Shared Interest Groups

The Zentangle method is an easy to learn, fun way to create beautiful images by drawing many patterns on a small tile. It’s a portable art, can be solitary or social, and it does not require charging any electronics. Zentangle art draws on mindful patterns that can be found all around us in our daily lives, giving the art a natural feel that just seems “right.” Practicing the Zentangle method is an experience that is unique to each person, and the positive results are tremendous. You can use this as a wellness tool and anyone that can hold a pen can learn to create stunning art!

The OLLI at UNLV trivia crew, the OLLI Quizcats, hosts virtual bi-weekly meetings beginning Thursday, September 9 from 12-1pm. Each of us will answer the trivia questions individually and keep track of our own score, so there is no team pressure. It's all for fun! The top three scorers from each meeting will achieve everlasting fame as their names will be included in the OLLI e-newsletter the following week. You will see a wide range of question categories and difficulty, so everyone will have a chance to feel wise.

The OLLI Coffee Room is best known as our gathering place—where conversations flow as much as the coffee. This fall we will have both virtual and in-person Coffee Room chats! Meet us for a cup of coffee or tea in the OLLI Coffee room September 14, October 12, and November 9 from 1-2pm or join us virtually with your favorite cup of homemade drink on September 28 and October 26 from 12- 1pm. We look forward to seeing you and discussing some exciting topics this fall!

Join OLLI member facilitators for a discussion twice a month beginning Thursday, September 16, 12-1pm on a variety of TED Talk topics. Topics this fall will include the importance of childhood, intelligence, and sports. Join us to discuss these topics and more this fall! Videos will be posted on the fall 2021 website, olliatunlv.wixsite.com/ fall2021, for members to watch and review before each group discussion session.

OLLI at the Movies includes time with fellow members, delicious movie theatre snacks, and great cinematic discussion.

Join us the third Friday of each month to see another exciting newly released film!

Sept.17 My Octopus Teacher

Oct. 15 Queen Bees

Nov. 19 In the Heights

Fourth Fridays, 12-1pm

Watch the pre-selected movie in advance on your own through Netflix, then join an OLLI discussion facilitator to talk about the themes presented in the film. This fall's movie list features films driven by exciting documentaries and life stories, which makes them ripe for lively discussion.

Oct. 22: Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art

The OLLI at UNLV book club will be the first (non-holiday) Monday of the month via Zoom.

To learn more about the upcoming books, olliatunlv.wixsite.com/fall2021.

Sept. 13 The Hive by Gregg Olsen

Oct. 4 The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

Nov. 1 Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood