Weekly Announcements for the Week of October 27 - 29, 2026
Welcome to the second half of the RI Fall semester! Below is a list of events happening in Renaissance now and in the near future.
Upcoming Events:
OCT 27 TUESDAY at lunchtime in the Student Lounge: Chat and Chew - Our topic is “Ethics vs. Morality. Are they different?” All are welcome.
*There will be a zoom version on Wednesday, October 28th (respond to carol.friedrich@comcast.net).
*There will be a second Chat and Chew on campus session, Thursday, November 5th in the Student Lounge during lunchtime.
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 4 WEDNESDAY at 12pm in FIC 003: BLUEGRASS CONCERT by “High Strung Revisited”. Two R. I. Members are in this band.
NOV 12 THURSDAY Winter in the City Event Submissions Due. It’s a challenge to think about Winter activities when our Fall weather has been almost summery, but the WIC committee hopes to publish the catalog by December 3 – only 5 weeks away! Please use the www.renmember.com resource pages to select, plan, and write a description of an event you will host, ASAP. Contact Susan Serotte, Marguerite Schervish, or Chris Goglia for assistance. THANK YOU!
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:
Keeping Everyone Healthy: We ask that anyone with a cough please cover up, mask, or stay home if sick, to avoid inadvertently spreading colds or other conditions throughout our vulnerable community. Note that we continue to have face masks available at the kiosk for your convenience.