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Over drinks they discuss aging as undocumented Middle Eastern and Asian immigrants in the U.S. They worry about how some 21st-century Americans interpret their teachings, and they cautiously invite us into the conversation as they reflect on love, the Four Noble Truths, the Beatitudes, the Eightfold Path, and other New Testament and Dhammapada verses. It’s not clear who will pick up the tab.

This course will provide an overview of community theater (or "theatre" if you are a snoot) from an old theater hack whose first show was in 1972. (I was single, and it was a great way to meet girls. It worked altogether too well because that's how I met my wife!) Two rules: don't take yourself seriously, and have fun. The rest is the magic you create.

This course brings OLLI and UConn students together to care for the OLLI garden while building connection and intergenerational solidarity. Through hands-on gardening and collaboration with local partners, participants will learn about community engagement and sustainability. Guest speakers and workshops will explore how gardens strengthen community ties and support well-being. The course will be taught on campus, with a couple of classes held at the OLLI garden in Fulton Park, Waterbury.

Please Note: This free course is funded by the Environmental and Social Sustainability Grant funded through the UConn Office of Sustainability. While free, space is limited. Also, students in this course may attend all sessions, but are free to attend any number of session they'd like.

This is the second part of a class given during the Spring 2026 semester. We started our journey in the Pacific Northwest, and now we will be finishing up on the Northeast Coast. In between, we will examine the Southwest, the Southeast, and anything we missed in the spring! We may look at modern Indigenous artists as well.

This is an ideal class for those curious to explore an ancient and unique language. It will incorporate mythology, history, folklore, and geography with an emphasis on conversation. This course requires only paper, a pen, and enthusiasm.

The ancient game of Mahjong, very popular in the USA in the 1950s and ‘60s, has made a big comeback in recent years. Interested in its history? Want to learn how to play, but you've heard it is difficult and/or confusing to learn? This course will get you going!

This course will be based on the biography Madame Fourcade's Secret War. We will read the book over a five-week period, discuss the book, and look at the background events that influence Maire-Madeleine Fourcade and her resistance group. Please Note: This course has required supplies.

This will be a compassionate, practical workshop based on The Alzheimer’s Survival Kit. In clear, highly researched layman’s terms, learn early signs, what to expect, and how to stay connected through Alzheimer’s or dementia. This course offers supportive, pressure-free space for anyone facing memory loss personally, through family history, or as a caregiver.

Retirement can open space for greater meaning in health, relationships, learning, spirituality, work, or community, yet the path forward may feel uncertain. This practical workshop series uses behavioral science, guided reflection, peer discussion, and an interactive workbook to help you clarify purpose, build resilience, define achievable goals, and intentionally shape your next chapter.

Online Registration Notice:

Please note that the deadline to register for an online course is 48 hours before the start date for that individual course. This deadline allows us to get the Zoom link to you. Students who miss the cut-off date can submit a request for late registration to osher@uconn.edu with the understanding that there is no guarantee they will be able to register.

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Come learn the story of how Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt became one of the most talked about and controversial presidential couples of the last century - from the earliest days up until the White House years and afterwards. This will be a class that will cover their lives in more detail that any traditional history class.

Using the medium of Memoir and Creative Non-Fiction, we will examine moments and episodes from our childhoods, our adolescence, our early twenties, our mature forties, and more. Using weekly prompts, participants will practice various writing techniques to create an effective memoir. This course is an opportunity to perfect one’s craft or simply travel the nostalgia route.

Online Registration Notice:

Please note that the deadline to register for an online course is 48 hours before the start date for that individual course. This deadline allows us to get the Zoom link to you. Students who miss the cut-off date can submit a request for late registration to osher@uconn.edu with the understanding that there is no guarantee they will be able to register.

Thank you for your understanding!