The community is invited to learn about the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) by attending an open house in Lewes (Jan. 5), Wilmington (Jan. 6), Ocean View (Jan. 7) or Dover (Jan. 8) and by participating in free January Explorations online classes, Jan. 13-23.
A volunteer-driven learning cooperative for adults age 50-plus with over 3,000 members, UD OLLI holds classes throughout Delaware and online, featuring a variety of learning and social opportunities with no exams or grades.
Open houses provide up-close look at OLLI
At the upcoming on-site open house events, visitors can tour OLLI classroom locations, meet volunteers and fellow participants, enjoy refreshments, and pick up a program catalog. Registration assistance will be available.
The open houses take place 10 a.m. to noon — except for the Wilmington event, which is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — at OLLI’s primary classroom locations:
‘January Explorations’ offers free online mini-classes
OLLI’s “January Explorations” online mini-courses, Jan. 13-23, provide a free sampler of OLLI’s fun course topics and are open to everyone. Sessions include History of American Whiskey, TED Talks and Trivia, Literary Anniversary: Agatha Christie, Great Songs for the Movies, Frontiers for Healthy Aging — and many more.
Prior OLLI membership or participation is not required. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.olli.udel.edu/january/.
“We are delighted to invite the public to experience examples of the breadth of OLLI’s courses,” said Karen Asenavage Loptes, UD OLLI director. “Our OLLI members know that learning is just one part of an enriching experience that also includes social events, extracurricular activities and travel opportunities.”
Great UD benefits for OLLI members
OLLI members have a special UD-affiliated status, and receive many of the same benefits and discounts as UD undergraduate and graduate students, like a UD email address and ID card, UD library access, UD course auditing, Ancestry.com access, discounted UD football tickets and more — click here for details!
More than 300 spring classes planned, registration starts Jan. 5
OLLI’s spring semester kicks off on Feb. 2 with 13-week, 11-week and five-week sessions. A second five-week session starts March 30. Highlights of each location’s planned spring offerings include:
OLLI registration starts Jan. 5 and consists of a $260 semester membership fee, which includes unlimited classes at all UD OLLI locations and online. A few classes may have an additional fee for supplies or for special partnership programs. There is no cost for parking at UD OLLI locations.
Delaware residence or prior OLLI membership is not required; and confidential, need-based financial assistance is available. Please email OLLI-online@udel.edu for more information.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
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