Weekly Announcements

for the Week of October 13 - 15, 2026

Below is a list of events happening in Renaissance now and in the near future.

Upcoming Events:

OCT 13 TUESDAY (in person) and OCT 15 THURSDAY (Zoom) at 12:30 pm:  Our first Town Hall meetings. Bring your lunch and hear what we are working on to improve RI.

OCT 14 WEDNESDAY at 12:00 noon in FIC003: UKE JAM AND SINGALONG.  All ukulele players at any skill level are welcome, and we also need singers to join in. Bring your lunch, bring a friend or two, and join in the fun!

 OCT 14 WEDNESDAY at 5:00pm, Dinner at Doyle! Parking is in the lot past Doyle Hall and around the curve. You are more than welcome to bring guests. Please RSVP at dinneratdoyle@gmail.com as we reserve tables. Thank You.

 OCT 20 TUESDAY:  Bread and Soup Day   More info to follow.

OCT 22 THURSDAY at 12:30 pm, Room FIC 030: Renaissance Theater Kick-Off Meeting. We are thrilled to invite you to the interest meeting for our debut show:  Fiddler on the Roof Sr. Coming this spring!  Whether you’re eager to step into the spotlight, sing your heart out, or help bring the village of Anatevka to life behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in our very first cast and crew! Come by and we will fill you in on all the details. All are welcome to join in this exciting new adventure. 

 OCT 23 FRIDAY due date:   It is hard to believe, but it is already time to propose courses for our Spring 2027 semester.  See 10/1 email from Jenny Heinlein for details on how to submit proposals.  If you have an idea for a course but need some feedback, don't hesitate to contact Terry Weisser or Kathleen Bennett.  If you have never taught before but want to "dip your toe in," we are happy to help you and give you some guidance.  Please submit your form as soon as possible so that we can begin planning. 

OCT 29 THURSDAY at lunchtime: Halloween celebration.  Start planning your costume, or seasonal attire, as Halloween is fast approaching. There will be a costume contest at lunchtime for those who choose to participate, all in good fun!

 NOV 16 MONDAY at 6:30:  Community Event:  Linda Rabbin, who has taught at RI and was the speaker at our first Legacy Lecture, is going to be speaking at the Ivy about her new book.  RI’s Carol Daddazio will be her "conversation partner."

Notices and Reminders:

 The Winter in the City Committee is open for business and eagerly awaiting your event submissions.  Please visit the RI Member Website – www.renmember.com – and click on Winter in the City.  You’ll find a list of resource sheets to guide your planning.  The deadline for submitting events is November 12.  Contact Committee chair, Susan Serotte at nsed7915@comcast.net with questions. 

It’s survey season! If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to complete the member survey that came out on September 30. Click here to complete the survey; it’s due tomorrow! And thank you for your feedback.

·        Also, please be on the lookout next week for course feedback forms. You’ll receive a link for each course you’re taking this semester (both six-week terms) along with instructions for completing the forms.

Member Photos: We’ve asked NDMU’s photographer, Sadie Wittenberg, to capture a few updated photos of RI in action to use in future marketing activities (e.g., website, brochure). She’ll join us on October 13 to take photos of the Ukelele Jam, and she’ll be accompanied by Jenny or Barb.