The community is invited to learn about the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) by attending an open house in Lewes (Jan. 6), Wilmington (Jan. 7), Ocean View (Jan. 8) or Dover (Jan. 9).

As a volunteer-driven learning cooperative for adults age 50-plus, UD OLLI has over 2,500 active members and holds classes throughout Delaware and online, featuring a variety of learning and social opportunities with no exams or grades.

A highlight this spring will be four classes in Newark, including Healthcare Topics, Photos for Mac, Puccini and Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk.

Classes start Feb. 3, in topics like:

• Art — painting, chair making, calligraphy, pet portraits
• General interest — genealogy, current events, investing, AI, films
• History — Erie Canal, Hagley presentations, racism
• Languages — American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian
• Literature — poetry, book clubs, Tennessee Williams, Oscar Wilde
• Music ensembles — rock band, orchestra, chorus, guitar
• Science and nature — birding, botany walks, inventions
• Wellness — yoga, tai chi, folk dance, hiking

The Jan. 6-9 open houses feature classroom tours and refreshments, with opportunities to meet volunteers and OLLI participants, and pick up a course catalog. In-person registration is available.

The community is also invited to sample OLLI’s January Explorations online mini-classes Jan. 14-24, which are free and open to the public.

OLLI registration consists of a flat $260 spring semester membership fee, which includes unlimited classes at all UD OLLI locations and online. Delaware residence or prior OLLI membership is not required, and need-based financial assistance is available.

For details, including a full course list, visit the OLLI website.