OLLI CONNECTS
Monthly Magazine

March — 2026

Uncharted Pathways

From the mysterious Western trails of a lost family history to the intentional journeys of personal empowerment, literature, and physical recovery, we explore the unexpected detours that redefine our lives. These stories honor the strength found in navigating uncharted pathways—whether we are crossing historical frontiers, rebuilding our own strength, or simply weathering a Florida freeze at home.

Reading Together
— Jane Applegate Belzer

The Dance of Life
— Marilyn Myerson

My “Aha” Moment
— Jackie Walker

Features

Essays | Themes | Research

Our Family’s Missing Person

— Diane Henrikson Russell

The Observer

Commentary | Reviews | Extras

Introducing a new recurring series Critter Chronicles

Military Adventurism —
another troubling moment of doubt
— Donald Menzel

Florida Freeze Fiasco
— Pretzel the cat

A Cartoon by Art Henrikson

Community of Readers and Writers — This SIG (Shared Interest Group) meets via zoom for discussion and special events and to share reading of current novels, non-fiction, short stories, memoirs and essays. We offer feedback through group conversation with experienced readers and train newcomers in our supportive methods. Our private Facebook site is a resource of ideas for developing your storytelling and literary skills. Contact readersandwriters.too@gmail.com.

AI for Creative Writers | Frida Guzman | Wed 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • 3/11 – 4/14 • 6 mtg • $75/members | NEC USF Tampa, Room 107 | Click here to register.

New Adventures in Writing | Marilyn Myerson | Thu 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM • 3/26 – 4/16 • 4 mtg • $50/members | Lake Magdalene Church | Click here to register.

Politics Today | Rich Kennedy | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM • Tues 03/24 – 04/07 • 3 mtgs • $60/members | Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay. Click here to register.

Closetology | Jackie Walker | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM • Thu 04/09 – 04/16 • 2 mtgs • $30/members | North Tampa Branch Library | Click here to register.