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- A Course is Born In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 12
Have you taken OLLI courses and thought maybe it would be fun to try your hand at teaching a class? Or maybe you have already plunged into teaching, but you would like some extra help in preparation and organization. Over the course of eight weeks, we will take you through all the steps, beginning with selecting a topic and ending with teaching a sample class. We will talk about possible formats, bolster your research skills, and provide you with lots of information about effectively working with OLLI scholars. By the end of this hands-on class, you will be well on your way to becoming a dedicated OLLI instructor.
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- Gettin' Old Sux! (or does it??)
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: 2026 SCOR130601
Dates: 2/6/2026 - 2/27/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 4
Building: Crestwood Christian Church
Room: Bradford Room
Instructor: Diane Vance
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
We are all in the process of “getting older” (no matter how old we are). This course will begin by talking about our attitudes related to aging. Then we’ll discuss the biological basis of the normal changes that occur with age, ways we can adapt to these changes, and when to be concerned that they are outside the norm. We’ll definitely take time to talk (and laugh!) with each other about our experiences. (We even have a class song . . .) If other topics related to aging come up during the class there may be a “part 2” at a later time to discuss them. Are you old enough to participate?
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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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- Keep Watching the Skies! 1950's Science Fiction Movies (Hybrid) Zoom Only
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 2/6/2026 - 4/17/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 11
Building: ZOOM
Room:
Instructor: Ed Reeves
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Film historians and fans alike look back on the 1950s as the golden age of science fiction B-movies. In this course, you'll have the chance to rediscover these cinematic treasures—and perhaps experience some for the very first time. Together, we will watch and analyze eleven iconic science fiction films, delving into the stories behind their creation, examining their cinematic techniques, and discussing the impact each had on the evolution of the science fiction genre. We'll also assess the plausibility of the science and technology presented in these films, and explore how their themes mirror Cold War anxieties and the shifting social and cultural landscape of 1950s America. Above all, this course is designed to rekindle the sense of wonder that these movies inspired when we first encountered them.
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- Keep Watching the Skies! 1950's Science Fiction Movies (Hybrid)
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: 2026 SCOR144301
Dates: 2/6/2026 - 4/17/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 11
Building: Beaumont Presbyterian Church
Room: Fellowship Hall
Instructor: Ed Reeves
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Film historians and fans alike look back on the 1950s as the golden age of science fiction B-movies. In this course, you'll have the chance to rediscover these cinematic treasures—and perhaps experience some for the very first time. Together, we will watch and analyze eleven iconic science fiction films, delving into the stories behind their creation, examining their cinematic techniques, and discussing the impact each had on the evolution of the science fiction genre. We'll also assess the plausibility of the science and technology presented in these films, and explore how their themes mirror Cold War anxieties and the shifting social and cultural landscape of 1950s America. Above all, this course is designed to rekindle the sense of wonder that these movies inspired when we first encountered them.
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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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- Lifelong Philosophy SIG Zoom Only
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 2/6/2026 - 5/8/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 14
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Maryann Wellman
Maximum Enrollment: 25
The Lifelong Philosophy SIG is a discussion group addressing contemporary issues which incorporate historical philosophical concepts. Members meet weekly and dialog informally about a social, ethical or humanist topic selected by the group within certain broad categories such as art, science, medical advances, technology, etc. Additionally, members periodically share their experiences with books, film and other media that convey a particular philosophical theme and/or stimulate deeper thinking. SIG members who so choose gather socially from time to time to strengthen the bonds of friendship among members and share ideas in a relaxed setting.
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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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- Only Hope: My Mother and the Holocaust Brought to Light Zoom Only
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 4/10/2026 - 4/10/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: ZOOM
Room:
Instructor: Irving Lubliner
Maximum Enrollment: 200
Before she died in 1974, Felicia Bornstein Lubliner wrote about her internment in ghettos and concentration camps in Nazi-occupied Poland, powerful stories shedding light on her experiences and indomitable spirit, telling a story that Rabbi Dennis J. Eisner described as “deeper than a number—6,000,000—giving us a human touch in the midst of inhumanity.” Her son, Irv, will share excerpts from her book, “Only Hope: A Survivor’s Stories of the Holocaust.” You will learn about the Holocaust through his mother's eyes, as well as how he, the child of two survivors of Auschwitz, was impacted by his parents' experiences.
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- Science Matters (Zoom) Zoom Only
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Maximum Enrollment: 45
"Science Matters" will be taught by professors from departments of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, at UK, Transylvania, and BCTC. Previous topics taught by others are: Burnt scrolls, Aging eyes, Viruses, Macular Degeneration, Planets and Stars, Black Holes etc. This semester, topics will be a surprise! but informative, interesting, and stimulating. Hope to snare an "AI" person to discuss how it is used.
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- Spring Mountain Dulcimer Gathering SIG
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Dulcimer players of all levels welcome- we will work on skills and learn tunes commonly played on Kentucky's state instrument. In addition to the usual key of D major we will learn to play in some other keys and modes.
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