The community is invited to learn about the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) by attending an open house in Lewes (Aug. 5), Wilmington (Aug. 6), Ocean View (Aug. 7) or Dover (Aug. 8).

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 fall will be four classes in Newark, including Exploring UD, Latin (beginning and intermediate) and Understanding Heart Disease.

Fall classes start Sept. 3, with course topics like:

• Art — painting, woodworking, photography, basket making, ikebana
• General interest — genealogy, current events, investing, artificial intelligence (AI), films
• History — antisemitism, colonialism, Civil War, first ladies, India and the U.S.
• Languages — American Sign Language (ASL), French, German, Italian, Spanish
• Literature — poetry, book clubs, Salman Rushdie, Robert Burns, Agatha Christie
• Music ensembles — rock band, orchestra, chorus, guitar, saxophone
• Science and nature — birding, environment, Darwin
• Wellness — yoga, tai chi, folk dance, meditation, healthcare experts
  

The Aug. 5-8 open houses feature tours and refreshments, with opportunities to meet volunteers and OLLI participants, and pick up a course catalog. In-person registration will be available.

OLLI registration consists of one flat $260 membership fee for the fall semester, which includes unlimited classes and activities 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 listing, visit the OLLI website.