OLLI UA - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona

09/22/2026

The Central Tucson campus finished their first week of classes and many of our members are excited to share why they love going back to school with OLLI-UA.

Carlos has been a member with OLLI since 2025 and enjoys the many opportunities to engage academically. With over 250 classes this fall, members like Carlos can choose from various courses such as Mahjong for Beginners, Quantum Computers: What They Are and How They Work, Motown Memories, and many more.

At OLLI we strive to provide courses that fit any member’s interests or even spark some new ones. You can learn more about our diverse course offerings on our website. https://olli.arizona.edu/

09/18/2026

Thanks for having us on, KGVY!

📚 Never Stop Learning: Discovering OLLI UA in Green Valley

Learning doesn’t stop when you retire—in fact, it may be the perfect time to discover something new!

This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomes Betsy Labiner and Sarah Hall from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona (OLLI UA). They share how OLLI UA brings adults 50 and older together for lifelong learning, friendship and community.

With classes covering everything from astronomy, history and healthy aging to artificial intelligence, current events, Tai Chi, cooking and even brewing the perfect cup of coffee, there’s truly something for almost every interest. And OLLI is about more than classes—it’s also a place to meet people, make new friends, volunteer and stay engaged.

Plus, learn about the upcoming Discover OLLI event on September 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Performing Arts Center in Green Valley.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-cracker-barrel-never-stop-learning-discovering-olli-ua-in-green-valley--75215344

09/18/2026

Heading Back to School with OLLI-UA!

Fall classes are officially underway at our Central Tucson campus, and our students are excited for the start of the session.

Some of our members shared what they love most about OLLI-UA, and whether you are looking for talented instructors, mental stimulation, or a strong community, OLLI-UA has it and much more! It’s not too late to join us for the Fall. Become a member today and join a community of lifelong learners.

If you are 50+ you can go back to school too with OLLI-UA, where curiosity never retires.

01/07/2026

🌞 Free Upcoming OLLI-UA Events! - https://mailchi.mp/arizona.edu/free-events-winter2026

01/01/2026

🌞 Fuel Your Mind and Have Some Fun this Spring. It is the perfect time to join OLLI-UA - Learn more at https://olli.arizona.edu/

12/21/2025

🌞 Fuel Your Mind and Have Some Fun. Give Yourself the Gift of OLLI-UA Today! - https://mailchi.mp/arizona.edu/discover-olli-gv-4765165

10/28/2025

🌞 Fuel Your Mind and Have Some Fun at OLLI-UA! Learn more at https://olli.arizona.edu/

10/28/2025

🌞 OLLI-UA: there are still over 100 classes to come this term! - https://mailchi.mp/e85e224997d8/join-fall25-4764618

10/27/2025

🌞 OLLI-UA: there are still over 100 classes to come this term! - https://mailchi.mp/0796a5c8a83c/join-fall25-4764612

09/30/2025

A great first day of OLLI-UA classes in Green Valley. Members explored colors of the ancient eastern Mediterranean, film noir, writing the story of you, the Caminos Reales of Colonial Mexico, police mysteries, how to use PowerPoint and more. There are many more ahead so come join the fun.