Events
Every semester, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU offers a number of events where members and instructors are able to meet and talk in an informal atmosphere. Register for Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) and Special Offerings here.
Upcoming Events
Sep 24
1 p.m.
Cider and Donuts
Date: Thursday, September 24th
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: Schultz Fruitridge Farms, 60139 Co Rd 652, Mattawan MI 49071
OLLI Members and Invitees - Come Join the Fun!
Come enjoy a relaxed afternoon with your OLLI friends! Picnic-table seating may be limited, so bring a camp chair.
Register Here so you don't miss out.
The Donut Depot offers fresh-made donuts, apple cider and coffee. The Farm Market features fresh apples, produce and frozen treats, including pies, meats and cider.
Directions
I-94: Take Exit 66 into Mattawan. Follow the road through town, over the railroad bridge and down the hill. The farm is on the left, just past the intersection.
Centre Street: Follow Centre Street through Texas Township, where it becomes West Q Avenue and then 60th Street. At the first stop sign after Texas Township, turn left toward the farm, then left again into the farm drive.
Come for the cider… stay for the company!
Nov 11
1 p.m.
OLLI Annual Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 11th
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: People's Church, 1758 10th St N, Kalamazoo MI 49009
A Very Special Afternoon of Celebration!
This year’s Annual Meeting falls on Veterans Day, giving us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our 250th Birthday while honoring the veterans who have served our country.
Come enjoy refreshments, friendship and camaraderie—and bring your friends and relatives to share in this special OLLI occasion!
Bring A Donation for One or Both
Bring a non-perishable food item for the WMU food pantry to help students in need. Nonperishable items should be in their original, unopened, and unexpired packaging.
Bring office supplies for the Literacy Council to help students learn and tutors teach. You can find a list of needs at https://kalamazooliteracy.org/endowment/#DonateMaterials
The State of OLLI
Dr. Toni Woolfork-Barnes will bring us up to date on OLLI’s exciting growth. Our latest membership number is an impressive 465 members—and rising!
This year’s reorganization under VP Jeff Breneman, along with our move to Walwood Hall, has proven tremendously beneficial to OLLI and gives us even more reason to celebrate.
Featured Presentation: Embracing Our Mortality
Sue Caulfield, an end-of-life doula and frequent OLLI instructor, will share her thoughtful and important perspective:
“I will speak on embracing our mortality and engaging in planning for dying and death in a way that respects our choices and our dignity.”
If you haven’t yet taken one of Sue’s classes, you’ll find her presentation both thought-provoking and informative. If you have, Sue will reinforce the importance of being prepared and making choices that reflect your wishes.
Please Register!
Be sure to sign in and register online under “SIGS and Events” to attend the Annual Meeting. And please include any friends or relatives you are bringing. Instructions for registering appear at the bottom of the registration page. If you have trouble, call the office.
Register Here -> SIGs and Events