The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UConn Waterbury is a wonderful educational resource where older adults can expand their minds and connect with other seasoned learners. OLLI programs provide endless opportunities for intellectual and social stimulation. At OLLI, located at the Waterbury Uconn campus, older adults can take classes or partake in the myriad of other activities. In fact, OLLI has 750 member from over 80 towns in Connecticut.

You can learn a language, study history, learn photography, Reiki, opera, poetry, art history, and many more topics! You can review the full class schedule in their Fall 2017 Brochure.

Registration has begun for Fall 2017 classes. If you’d like to learn more about their programs, visit the OLLI website.

“Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.”  – Julia Child

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