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- Art Collectors and Their Museums (Part 2)
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
This class focuses on American art collectors of past eras and the museums which now house their collections. These include Peggy and Solomon Guggenheim, Alice Walton (of Walmart fame), the Cone Sisters of Baltimore, Henry Huntington, and others. We will explore how the plans evolved for these collections to be housed in museums open to the public. But most importantly, we will concentrate on the art itself.
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- Behind Closed Doors: Understanding the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 40
Child welfare and juvenile justice is cloaked in confidentiality. There’s some good reasons for that but it also means few people understand what goes on behind those closed doors. This class will cover a range of topics. From the child welfare side, how families become involved with the agency, foster care, and adoption. From the juvenile justice side class participants will learn how the state system operates and what to expect if some child you know becomes involved with the system. The class concludes with a “call to action” on how you can help by becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for children.
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- Dinosaurs In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 35
Examines dinosaurs’ interactions with their environment, their indirect influence on mammals, and implications for humankind. Traces the history of dinosaurs to their extinction, and surveys the evolutionary, paleogeographic, environmental, and possible extraterrestrial causes for their rise to dominance and sudden fall.
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- Fashions of the Past, Part 2: The Modern Way In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 28
Where are we going and what are we wearing? The last few generations in the Western world saw a blinding rate of change, and in the scramble to keep pace, fashion changed us all. From the world wars to mass entertainment and international marketing, the forces of modern life have shaped the costumes we wear before the world. It's time to take a new look at the designers and innovations we've seen, and celebrate the best.
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- Forget Me Not: Understanding Cognitive Aging and Dementia In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 35
This course will give participants information related to the most common diseases that cause dementia (Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body/Parkinson’s Disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and LATE). We will describe brain changes that occur in normal aging and contrast these with disease changes. We’ll discuss some early symptoms of each disease that other people might observe and describe the diagnostic process and current treatment options. We will discuss the importance of maintaining social connections for people with dementia and provide tips on communication and dealing with behavior issues. Information about resources for caregivers will be included.
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- Group Ballet with The Lexington Theatre Company In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 20
Come dance with us at The Lexington Theatre Company - Central Kentucky’s premiere professional theatre company. Center yourself and enjoy the grace and beauty of a ballet class, designed especially for adults. You will learn to move your body gently with elegance, grace, and control throughout the course of the class. Ballet is great for core strength, mobility, flexibility, and posture. All fitness/dance levels are welcome! Discover your inner dancer and practice your creativity in a supportive group environment.
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- Introduction to Close-Up Photography In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
Taking photographs of objects close-up or extremely close-up (macro photography) requires special skills. This class will teach you the difference between the two and the techniques to photograph objects close-up using your camera and lens. The instructors will demonstrate and explain how to use extension tubes with your lens and will discuss how to determine which of the three kinds of macro lenses is best for you. Students need to bring an object to use as their subject for the class, their camera with a fully charged battery, the camera lens, memory card, the camera manual, a note pad and a tripod, if they have one.
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- Introduction to Infrared Photography and Black and White Photography In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
Explore the surreal and magical world of infrared and black and white photography in this three-week, hands-on class. Learn how infrared filters and camera conversions work. Practice shooting on location, then transform your color images into expressive black and white photographs. A great introduction for anyone ready to expand their photographic style.
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- Introduction to Photography In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
Learn the essentials of digital photography in this hands-on beginner class. You’ll learn how to set up camera controls, choose presets, compose and take photographs, and review your images. We’ll also explore additional camera settings and composition guidelines, and discuss recommended memory cards and lenses. A practical, confidence building start for new photographers. Bring your camera, fully charged battery, memory card, camera manual and a notepad.
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- John Clark and Ann Rogers Clark, the First Family of the First Frontier (Hybrid)
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
This is the story of the family of John and Ann Rogers Clark at the genesis of the United States. Married in 1749 in the tidewater area of Virginia, the Clarks are among those who move the frontier westward by emigrating into Virginia’s far western county, Kentucky. Participants will discover how all ten of the Clark children and their spouses make individual contributions to history and as they go from “sea to shining sea” in two generations. Of the six sons, five serve in the American Revolution as officers. Three ultimately become Generals in the militia. One of those Generals, George Rogers Clark, is credited with conquering the Northwest Territory. General Jonathan Clark lived in Kentucky and left a diary spanning many years of American history. The son who was too young to go to war is William Clark, a headliner of the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1803 – 1806 and the first federal Superintendent of Indian Affairs. The four Clark daughters are scions of families whose surnames punctuate the early history of Kentucky before and after statehood. Two of them were mistresses of legendary Kentucky properties, “Locust Grove” and “Soldiers Retreat.
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- John Clark and Ann Rogers Clark, the First Family of the First Frontier (Hybrid) Zoom Only
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 10/12/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Kenneth Golliher
Maximum Enrollment: 40
This is the story of the family of John and Ann Rogers Clark at the genesis of the United States. Married in 1749 in the tidewater area of Virginia, the Clarks are among those who move the frontier westward by emigrating into Virginia’s far western county, Kentucky. Participants will discover how all ten of the Clark children and their spouses make individual contributions to history and as they go from “sea to shining sea” in two generations. Of the six sons, five serve in the American Revolution as officers. Three ultimately become Generals in the militia. One of those Generals, George Rogers Clark, is credited with conquering the Northwest Territory. General Jonathan Clark lived in Kentucky and left a diary spanning many years of American history. The son who was too young to go to war is William Clark, a headliner of the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1803 – 1806 and the first federal Superintendent of Indian Affairs. The four Clark daughters are scions of families whose surnames punctuate the early history of Kentucky before and after statehood. Two of them were mistresses of legendary Kentucky properties, “Locust Grove” and “Soldiers Retreat.
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- Johnson Recreational Center/Alumni Gym In Person
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 9/1/2026 - 12/23/2026
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Su D Sa
Sessions: 109
Building: Johnson Recreational Center
Room:
Instructor: UK Staff UK Staff
Maximum Enrollment: 100
Johnson Recreational Center (additional fee required)
430 Complex Dr, Lexington, KY 40506
https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/campus-recreation/johnson-center
Fall schedule begins September, 2026
Hours of Operation (subject to change):
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Alumni Gym (additional fee required)
Gatton Student Center, 160 Avenue of Champions, Lexington KY 40508
https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/campus-recreation/alumni-gym
**(students can check dates and times by using the link above)**
Additional fee payable to JC/Alumni Gym; this fee allows members access to both facilities. Please visit JC/Alumni Gym website for current membership rates.
Fall schedule begins September, 2026
Hours of Operation (subject to change):
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
OLLI members are welcome to take advantage of the wellness opportunities on UK’s campus. Members are subject to all facility rules and regulations. An additional fee is required and can be paid directly to the Johnson Center/ Alumni Gym.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Register by listing as a course on your registration form. A list of OLLI members registering for the following will be sent to the facilities.
Complete the 2026 - 2027 OLLI Risk Release on the back of the registration form (pg 41 & 42) and return it to OLLI at UK prior to participation. Contact UK Transportation at 859-257-5757 for information on parking locations and fees.
Pay additional fee directly to Johnson Center/Alumni Gym.
No class Sept. 7, Nov. 26-27 and after Dec. 23
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- Lancaster Aquatic Center (LAC) In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 300
Lancaster Aquatic Center (no additional fee required)
Corner of Complex Drive and University Drive
https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/campus-recreation/lancaster-aquatic-center
*(students can check dates and times by using the link above)*
Access begins September, 2026
Lap swim hours (Dates and times subject to change, and hours may vary due to campus events; check the website link above before visiting):
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Monday - Thursday: 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Friday: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Saturday: 2 - 4 p.m. Sunday: 12 - 2 p.m.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
1. Register with OLLI
2. Upon arrival, request a swipe card in the pool lobby.
No class Sept. 7, Nov. 26-29, and after Dec. 23
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- Make Your Mac Work for You
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
In this five-week, hands-on class, Mac users—both longtime and those switching from Windows—will learn to work more efficiently and confidently. Each session builds practical skills: Mac Basics, organizing files and folders, using Trash, Bookmarks, and Finder Preferences, backing up with Time Machine, understanding iCloud, and customizing System Settings. By the end, participants will know how to navigate, manage, and personalize their Mac so it truly works for them. This is the live version of a user’s manual for the Mac to help you learn many important and useful features.
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- OLLI Fitness (Hybrid) In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 75
This course features aerobic and strength training to improve physical fitness, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. A typical class begins with cardiovascular work for 30 minutes. Class will also include rhythmic limbering and endurance work, strength work using light weights, muscle toning and stretching. Class will always incorporate exercises for abdominals and core strength, ending with flexibility training and cool down.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Water Bottle, Weights, and Mat.
No class Nov. 25 & 27
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- OLLI Fitness (Hybrid) Zoom Only
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Fee: $40.00
Dates: 9/9/2026 - 12/4/2026
Times: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: M W F
Sessions: 36
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Josette Garstka, Karie Boneau
Maximum Enrollment: 75
This course features aerobic and strength training to improve physical fitness, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. A typical class begins with cardiovascular work for 30 minutes. Class will also include rhythmic limbering and endurance work, strength work using light weights, muscle toning and stretching. Class will always incorporate exercises for abdominals and core strength, ending with flexibility training and cool down.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Water Bottle, Weights, and Mat
No class Nov. 25 & 27
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- Parables of Jesus: In Middle-Eastern Eyes (Zoom)
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: 2026 FCOR151301
Dates: 10/5/2026 - 11/2/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: George Martin
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Professor Kenneth Bailey (1930-2016) lived and taught the New Testament in Egypt, Lebanon and Jerusalem. You will be amazed with his insights into the parables of Jesus. From ancient times these parables still retain their power to shock and dismay us, as we also consider just how radical is God’s mercy. Change comes slowly in the Middle East. These are parables from an ancient world of peasants. These weren’t stories of the famous or most powerful, but simple human beings in everyday life. The Rev. Dr. George Martin (retired Episcopal priest and a Lutheran Pastor) knew Dr. Bailey. The key book by Bailey is "Poet and Peasant". It is not required reading, but all who attend will be amazed at what these parables reveal.
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- Shared Interest Group for Writers - SIG
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Life gives us many ups and downs, joys and sorrows. What better way to express them than the written word. Writers of fiction, non-fiction, poems, essays, novels, memoirs are welcome in this group. No prior experience necessary.
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- Strum Into Joy: Beginner Ukulele for Lifelong Learners
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
It’s never too late to make music—and the ukulele is the perfect place to start! Strum Into Joy is a beginner-friendly course designed especially for adults aged 50 and up who want to explore the fun, expressive world of ukulele. Whether you’ve never played an instrument or are rekindling a love for music, this relaxed and welcoming class will guide you step-by-step through the basics. Participants will learn how to hold and tune the ukulele, play essential chords, read simple music and tablature, and strum along to well-known songs from a variety of genres. Each session builds skills at a gentle pace and emphasizes creativity, connection, and confidence. No prior experience required—just bring your uke and your curiosity.
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- The Lessons of Ashland: 19th Century History Informing a 21st Century World
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Fee: $35.00
Item Number: 2026 SCOR152701
Dates: 10/19/2026 - 10/19/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Ashland/Henry Clay Estate
Room: TBD
Instructor: Eric Brooks
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
This year is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This Course will introduce participants to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, an incredibly important place in the 250 year history of the United States and will consider it from a number of perspectives including those of Henry Clay, enslaved persons, indigenous people, and women. It will culminate in a discussion of the importance of that history and the larger questions of the last 250 years and what they say about the present and future of the United States.
**Boxed lunch included.
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- The Near-Death Experience: Examining What is Known In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 25
Since Raymond Moody's book, Life After Life (1976), was published many other books and hundreds of professional journal articles have appeared in print on the topic of near-death experiences. Scientists, physicians, and others have explained the phenomenon in terms of anoxia, the influence of medications, or a maneuver of dying brains to distract us from a rapid approaching death. On the other hand, clergy, other professionals, and common people have related remarkable stories about their near-death episodes. This course will explore the phenomenon in terms of examining historic and current research with PowerPoint presentations, lectures, and discussion.
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- The Purposes of Plants? Reading Zoe Schlanger's "The Light Eaters" SIG
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
The last decade has seen the publication of a number of books examining the prospect of plant cognition and behavior. Zoe Schlanger's recent contribution, "The Light Eaters: How The Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers A New Understanding of Life on Earth", comes to us beautifully written, scientifically responsible, and intellectually provocative. That last trait shows itself in how she frames the wild territory of plant cognition research, claiming that "how to get our minds around all of that complexity is the shared professional problem of science and philosophy, but also of every person who has stopped to wonder." Reading this book with each other should encourage all of us to "stop to wonder”.
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- What is Liberalism?
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People have such strong and polarized opinions about Liberalism. But what, exactly, is it? The historian David Brinkley has observed, "Liberalism has never been a uniform or stable creed." Liberalism has meant different, and often contradictory, things to different people at different times. This course traces Liberalism's historical evolution from the Enlightenment to the present day. It looks at the political, economic, cultural and international aspects of the intellectual tradition of Liberalism. It concludes by considering the present and future prospects of Liberalism.
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