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UD OLLI Summer Selections: June 22 – July 23, 2026
Five weeks of fun topics, short courses and field trips — registration details coming soon
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Dover (Wyoming Church): July 1, 2026 to July 2, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday at 10:45 AM
Spanning more than 5,000 years, Egyptian history is special and marked by pyramids, tombs, mummies and more, including the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza in Egypt. The instructor describes a two-week trip up the Nile from Cairo to Aswan, featuring side trips to Luxor and Abu Simbel, amazing sites and sights. Students view a glorious photographic tour that is the next best thing to being there.
Taught by: Larry Meinert
Dover (off site): June 24, 2026 to June 24, 2026
Wednesday at 11:00 AM
Please join Chef Alex Neaton from Longwood Gardens for a casual cooking session and discussion of Farm to Table dishes. The menu will depend somewhat on availability, but there will be plenty of food, drink and great conversation. This is a one-day, four-hour session held in an off-site residence kitchen in Dover, and there will be an additional $25 class materials fee due on the day of the session.
Taught by: Alex Neaton, Bobbi Neaton
Dover (off site): July 16, 2026 to July 16, 2026
Thursday at 3:00 PM
Over two thousand miles separate the Republic of Georgia from Germany, but it’s easy to take a tour in a single afternoon with additional stops in Hungary and Austria – simply by sampling the distinctive wines from each country. Regional food pairings accompany each selection.
There will be a $20 materials fee to cover the cost of wine and food pairings.
Taught by: Walter Makarucha
Dover (off site): June 25, 2026 to June 25, 2026
Thursday at 12:30 PM
This class about the history of Delaware aligns perfectly with the celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary. Held at the Delaware Public Archives in Dover, this class features a lecture by a resident historian, a review of historic documents, a tour of the 250 Exhibit in the Delaware Room, and a chance to play “Road to Liberty” history games. Come immerse yourself in colonial history and help Delaware celebrate this milestone.
Taught by: Elizabeth Jelich, Rosemary Engle
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.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington