Special Events & Socials   

Come see the works of art submitted by OLLI members and the winners of the 2024 Chaffin-Kash Writing Awards & OLLI at UK Creative Art Award. 

Thursday, October 24, 2-4pm at 21C Museum & Hotel (167 W. Main Street, Lexington, KY)

Free to attend.

Free valet parking   

Limit 25

Join us in celebrating our very own diamond anniversary at The Apiary, located at 218 Jefferson Street, Lexington, KY, 40508, a momentous occasion that marks six decades of engaging the minds, elevating the spirit, and enriching the lives of adults aged 50+ through educational, social, and community activities. It’s a milestone event that promises to be a memorable evening of reflection, gratitude, and looking ahead to the future of lifelong learning at the University of Kentucky. The fabulous Lexington Theatre Company Quartet will provide entertainment.

Your celebration event ticket includes the following:

• Valet Parking

• One welcome cocktail

• Passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour

• Seasonal salad

• Plated entrée with seasonal sides

• Seasonal dessert

Join us in celebrating our very own diamond anniversary at The Apiary, located at 218 Jefferson Street,  Lexington, KY, 40508, on November 15, 2024, a momentous occasion that marks six decades of engaging the minds, elevating the spirit, and enriching the lives of adults aged 50+ through educational, social, and community activities. It’s a milestone event that promises to be a memorable evening of reflection, gratitude, and looking ahead to the future of lifelong learning at the University of Kentucky. The fabulous Lexington Theatre Company Quartet will provide entertainment.

Your celebration event ticket includes the following:

• Valet Parking

• One welcome cocktail

• Passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour

• Seasonal salad

• Plated entrée with seasonal sides

• Seasonal dessert

Join us in celebrating our very own diamond anniversary at The Apiary, located at 218 Jefferson Street, Lexington, KY, 40508, a momentous occasion that marks six decades of engaging the minds, elevating the spirit, and enriching the lives of adults aged 50+ through educational, social, and community activities. It’s a milestone event that promises to be a memorable evening of reflection, gratitude, and looking ahead to the future of lifelong learning at the University of Kentucky. The fabulous Lexington Theatre Company Quartet will provide entertainment.

Your celebration event ticket includes the following:

• Valet Parking

• One welcome cocktail

• Passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour

• Seasonal salad

• Plated entrée with seasonal sides

• Seasonal dessert

Ky River Bourbon History Tour

$25 per person, Limit 20

You are about to have a good time with Captains Allison, Nathan and Clayton aboard the "Trace of Kentucky" or "The Bourbon Belle" on the Kentucky River.

This is a great way to learn about the river and its impact on an entire industry! On this tour 1 hour on Monday, we will discuss 6 different distilleries near the river, see the operational Lock and Dam #4, Daniel Boone's grave from below, "Frank's Ford" from above, the Leestown Settlement, and much more. Throw in a slice of wild Kentucky with critters ranging from Blue Heron to Bald Eagles, and river otters to white-tailed deer. Top that off with a little local Bluegrass flare coming through the speakers, and you’ve got the perfect recipe.

Transportation on your own.

NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

OLLI Social Event – Friday, November 1st, 2024 10:00a.m. – 12:00Noon

The Lexington Cemetery 833 W. Main Street, Lexington

Maximum capacity: 10

(If this Friday tour fills up, a second tour will be available on Saturday, November 2nd, 10:00 – 12:00Noon)

The Lexington Cemetery has more than 500 Confederate and 1,100 Union veterans buried there along with numerous individuals who were critical to the history of this country.

The OLLI tour will take about two hours and our guide, Mr. Phil Maxson, will point out the graves of many of these significant individuals and will discuss their importance, including 6 Confederate generals and 2 Union generals.

We will see family plots of several of the main Kentucky families, including the: Clay, Breckinridge, Gratz, Morgan, and Todd plots and others. Also, we will see the grave of the author Major General Gordon Granger of the order that was posted on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX. That day became “Juneteenth”, a federal holiday.

For our tour please wear comfortable shoes as there will be considerable walking on uneven ground. An OLLI member will greet you at the entrance of the cemetery and provide you with parking instructions.

**Please try to carpool if possible as parking is at a minimum.

Following our tour, we invite you to join us for lunch at “The Grey Goose” Restaurant, 170 Jefferson St., Lexington (3 minute drive from the cemetery).

They accept cash/credit cards.

OLLI Social Event – Saturday, November 2, 2024 10:00a.m. – 12:00Noon

The Lexington Cemetery 833 W. Main Street, Lexington

Maximum capacity: 10

The Lexington Cemetery has more than 500 Confederate and 1,100 Union veterans buried there along with numerous individuals who were critical to the history of this country.

The OLLI tour will take about two hours and our guide, Mr. Phil Maxson, will point out the graves of many of these significant individuals and will discuss their importance, including 6 Confederate generals and 2 Union generals.

We will see family plots of several of the main Kentucky families, including the: Clay, Breckinridge, Gratz, Morgan, and Todd plots and others. Also, we will see the grave of the author Major General Gordon Granger of the order that was posted on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX. That day became “Juneteenth”, a federal holiday.

For our tour please wear comfortable shoes as there will be considerable walking on uneven ground. An OLLI member will greet you at the entrance of the cemetery and provide you with parking instructions.

**Please try to carpool if possible as parking is at a minimum.

Following our tour, we invite you to join us for lunch at “The Grey Goose” Restaurant, 170 Jefferson St., Lexington (3 minute drive from the cemetery).

They accept cash/credit cards.