Courses

The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum and Jo Anne and Donald Peterson Sculpture Garden features a unique collection of more than 200 sculptures that span the 70-year career of "America's Public Sculptor," Marshall M. Fredericks (1908-1998).


June 13, 2023 to July 11, 2023, Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
In this class, you will learn to select bead colors, find out what all those tools do, and what exactly a "finding" is.


May 8, 2023 to June 12, 2023, Arbury Fine Arts Center Room 157
This class is for you if you have taken a basic jewelry-making class, know a few techniques, and are ready to explore and design further.


June 19, 2023 to July 17, 2023, Arbury Fine Arts Center Room 157
In this class, you will turn your everyday, comfy denim pieces into one-of-a-kind, contemporary fashions.


July 24, 2023 to August 14, 2023, Arbury Fine Arts Center Room 157
In this appetizing class you will get to explore what ratio of sugar to corn syrup produces the best-tasting and best-textured marshmallows!


Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Memorial Park Building - Freeland (Behind Taco Bell)
Join OLLI for a class with Pitmaster Steve Seige as he demonstrates how to prep, season and smoke brisket.


This course contains no sessions
Join us for a tasting at the longest-operating, largest, and most-awarded winery in the state!


Monday, August 7, 2023, St Julian Winery & Distillery
Join Chef Craig Feibke for another enjoyable cooking class at Fusion 1 Cafe.


Monday, June 19, 2023, Fusion 1 Cafe
Join us for some ice cream, conversation, and fun.


Wednesday, August 2, 2023, The Farm at Apple Acres
Come have a seat and taste Pure Michigan at MI Table, which is a farm-to-table style restaurant that highlights Michigan produce, fish, and game.


Tuesday, August 22, 2023, MI Table
This class features PowerPoint lectures on current members of the Court, the 12 most important Court cases in U.S. history, and the greatest Supreme Court Justices.


Thursday, July 27, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
Fun facts about about the Fab Four you may or may not know.


Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
This class is for anyone already strength training but wanting a fun, group class to kick it up a notch.


This course contains no sessions
This class is for anyone already strength training but wanting a fun, group class to kick it up a notch.


June 6-29, 2023, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym
Zumba is a fitness dance class that combines Latin American-influenced dance moves with songs from various genres.


This course contains no sessions
Never tried indoor cycling? No worries - our spin instructor will guide and coach you every step of the way!


August 2-23, 2023, Ryder Center, Room 246
Yoga is a calm, yet exhilarating, total-body conditioning exercise.


August 1-22, 2023, Ryder Center, Room 244
Discover Chili - Landscape, Culture and Economy


This course contains no sessions
In this class, we will discuss he signs of normal aging and dementia.


Thursday, June 8, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
In this class, we will discuss he signs of normal aging and dementia.


Thursday, July 13, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
Why meditate? What do you expect? How will you practice meditation? When will you start?


This course contains no sessions
Take charge of your habits to lead a healthier life.


This course contains no sessions
We will explore the many methods of leaving a "memory book(s)" for your loved ones to share with generations to come.


This course contains no sessions
We will explore the many methods of leaving a "memory book(s)" for your loved ones to share with generations to come.


July 10, 2023 to August 7, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 140
It's becoming more difficult to know what's good for us! Food labels use buzz words to fool us into thinking we're making the right decision.


August 1-22, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 222
Learn the art of habit tracking, design your own daily rituals, and define your evolving purpose.


August 1-22, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 222
This class will show you how to meditate properly, the benefits of regular meditation practice, and the styles of meditation.


This course contains no sessions
This class will show you how to meditate properly, the benefits of regular meditation practice, and the styles of meditation.


This course contains no sessions
This class will show you how to meditate properly, the benefits of regular meditation practice, and the styles of meditation.


July 27, 2023 to August 17, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 222
This class will help you learn how to improve your balance to varying degrees, including a segment on simple exercises that can be done with a chair.


June 6-27, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 222
Join the pelvic health team from Renue Physical Therapy for a Pelvic Health Exercise Series!


May 10, 2023 to August 9, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 222
Join instructors Christina and Jason Szilagyi to take a tour through the history of the Great Lakes State from its initial native settlement to recent days.


This course contains no sessions
This class will examine the war between Argentina and England over the Falkland Islands from April to June 1982.


July 24, 2023 to August 14, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 140
You may have noticed the proliferation of ads for new medicines for some familiar old diseases: Diabetes, Psoriasis, Crohn's, Rheumatoid, etc. So, why are these medicines so good? And why are they so expensive? Are they worth it?


This course contains no sessions
The presentation will discuss the lives of these nationally-recognized black photographers and will be followed by a walking tour using their images to explore the history of downtown Saginaw.


Wednesday, August 23, 2023, SVSU Riverfront Saginaw Classroom
Hear inspiring work and relive some of Michigan's most important suffrage moments under the dome with Capitol historian and curator Valorie Marvin.


Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 224
Get in touch with your creative side while learning tips for making floral arrangements that will dazzle your family and friends.


This course contains no sessions
Get in touch with your creative side while learning tips for making floral arrangements that will dazzle your family and friends.


Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Aubury Fine Arts Center Room 107 (Near the Marshall Fredericks Museum)
Looking for a fun way to get some exercise this summer? Consider pickleball - a very popular game for all ages!


This course contains no sessions
This course is designed to help family historians who have little or no experience with genealogy research.


June 7-21, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
The Saginaw Water Treatment Plant has been operating since September 29, 1929, and is one of the largest drinking water plants in the state with a maximum treatment capacity of 52 million gallons per day (MGD).


Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Saginaw Water Treatment Plant - main entrance foyer
Hemlock Semiconductor is a leading provider of high-purity polysilicon products for the electronic and solar power industries.


Wednesday, August 16, 2023, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations
Join OLLI on this unique opportunity as we explore the inside of the Zilwaukee Bridge.


Monday, June 12, 2023, Zilwaukee Bridge
Author Joel Stone will examine how, through much of the nineteenth century, steam-powered ships provided one of the most reliable and comfortable transportation options in the United States, becoming a critical partner in railroad expansion and the heart of a thriving recreation industry.


Monday, June 12, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
OLLI member Beacher Pearce will host this book discussion prior to our day trip visit to the Yankee Air Museum on June 6. This book discussion is open to anyone, whether or not you are registering for the day trip to the Yankee Air Museum; however, you must be registered by May 1 in order to receive the book on time.


This course contains no sessions
Whether memoir or fiction, this class offers techniques on getting started and finishing a piece.


June 15-22, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
Join OLLI for experiments that teach everyday applications of chemistry in a fun, hands-on approach.


This course contains no sessions
Join OLLI member Carolyn Zelinski in a discussion about EVs - how they work, what is the cost versus savings, what type of vehicle support is available and much more!


Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
This class will teach the fundamentals of internet safety so you can explore the online world with confidence.


This course contains no sessions
Everything we use today has a username and password, but how are you supposed to remember all those accounts? T


Friday, June 16, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 141
In this class, you will learn how to utilize the cloud to keep valuable information safe and easy to access from anywhere.


This course contains no sessions
Learn all about the different free applications that Google offers.


June 7-14, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 141
More businesses are accepting mobile phone payment via iPhone because it is hygienic, fast, and easy.


Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
Viruses, malware, and spyware are all scary computer terms you may not be familiar with. Learn what it all means and how you can prevent it.


August 1-8, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 141
Enhance your travel tour with this easy-to-use digital companion that never leaves your side.


Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
Are you getting ready to travel to another country? The apps, covered in this workshop, may help make your trip a little less stressful.


Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
Learn how to pack for your next trip using special packing techniques.


Monday, August 14, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
Join Jason Szilagyi and OLLI as we watch and discuss the powerful miniseries.


June 1, 2023 to July 27, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 100
Join instructor Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi as we look at the 1976 BBC adaption of Robert Graves' classic novel telling the story of the Julio-Claudian Caesars.


July 24, 2023 to August 28, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Room 224
Join OLLI on this unique opportunity as we explore the inside of the Zilwaukee Bridge.


Monday, June 12, 2023, Zilwaukee Bridge
Join OLLI for this Monthly Meeting to strengthen your mental resilience and take care of your mental health!


Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms
Learn about these trailblazing women and the rules - written and unspoken - that both limited and inspired their successes with Capitol Historian & Curator Valerie Marvin.


Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms