Courses

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


July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
Explore new recipes, improve your culinary skills, and share meals with fellow food enthusiasts in hands-on cooking sessions.


This course contains no sessions
Join lively discussions on current news and global developments, sharing perspectives and gaining insights in a respectful, stimulating environment.


July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
Timeless cars. Outdated salesmen. One risky plan to save them all.


Thursday, February 26, 2026, Parking Lot J1
Detroit Institute of Arts Museum: Explore one of the nations premier museums with a guided tour.


Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Parking Lot J1
Join OLLI for an exciting day of NHL action as the Detroit Red Wings face off against the Philadelphia Flyers!*Game begins at 6:40 pm


Thursday, April 9, 2026, Parking Lot J1
Acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz brings the famed Belgian detective to life to solve one of Agatha Christie's most intricate whodunits.


Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Parking Lot J1
Tony Award-winning musical about American women fighting for the right to vote, exploring their triumphs and failures in the struggle for equality.


Saturday, April 25, 2026, Parking Lot J1
Enhance your travel adventures with our meticulously crafted walking fitness course.


September 4, 2025 to December 18, 2025, Ryder Center - Fitness Center Track
This class is ideal for beginners and those already engaged in strength training, offering dynamic variations on familiar exercises.


November 13, 2025 to December 18, 2025, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym
Join OLLI for a rejuvenating yoga class that enhances flexibility, strength, and mindfulness.


November 13, 2025 to December 18, 2025, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym
Experience Detroit's heritage at Edsel and Eleanor Ford's lakeside estate.


Thursday, June 25, 2026, Parking Lot J1
Ride the wave with The Beach Boys, The Mamas & The Papas, The Turtles, Jan & Dean, and more.


Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Parking Lot J1
Join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for a day exploring Michigan's rich history.


Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Curtiss Hall
Raise your glass and join OLLI for a fun and approachable introduction to the world of wine.


Monday, January 26, 2026, River Rock Cafe
Join in on a discussion to learn more about how dementia changes our sense vision, taste, touch, smell, and hearing.


Thursday, January 22, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
Explore captivating reads, connect with fellow book lovers and dive into themes, characters and ideas.


Monday, January 26, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
OOL (Osher On-Line) This beginner-friendly course introduces Google Workspace tools like Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.


January 21, 2026 to February 25, 2026, Zoom - You will be emailed a link prior to the start of the class.
OOL (Osher On-Line) This course explores its pivotal role in shaping civilization-and why Goethe famously said, "To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all."


January 26, 2026 to March 2, 2026, Zoom - You will be emailed a link prior to the start of the class.
OOL (Osher On-Line) This engaging, video-rich course tells the story of American television-from its 1920s origins to today's streaming era.


January 26, 2026 to March 2, 2026, Zoom - You will be emailed a link prior to the start of the class.
This course continues where our fall session left off, completing our exploration of the fascinating Mysteries of Human Behavior.


January 22, 2026 to February 19, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
Ms. Huntley, retired SVSU Provost and OLLI member, will guide us in preserving the experiences and memories that define our lives.


Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms
To honor Women's History Month and National Public Health Week, Ms. Berry Daniels will draw on her extensive work in public health and community advocacy.


Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms
Enhance your travel adventures with our meticulously crafted walking fitness course. Refine walking techniques, build conditioning, and boost stamina. Enroll now and get ready to embark on your next journey with confidence!


January 13, 2026 to February 12, 2026, Ryder Center - Fitness Center Track
Our membership fee is $70 per year and will expire on August 31, 2026. This membership fee for new members includes July and August of 2025 as a bonus for early sign-up.


July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026
Replacement may purchase their badge online and pick it up at the following month's OLLI Monthly Meeting.


November 12, 2025 to August 12, 2026, Curtiss Hall Room 201
This class is ideal for beginners and those already engaged in strength training, offering dynamic variations on familiar exercises.


January 13, 2026 to February 12, 2026, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym
This presentation by historian Matthew Daley offers an in-depth examination of President Theodore Roosevelt's pivotal and complicated role in the development of the United States National Parks system.


Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms
With clever humor and a unique take on life, Dave Coverly will share the creative process behind his cartoons.


Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms
Join OLLI for a special presentation as Dr. Eric Gilbertson shares inspiring stories of the visionaries who imagined SVSU long before its campus existed.


Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms
Join OLLI for a rejuvenating yoga class that enhances flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. Experience gentle movements, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques in a welcoming environment.


January 13, 2026 to February 17, 2026, Ryder Center, Room 244