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- Gadsden Art Center and Museum
- Friday, October 9, 2026
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Date: 10/9/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Join a curated tour of the "America’s Everglades: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher" exhibition. As one of America’s foremost landscape photographers, and a leading voice for environmental conservation in Florida, he captures the quiet beauty, mystery, and resilience of one of the nation’s most treasured natural landscapes. Optional lunch after the tour. Carpool options for registrants.
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- Nature Walk in Lake Talquin State Park
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Date: 10/17/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Explore rolling hills and deep ravines with forests of pines and hardwoods, and a beautiful overlook of Lake Talquin. Keep an eye out for wild turkeys, bald eagles, ospreys and deer. Easy one hour walk followed by optional lunch at Summers restaurant. Carpool options for registrants.
Lunch is self pay.
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- The Real Da Vinci Code Under the Planetarium Dome with Caroline Cocciardi
- Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2:30 p.m.
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Cost: $8.00
Date: 10/20/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Seat Limit: 150
Experience The Real Da Vinci Code in the Challenger Learning Center's full-dome planetarium. Narrated by Caroline Cocciardi, this immersive presentation explores the fascinating science, art, and innovations of Leonardo da Vinci in a unique visual setting.
Hosted in partnership with the Challenger Learning Center. These special programs are made possible through the generous in-kind support of the Challenger Learning Center.
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- Dinner Party - Immersive Mystery Game
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
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Date: 10/31/2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
WHODUNIT? Immersive Death at the Dinner Party game where guests will become suspects in the murder of Mr. Addington, the owner of London's elite gated community, Emerald Hill. Will you be able to solve the mystery and guess the murderer before dessert? Come to dinner to see WHODUNIT!
Registrants will bring dinner items to share and favorite beverage.
Location:
Carol Henderson's home. (Address provided to registrants prior)
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- Second Harvest of the Big Bend Volunteer
- Friday, November 6, 2026
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Date: 11/6/2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Volunteer to feed our neighbors. Volunteer to work a shift at Second Harvest, the local facility that coordinates the collection and distribution of healthy food for neighbors facing hunger and food insecurity throughout our 16-county Big Bend service area. Be prepared to stand, bend. There will be light lifting. We will be inside. Wear comfortable clothes suitable for the weather.
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- Hike Cathedral of Palms Trail
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
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Date: 11/7/2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
The Cathedral of Palms is a 5.3 mile loop hike which is part of the more extensive Florida trail in the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge. This is a flat easy trail but may be muddy in spots. You will get to walk through a beautiful stand of cabbage palms (the official state tree) with a side trip to the picturesque Shepherd Spring. Hiking boots are recommended. We will park at the Spring Creek highway entrance. Parking is somewhat limited. Carpooling options for registrants.
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- Hazardous Waste Tour - Leon County
- Friday, November 13, 2026
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Date: 11/13/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Learn about BioChar and find out how to properly dispose of things that can’t go in the regular trash. Be ready to walk and stand for the tour. Must wear closed toe shoes.
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- Pickleball for Beginners
- Thursday, September 24, 2026
Date: 9/24/2026
Wonder what Pickleball is all about? Why is it the fastest growing sport in America? Come and see! Pickleball Instruction by Coach Tim. Balls and Paddles provided. No partner needed. Wear sports clothes and tennis shoes.
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- Pickleball for Advanced Beginners
- Thursday, September 24, 2026
Date: 9/24/2026
Improve your Pickleball skills! Learn the rules, tips for playing and ways to win. Pickleball Instruction by Coach Tim. Balls and Paddles provided. No partner needed. Wear sports clothes and tennis shoes.
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- Dog Island - Day Trip
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Date: 9/23/2026
Day trip to Dog Island. Play on the beach and learn about the island. Bring your own sunscreen, water, snacks, beach towels. (No room for chairs on the boat.) Carpool available. Leave Tallahassee 8:00 AM. Lunch around 1:00 at the Fisherman's Wife in Carabelle. Return to Tallahassee about 4:00 pm.
Cost includes 30 minute boat ride each way. Pay at the boat. Lunch self pay.
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Location:
Carrabelle Marina
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- Dinner and a Movie
- Saturday, Sept. 26 2026
Date: 9/26/2026
Enjoy a fun evening with fellow OLLI members!
Bring your favorite beverage and some stadium-style food to share, then settle in for a movie and good company. Celebrate Football season watching a Football movie on the big-screen and enjoying stadium food. Location address and food suggestions will be shared with registrants.
Three seats available! Registration closes Sunday, Sept. 20.
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Location:
Vicki Holley's home (address sent in advance)
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- Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Date: 9/29/2026
Witness the inner workings of our local fulfillment center. One hour tour will end with a Q&A session with senior staff members or the General Manager. The walking tour will involve starirs (not recommended for people with mobility issues).
Flat, close toed and closed heel shoes are REQUIRED (no sandals, high heels or platform shoes will be allowed). Steel toed shoes or boots are recommended if you have them.
Meet at the main entrance located at the center of the front facade under the giant Amazon Smile.
CHOOSE ONLY ONE 9/16 or 9/29
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- Blind Book Exchange and Pumpkin Decorating
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Date: 9/29/2026
Blind Book Exchange and Pumpkin Decorating! Bring a new/gently used book wrapped in plain paper with the book genre and details written on the outside. The title remains a mystery, a Blind Date with a Book! Foam Pumpkins and pumpkin decorating supplies will be provided. Meeting at Chris Aron's home.
Bring a beverage and snack to share.
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Location:
Chris Aron's home (Address to registrants in advance)
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- Hypertufa Planter - Make it!
- Friday, September 25, 2026
Date: 9/25/2026
Wonder what Hypertufa is? Find out! Bring the look of stone without the weight of rocks to your garden. Make a lightweight rectangular planter out of concrete, peat moss, and perlite under the direction of Cassia Wagner (Maclay Gardens Supervisor and Landscape Specialist). Gloves will be supplied. We will be outside. Come dressed for the weather and for working with cement. Finished planter can be picked up Monday 9/28, with free entry into the gardens.
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- Scarecrows in the Garden
- Building Session - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Date: 9/30/2026
BOO! OLLI’s Scarecrow Crew is Back!
Join fellow OLLI members as we participate in our 3rd annual Scarecrows in the Garden installation in support of the Friends of Maclay Gardens.
We’ll work together to build and decorate our scarecrow for this year’s Scarecrows in the Garden. Bring supplies, tools, a chair and water. Dress for the weather and come ready to create!
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Location:
Tom Eaton's Carport & Driveway (Address to registrants in advance)
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- Scarecrows in the Garden
- Installation - Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Days: Th, Sessions: 1
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It’s time to put our creation on display! Join us at Maclay Gardens as we install OLLI’s entry for Scarecrows in the Garden and add the finishing touches.
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BOO! OLLI’s Scarecrow Crew is Back!
Join fellow OLLI members as we participate in our 3rd annual Scarecrows in the Garden installation in support of the Friends of Maclay Gardens.
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CLASS IS ALREADY IN SESSION
Registration for some classes will remain open after the session begins. If you see the Add to Cart option below, you may still register online. The prorated course fee will be reflected at checkout.
If the Add to Cart option is not available and you are interested in joining the class, please contact the OLLI office at 850-644-8115 or olli@fsu.edu.
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