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- "How Musicals are Made" with The Lexington Theatre Company In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 25
Join us behind the scenes at The Lexington Theatre Company and learn how musicals are made. Come along with us on the journey from page to stage, as we show you how we create our Broadway-caliber, locally-crafted professional productions featuring the Broadway stars of today and tomorrow. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes guided tour of our new facility at 2323 Alexandria Drive and take a deep dive with Co-Founder/ Artistic Director Lyndy Franklin Smith on producing theatre at The Lex where “Musicals Make Life Better!”
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- Aging with Insight and Intention In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 20
Between 1900 and 1999, U.S. life expectancy soared from 47 to 79 years--an unprecedented leap in human history. This class will delve into the profound impact of these added years, drawing on medical and sociological research as well as our own personal stories. Together we will explore both the promise and the complexity of longer livers. We'll also survey the resources here in Lexington to support healthy, purposeful aging. By the end of our twelve weeks, participants will be better equipped to navigate and embrace life later chapters with insight and intention.
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- Apple Watch: Beyond Telling Time Workshop In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
Join us for an engaging and informative workshop where you’ll discover over 20 tips and tricks to maximize the potential of your Apple Watch! Whether you’re a new user or a seasoned pro, this session will help you unlock many of the capabilities of your device. Some of the tips include the following: learn how to get help in an emergency, remove apps from your watch, make the text size larger, adjust brightness and wake duration, change the layout of your watch, mute your watch notifications, use your watch as an alarm clock, use auto pause for workouts, use your watch as a flash light and running or walking light at night, unlock your iPhone with your watch, and find your iPhone with your watch. An Apple Watch 6 will be used for demonstration. Many of the features are similar on the different series of Apple Watches that are using the current Watch operating system.
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- Boonesborough - Kentucky Bastion (Hybrid) In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 25
We will discuss the critical events that occurred at Boonesborough that helped defend Kentucky from British and Indian attacks. The events that happened at Boonesborough from its founding in 1775 through the critical years of 1776- 1779 helped defend Kentucky and also was essential for the American victory in the west during the Revolutionary War.
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- Boonesborough - Kentucky Bastion (Hybrid) Zoom Only
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 3/11/2026 - 4/1/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: ZOOM
Room:
Instructor: Phil Maxson
Maximum Enrollment: 30
We will discuss the critical events that occurred at Boonesborough that helped defend Kentucky from British and Indian attacks. The events that happened at Boonesborough from its founding in 1775 through the critical years of 1776- 1779 helped defend Kentucky and also was essential for the American victory in the west during the Revolutionary War.
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- Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
In the latest iPhone IOS 26 update, many things have changed. In this class you will learn important (and hidden) functions of your iPhone. Learn how to download apps, move them, nest them, and delete them. Learn how to get better photos with your phone, organize your pictures, and send them in text and emails. Texting messages and using Siri will also be covered. Participants should bring their (fully charged) iPhone and know (or bring) their passcode, Apple ID and password.
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- Golden Age of Piracy In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 25
If you picture the Caribbean during the early 1700's, don't just think of palm trees and calm seas. Instead think chaos, cannons, and rum. The Golden Age of Piracy was a wild, 25 year stretch when thousands of sailors abandoned ordinary life and became pirates. Grab your scabbard and your grog and join in the adventures of individual pirates such as Black Sam Bellamy, Benjamin Hornigold, and Blackbeard. We will be explore the role of pirates in creating a unique democracy while causing serious economic and political disruptions for Spain and other world powers. And we will also see how their bold behavior and actions influenced Colonial America and why their legacy still sails strong today.
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- Johnson Recreational Center/Alumni Gym In Person
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 2/2/2026 - 5/31/2026
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Su D Sa
Sessions: 118
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
Spring schedule begins February 2, 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.
Spring schedule begins February 2, 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 2025 - 2026 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 May 25, 2026
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- Kentucky, America's Restless Heart: A Study of the Commonwealth's Contributions to and Reflections of American Culture and Character Zoom Only
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 3/18/2026 - 4/15/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Building: ZOOM
Room:
Instructor: Larry Hood
Maximum Enrollment: 20
This course will follow the state of Kentucky as it moved through five distinctive historical periods, and its people as they confronted the great issues of each era. We will consider how Kentuckians have understood and/or contributed to such things as the meaning of land ownership, the definition of family and work, individual liberty and community parameters, religious doctrine and practice, education, American arts, race relations, and party politics. Class members will be encouraged to contribute their own thoughts and participate in discussions.
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- Lancaster Aquatic Center (LAC) In Person
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 2/2/2026 - 5/31/2026
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Su D Sa
Sessions: 118
Building: Lancaster Aquatic Center
Room: Pool
Instructor: UK Staff UK Staff
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 February 2, 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.
**Please check dates and times before you go as they are subject to change.
No class May 25, 2026
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- Line Dancing - OLLI Cats In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 50
Join us for a fun-filled two-hour line dance class that’s perfect for all levels! We’ll start with beginner-friendly dances to get everyone warmed up and feeling confident, then gradually step it up with some improver routines before diving into exciting intermediate-level moves. Whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll get plenty of chances to practice, have fun, and dance to great music. Come ready to move, laugh, meet new friends, and maybe even learn a new favorite dance!
No class April 22, 29 & May 6
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- Musical Theatre History with The Lexington Theatre Company In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 25
“Musicals Make Life Better” and at The Lexington Theatre Company - Central Kentucky’s premiere professional theatre company, we believe it wholeheartedly. Compared to its older cousins, music and theatre, the history of Musical Theatre as an art form is relatively short. We’ll learn the history of operetta, vaudeville, burlesque and musical comedy and how Rodgers & Hammerstein (and Agnes De Mille) changed everything. We’ll trod the boards up and down 42nd Street, with a little song & dance to give our regards to Old Broadway!
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- OLLI Chorus In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 120
OLLI Chorus is designed so that participants are provided an opportunity for growth and development while learning and singing quality choral music. A multitude of genres and musical styles, while dealing with proper vocal and choral techniques, will be emphasized in the preparation and rehearsal of the music. Students will be encouraged to sing with sense of blend and balance, striving for a professional choral sound. Join the chorus for an enjoyable, yet challenging experience. Spring Chorus Concert - Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m.
Spring Concert: Saturday, April 25
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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. Yoga blocks required. 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 April 3
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- OLLI Fitness (Hybrid) Zoom Only
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Fee: $40.00
Dates: 1/26/2026 - 5/8/2026
Times: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: M W F
Sessions: 44
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. Yoga blocks required. 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 April 3
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- Renaissance Art and Architecture in Italy: The High Renaissance, Explore the Grandeur of Italy's Artistic Pinnacle In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 45
Continue your Renaissance journey—or begin anew— with an exploration of the High Renaissance, a period of extraordinary creative achievement that radiated far beyond Florence to the courts of Mantua and the great cities of Rome and Venice. This richly illustrated and immersive course reveals how art, architecture, and cultural ambition converged to shape some of the most iconic works in Western history. Together, we'll examine the vibrant interplay between artists, patrons, religious institutions, and political powers that fueled this golden age. From aweinspiring church commissions to the refined splendor of courtly art, we’ll uncover how creativity became a powerful force for expression, devotion, and prestige. Guided by themes such as the revival of classical antiquity, humanist ideals, and artistic innovation, we’ll encounter the genius of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Giorgione, Titian, and more. Whether continuing from Part I or joining fresh, this course offers a compelling window into the grandeur and legacy of Italy’s High Renaissance.
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- Tai Chi for Health In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 30
Tai Chi for Health is an exercise that involves gentle movements. Through participation, we will experience basic principles that promote relaxation and harmony of mind and body.
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- Thrive at Home: Successful Aging in Place (Hybrid) In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 30
Learn practical strategies to stay healthy, independent, and safe in your own home as you age. This course explores the key elements of aging in place, including home safety, healthcare planning, community resources, and lifestyle habits that support physical and emotional well-being. Whether you're planning for yourself or helping a loved one, this class offers valuable tools for thriving at home—on your terms.
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- Thrive at Home: Successful Aging in Place (Hybrid) Zoom Only
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Maximum Enrollment: 30
Learn practical strategies to stay healthy, independent, and safe in your own home as you age. This course explores the key elements of aging in place, including home safety, healthcare planning, community resources, and lifestyle habits that support physical and emotional well-being. Whether you're planning for yourself or helping a loved one, this class offers valuable tools for thriving at home—on your terms.
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- Western Dreams and Ideals Underlying American Civilization (zoom) Zoom
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 2/4/2026 - 3/4/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Building: ZOOM
Room:
Instructor: Larry Hood
Maximum Enrollment: 20
American theologian Paul Tillich has written that culture is how people interact based on their common understanding of Truth, that is their value system, their religion. American sociologist Peter Berger has asserted that people crave meaning, that religion provides this and social solidarity with all united in a common understanding of reality. The Judeo-Christian religion, intertwined with Greek rationalism and idealism, underlies the western world’s ethos and its expressions in daily patterns of living. This course examines the creation of the Western Tradition, its values and world-view, and how American culture is one distillation of that tradition. It will consider the meaning and ramifications of Americans’ understanding of community, the individual’s proper relationship to community and the purpose and rightful authority of government. Since all history involves determining facts and framing (interpreting) facts, in true liberal arts tradition all participants will be encouraged to contribute their own understandings of the truths of history and discuss same.
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- Wrangling Calendars the Apple Way Workshop In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 6
We will create and view Calendar events on Apple devices. Events can be one-time or repeating, often repeating in unusual ways. We will learn how to publish Calendars for others to see (Read only) and subscribe to others’ Calendars across the OS divide between Apple and Googles cloud platforms. Lastly, we will integrate our events with the iPhones GPS system to ensure sufficient time is allowed to get to our appointments on time!
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- Writing a "Legacy Letter" Zoom
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 3/4/2026 - 3/25/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: ZOOM
Room:
Instructor: Jay Sherwin
Maximum Enrollment: 25
A legacy letter (also called an “ethical will”) is a written document that allows you to share your life lessons, express your values and transmit your blessings to future generations. A legacy letter is shorter than a memoir, typically just a few pages. Writing one is a rewarding experience that creates an enduring gift for family, friends and loved ones. This course includes discussion and brief writing exercises to help you examine your life history, explore your values and complete your own legacy letter.
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