An island of dramatic contrasts, uncover Iceland’s natural beauty through a land forged by ice and fire. Travel the “Golden Circle” – an epicenter of natural scenic wonders. Explore Skógar Museum and see traditional turf-built homes. Walk on a black volcanic sand beach. See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Discover otherworldly wonders and captivating cultures on a fascinating Icelandic journey. Learn more about this 10 day itinerary, highlights include a cultural experience where you savor Viking sushi aboard a Breiðafjördur cruise and Glide past icebergs on a cruise of the ice strewn Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon. Come join us on Iceland’s Midnight Sun: Glaciers, Geysers and the Golden Circle to experience this amazing geothermal country.

Discover how to preserve your vocal health for ongoing socialization with friends, storytelling with grandchildren, and clearer conversations in your community. Explore how your voice evolves with age and learn evidence-based strategies for maintaining vocal strength and resilience. Led by an experienced speech-language pathologist, this session offers practical tips, engaging activities, and expert advice on vocal hygiene and preservation. Whether you're a singer, speaker, or simply want to enhance your vocal well-being, you'll leave equipped to speak with confidence and clarity for years to come.

Athens based author (and OLLI favorite) Will Leitch will discuss his latest novel, Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride. Leitch's previous two novels, The Time Has Come and How Lucky were set in Athens. This time, the action moves to Atlanta, and Leitch thinks this is his best novel yet.

Bats are a valuable and fascinating part of Georgia’s ecosystems. They provide a beneficial service by foraging on flying insects, many of which are considered pests. Bats in Georgia are facing threats from habitat loss, diminished food resources, and disease pressure. Despite the benefits that bats provide to their local ecosystems and to humans, they are misunderstood and undervalued members of our local wildlife communities. Learn more about these elusive creatures and what we can do to support them in our own landscapes.

Georgia has many cookbooks published before World War II, but many have been forgotten to time. These volumes not only preserve delicious recipes that are new again to current generations but also hold many clues about what life was like for Georgians in the past. This lecture will explore old Georgia cookbooks with an historian’s eye, introduce attendees to yesteryear’s cooks, and give you a taste of our state’s history.