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The Walking Group will meet weekly on Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. If you enjoy a more relaxed walk at a slower pace, this group may be a great fit for you. Walks are typically 2–3 miles on trails and sidewalks with relatively flat, easy terrain and minimal rocks or roots. Descriptions of upcoming walks will be emailed to members in advance.

*Note: This group involves physical activity. You are responsible for wearing the proper attire and using the proper equipment (if applicable). It is recommended you consult your physician before participating in this activity. OLLI disclaims any and all liability for each individual’s participation in this activity.

Group Leader: Doris Boughton, cozy6@comcast.net

The American Sign Language (ASL) Group is open to all levels of ASL and meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at various locations. The purpose of this group is to practice and increase participants' working knowledge of American Sign Language.

Group Leaders:  Susan Ferro, ferro71@comcast.net, and Sue Price, sprice189@gmail.com

The Pinochle Group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at the OLLI office in the Outreach Building from 10:00 am to noon. Join others who love to play this card game. All levels of players are welcome. If players own cards, they should bring them to the group meetings.

Group Leader: Pat Markowski, patmarkow52@gmail.com

The Free Range Book Club is open to various genres (fiction, nonfiction) and meets on the third Monday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at location(s) determined by club members.

Group Leaders: Mary Conner-Righter, connerrighter@gmail.com, and Alice Clark, axc3@psu.edu

Join the OLLI Biking Group on rides, typically on Rails to Trails within about 2 hours of State College. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and expenses. Rides are twenty to thirty miles in length and require physical ability and your own equipment, including helmets. Ride notification by email only. The Biking Group meets every other Tuesday.

*Note: This group involves physical activity. You are responsible for wearing the proper attire and using the proper equipment (if applicable). It is recommended you consult your physician before participating in this activity. OLLI disclaims any and all liability for each individual’s participation in this activity.

Group Leader:  Elaine Dorney, edorney1@comcast.net

The Boundlessly Booked Book Club is open to various genres (fiction, nonfiction). Books and meeting locations will be selected by club members, and the group will meet the second Monday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.  

Group Leader: Gail Agans, gbagans@gmail.com and Vicki Litzinger, vlitzinger@gmail.com

The hiking group takes weekly hikes on Fridays. They are typically 3–7 miles and are primarily within a twenty-mile radius of the State College/Bellefonte area. The hikes vary from easy to moderate and occasionally challenging. Descriptions of the hikes are emailed to members early the week of the hike; that email also contains several hikes planned for future weeks.  

*Note: This group involves physical activity. You are responsible for wearing the proper attire and using the proper equipment (if applicable). It is recommended you consult your physician before participating in this activity. OLLI disclaims any and all liability for each individual’s participation in this activity.

Group Leader: Alice Clark, axc3@psu.edu

The OLLI Knitting and Crocheting SIG meets every other Monday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Pines Building (1940 Cliffside Drive) at Juniper Village. Join us for needlework and chat.  

Group Leaders: Deb Smith, debsmith16823@gmail.com; Carla Rossi, ckr1@psu.edu

You can join other OLLI members for lunch on the third Wednesday of each month at various locations in the State College area. You will have time to make friends with the people you have met in OLLI courses. Notification will be by email only.  

Group Leaders: Ann and Sugato Mitra, annmitra@earthlink.net

OLLI’s nonfiction book club meets from 1:30 to 2:30 PM on the second Wednesday of each month. To find out the current books being discussed, contact group leaders.

Group Leaders: Melanie and Steve Conlon, melanieconlonmw@gmail.com
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The Outdoor Art Group is for any level of artist. The group meets from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The group typically spends two hours working on our own projects: drawing, painting, nature journaling, photography, writing, etc. Members help to arrange meeting locations including indoor locations during the winter months.

Group Leader: Melissa (Missy) Stephens, missystephens01@comcast.net

Single? Want to treat yourself to a nice dinner while meeting new friends? Think about the Singles Supper Group, which meets once a month. Please contact the group leaders for information on the status of each month’s meeting.  

Group Leaders: Sherry Robertson, sherry1481@comcast.net, and Beverly Warren, beverlywarren337@gmail.com

The Writers Group welcomes writers of all genres and skill levels to share their writing. The group meets from 10:00 AM to noon on the second Friday of each month. Details about meetings will be communicated via monthly emails.  

Group Leader: Robina Rader, robrad21@gmail.com