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
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CST
Location: Online via Zoom
2025 Reads
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January
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie -
February
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith -
March
I Am Not Sidney Poitier by Percival Everett
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April
Amsterdam by Ian McEwan -
May
Coming Soon -
June
Coming Soon
Past Book Selections
Bollywood and Beyond
Join a group of your cinematic adventurous peers for a movie of the month. Focusing on Bollywood, Indian and foreign films, this group will meet in person for screenings 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
EVERY LITTLE THING - The Belcourt Theatre
Sunday, March 16, 6:50 p.m.
Belcourt Theater
2102 Belcourt Avenue
Amid the glamour of Hollywood, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating and magical tale of love, fragility, healing and the delicate beauty in tiny acts of greatness. A film of joy and wonder, EVERY LITTLE THING offers profound truths in a deceptively simple story. What does it mean to care for another, and what impact does this act have on us? In tending to these fragile yet resilient creatures, Terry Masear finds a sense of healing from her own past. Her diminutive patients — brought into sharp focus through breathtaking, beautifully detailed photography — become memorable protagonists in their own right. The viewer becomes emotionally invested in Cactus, Jimmy, Wasabi, Alexa, and Mikhail, celebrating their small victories and lamenting their tiny tragedies. The compassion and empathy that Masear shows her Lilliputian charges serves as a lesson to us all — a reminder that in the smallest of acts, and in the tiniest of creatures, we might find grace.
*Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to purchase tickets.
Optional Dinner at Nawabi Hyderabad House, at 5:30pm before movie.
106 29th Ave N Nashville TN 37203. Restaurant website : https://hyderabadhousenashville.com/?utm_source=google
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 Concerts
All Shook Up
March 30, 2 p.m.
Belmont Fisher Center for Performing Arts
Post-concert dinner to follow
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Blair Big Band in Concert
April 3, 8 p.m.
Blair School of Music- Ingram Hall
Learn More
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
OLLI on the Move
We enjoy a walk outside exploring different locations in and around Nashville.
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)
March 7, 9:30 a.m.
Stones River Greenway, meet at Percy Priest Dam Trailhead, near the intersection of Bell Road and Greenway.
Lunch at a nearby restaurant following the activity.
March 14, 9:30 a.m.
Edwin Warner Harpeth Woods (Blue) Trail, meet in front of Edwin Warner Nature Center.
Lunch at a nearby restaurant following the activity.
March 21, 9:30 a.m.
Shelby Bottoms Greenway, meet at the Mansion at Two Rivers Park.
Lunch at a nearby restaurant following the activity.
March 28, 9:30 a.m.
Percy Warner Park - Warner Woods Trail (white), meet at Deep Wells entrance on Hwy 100, meet at the trail map kiosk.
Lunch 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
Vanderbilt Campus Dining Food Tour
Monday, April 7th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sign up for the event.
Meet at the roundabout by the admissions office, 2305 West End Avenue.
College dining isn't what you or I experienced. It is an upscale experience. Brian Cochran, Director of Food Services, will take us on a tour of 4-5 dining halls across campus to see how Vanderbilt feeds their students with European coffee houses, Asian markets, and local flavors. Be prepared to walk! Parking is located at the Vanderbilt Bookstore garage (2550 Kensington Place) or nearby street parking. Both options require payment for parking.
Vandy Boys Baseball vs Lipscomb
Tuesday, April 15th, 6:00 p.m.
$10 per ticket - purchase link coming soon
Let us know you are coming.
Join us as we root for the Vandy Boys. Purchase discounted tickets and then let us know you will be attending. Meet outside the outfield entrance. View game day information for important details including parking.
The Wond'ry Tour
Thursday, May 15th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sign up for the event.
Learn more about Vanderbilt's Center for Innovation, The Wond'ry, and the many unique programs it offers Vanderbilt faculty, staff, students, and the Nashville community. Meet in the main lobby of The Wond'ry, 2414 Highland Avenue. View parking information.
Vanderbilt Archives Tour
Tuesday, June 10th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sign up for the event.
Learn about the collections in the Vanderbilt Archives. See James Lawson's original documents and Henry Kissinger's papers. From the most unusual to the oldest, learn about the many artifacts and records housed in the collection. Meet at Special Collections & Archives, 1101 19th Avenue. Street parking in area.
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: TBD
Upcoming Volunteer Events
March 10, 11 a.m.
Soles4Souls, 20 people
April 2, 1:30–4 p.m.
Second Harvest Food Bank, 30 people
May 1, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Nashville Food Project, 8 people
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