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- A Hands-On Deep Dive into ChatGPT
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Most people's first encounter with ChatGPT is a single question that could be Googled. But it can do so much more! Bring a laptop or tablet, and we'll dive in with AI doing real work— writing, making travel plans, demystifying confusing paperwork/topics, helping with your projects — and learn to catch the moments AI confidently makes things up. No experience required, just curiosity and a willingness to argue with a machine.
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- A Survey of Painting Techniques
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
Several painting techniques will be demonstrated in class: Wet in wet (made famous by Bob Ross), palette knife painting (used by Van Gogh), grisaille ( color glazes over a black and white image, widely used by the old masters), special brush techniques (such as double color loading used in decorative art), and abstract painting techniques.
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- An Introduction to Painting
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
Students will be directed to complete one painting in each 2 hour session. The instructor will demonstrate each step as students follow along. Each painting will be a new composition, for a total of 10 different paintings for the semester. The instructor will use acrylic paints most often, but students may also use oils, if preferred.
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- Ancient Maya Civilization
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Have you ever wondered about a profoundly different way of being in the world? This course leads us into the extraordinary realm of the ancient Maya of Mexico and Central America. Through PowerPoint lectures and hands-on activities, we'll learn and think about Maya culture, religion, art, calendrics, government, and warfare, using knowledge and perspectives from archaeology, anthropology, and hieroglyphic decipherment. Our optional parallel read is House of the Waterlily, A Novel of the Ancient Maya World written by the instructor.
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- Artificial Intelligence in Your Everyday Life
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday life—but what is it, and how can you use it safely and effectively? In this practical, plain-language, lecture-centered class, participants will explore chatbots, image generators and voice assistants while learning how to ask better questions and evaluate the answers they receive. Classes will demonstrate useful applications for writing, communication, travel, hobbies, planning and creative projects. No previous experience with artificial intelligence is required. The course will also address misinformation, privacy, impersonation scams, copyright, bias and the importance of verifying significant claims.
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- Bluegrass Music Education and Sharing SIG
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: 2026 FCOR146401
Dates: 9/15/2026 - 11/10/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Building: Location Provided after Registration
Room: TBD
Instructor: Richard Elliott
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
Participants will learn about bluegrass music in an open-circle jam environment. A bluegrass open circle jam is an informal and communal musical gathering where musicians sit or stand in a circle to play and sing traditional acoustic bluegrass tunes. It is not a performance, but a collaborative event for sharing music and improvising together. The jam consists of: • A song leader: One person in the circle chooses a song, calls out its name and key, and then starts it off with a "kickoff" lick to set the tempo and rhythm. • The "round robin": The turn to choose a song is passed sequentially around the circle, usually to the left. Participants can pass their turn if they don't have a song to lead.
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- Bridge: Advanced Bidding SIG
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
The Advanced Bidding SIG is intended for anyone with a basic knowledge of the Standard American bidding system. Classes will build on techniques learned in the Beginning Bridge SIG by teaching the two-over-one system and its ancillary parts. Anyone who knows basic bidding and play is welcome to attend.
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- Great Decisions - SIG (Hybrid) In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 20
The Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions SIG provides information and a format for members to discuss critical global issues facing America today. Members exercise critical thinking skills and share their personal understandings of issues that are sometimes complex and controversial. We will rely primarily on the 2025 Great Decisions briefing book in covering the following four topics: 5. Ukraine & Global Security 6. Multilateral Institutions 7. U.S. Engagement of Africa 8. The Future of Human Rights. Each topic will generally be discussed over a period of two sessions, starting with a DVD presentation. This briefing book can be purchased by going to fpa.org or Coffee Tree bookstore. A Kindle version is available at this site.
Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, Oct. 13, 20, 27 and Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 11 & 18
October 20th SIG will meet in Library
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- Great Decisions - SIG (Hybrid) Zoom Only
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 9/8/2026 - 11/18/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: Tu W
Sessions: 8
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Maximum Enrollment: 20
The Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions SIG provides information and a format for members to discuss critical global issues facing America today. Members exercise critical thinking skills and share their personal understandings of issues that are sometimes complex and controversial. We will rely primarily on the 2025 Great Decisions briefing book in covering the following four topics: 5. Ukraine & Global Security 6. Multilateral Institutions 7. U.S. Engagement of Africa 8. The Future of Human Rights. Each topic will generally be discussed over a period of two sessions, starting with a DVD presentation. This briefing book can be purchased by going to fpa.org or Coffee Tree bookstore. A Kindle version is available at this site.
Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, Oct. 13, 20, 27, Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 11, & 18
October 20th, SIG will meet in the library.
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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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- Making a Photo Book Using Shutterfly
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
In this workshop the attendees will learn how to prepare pictures for a photo book, how to transfer pictures to the Shutterfly workspace, and then organize the pictures from the front to the last page of the book. Finally, we will go through the steps to order the book and apply coupons to reduce the price. Class #1 will be learning the steps to use Shutterfly. Class #2 will be using your pictures to create your photo book. We will be using a program called Shutterfly.
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- Organizing Your Computer Files On a Windows PC
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
Have you ever created a file and saved it, only to find you cannot locate it later? We will look at several strategies for organizing your files to make them easier to find. We will also learn techniques for moving files and folders on your computer and external storage devices.
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- Problems in Democracy SIG
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
Beginning in February 2024, a group of between 12-24 of us have discussed our concerns about the various challenges that currently confront the U.S. political system. This Fall we will continue our discussion. We invite you to join us if you would like to participate in the discussion or simply listen.
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- Safety - Behavioral Awareness In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 25
The engaging course teaches practical real-world safety awareness skills for everyday life, travel, shopping, social settings and on-line interactions. Drawing on the Instructor's 34-year career as a prison warden and corrections executive, students will learn how offenders identify opportunities, how to recognize warning signs, and how to reduce vulnerability without living in fear. This course is designed to help participants feel more confident, aware and prepared in today's world.
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- Slow Flow Yoga (Hybrid)
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
This class will be a Vinyasa style yoga class connecting breath to movement. Each class will begin with short breathing and meditation exercises, moving into Sun Salutations. Each class will include a practice of basic yoga postures and how to link these with our breath to create a balance between the mind and body. Many options will be offered for the postures so all levels can participate. Each class will incorporate core exercises for strength, stretching to increase flexibility, balance work and relaxation postures for stress release. Students should be able to get up and down from the floor.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Yoga mat, strap, water bottle, and yoga blocks.
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- Slow Flow Yoga (Hybrid)
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: 2026 FCOR100302
Dates: 9/8/2026 - 12/3/2026
Times: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 25
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Josette Garstka
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
This class will be a Vinyasa style yoga class connecting breath to movement. Each class will begin with short breathing and meditation exercises, moving into Sun Salutations. Each class will include a practice of basic yoga postures and how to link these with our breath to create a balance between the mind and body. Many options will be offered for the postures so all levels can participate. Each class will incorporate core exercises for strength, stretching to increase flexibility, balance work and relaxation postures for stress release. Students should be able to get up and down from the floor.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Yoga mat, strap, water bottle, and yoga blocks.
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- The Human Domino Effect: Building Learning Communities through Character Develpment
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
The Human Domino Effect is an inspiring program that unites generations to support elementary students’ character development and reading skills. By volunteering at Julius Marks Elementary School in Lexington, Kentucky, OLLI members will engage with young learners through “Character Equations,” a fun and impactful approach to teaching life principles. Volunteers will also listen to students as they read aloud to build reading fluency, encouraging confidence and literacy. The course begins with one of two orientation sessions at the public library (time to be announced). Following orientation, participants will have the flexibility to select the Tuesday volunteer sessions that best fit their schedules to work with elementary students, where you’ll guide students in exploring and applying traits like responsibility, resilience, and empathy. By joining this program, you’re actively shaping our community’s future - creating a stronger, healthier, and happier generation of students!
PLEASE NOTE: Participation in volunteer opportunities will require a background check. Instructor will assist with completing those requirements. Please call Stephanie with any questions, 859-333-9790.
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- What's New in iOS 27 for iPhone Workshop POP UP Workshop
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Maximum Enrollment: 6
This workshop will be a 3-hour tour of many of the new features of the iPhone iOS 27. Through live demonstrations and interactive walkthroughs, you will gain the expertise needed to master the new operating system.
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- Your Age is Not a Number: Harness this Superpower for a Flourishing Second Half of Life
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
Mindfulness meditation is a simple yet remarkably effective practice backed by scientific research. Dedicating as little as 10 minutes a day for 8 weeks can rewire your brain's pathways, leading to many positive changes, such as stress reduction, enhanced mental clarity, greater emotional resilience, reduced pain, and more, empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life. Join me for this 8-week experiential challenge in embracing Mindfulness and unlocking your extraordinary potential!
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