Social Committee News

Thursday, October 27th (6:00-8:00 PM)
Wine and Cocktail Social
Sassafras Springs Vineyard

Glass of red wine, illustrationFall is finally here and with it comes a crisp in the air and the beginnings of a colorful transition. Join the OLLI social committee the fourth Thursday of each month for wine and cocktails. This month enjoy the fall season and come sit outside on one of the many, pumpkin lined decks at Sassafras Springs Vineyard.

Great House Wines, Beer and Non-Alcoholic Drinks. Free parking. PLUS, create your own cheese board.  Meat, cheese, and bread delivered from local artisans. Enhance your cheese board with nuts, olives, raisins, honey, and crackers.

HELP grow your OLLI’s membership & bring a guest to come enjoy this great venue with great friends!

6461 East Guy Terry Road, Springdale, Arkansas 72764

Email Gary Peters glp0412@gmail.com for questions or more information.


Thursday, October 20 (11:30 am)
OLLI Lunch Bunch @Bordino’s with Authors

Featured Speaker(s): The Village Writing School

logo of Village Writing School, Rogers, ArkansasThis month the Village Writing School will be visiting the regular third Thursday monthly luncheon at Bordino’s restaraunt and wine bar. Director of the Village Writing School, Alison Taylor-Brown, will discuss the mission of VWS while writers,  Alice French & Greg Sherar will talk about how writing helps us to heal and connect. Read more about The Village Writing School by clicking here.

All OLLI members, spouses, & friends are welcome to a fun filled (Dutch treat) lunch. Members with September birthdays receive a FREE crème brulee dessert!

*Please Email: melindanickle@outlook.com by end of day Monday, Oct. 17 to reserve your seat!


Thursday, October 27th (6:00-8:00 PM)
Wine and Cocktail Social
Sassafras Springs Vineyard

Fall is finally here and with it comes a crisp in the air and the beginnings of a colorful transition. Join the OLLI social committee the fourth Thursday of each month for wine and cocktails. This month enjoy the fall season and come sit outside on one of the many, pumpkin lined decks at Sassafras Springs Vineyard.

Great House Wines, Beer and Non-Alcoholic Drinks. Free parking. PLUS, create your own cheese board.  Meat, cheese, and bread delivered from local artisans. Enhance your cheese board with nuts, olives, raisins, honey, and crackers.

HELP grow your OLLI’s membership & bring a guest to come enjoy this great venue with great friends!

6461 East Guy Terry Road, Springdale, Arkansas 72764
Email Gary Peters glp0412@gmail.com for questions or more information.


Meetup illustrationContinue to check the OLLI website news page for Social Committee news, announcements and information on upcoming events!

You can also keep up with all the OLLI social events on Meetup.com. Search for OLLI Social – NWA and join the group so that you get the latest information about upcoming events, RSVP and see who else is planning to attend!


October 4, 2016
Nonfiction Book Club

Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at Rolling Hills Baptist Church.  Next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 4th.

The book for October is “The Worst Hard Time” by Timothy Egan.

Book for November’s meeting (Nov. 1st) is: “Gertrude Bell: The Desert Queen” by Janet Wallach