Lifestyles   

Enjoy the “golden years” with a healthy and strong body. Join this exclusive physical activity club, open to OLLI members only. Each Friday, 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 a PDF of these forms, to print out and sign, then bring to the first class.

Join us for a summer stroll with outdoor educators from the Pioneers Park Nature Center. We will walk 1 to 2 miles around the Nature Center, looking, listening and learning. Dress for the elements; we will be outside exploring for the duration. Binoculars, cameras, walking sticks and layered clothing are all encouraged.

Challenges and growth opportunities come in all shapes and sizes. Challenges can be opportunities for personal growth, development and self-discovery. The Challenge Course at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers activities to enhance leadership, communication, teamwork, trust and confidence. Are you willing to risk sharing a little bit of yourself to allow other people to get to know you? Our morning will start off learning about yourself, the other people in the group and having some fun with activities on or near the ground. As the morning progresses, you have an opportunity to challenge yourself by attempting to climb the 50-foot tall Alpine Tower. Everyone that comes out will be able to choose the level of challenge that is right for you while supporting other people. Wear athletic shoes and comfortable attire.

Join us for a step-by-step charcuterie class building an individual snack plate. Tips, tricks and hacks for making a beautiful charcuterie board will be shared while sampling wines that pair well with serving a board.

Join us for a step-by-step charcuterie class building an individual snack plate. Tips, tricks and hacks for making a beautiful charcuterie board will be shared while sampling wines that pair well with serving a board.

Build your confidence on performing simple maintenance items on your bike. Bike anatomy, fit, ABC quick check, fix a flat, and simple brake and shifting adjustment will be covered. Gain confidence to make simple repairs on the road and to talk to a bike mechanic for the more complex repairs.

Use your newfound kayaking skills to explore one of the many state recreation lakes around Lincoln. We will spend the afternoon paddling at Pawnee Lake and Middle Creek, which feeds this reservoir. This paddle up the creek provides a great opportunity to see birds and other wildlife. This class is targeted toward paddlers who have participated in one of the previous kayaking classes. All kayaking equipment is provided. You must provide your own entry fee into State Recreation Area.

Have you ever thought, "I have always wanted to try that?" Here is your chance. Learn about the sport's history, weapons, clothing, timing and scoring. Suit up to fence foil, sabre and epee; fence and laugh while you enjoy the course, or choose to watch rather than fence. All equipment is provided. Dress in sweatpants and tennis shoes; no sandals.

From the comfort of your own home, join in meditation, breath-work, balance, and mindful movements to reconnect your mind, body, and spirit. Class is for all levels, but poses will include a variety of positions requiring students to get on/off the floor. Instructor will provide modifications as needed. No homework, but you will learn some yoga tidbits to use in your future practice both on and off your mat. No equipment is needed but a yoga mat is encouraged. Consult with your physician prior to participating.

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.

The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is located at Innovation Campus. It has 154 guest rooms and suites and event space, plus the Well and Good Signature Restaurant, Barred Owl Rooftop Bar and Good Life Coffee Shop. We will tour the entire facility. The hotel also provides a teaching space of hands- on experience for UNL students who are participating in the Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM) degree program. By combining classroom instruction with experiential learning, the program is designed to meet current industry needs. Learn about the current learning laboratory at the hotel and receive an update on future plans for the HRTM program to be located in a separate space at the hotel. Participants can stay afterwards to enjoy coffee and conversation in the hotel coffee shop.

Gain the tools you need to identify potential fraud and scams. Learn about several common financial scams and ways fraudsters try to take advantage of you and your loved ones and take your hard-earned cash. We will dissect what to watch out for, what you can do to protect your money, and how you can approach emails, phone calls, messages and texts to identify what to be aware of and what is important.

Gain the tools you need to identify potential fraud and scams. Learn about several common financial scams and ways fraudsters try to take advantage of you and your loved ones and take your hard-earned cash. We will dissect what to watch out for, what you can do to protect your money, and how you can approach emails, phone calls, messages and texts to identify what to be aware of and what is important.

Recreational kayaking is a great lifetime activity and way to explore and enjoy the lakes in the Lincoln area. This class will introduce you to the basics of kayaking and safety measures so you can start enjoying this new activity on your own. All kayaking equipment is provided.

Maximize your library card by learning how to access audiobooks, e-books, movies and television shows with the Libby and Hoopla apps, as well as a fun and educational app you can share with the little ones in your life. Discover the ease of managing your account and having the library’s catalog in your pocket with our Library LNK app. Learn about special collections, such as the Polley Music Library, Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, exclusive genealogical resources and much more. Bring your device and be prepared to use settings and download apps during class. If you don’t know how to do this on your device get free help before the class by calling Eiseley Branch Library, 441-441-4250, or Gere Branch Library, 402-441-8560, and making an appointment for one-on-one help. More specifics will shared via email before the course begins.

Join us on a nature walk to discuss native gardening in a relaxed, fun and social atmosphere. The tour will highlight the native Nebraska-style landscape that surrounds the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Horticulturist Bob Henrickson will be our guide to showcase the different prairie and native plants. Come to learn more about native plants, what they look like, the benefits of using them and how to incorporate these important plants at your home. Be prepared for walking on uneven ground. A question and answer session with refreshments will complete the tour.

Join us on a nature walk to discuss native gardening in a relaxed, fun and social atmosphere. The tour will highlight the native Nebraska-style landscape that surrounds the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Horticulturist Bob Henrickson will be our guide to showcase the different prairie and native plants. Come to learn more about native plants, what they look like, the benefits of using them and how to incorporate these important plants at your home. Be prepared for walking on uneven ground. A question and answer session with refreshments will complete the tour.

Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) is connecting the talents of experts, companies and the university to create a unique culture of innovation. Learn how NIC is facilitating new and in-depth partnerships between the University of Nebraska and private sector businesses, such as NUtech Ventures. Explore NUtech’s mission to facilitate the commercialization and practical use of innovations generated through the research activities at the University of Nebraska. We will spend time in the Food Processing Center, where we will learn how they help businesses understand their target market, define product concept, substitute ingredients, resolve quality issues and ensure long shelf life. Formulating a new food product can be a difficult task as the appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture is critically important. We will participate in a sensory panel and tour the product development labs and pilot plants.

A summer night out, tailgating with friends, watching baseball, enjoying a beverage – sounds like a home run! Join us for OLLI night with the Lincoln Saltdogs baseball team as they battle the Sioux City Explorers. Bring your friends, your family and neighbors, as this event is open to them as well. The more the merrier!

We’ll start with a tailgating party at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot behind the right field fence. OLLI will provide catering to include pulled pork and chicken breast sandwiches, potato salad, coleslaw, cookies, water, and table settings.

Everyone is also encouraged to bring a covered dish to enhance the tailgating experience. (Salads, appetizers, and desserts welcome!) Bring a lawn chair. Don’t strike out on this one. Have a ball with OLLI at the ballpark.

Open to Public.  Registration is required.

Learn the lifesaving skills of adult hands-only CPR, Child CPR, Infant CPR and AED use. We will cover mild and severe airway block for adults, children and infants. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the American Heart Association’s research-proven practice, while watching technique. Also learn the use of life-saving tourniquets in controlling serious extremity hemorrhage. This course is information only and does not lead to re-certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 

School may be out for summer, but come learn the ABCs about IEPs, 504s and other special education topics. We will cover some common terms. Learn how the education system operates related to special education from birth to age 21. Feel better equipped to support a grandchild, child, friend, or someone in your life who is connected to disability and to gain a deeper understanding about the public education system related to special education.

School may be out for summer, but come learn the ABCs about IEPs, 504s and other special education topics. We will cover some common terms. Learn how the education system operates related to special education from birth to age 21. Feel better equipped to support a grandchild, child, friend, or someone in your life who is connected to disability and to gain a deeper understanding about the public education system related to special education.

Enjoy the historical exhibits in the Larson Tractor Test and Power Museum located on UNL's East Campus. Any tractor sold in Nebraska must first be tested at the museum. It is the only tractor testing museum in the world and the only complete tractor test laboratory in the world. The museum was built in 1920 and is dedicated to preserving and documenting the history of Nebraska's test laws dating from 1919. Enjoy a tour of the museum and visit to the test lab.

Join OLLI friends to get a tour and glimpse into the inter-workings of Lincoln’s first ever legal distillery. Guides will walk you through the history, distillation, fermentation, and maturation of spirits and of course, bourbon! Conclude the tour with a tasting of five of the Master Taster’s selections.

Join OLLI friends to get a tour and glimpse into the inter-workings of Lincoln’s first ever legal distillery. Guides will walk you through the history, distillation, fermentation, and maturation of spirits and of course, bourbon! Conclude the tour with a tasting of five of the Master Taster’s selections.

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.

Electric Bikes are a great and accessible way to explore Lincoln’s trail system. There are many health benefits from cycling, from being low impact on your joints to strengthening your cardiovascular system. Having an electric assist on your bike can help you go further and longer. Through partnering with Cycle Works, a local bike shop, learn the fundamentals of how to use an E-Bike, the pros and cons and get the chance to test ride one to see if it is right for you.

Discover the hidden gem of the Deer Springs Winery farm, where passion for winemaking meets the beauty of nature. This Northeast Lincoln family-owned vineyard crafts exquisite wines which will tantalize your taste buds. Savor samples at this picturesque winery, where every bottle tells a unique story. The tasting room is a restored 1876 farmhouse that really sets the scene for a remarkable experience.