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- "How Musicals are Made" with The Lexington Theatre Company
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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!” (*November Session will include sneak peek of rehearsals for A Christmas Carol: The Musical; February Session may have a rehearsal sneak peek - but not guaranteed.)
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- Americana - New Orleans Style
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
In the early 1800s, New Orleans was composed of a variety of cultures, beliefs and interesting characters. The Native Americans, French, Spanish, Haitians, and the new US Americans all brought distinct components to this vibrant community. World events heavily impacted New Orleans, and events that took place in New Orleans had a huge impact on the world. Find out how Voodoo, the American Manifest Destiny, the French and Haitian Revolutions, pirates, and the quest for world domination by England, France, and Spain created a profoundly unique community.
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- Beginner Violin for Lifelong Learners
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Whether you've always dreamed of learning the violin or are returning to music after years away, this course offers a welcoming and inspiring environment to begin your journey. Designed specifically for adults aged 50 and up, Beginner Violin for Lifelong Learners introduces the fundamentals of violin technique, music reading, and ensemble playing in a supportive, low-pressure setting. No previous experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to explore! With an emphasis on hands-on learning, personal progress, and the joy of music-making, participants will develop confidence in basic posture, bowing, note reading, and playing simple songs. Along the way, we’ll also touch on musical styles, listening skills, and practice strategies tailored for adult learners. Bring your own instrument or ask us about local rental options—we’ll help you get set up for success.
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- Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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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- Happy 250th Birthday to Lexington (Hybrid) In Person
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 10/8/2025 - 10/29/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: BCTC
Room: M-122
Instructor: Phil Maxson
Maximum Enrollment: 50
The course will discuss the events that happened during the Revolutionary War period in and around Kentucky that led to the founding of Lexington. It will discuss numerous people who were important to our city's founding. They include: the McConnell brothers, Robert Patterson, the Todd brothers (Levi, John and Robert), Daniel Boone, George Rogers Clark, and more.
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- Happy 250th Birthday to Lexington (Hybrid) Zoom Only
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 10/8/2025 - 10/29/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Phil Maxson
Maximum Enrollment: 25
The course will discuss the events that happened during the Revolutionary War period in and around Kentucky that led to the founding of Lexington. It will discuss numerous people who were important to our city's founding. They include: the McConnell brothers, Robert Patterson, the Todd brothers (Levi, John and Robert), Daniel Boone, George Rogers Clark, and more.
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- iPad Photos App: Tips, Tricks & Hidden Gems Workshop
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Maximum Enrollment: 10
Ready to take your photo game to the next level? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll uncover the hidden features of the iPad Photos App and learn the best ways to organize, edit, and share your favorite snapshots. Master the art of navigating your photo library like a pro—use the sidebar, create albums and folders, and label your images with captions. Plus, dive into editing tools, markup tricks, and ways to duplicate and share photos effortlessly, including using AirDrop for quick transfers between devices. Whether you're managing memories or crafting creative projects, this session will give you the skills to make your photo collection work for you!
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- Japan-The History, Aesthetics, Religions, Culture and Arts
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Students should come away from this class with a general overview of the important events in Japanese history, the religions of Japan including the influence of Christianity, Japanese culture and a basic understanding of Japanese aesthetics. It will also provide an introduction to the popular arts of Japan. Time will be allotted at the end of each class for discussion, questions and answers. This course will also be helpful for anyone planning a trip to Japan.
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- Johnson Recreational Center/Alumni Gym
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 9/2/2025 - 12/13/2025
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Su D Sa
Sessions: 99
Building: Johnson Recreational Center
Room:
Instructor: UK Staff UK Staff
Maximum Enrollment: 100
(Additional Fee Required)
430 Complex Dr, Lexington, KY 40506
https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/campus-recreation/johnson-center
Fall schedule begins Tuesday, September 2
Hours of Operation (subject to change): 859-257-9383
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 Tuesday, September 2 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 Sept. 1, Nov. 27 - 30
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- Lancaster Aquatic Center (LAC)
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 9/2/2025 - 12/13/2025
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Su D Sa
Sessions: 99
Building: Lancaster Aquatic Center
Room:
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)* or call 859-257-7940
Access begins September 2, 2025 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. 1, Nov. 27 & 28
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- Making a Photo Book Using Shutterfly
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
In this class 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. We will be using a program called Shutterfly.
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- Modigliani and His Milieu
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Maximum Enrollment: 32
Amadeo Modigliani (1884-1919) was among the many artists who resided and made art in the Montparnasse district of Paris in the early 20th Century. We will look at Modigliani's life and art, as well as the art of many of his peers, including Constantin Brancusi, Chaim Soutine and Jacques Lipchitz.
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- Night Sky Photography with Your Smart Phone
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: 25-26ACOR135901
Dates: 9/10/2025 - 10/22/2025
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 6
Building: Central Baptist Church
Room: Meeting Room 1
Instructor: Karen Elliott
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Learn tips and tricks for using your smart phone to take photos of the moon, planets, eclipses, satellites, stars, comets, auroras, and other night sky objects and events. Cloudy skies can provide interesting photos, as well as sunrises, sunsets, lightning, and daytime events. Join us as we explore the fascinating night sky and study astronomy together. Your smart phone camera can reveal a sky of stars, galaxies, and a host of space oddities. You will learn techniques for steadying your phone, to zoom in on objects, take longer exposures, minimize light pollution, and utilize your smart phone’s editing tools to reveal surprising images. We will use night sky apps and on-line resources to plan, find, and identify evening sky photo targets. As well as follow weekly, monthly, and yearly sky events. We will practice sketching, charting, starting a night sky journal, share ideas for creating artwork, displaying, and copyrighting your more unusual photos. Plus, a finding your own micrometeorites activity, learning about Kentucky's Space Programs, and exploring opportunities for participating in “Citizen Astronomy Science".
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- OLLI Chorus
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Maximum Enrollment: 130
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.
No class November 26
Holiday Concert Saturday, December 6
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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 easy-to-follow cardio for 25 to 30 minutes. Cardio is followed by weight training exercises with dumbbells. Class will always incorporate exercises for abdominals and core strength, ending with flexibility training and cool down.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Water bottle, weights and yoga mat.
No class November 26 & 28
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- OLLI Fitness (Hybrid) Zoom Only
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Fee: $40.00
Dates: 9/3/2025 - 12/5/2025
Times: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: M W F
Sessions: 39
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 easy-to-follow cardio for 25 to 30 minutes. Cardio is followed by weight training exercises with dumbbells. Class will always incorporate exercises for abdominals and core strength, ending with flexibility training and cool down.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Water bottle, weights and yoga mat.
No class November 26 & 28
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- OLLI Fort Knox Day Trip
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Fee: $115.00
Dates: 10/22/2025 - 10/22/2025
Times: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Patton Museum
Room:
Instructor:
OLLI Fort Knox Day Trip
Patton Museum - The General George Patton Museum of Leadership is home to the world’s largest collection of Patton’s personal items, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the life of this legendary military leader. The exhibits showcase over 140 years of history, featuring military vehicles, weapons, uniforms, and personal artifacts that illustrate the evolution of leadership and the U.S. Army's enduring impact. Get up close to tanks, jeeps, weapons, and other equipment that revolutionized the battlefield. These exhibits demonstrate technological advancements but also highlight the bravery of the soldiers who operated them. Beyond artifacts, the exhibits celebrate the human stories of leadership that shaped the U.S. Army. Learn about pivotal moments in military history and the leaders who made critical decisions in the face of overwhelming odds. These narratives offer a deeper understanding of what it means to lead with courage and conviction.
Website: https://generalpatton.org/
Bulleit Distillery - Bulleit, founded in 1987, is one of the fastest-growing whiskeys in America. The brand attributes that growth to bartenders and cultural partners who have adopted it as their own. The Bulleit Frontier Whiskey portfolio is distilled and aged in the Bulleit family tradition, using a distinctive high rye recipe, which gives them a bold, spicy, yet distinctively smooth taste. The award-winning Kentucky whiskey most recently won a Double Gold medal for Bulleit 10-Year-Old and Gold Medals for Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit Rye at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
In 2017, Bulleit celebrated its 30th anniversary with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art distillery in Shelbyville, KY, constructed with a focus on sustainable practices including natural habitat protection, water conservation and local ingredient sourcing. In 2019, a Visitor's Centre at the Bulleit Distilling Co. in Shelbyville opened to share our modern, technological and sustainable approach to making great whiskey.
Website: https://www.bulleit.com/visit-us
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- Renaissance Art and Architecture in Florence, Italy: Discover the Creative Genius of a Golden Age
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Step into the heart of Renaissance Florence and experience the extraordinary artistic revolution that shaped the course of Western culture. This engaging and richly illustrated course invites lifelong learners to explore the dynamic relationships between artists, patrons, religious institutions, and civic life during one of the most transformative periods in history. Together, we'll uncover the stories behind iconic masterpieces and delve into the cultural forces that gave rise to stunning works of art and groundbreaking architecture. From the vibrant guilds and powerful monastic orders to the influential courts of Urbino and Mantua, we'll examine how art became a tool for devotion, prestige, and innovation. With a focus on the themes of classical revival, spiritual expression, and artistic genius, we’ll journey through the works of legendary figures like Giotto, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, Alberti, and others. Whether you're a seasoned art lover or new to the Renaissance, this course offers a captivating window into a world where creativity and culture flourished like never before.
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- Superb Sleuths SIG (Zoom) Zoom Only
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 9/3/2025 - 12/3/2025
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Frances Goodfriend
Maximum Enrollment: 50
Danger! Intrigue! This SIG will meet the first Wednesday of each month September through December, to consider and discuss some of the internationally best-selling mystery and thriller novels. Each was first in a series for a beloved detective, with many, many sequels. The sessions will start with September 3: The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun. Class participants will select the books for October, November and December. Handouts will be emailed to participants before each session.
(Every 1st Wednesday of each month)
Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 & Dec. 3
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- Tai Chi for Health
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: 25-26ACOR128401
Dates: 9/10/2025 - 12/10/2025
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 14
Building: Liberty Road Faith Fellowship
Room: Event Room
Instructor: Donna King
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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.
**Please note date change**
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- The Near-Death Experience: Examining What is Known
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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 neardeath 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 Warp and Woof of American Politics in Kentucky (Zoom) Zoom Only
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 10/15/2025 - 11/12/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Larry Hood
Maximum Enrollment: 20
This course will look back in history, beginning in 1774, to explore Kentuckians’ understanding of and experiences in:
1) political ideology
2) the structures of governmental power
3) class conflict and politics
4) race and gender issues in politics
5) the partisan pursuit of power
6) post-modern multiculturalism and politics. All course attendees will be encouraged to contribute their own thoughts and participate in discussions
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