Courses

101 Bridge Interest Group (2024-25 OLLI Membership Required)

OLLI Interest Group - Enjoy friendly bridge matches, improve your skills, and meet fellow enthusiasts.

September 6, 2024 to August 29, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

102 Cooking Interest Group (2024-25 OLLI Membership Required)

Explore new recipes, improve your culinary skills, and share meals with fellow food enthusiasts in hands-on cooking sessions.

September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

103 Cross Country Skiing Interest Group (2024-25 OLLI Membership Required)

Explore scenic trails and enjoy the winter landscape with fellow OLLI skiing enthusiasts.

September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

104 Current Events Interest Group (2024-25 Membership Required)

Join lively discussions on current news and global developments, sharing perspectives and gaining insights in a respectful, stimulating environment.

September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

105 Cycling Interest Group (2024-25 OLLI Membership Required)

Invigorating rides through scenic routes and camaraderie with fellow cycling enthusiasts.

September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

106 Dinner Interest Group (2024-25 OLLI Membership Required)

Explore a new local restaurant each month, savoring culinary experiences.

September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

107 Esoteric Cosmology Interest Group (2024-25 OLLI Membership Required)

Explore ancient wisdom and modern theories on the universe.

September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

108 Guitar Interest Group (2024-25 OLLI Membership Required)

Connect with fellow guitar enthusiasts, share techniques, and enjoy playing together.

September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

109 Kayak Interest Group (2024-25 OLLI Membership Required)

Discover the beauty of the great outdoors with the OLLI Kayaking Interest Group.

September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

110 Movie/Theatre/Concert Interest Group (2024-25 OLLI Membership Required)

September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

111 OLLI Folks on Spokes - Slow-Paced Cycling Interest Group (2024-25 OLLI Membership Required)

OLLI's slow-paced cycling group, for leisurely rides through scenic routes.

September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

112 Ping Pong Interest Group (2024-25 OLLI Membership Required)

Relish in some friendly Ping Pong matches and skill-building sessions.

September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

113 Stamp Collecting Interest Group (2024-25 OLLI Membershp Required)

Join the OLLI Stamp Collecting Interest Group to explore the fascinating world of philately.

September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location

304B Basket Making - Tissue Basket - CORRECTED PICTURE

Join OLLI and make a beautiful and practical basket.

This course contains no sessions

308 Bookbinding for Beginners

Learn the bookbinding basics.

This course contains no sessions

309 Rock Art Cafe

Engage in the joy of rock painting projects.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

310 Crafting Glass Succulents

Discover the art of crafting exquisite glass succulents.

Monday, August 19, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

312 Healthy Traveler - CLASS WILL START ON THURSDAY MAY 9

Enhance your travel adventures with our meticulously crafted walking fitness course.

May 9, 2024 to August 29, 2024, Ryder Center - Fitness Center Track

313c Vitality Flow: Yoga for Wisdom & Wellness - July

Experience a rejuvenating yoga class tailored to embrace the wisdom of experience and nurture overall well-being.

July 9-30, 2024, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym

313d Vitality Flow: Yoga for Wisdom & Wellness - August

Experience a rejuvenating yoga class tailored to embrace the wisdom of experience and nurture overall well-being.

August 6-27, 2024, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym

314c Healthy Moves: Energize Your Body & Mind - July

Join OLLI for a class that combines fun exercise and dance. This class will utilize light weight equipment, fitness dance moves to upbeat music.

July 11, 2024 to August 1, 2024, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym

314d Healthy Moves: Energize Your Body & Mind - August

Join OLLI for a class that combines fun exercise and dance. This class will utilize light weight equipment, fitness dance moves to upbeat music.

August 8-29, 2024, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym

315C Senior Strength Training - Starting July 9 - TIME: 10 AM TO 11 AM

Prepare to take your strength training to the next level in an enjoyable and supportive setting!

This course contains no sessions

315D Senior Strength Training - Starting July 30 - TIME: 10 AM TO 11 AM

Prepare to take your strength training to the next level in an enjoyable and supportive setting!

July 30, 2024 to August 15, 2024, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym

315E Senior Strength Training - Starting August 20 - TIME: 10 AM TO 11 AM

Prepare to take your strength training to the next level in an enjoyable and supportive setting!

August 20, 2024 to September 5, 2024, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym

318a OLLI in the Kitchen: Cooking for One

Join OLLI in the Kitchen to learn easy ways to add variety to home-cooked meals.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Memorial Park Building - Freeland (Behind Taco Bell)

318b OLLI in the Kitchen: Mini Cheesecake Workshop

Learn to craft a variety of mini cheesecakes from a single base batter, including fruit-topped, almondine, and chocolate variations.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Memorial Park Building - Freeland (Behind Taco Bell)

32 City of Churches Exploring the Motor City's Houses of Worship - MOVED TO FALL 2024

This trip has been moved to Fall 2024

This course contains no sessions

320 The Art of Making a Charcuterie Board

From crisp porch-pounding refreshers to reds that will stand up to your smokiest, tangiest BBQ, we'll explore an array of perfect summertime wines.

Monday, August 5, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

332 Moving Well at Any Age

Join us to hear Doctor of Physical Therapy Alicia Heading, PT, DPT share some tips on moving well and adapting to changes as you age.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

337 OLLI Watch & Discuss: The Pacific Series - NO CLASSES ON 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10

Join us for an engaging OLLI series where we watch and discuss episodes from the acclaimed miniseries "The Pacific."

June 4, 2024 to August 13, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

339 Mandate Middle East Class, Part 2

Join Professor Jason Szilagyi as he continues to guide us through a captivating exploration of mandate Palestine and the formation of modern Israel.

July 11, 2024 to August 1, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

34 What Springs Forth at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea - RESTAURANT CHANGED TO VALIANT GRILL

Join us for a fun day out at the Purple Rose Theatre.

This course contains no sessions

340 Women in Early America

Join Professor Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi in exploring the lives of women in North America from the native tribes to the Early Republic.

July 29, 2024 to August 19, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

343 Tour of Turner's Blueberry Farm

Join OLLI for an insightful tour of Turner Blueberry Farm in Caro, MI!

Monday, July 29, 2024, Turner Blueberry Farm

345 Saginaw Art Museum Tour - DATE CHANGED TO WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

Join OLLI for an enriching excursion to the Saginaw Art Museum.

This course contains no sessions

346 Saginaw Water Treatment Plant Tour

This enlightening and educational experience provides a firsthand look at the vital operations sustaining our daily lives.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Saginaw Water Treatment Plant

348 Learn How to Play a Guitar II

Get ready to continue your musical adventure! Prerequisite: Completion of Learn How to Play a Guitar I or approval of instructor.

July 24, 2024 to August 14, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

35 Music of Elvis with Frankie Moreno at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Frankie Moreno will perform a thrilling tribute to the music and legacy of Elvis Presley.

Friday, July 26, 2024, Parking Lot J1

355 Wine, Wisdom, and OLLI: An Evening at St. Julian's Winery

Join OLLI for a delightful evening at St. Julian Winery in Frankenmuth!

Monday, August 19, 2024, St Julian Winery & Distillery

358 OLLI Book Club - Before We Were Yours: A Novel by Lisa Wingate

Before We Were Yours: A Novel by Lisa Wingate A gripping historical novel intertwining the lives of Rill Foss, a young girl in the 1930s, and present-day lawyer Avery Stafford.

This course contains no sessions

359 OLLI Book Club - The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods Discover a magical journey in Dublin as three strangers stumble upon a vanishing bookshop.

Monday, August 26, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

36 Aquatic Adventure in Muskegon: Submarines, Ships & Lake Cruising

Discover Muskegon's rich naval history on this aquatic adventure!

Thursday, August 15, 2024, USS Silversides Submarine Museum

364 Mysteries of the Great Lakes - TIME CHANGED TO 11 AM TO 1 PM

This is a dramatic journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Delta College Planetarium

37 The War Below - Book Discussion

Join OLLI Member Jim Reha for a gripping book discussion on The War Below.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

373 Cutting the Cord

In this class you will learn about its replacement, streaming and how to get the most out of these services while also reducing your monthly bills.

This course contains no sessions

374 Tech Tuesday - Ring Doorbell

Join OLLI to empower your home protection with Ring Doorbell technology.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

375 Understanding Current TV Streaming Services

Join this session to investigate the many different streaming services available.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 140

376A Introduction to Microsoft Office - EXCEL

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Office with our comprehensive introductory course tailored for OLLI members.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 141

376B Introduction to Microsoft Office - WORD

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Office with our comprehensive introductory course tailored for OLLI members.

Monday, August 12, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 141

376C Introduction to Microsoft Office - POWERPOINT

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Office with our comprehensive introductory course tailored for OLLI members.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 141

377 Pack Your Bags - CORRECT DATE IS MONDAY, JULY 22

This class will discuss everything from packing lists, packing cubes, luggage, carry-ons, tech gear, travel documents, travel apps, roll vs. fold, as well as a variety of travel tips.

This course contains no sessions

378A OLLI Travel Book Club - Grand Baltic Sea Voyage: Lilac Girls

A powerful novel inspired by the real-life story of a World War II heroine.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

378B OLLI Travel Book Club - Spain & Portugal: Espana: A Brief History of Spain by Giles Tremlett

A concise overview of Spain's rich and complex history.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

38 Tuesday's with Morrie at Victoria Playhouse - INCLUDES 38B BOOK DISCUSSION - ENHANCED DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PASSPORT REQUIRED

A Life Altering Friendship, Tuesdays with Morrie is the heartwarming true story of Mitch Albom and his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz. You MUST BRING either an "enhanced driver's license" or your passport to cross the U.S./Canada border by motorcoach.

Thursday, August 8, 2024, Parking Lot J1

380 Smart Phone Basics - NEW CLASS - STARTING JULY 9

This course contains no sessions

38B "Tuesdays with Morrie" Book Discussion - ADDED CLASS

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of the beloved book "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom.

This course contains no sessions

August 14, 2024 Monthly Meeting - Uncorking the Art of Winemaking: Behind the Scenes at St. Julian Winery

Join OLLI for an enriching presentation by Nancie Oxley, Vice President - Head Winemaker at St Julian Winery & Distillery.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms

OLLI Membership September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025

Our membership fee is $70 per year and will expire on August 31, 2025. Couple Membership (2 in the same household) for $130 is not available online - please call the OLLI Office at 989-964-4475. The Couple Membership is only available during the Fall Brochure.

July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025