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  • UD Institute for Public Administration publishes OLLI policy paper

    October 22, 2025

    Policy brief examines OLLI’s role in the landscape of Delaware aging services and resources Click here to view the 7-page policy brief The University of Delaware’s Institute for …

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  • Gather in the Garden event

    ‘Gather in the Garden’ event

    September 29, 2025

    Join us for food, music & fun — in support of our beautiful gardens This event has been postponed The UD and OLLI community, as well as the …

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  • UD OLLI Wilmington, Arsht Hall

    Join us for classes and camaraderie at OLLI Wilmington

    August 29, 2025

    Looking for fun classes and activities in Wilmington? Classes start the week of Sept. 2 — art, dance, card making, history, current events, investment and more Looking for some fun …

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  • Classes start Sept. 2, still time to join us at OLLI!

    August 20, 2025

    OLLI fall classes start Sept. 2 Still time to join us in Dover, Lewes, Newark, Ocean View, Wilmington and online — register now through Sept. 15 The University of …

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  • UD Lifelong Learning Open Houses Set for Aug. 4–7

    July 25, 2025

    Meet instructors, tour locations and learn about fall courses Fall classes begin Sept. 2 The University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) welcomes community members to discover …

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  • January Explorations 2024 — Free OLLI Mini-Courses

    December 15, 2023

    Community invited to sample free online classes Jan. 16-26, 2024 January Explorations registration is closed for 2024 Free registration for January Explorations includes access to all sessions. Registrants …

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  • Still time to register for 5-week classes!

    October 9, 2023

    Still time to sign up for 5-week classes taking place Oct. 17-Nov. 20 Registration is open now for classes meeting October 17-November 20 at the University of Delaware’s …

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  • OLLI community speakers

    Community invited to sample free OLLI presentations

    September 11, 2023

    OLLI instructors present popular topics at New Castle County community locations Community invited to free OLLI presentations this fall The community and all prospective OLLI members are invited …

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  • OLLI speakers

    Community invited to sample OLLI presentations at area libraries

    May 4, 2023

    OLLI instructors present at New Castle County libraries Community invited to OLLI presentations at New Castle County public libraries The community and prospective OLLI members are invited to …

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  • Delaware Beach Life May 2023

    UD by the Sea featured in ‘Delaware Beach Life’

    April 21, 2023

    OLLI’s UD by the Sea event is featured in the current issue of ‘Delaware Beach Life’ magazine. Featured with the article is this photo of OLLI’s Chet Poslusny …

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  • OLLI artwork

    OLLI artwork on display at Lewes Public Library through April 17

    April 5, 2023

    Artwork currently on display at the Lewes Public Library includes pieces by the following OLLI artists, clockwise from top left, Paul Kehoe, Paul Puch, Barry Moshinski, Curt Smith, …

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  • What OLLI members love about OLLI – VIDEO

    August 17, 2022

    ‘Why we love OLLI’ — in our OLLI members’ words OLLI is all about fun and fascinating classes, plus friendship and camaraderie — no exams or grades. In this …

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  • Ralph Begleiter, Cezarina Cornejo Alzona, Bebe Coker, Joan Mansperger

    Fall lifelong learning classes feature fun and diverse topics

    August 2, 2022

    UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program is planning nearly 300 classes this fall, featuring OLLI volunteer instructors like Ralph Begleiter, Bebe Coker, Joan Mansperger and Cezarina Cornejo Alzona …

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  • OLLI Fall 2022 open house

    Community invited to OLLI open house Aug. 8-10

    August 1, 2022

    Learn more about OLLI — join us at an open house! New and returning members invited! Fun, prizes, tours, registration assistance and free ice cream! The community is …

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  • Top 10 reasons to join OLLI

    July 25, 2022

    What we love about OLLI — friendship, learning, camaraderie  New and returning participants invited! As a volunteer-driven learning cooperative for age 50-plus adults, UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning …

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  • OLLI spring registration

    OLLI spring registration opens Jan. 13

    January 10, 2022

    OLLI spring registration opens Jan. 13 Join us at OLLI for fun and learning this spring! Registration for spring classes at UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) opens …

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  • OLLI members online class

    Community invited to sample free January online classes

    January 5, 2022

    Community invited to sample free January online classes OLLI volunteers present “January Explorations 2022” mini-courses Current, past and prospective OLLI members are invited to learn more about classes …

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  • OLLI stained glass class

    Members and volunteers are the heart of OLLI community

    December 15, 2021

    Join us in-person or online this spring! Across all UD OLLI locations, members and volunteers are at the heart of OLLI’s fun learning community After more than a …

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  • craft class via videoconferencing

    Join OLLI for classes, creativity, social activities and friendship

    February 25, 2021

    Members of the UD OLLI Online Craft Circle display projects to the group, which has been meeting via Zoom videoconferencing since spring 2020 when UD’s in-person OLLI programs …

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  • Spring OLLI registration starts Jan. 13

    December 18, 2020

    UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute locations have partnered across Delaware for a successful online program and will continue online offerings in 2021. Pictured are OLLI instructors and volunteers …

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  • Lifelong learning members participate in zoom session

    OLLI’s Ben Franklin Circle goes virtual

    July 27, 2020

    UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute-based Ben Franklin Circle began meeting online after UD’s OLLI programs were canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. OLLI’s Ben Franklin Circle discussion …

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  • Ben Franklin Circles a perfect fit for OLLI

    February 18, 2020

    Self-improvement as a lifelong endeavor The Ben Franklin Circle Discussion Group at OLLI Wilmington meets as an extracurricular activity led by Diane Senerth, pictured center front. Last fall, …

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  • OLLI member shares her passion for the environment

    January 29, 2020

      Joan Mansperger is an OLLI member and volunteer from Lewes, Del., seen here volunteering at the MERR Institute (Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation) education table at the …

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  • OLLI students discover UD campus gems

    January 24, 2020

    A class from UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program visits UD’s Vita Nova kitchen with a tour led by Vita Nova chef-instructors John Deflieze and Joe DiGregorio. …

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  • OLLI adds new classrooms in Lewes

    December 19, 2019

    University of Delaware Provost Robin W. Morgan recently announced a new OLLI Lewes classroom partnership with Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes. UD’s expanding lifelong learning program signs classroom …

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  • OLLI members present fundraising success at conference

    October 1, 2019

    Betsey and Neil Cullen presented “Exceed Your Fundraising Goal: It Can Happen,” at the 2019 Southern Regional Conference for Learning in Retirement. This summer, OLLI Wilmington members Neil and …

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  • UD by the Sea 2019 photo gallery

    August 19, 2019

    The UD by the Sea four-day summer learning conference in Rehoboth brought together UD Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) members from across the state for learning sessions presented …

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  • Michael Burkhart, Leland Stanford, Admiral Michael Mullen, Sergei Boboshko

    Lewes foreign policy class hosts noted speakers

    March 22, 2019

    As part of the Issues in Foreign Policy class at OLLI Lewes, U.S. Admiral Michael Mullen discussed the decline of U.S. influence. Pictured here, OLLI members Michael Burkhart, …

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  • OLLI Kent and Sussex County 30 year anniversary

    30 years of lifelong learning in Kent and Sussex Counties

    March 14, 2019

    The OLLI Lewes program had its home at the Cape Henlopen School District’s Lewes School on Savannah Road in Lewes, from 2003 to 2013. OLLI Lewes, Ocean View …

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  • Feb. 20—All UD OLLI classes, programs canceled today

    February 20, 2019

    All UD and OLLI locations closed Wednesday, February 20 All campuses of the University of Delaware are closed Wednesday, February 20 due to inclement weather. Classes scheduled on February …

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  • OLLI spring registration, gift certificates available now

    December 20, 2018

    Spring enrichment learning for age 50+ Registration is open now for spring classes at the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) with classes starting Jan. 28 …

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  • OLLI member featured in Delaware Today publication

    September 26, 2018

    OLLI Lewes member Sue Claire Harper was featured in a recent issue of Delaware Today’s 302Health magazine. “Sue Claire Harper is plenty busy as chair of the League …

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  • Boatbuilding class raffles kayak to benefit OLLI

    December 5, 2015

    A Wooden Boat Building class at UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program in Wilmington built a 17-foot kayak from a kit, led by instructor Jim Hainer (third …

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