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- 10.29 The Power of Kentucky's Charitable Nonprofit Sector In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 80
Charitable nonprofits play a vital role in every Kentucky community - providing essential services, strengthening local economies, and improving quality of life. Danielle Clore, founding CEO of the state association of charitable nonprofits - Kentucky Nonprofit Network - joins us for a look at Kentucky's nonprofit sector. We'll learn how it works, why it matters, and the impact it has on communities and lives across the Commonwealth, including the scope and economic influence of charitable nonprofits, how public policy shapes their work, and how individuals can engage in supporting organizations to strengthen their impact.
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- 10.29 The Power of Kentucky's Charitable Nonprofit Sector Zoom Only
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/29/2026 - 10/29/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Danielle Clore
Maximum Enrollment: 100
Charitable nonprofits play a vital role in every Kentucky community - providing essential services, strengthening local economies, and improving quality of life. Danielle Clore, founding CEO of the state association of charitable nonprofits - Kentucky Nonprofit Network - joins us for a look at Kentucky's nonprofit sector. We'll learn how it works, why it matters, and the impact it has on communities and lives across the Commonwealth, including the scope and economic influence of charitable nonprofits, how public policy shapes their work, and how individuals can engage in supporting organizations to strengthen their impact.
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- 11.05 CivicLex: Strengthening Civic Health in Lexington, KY In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 80
CivicLex is a highly unique nonprofit organization that is working to strengthen civic health in Lexington by helping residents understand and get involved in local issues, connect with their neighbors, and remagining how decisions get made. Widely recognized nationally as a solution for building a healthier democracy, CivicLex staff will discuss its work in Lexington, what it's learned from the broader landscape of organizations working to renew local civic life, and more.
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- 11.05 CivicLex: Strengthening Civic Health in Lexington, KY Zoom Only
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 11/5/2026 - 11/5/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Richard Young
Maximum Enrollment: 100
CivicLex is a highly unique nonprofit organization that is working to strengthen civic health in Lexington by helping residents understand and get involved in local issues, connect with their neighbors, and remagining how decisions get made. Widely recognized nationally as a solution for building a healthier democracy, CivicLex staff will discuss its work in Lexington, what it's learned from the broader landscape of organizations working to renew local civic life, and more.
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- 11.12 From Your Heart: Only the Stories You Can Share In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 80
We all carry stories shaped by love, loss, faith and resilience. Join me as we learn how to collect, curate (choosing the right story for your purpose), and craft effective stories for your joy and sharing. Come learn how to honor and share your memories.
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- 11.12 From Your Heart: Only the Stories You Can Share Zoom Only
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 11/12/2026 - 11/12/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Sylvia Lovely
Maximum Enrollment: 100
We all carry stories shaped by love, loss, faith and resilience. Join me as we learn how to collect, curate (choosing the right story for your purpose), and craft effective stories for your joy and sharing. Come learn how to honor and share your memories.
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- Banned Books - SIG (Zoom)
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: 2026 FCOR104701
Dates: 9/17/2026 - 12/17/2026
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 4
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Frances Goodfriend
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
Many renowned books have been banned or restricted. How do you feel about censorship? Should someone have to right to restrict what you can read? Is it ever appropriate? What justification? This SIG will meet the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 am via Zoom, to discuss great novels that have been banned for some reason. September 17: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, by John Boyne. The books for October 15, November 19 and December 17 will be selected by the group from a master list. Handouts will be emailed a few days before each session.
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- Barn Quilt Creations
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
Each class will start with a demonstration of doing a grid drawing onto a board for a particular barn quilt pattern, followed by taping and painting techniques required for the preciseness required for painting geometric shapes onto barn quilt board. Each demonstration session is followed by participant-directed questions. Teacher will view participant work throughout class time and help those who were absent from the previous class session. After each class, participants may take home boards and supplies, if they feel comfortable to work on barn quilt at home.
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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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- Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
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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- Henry James' THE TURN OF THE SCREW: Reading Between the Minds
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
Henry James and I cordially invite you to join us in a world haunted less by ghosts than by the effort to read—and control—the minds of others. Class discussion will focus on the psychological tension created by guessing intentions of others; the ethical and emotional stakes of perception; and the subtle games of trust and misunderstanding that drive this classic story. Supernatural elements appear only as catalysts, forcing us to confront the uncomfortable limits of understanding in human relationships. Another ultra-close-reading opportunity!
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- International Classics SIG (Zoom)
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: 2026 FCOR122401
Dates: 9/17/2026 - 12/17/2026
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 4
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Frances Goodfriend
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
International Classics SIG Facilitator: Frances Goodfriend, beginning Thursday, September 17, 1:30-3:00 pm. This SIG will meet the third Thursday of each month to enjoy international masterpieces of literature, by authors neither British nor American. There are many wonderful bestsellers from around the world that most Americans have never read or even know exist, and some great classics. The sessions will start with Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez of Colombia. Subsequent novels will be chosen by the group for October, November and December, perhaps something marvelous from Japan, South America, India or Africa! Handouts will be emailed to participants before each session.
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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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- Music from the Soul Kitchen Los Angeles 1968
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
Students will learn the personnel, characters, lyrics and musical accomplishments of many Los Angeles bands. The selections will include both hits and obscure, less familiar songs. Stories about some controversial performers will clear up myths and legends that may (or may not) be true.
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- OLLI Oakridge Trip
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Fee: $275.00
Item Number: 2026 FCOR156401
Dates: 11/11/2026 - 11/12/2026
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: W Th
Sessions: 2
Building:
Room:
Instructor: Tour Guide
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Join us for a trip to East Tennessee featuring visits to the Museum of Appalachia, Knoxville Museum of Art, and a guided tour of the Oak Ridge Department of Energy facilities.
**Registration is now open! November 11th and 12th
• Hotel accommodations will be at the Drury Inn.
• Transportation will be provided by Miller Transportation.
• Directions and departure information will be sent to registered travelers closer to the trip date.
• All gratuities are included.
Please Note: When registering for double occupancy, you must provide your roommate's name during the registration process.
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- OLLI Oakridge Trip
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Fee: $250.00
Item Number: 2026 FCOR156402
Dates: 11/11/2026 - 11/12/2026
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: W Th
Sessions: 2
Building:
Room:
Instructor: Tour Guide
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Join us for a trip to East Tennessee featuring visits to the Museum of Appalachia, Knoxville Museum of Art, and a guided tour of the Oak Ridge Department of Energy facilities.
**Registration is now open! November 11th and 12th
• Hotel accommodations will be at the Drury Inn.
• Transportation will be provided by Miller Transportation.
• Directions and departure information will be sent to registered travelers closer to the trip date.
• All gratuities are included.
Please Note: When registering for double occupancy, you must provide your roommate's name during the registration process and pay per person.
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- Pundits, Polls & Politics! The 2026 Mid-Term Election! (Zoom) Zoom Only
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 10/29/2026 - 10/29/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Doug Stowell
Maximum Enrollment: 300
On November 3, all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and 35 in the Senate will be up for re-election! Hundreds of local and state offices/issues will be settled! Turn-out in POTUS elections is around 60%. Mid-terms? Barely 40%! This mid-term may be more consequential than any recent election. So, let's dig into all the national issues, looking at how they rank - by party affiliation, generation and region. We'll look at some of the better forecasts or results and we'll conduct our own on-line, in-class polls of issues/results. YES. we will forecast the House - Senate results by party!
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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 Art Museum Guide: How to Get the Most Out of a Visit to Many of the "Big" Art Museums in Europe
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please contact the OLLI Office for assistance.
Visiting an art museum is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of beautiful and fascinating visual arts. However, it can also be an unsettling prospect for inexperienced visitors, who may worry about feeling overwhelmed, intimidated, or even out-of-place. This class is designed for those interested in visiting art museums and who want to make the most of their time there. The "big" art museums contain so many works of art it is impossible to see it all. This class will help you create a list of key works to see at each museum, so you can make the most of your time there. We will create a viewing plan for the following museums: The Louvre in Paris, France; Picasso Museum in Paris, France; Musee d'Orsay in Paris, France; The Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain; Reina Sofia Art Museum in Madrid, Spain; Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid, Spain; Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy; Galleria Borghese in Rome, Italy; The National Gallery in London, England; Tate Modern in London, England.
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