Kathi Whalen

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.Ìý

OLLI at the Arts attending show

When You Join

When: Dates vary

Time: Times vary

Location: Vanderbilt Blair School of Music and other locationsÌý

Event Tickets: Purchase on you own using links below

Group Leader: Jim and Perkie Cannon

Upcoming Events

More events coming soon!

On Film

We come together to watch a film, followed by a post-screen discussion.Ìý

Empty movie theater with red seats facing a large, blank white screen, dim lighting

When You Join

When: Meeting dates vary

Time: Times vary

Location: The Belcourt Theatre

Group Leader: F. Clark Williams

Upcoming Film Events

to learn about upcoming film screenings and discussions.

  • Past Films
    • Nights of Cabiria
    • Zola
    • Shadow of a Doubt
    • What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael
      Rebecca
    • Portrait of a Lady on Fire
    • Redoubt
    • Picnic at Hanging Rock
    • Key Largo
    • The Asphalt Jungle
    • Leave Her to Heaven
    • The Postman Always Rings Twice
    • Invisible Life
    • A Hidden Life
    • Satantango
    • Pain and Glory
    • Volver
    • The Wind Will Carry Us
    • A Taste of Cherry
    • First Love
    • Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
    • Anthropocene
    • Official Secrets
    • Broadcast News
    • Raise Hell
    • Ace in the Hole
    • The Nightingale
    • Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy Blache'
    • Biggest Little Farm
    • Wild Nights with Emily
    • Hail Satan
    • Faces
    • High Life
    • Charade
    • Ash Is The Purest White
    • Amazing Grace
    • The Mustang
    • The Juniper Tree
    • Transit
    • Never Look Away
    • Everybody Knows
    • All that Jazz
    • Roma
    • Capernaum
    • Cold War
    • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
    • Monrovia, Indiana
    • Walkabout
    • Shoplifters

OLLI on the Move

We enjoy a walk outside exploring different locations in and around Nashville.

Group of hikers in colorful jackets walking on a leafy trail under a canopy of green trees.

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.Ìý

Friday, May 29, 8:30 a.m.Ìý
Peacock Hill Nature Park,Ìý6990 Giles Hill Rd, College Grove, TN 37046
Meeting spot:Ìý McCall House Visitor Center.ÌýIt sits right by the main parking lot.
Trail information: Difficulty: Moderate. Length: 3 miles. Expect wide, clear gravel and grass paths with some steady, rolling inclines and a few rocky spots that offer excellent views over Williamson County. ÌýÌý
Special Event: After the hike, we will tour the McCall House, a historic 1850s farmhouse that functions as the park’s visitor center. It is filled with historical and educational displays.
RSVP:Ìý Participation is limited, RSVP (mandatory for this event). You will receive an email confirming your spot.Ìý

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  • Past Walks
    • Percy Warner Park
    • Nashville City Cemetary
    • Ransom Mills Dam, Murfreesboro Greenway System
    • Peeler Park and Greenway
    • Gaucho Road Trailhead, Percy Warner Park
    • Mound Bottom Archaeological Area in Cheatham County
    • Long Hunter State Park
    • Centennial Park
    • Marcella Vivrette Smith Park
    • Cumberland River Greenway
    • Ellington Agricultural Center (Rogers Walk Trail)
    • Taylor Hollow State Natural Area
    • Larkspur Conservation
    • Granny White Park
    • Bowie Nature Park
    • Beaman Park, Henry Hollow Trail
    • Edwin Warner Park, Burch Reserve Trail
    • Deep Wells Entrance, Percy Warner
    • Park, Mossy Ridge (Red Trail)
    • Richland Creek Greenway, McCabe Trailhead
    • Montgomery Bell State Park
    • Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Nature Area
    • Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
    • Aspen Grove Park Trails
    • Deerwood Arboretum
    • Harpeth Woods Trail (Blue Trail) at Edwin Warner Park
    • Radnor Lake State Park Aviary Education Center
    • Crockett Park
    • Hidden Lake Trail at the Harpeth River State Park
    • Belmont University Campus
    • ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Campus
    • Ganier Ridge at Radnor Lake
    • White Trail at Percy Warner Park
    • Moss Ridge Trail
    • Burch Reserve Trail
    • Parmer Park
    • Richland Creek Greenway
    • Harpeth River Greenway
    • Percy Warner Park
    • Sevier Park
    • Green Hills Park
    • Radnor Lake State Park
    • Edwin Warner Park Blue Trail

Vanderbilt Explorers

Explore ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø through interactive experiences.Ìý Engage in tours and experiences covering anything from architecture history, landscapes, the Wondr'y, food, and more.

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When You Join

When: Monthly

Time: Times vary

Location: ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Campus

Group Leader: Tracy Stadnick

Upcoming Explorer Events

More events coming soon!

Volunteer with OLLI

Join other OLLI members for a monthly experience of volunteering in the community. The group will visit different nonprofits each month.

OLLI group volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank

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

June 3, Wednesday, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Join in the fun as our OLLI volunteers work withÌýtheÌýNashville Humane Association teamÌýin their weekly, drive-thruÌýPet Food Bank,Ìýwhich distributes pet food & supplies to neighbors in need.ÌýWe'll get fresh air, take requests, fill orders & end our time with a tour. Limited seating available. to volunteer.

July 9th, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - noonÌý
, 15 people
Join us as we work with the "Nashville Hygiene Hub" team. Volunteer activities include unpacking donations, assembling hygiene & cleaning kits for distribution to our neighbors via 100+ local partners. Limited seating available. to volunteer

August 5th, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
15 people
Join us & the Ronald McDonald House team as we create a welcoming "home away from home" space for families with a loved one in a nearby hospital. Activities include sorting & shelving donations, packaging individual snacks & light cleaning of toys & books. LimitedÌýseating is available. to volunteer.


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