Spring 2026 OLLI Digital Catalog – under construction 

QUICK LINKS — OLLI home page | OLLI Fall Schedule by Day | OLLI digital catalog home | Questions? Email olli-online@udel.edu

Mark your calendar for spring semester! — Registration begins Jan. 5; classes start Feb. 2

PINOCHLE FOR BEGINNERS (X253)

X – Extracurricular

Graphic of Delaware with New Castle County Highlighted

Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 2, 2026-March 6, 2026

Monday: 9:00 AM-10:15 AM

This is a hands-on class for beginners to learn the fundamentals of pinochle. We cover rules, strategies and guided play to build confidence and enjoyment in this classic card game. There are many variations to this game, which we will briefly cover this in class. No supplies or equipment needed, just bring yourself!

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).


INSTRUCTORS: Gerri Sanchez, Al Sanchez

SANCHEZ, GERRI — B.A., Rutgers University. Retired Certified Pension Consultant from Vanguard. Former OLLI Wilmington Council member and chair. Loves travel and in the midst of visiting every Major League Baseball park. A fan of Mah Jongg, card games, playing piano and anything Disney. Delights in spending time with family and friends. (X206, X246, X253)

SANCHEZ, AL — B.S., chemical engineering (biochemical minor), Rutgers University. Born in the Bronx. Retired from Johnson Matthey. Married with two daughters and three grandkids. Former coach for Talleyville softball, stroke and turn judge, USA Swimming. Current activities include tennis, golf, travel, reading and cards. (X246, X253)


Back to Full Course Listing