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Enjoy the “golden years” with a healthy and strong body. Meet with a certified personal trainer to discover ways to incorporate physical activity and fitness into your daily life. All sessions will be broken into two main components: education and activity. Topics will include functional fitness, cardio training, strength training, flexibility training, balance exercises and core work. Modifications will be provided for all activities. Copies of the workouts will be provided to all participants so exercises can be done at home. Please wear comfortable work out attire and tennis shoes.

All participants must submit the Health Questionnaire and UNL Rec Center Waiver before beginning the workouts. The OLLI office will email electronic forms to fill out online and electronically sign prior to the first class. 

The Lincoln Symphony Orchestra chamber orchestra concert takes place this year in the magnificent space of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Composer David von Kampen’s award-winning song cycle “Under the Silver” and “Home Again,” orchestrated, composed and performed by baritone Nathanial Sullivan, will be paired with Ravel’s song cycle “Don Quixote” to “Dulcinea.” The program also includes Mozart’s “Prague Symphony” and Mendelssohn’s “The Hebrides Overture.”

Learn how to navigate the many options surrounding retirement. Explore information on: choosing a retirement community; non- medical home care and home health care; stress-free organization and downsizing for a move; guardian/conservatorship; durable power of attorney; spousal impoverishment/Medicaid; Veteran options; hospice and palliative care truths and myths; planning end of life; senior fraud; planning for retirement; making informed Medicare insurance decisions; senior legislation; and tips for seniors when traveling.

Learn how to navigate the many options surrounding retirement. Explore information on: choosing a retirement community; non- medical home care and home health care; stress-free organization and downsizing for a move; guardian/conservatorship; durable power of attorney; spousal impoverishment/Medicaid; Veteran options; hospice and palliative care truths and myths; planning end of life; senior fraud; planning for retirement; making informed Medicare insurance decisions; senior legislation; and tips for seniors when traveling.

Enjoy a day filled with fun, friends, and home-grown treats! We will begin with a tour at Jisa Farmstead Cheese near Brainard. It sells a wide variety of flavors throughout the nation. Making cheese the traditional way is an art. The Jisa family takes pride in using only milk straight from their dairy. We will enjoy lunch on the way to our next stop at Baker’s Candies in Greenwood, known for its chocolate meltaways. It produces world class chocolates synonymous with the state of Nebraska. The entire automated process is a first in the industry. The day will be capped off with a visit to Glacial Till Cider House and Tasting Room in Ashland.

Understand the stages of dementia, potential treatment options, how to care for a loved one, and prepare for what comes next in your journey.

Understand the stages of dementia, potential treatment options, how to care for a loved one, and prepare for what comes next in your journey.

2024 is a presidential election year and we have a re-match of the 2020 election. Former Political Science Department Chair John Comer will define the critical issues at stake this year. We will then look at Nebraska issues where the most critical races will be votes on a number of petition initiatives. It is also the first general election under Nebraska’s new voted ID law. Once again, this year we will have an election prediction contest where members of the class can compete for a prestigious trophy. There will be plenty of time for class members to discuss the results of the election and the implications for future events. The final session will involve representatives from Nebraska’s media who will provide insight into the results and insight on how the results may shape future politics.

2024 is a presidential election year and we have a re-match of the 2020 election. Former Political Science Department Chair John Comer will define the critical issues at stake this year. We will then look at Nebraska issues where the most critical races will be votes on a number of petition initiatives. It is also the first general election under Nebraska’s new voted ID law. Once again, this year we will have an election prediction contest where members of the class can compete for a prestigious trophy. There will be plenty of time for class members to discuss the results of the election and the implications for future events. The final session will involve representatives from Nebraska’s media who will provide insight into the results and insight on how the results may shape future politics.

Research consistently finds that most people aged 50 and older want to stay in their homes and communities as long as possible. The AARP Home Fit session was created to help people stay in the homes they love by turning where they live into a “lifelong home,” suitable and safe for themselves and anyone in their household.

Research consistently finds that most people aged 50 and older want to stay in their homes and communities as long as possible. The AARP Home Fit session was created to help people stay in the homes they love by turning where they live into a “lifelong home,” suitable and safe for themselves and anyone in their household.

Stand-up Paddle Boarding is one of the fastest- growing paddling sports. If you enjoy being on the water and are an adventurous beginner this class is for you. We will go through a both a land-based and paddling progression to gain this new skill. You must provide your own entry fee into the state recreation area.

"Golden Hours" is the 2024 theme for Lincoln's sunken gardens. Explore the design process and the challenges of growing plants in Lincoln with the ever-changing weather.Please plan accordingly for weather and your comfort. A good deal of walking will be required.

"Golden Hours" is the 2024 theme for Lincoln's sunken gardens. Explore the design process and the challenges of growing plants in Lincoln with the ever-changing weather.Please plan accordingly for weather and your comfort. A good deal of walking will be required.

We will learn about the disease, changes to expect and how to care for someone on this journey.

We will learn about the disease, changes to expect and how to care for someone on this journey.

Learn fundamental magic tricks and techniques to amaze friends and family. Beginning with simple card tricks, we will progress to learning techniques such as the double lift, the card force and controlling cards, among others. This is a hands-on course where you will learn to perform tricks and illusions. Additional instruction will be provided in mastering sleight of hand techniques along with misdirection using coins, rings and playing cards. More advanced techniques and the use of gimmicks will be introduced using money magic. Also learn interesting facts about the history of magic and about some of the world’s greatest magicians. Attendees will need to provide their own props; we will discuss how to select the right props during the first class.

Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese game. Learning the game can be challenging. This class will introduce you to the card, the tiles, the Charleston and the game itself.

When it comes to caring for loved ones, most families don’t have a plan until a crisis happens. Find out what YOU need to know to provide the best care for your loved one and/or to provide vital information for your children to assist you should that need arise. You will receive the tools to plan for future housing needs, caregiving considerations and financial planning for the cost of healthcare. You can create a comprehensive plan that includes your home, health, finances, and wishes.

When it comes to caring for loved ones, most families don’t have a plan until a crisis happens. Find out what YOU need to know to provide the best care for your loved one and/or to provide vital information for your children to assist you should that need arise. You will receive the tools to plan for future housing needs, caregiving considerations and financial planning for the cost of healthcare. You can create a comprehensive plan that includes your home, health, finances, and wishes.

The Otoe-Missouria people once called south and eastern Nebraska home before they were forcibly removed to Indian Territory, present- day Oklahoma. They now reside in Red Rock, Oklahoma, which is the headquarters of the tribe. This course is offered in partnership with the Center for Great Plains Studies. Learn the origins and history of the tribe, along with their migration from Minnesota and Iowa, the split from the Ho-Chunk, as well as their removal within Nebraska and further removal into Indian Territory. There will be four class sessions and two optional event opportunities, including the September 20 Otoe-Missouria Day at Spring Creek Prairie, and the October 13 celebration of Indigenous People’s Day at the Lincoln Indian Center. More information will be provided on these opportunities during the course.

The Otoe-Missouria people once called south and eastern Nebraska home before they were forcibly removed to Indian Territory, present- day Oklahoma. They now reside in Red Rock, Oklahoma, which is the headquarters of the tribe. This course is offered in partnership with the Center for Great Plains Studies. Learn the origins and history of the tribe, along with their migration from Minnesota and Iowa, the split from the Ho-Chunk, as well as their removal within Nebraska and further removal into Indian Territory. There will be four class sessions and two optional event opportunities, including the September 20 Otoe-Missouria Day at Spring Creek Prairie, and the October 13 celebration of Indigenous People’s Day at the Lincoln Indian Center. More information will be provided on these opportunities during the course.

This course is back by popular demand. Learn about the Piedmont neighborhood, which was developed by Lincoln businessman Charles Stuart beginning in 1926. A classroom session will focus on historical concepts behind the development, as well as the area’s architects, early residents and unique landscape features. A second session will be a guided walking tour through the streets of Piedmont. As the area’s sidewalks are narrow, or nonexistent, and traffic on Cotner Boulevard can be busy. Both groups will meet in the classroom for the first session, then split into two groups for the walking tours for the second session.