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OLLI Membership, Class Registration, and Activities

In-Person week 14 (May 4 - May 8)   

  • Steps Through Time & Treasures: Touring Historic Watkinsville

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. 
  • Stroll the charming streets of historic Watkinsville and uncover a blend of stories and style on this guided walking tour. From hidden antiques at Attic Treasures to modern craftsmanship at Outpost Oconee, you’ll experience the town’s soul—past and present. Pause for a peek into historic Eagle Tavern, grab the perfect brew at Publica Coffee, and wrap up with artful finds at Bird and Brass. Every stop is a step into Watkinsville’s living history.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: -5

    Dates: 5/4/2026 - 5/4/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Instructor: Jan Watson-Greer

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Please see receipt note for address/additional details.
 

  • Koh-i-Noor: The Story of the World’s Most Infamous Diamond

  • This class will cover the fascinating journey of the Koh-i-Noor diamond—from its discovery in the alluvial plains of Southern India to its prized position as the “Jewel in the Crown” of the British monarchy. The resulting history is one of greed, murder, torture and colonialism that cuts through a swathe of British, Indian and central Asian history.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 32

    Dates: 5/4/2026 - 5/4/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Instructor: Manoj Saxena

    Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
 

  • Historic Athens: Preserving and Celebrating Athens' Unique History

  • This session will explore Historic Athens’ broad impact—from preserving historic buildings and protecting cultural landmarks to engaging the public through events, education, and advocacy. Attendees will learn about programs such as our monthly History Hours, seasonal walking tours, the Historic Athens Welcome Center, Porchfest, youth development efforts, and more.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 28

    Dates: 5/4/2026 - 5/4/2026

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Instructor: Denise Sunta

    Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
 

  • Understanding Extreme Poverty in the U.S.

  • One and a half million adults and three million children each live on less than $2.00 per day in the U.S. How is this possible, what do people affected do to make ends meet, and why does it matter? This presentation provides students an opportunity to examine various explanations for extreme poverty as well as economic survival strategies through readings, discussion, and experiential learning. Topics include poverty measurements, social policy, the labor market, and the informal economy–and a diverse array of strategies used by those impacted such as off-the-books legal work, illegal work, trade and support through social networks, use of credit/borrowing, and others.

     

  • Fee: $23.00

    Capacity Remaining: 29

    Dates: 5/5/2026 - 5/12/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    Sessions: 2

    Days: Tu

  • Instructor: Mary Ager

    Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

  • Required reading: Edin, K., & Shaefer, H. L. (2015). $2.00 a day: Living on almost nothing in America. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN-10 ‏: ‎054481195X

    Read first ½ of book by first class.
 

  • Tour Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. 
  • Come walk around the farm and learn about our rescue operations and the animals. We will walk around the barn pasture and Kat will tell stories of how the animals came to be at the farm. Alpacas, goats, sheep, cows, horses and donkeys are some of the animals you will meet. We will see some cats and kittens in the 100-year old barn and hear its history and that of the farmhouse, how the rescue came to be, and how Sweet Olive got its name. We will feed berries to Tuk Tuk the emu and also scratch the tummies of some of our 100 pig residents.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: -8

    Dates: 5/6/2026 - 5/6/2026

    Times: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: W

  • Instructor: Kat Howkins

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Please see receipt note for address and/or parking details.
 

  • What is Fascism?

  • PLEASE NOTE: The date and time of this class has been changed from 2/12 to May 7 at 10AM. The class will explore fascism as a form of political governance characterized by ending the rule of law and building a social movement focused on scapegoats. As a case study, we will look at the rise of fascism in Germany, although the first fascist movement rose in Italy with occurrences in several other countries as well. A conundrum of fascism is whether it can ever be ended from within once it comes to power. There will be an opening presentation and plenty of time for questions and discussion.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 22

    Dates: 5/7/2026 - 5/7/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: Th

  • Instructor: C. Clark Kissinger

    Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
 

 

 

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