Courses
101 Bridge Interest Group (OLLI Membership Required)
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
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
102 Cooking Interest Group (OLLI Membership Required)
Explore new recipes, improve your culinary skills, and share meals with fellow food enthusiasts in hands-on cooking sessions.
This course contains no sessions
This course contains no sessions
103 Cross Country Skiing Interest Group (OLLI Membership Required)
Explore scenic trails and enjoy the winter landscape with fellow OLLI skiing enthusiasts.
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
104 Current Events Interest Group (Membership Required)
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
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
105 Cycling Interest Group (OLLI Membership Required)
Invigorating rides through scenic routes and camaraderie with fellow cycling enthusiasts.
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
106 Dinner Interest Group (Membership Required)
Explore a new local restaurant each month, savoring culinary experiences.
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
107 Esoteric Studies Interest Group (OLLI Membership Required)
Explore ancient wisdom and modern theories on the universe.
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
108 Guitar Interest Group (OLLI Membership Required)
Connect with fellow guitar enthusiasts, share techniques, and enjoy playing together.
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
109 Kayak Interest Group (OLLI Membership Required)
Discover the beauty of the great outdoors with the OLLI Kayaking Interest Group.
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
11 The Classic King at The Purple Rose Theater
Timeless cars. Outdated salesmen. One risky plan to save them all.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, Parking Lot J1
Thursday, February 26, 2026, Parking Lot J1
10 Discover Detroit at the DIA: Art, History, and Innovation
Detroit Institute of Arts Museum: Explore one of the nations premier museums with a guided tour.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Parking Lot J1
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Parking Lot J1
111 OLLI Folks on Spokes Interest Group (OLLI Membership Required)
OLLI's slow-paced cycling group, for leisurely rides through scenic routes.
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
112 Ping Pong Interest Group (OLLI Membership Required)
Relish in some friendly Ping Pong matches and skill-building sessions.
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
113 Stamp and Coin Collecting Interest Group (OLLI Membership Required)
Join the OLLI Stamp/Coin Collecting Interest Group to explore the fascinating world of philately.
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
114 Knitting Interest Group (OLLI Membership Required)
OLLI Interest Group - Share your hobby with others who love to knit!
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
115 Puzzle Interest Group (OLLI Membership Required)
OLLI Interest Group - Meet up with other OLLI Members who share your puzzling hobby!
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026, Please Contact the Interest Group Leader for the Location
12 NHL Red Wings Hockey vs Philadelphia at Little Caesars Arena
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
Thursday, April 9, 2026, Parking Lot J1
120B Joy of Painting - Seascape
Create Your Own Bob Ross-Style Masterpiece
Thursday, December 18, 2025, Aubury Fine Arts Center Room 107 (Near the Marshall Fredericks Museum)
Thursday, December 18, 2025, Aubury Fine Arts Center Room 107 (Near the Marshall Fredericks Museum)
13 Murder on the Links at the Purple Rose Theatre
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
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Parking Lot J1
14 Suffs the Musical, Fisher Theatre: Broadway in the City
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
Saturday, April 25, 2026, Parking Lot J1
145 Healthy Traveler
Enhance your travel adventures with our meticulously crafted walking fitness course.
September 4, 2025 to December 18, 2025, Ryder Center - Fitness Center Track
September 4, 2025 to December 18, 2025, Ryder Center - Fitness Center Track
146C Senior Strength Training - NOVEMBER SESSION
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
November 13, 2025 to December 18, 2025, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym
147C Vitality Flow: Yoga for Wisdom & Wellness - NOVEMBER SESSION
Join OLLI for a rejuvenating yoga class that enhances flexibility, strength, and mindfulness.
November 13, 2025 to December 18, 2025, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym
November 13, 2025 to December 18, 2025, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym
15 Million Dollar Quartet at Meadow Brook Theatre/Trader Joe's
Relive the night Cash, Lewis, Perkins & Presley set music on fire.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Parking Lot J1
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Parking Lot J1
18 Edsel & Eleanor Ford House: Detroit's Lakeside Legacy
Experience Detroit's heritage at Edsel and Eleanor Ford's lakeside estate.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, Parking Lot J1
Thursday, June 25, 2026, Parking Lot J1
19 Sun, Surf, And Summer Love: Victoria Playhouse
Ride the wave with The Beach Boys, The Mamas & The Papas, The Turtles, Jan & Dean, and more.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Parking Lot J1
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Parking Lot J1
25 Discover Michigan Celebrating America250MI
Join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for a day exploring Michigan's rich history.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Curtiss Hall
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Curtiss Hall
317A Winter Whites and Reds
Raise your glass and join OLLI for a fun and approachable introduction to the world of wine.
Monday, January 26, 2026, River Rock Cafe
Monday, January 26, 2026, River Rock Cafe
371 Dementia and the Senses
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
Thursday, January 22, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
551A West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Explore captivating reads, connect with fellow book lovers and dive into themes, characters and ideas.
Monday, January 26, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
Monday, January 26, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
552 More Than Parks: A History of American Conservation
OOL (Osher On-Line) Explore the evolution of American conservation from the 19th century to today.
January 20, 2026 to February 24, 2026, Zoom - You will be emailed a link prior to the start of the class.
January 20, 2026 to February 24, 2026, Zoom - You will be emailed a link prior to the start of the class.
553 Using Google Workspace Tools with Confidence
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.
January 21, 2026 to February 25, 2026, Zoom - You will be emailed a link prior to the start of the class.
554 History of Sicily
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.
January 26, 2026 to March 2, 2026, Zoom - You will be emailed a link prior to the start of the class.
555 The History of American Television
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.
January 26, 2026 to March 2, 2026, Zoom - You will be emailed a link prior to the start of the class.
581 Life Discussions: Mysteries of Human Behavior - Part II
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
January 22, 2026 to February 19, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129
Being a Good Ancestor - Preserving the Stories Presented by Deb Huntley
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
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms
Health, Equity and Action: Building Stronger Communities Together Laprisha Berry Daniels
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
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms
Healthy Traveler
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
January 13, 2026 to February 12, 2026, Ryder Center - Fitness Center Track
OLLI Membership July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026
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
July 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026
Replacement OLLI Name Badge
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
November 12, 2025 to August 12, 2026, Curtiss Hall Room 201
Senior Strength Training
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
January 13, 2026 to February 12, 2026, Ryder Center, Auxiliary Gym
Teddy Roosevelt and the National Parks Presented by Matthew Daley
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
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms
The World of Speed Bump Presented by Dave Coverly
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
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms
Visions in an Open Field: The Founding Stories of SVSU Presented by Dr. Eric Gilbertson, President Emeritus, Saginaw Valley State University
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
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms
Vitality Flow: Yoga for Wisdom & Wellness
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
January 13, 2026 to February 17, 2026, Ryder Center, Room 244
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