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OLLI at UVA: Committed to Our Members

At OLLI at UVA, we’re dedicated to enriching the member experience and continually enhancing our programs and services.

Member Benefits

Member Benefits are free and complimentary for current members as part of your semester membership.

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OLLI Social  NEW!  

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Mission Statement for OLLI Socials
To foster meaningful connections and strengthen the OLLI community by creating welcoming, informal gatherings where members can meet, mingle, and share experiences beyond the classroom. Organized by OLLI staff and brought to life by our members, these events celebrate the spirit of lifelong learning, friendship, and engagement.

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OLLI Social  NEW!  

Learn. Laugh. Link Up

  • Day of the week: F
  • Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Date: 5/22/2026  
  • Location: CVille Coffee (opens in new tab), 1301 Harris Street Charlottesville, VA 22903.     

 

Mission Statement for OLLI Socials
To foster meaningful connections and strengthen the OLLI community by creating welcoming, informal gatherings where members can meet, mingle, and share experiences beyond the classroom. Organized by OLLI staff and brought to life by our members, these events celebrate the spirit of lifelong learning, friendship, and engagement.

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QCD’s Rock!  The powerful strategy that will reduce your taxes while magnifying your charitable contributions. NEW!  

  • Margie Swanson
  • Day of the week: F, Times: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM. 
  • Dates: 4/24/2026 - 4/24/2026     
  • Member Benefit
  • Course Location:OLLI at UVA (opens in new tab) - Terrace Level
  • Location Address:1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903

Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 35

Description: 

This 45-minute class will demystify any of the issues you may have with controlling your Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)- answer any of your burning questions and ensure that You are the master of your IRA.  Learn to harness the power of Qualified Charitable Distributions- the ultimate win-win scenario. 

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The Brief Insider's Guide to Virginia Wine   

  • Scott Elliff
  • Day of the week: F, Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. 
  • Dates: 5/1/2026 - 5/15/2026  *5/15 Tour and Tasting at DuCard Vineyards   
  • Member Benefit
  • Course Location:OLLI at UVA (opens in new tab) - Terrace Level
  • Location Address:1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903

Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 35

Description: 

The local wine industry has become an important feature of Charlottesville's landscape. This course will provide an overview, designed to help casual wine drinkers and enthusiasts get a better appreciation of the industry and a background on how it all comes together. Topics will include: 1) history and background of the industry, current status and future challenges; 2) key decisions and steps involved in starting and operating a vineyard, the science and art of making wine—methods, equipment, and decisions involved; 3) an on-site visit to DuCard Vineyards in Madison County, where we will walk through the vineyard and the winery to see it all first-hand and enjoy a tasting. 

*You are welcome to bring your own cheese and crackers to enjoy in the classroom.

Note: Wine tasting at DuCard will involve a separate fee; transportation is on your own. 

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