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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University is thrilled to host its sixth annual Taste of OLLI. Eager learners aged 50+ are invited to come with one or two non-member friends. This free event offers a unique introduction to the purpose, courses, trips, events, and volunteer opportunities of OLLI. You will have the opportunity to meet our fall instructors and learn about their courses. There will be chances to visit with OLLI committee members as well as learn about volunteer opportunities, upcoming trips, and events.
This is a 1/2 day event, please plan to stay for the full program if you are able. Doors open at 8 a.m. the program begins at 8:45 a.m. and continues until 1 p.m.
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Capacity Remaining: 262
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Dates: 7/22/2026 - 7/22/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Building: Fetzer Center
Room: WMU, 2251 Business Court, Kalamazoo, 49008
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There are numerous crises currently facing humanity, including: climate change, poverty, wars, political polarization. There are many thought leaderssaying that we must change our thinking, or our basic worldview, to have a chance of dealing with these challenges. One of the basic changes is therealization that these are all interconnected and based on our current way of thinking. We will investigate and discuss various points of view, and howthey might help us to develop a path forward that sustains our species.
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Instructor: Robin Skitt
Capacity Remaining: 16
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Dates: 6/1/2026 - 8/1/2026
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Meets Monthly, Dates TBD
Contact Robin Skitt for more details raskitt11@gmail.com
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Sprechen sie Deutsch? If you have taken the German courses offered by OLLI, or have taken at least one year of college or high school German, you are welcome in this group.
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Instructor: Gail Ledbetter
Capacity Remaining: 18
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Dates: 6/1/2026 - 8/22/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Fees: Free to members, registration is required. You must sign in to your account to verify membership before the add to cart button will appear.
Fridays - On going
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“Declutter or Downsize for the Life of Me”, meets monthly to address the practical and emotional sides of simple decluttering or full-out downsizing, including what questions to ask ourselves, where to donate, how to get help, what works, what doesn’t, and actions to begin immediately. Whether you need to clear out a single drawer or an entire household, the same tips and methods apply. So, please join us for motivation and inspiration, as we explore and celebrate a simpler life together!
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Instructor: Niki Nimmo
Capacity Remaining: 15
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Dates: 6/1/2026 - 8/3/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 3
Days: M
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Fees: Free to members, registration is required. You must sign in to your account to verify membership before the add to cart button will appear.
Meets the First Friday of Every Month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Kalamazoo Therapy Group - Meeting Room. 1901 Parkview Avenue, Suite 1. Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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The EDISON: EDucation IS ON – Resident Scholars Group is a new Special Interest Group (SIG) of the WMU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. The purpose of this SIG is to increase engagement of OLLI members in the exploration, research, interpretation, and discussion of the history, heritage, and culture of the Edison neighborhood. Edison is Kalamazoo’s largest and most diverse neighborhood. It is often defined by its challenges of high poverty, crime, health disparities, struggling academic achievement, and low literacy rates instead of the opportunities and innovation that is taking place through the resilience and action of its people. This SIG envisions the Edison neighborhood as a learning neighborhood by interpreting its characteristics through a humanities lens that includes educational, historical, and cultural perspectives.
The Edison Resident Scholars meet monthly at Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan at 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Meeting times vary, but are on evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This group is committed to building a healthy, safe, and inviting community through participation and representation and are dedicated to learning and leadership in the Edison neighborhood. They represent the diverse community in which they live, work, and play. This includes a diversity of thought, backgrounds, and lived experience. They represent people with less than a high school diploma, to high school diploma and general educational development, to college graduates. They are committed members of their community, living in the Edison neighborhood for an average of 15 to 20 years. The Edison Resident Scholars are committed to making sustainable changes to their neighborhood. They are engaged in community-based research to inform policy that shapes the environment in their community and changes the perception of their neighborhood.
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Capacity Remaining: 30
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Dates: 6/1/2026 - 8/22/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Fees: Free to members, registration is required. You must sign in to your account to verify membership before the add to cart button will appear.
Monthly meeting dates vary but are always from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
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This newly organized SIG brings together OLLI members who are excited about photography and wish to share their experiences and learn from others. The group will look at examples of each other’s work and share constructive suggestions. We also share techniques for taking photos (whether on smart phones or dedicated cameras), for editing and organizing images and displaying our work
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Instructor: Gillian Stoltman
Capacity Remaining: 44
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Dates: 6/1/2026 - 8/22/2026
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Fees: Free to members, registration is required. You must sign in to your account to verify membership before the add to cart button will appear.
For More Information contact, Gillian Stoltman and Carole Smith at: gillianstoltman@gmail.com or carolesmith@chartermi.net
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Come ready to play because playing is the best way to learn this game! Pétanque and bocce are similar in that the goal is to be closer to the target than your opponent, scoring with as many of your team’s boules as possible. Pétanque doesn’t require a strong athlete to toss the baseball-sized boules, which are smaller, lighter, and made of steel. Played outside on a gravel terrain, teams of two or three players work together using six balls per team. You’ll learn the terms, rules, throwing techniques, and strategies hands-on during gameplay.
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Instructor: Martha Beverly, Stanley Sackett
Capacity Remaining: 12
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Dates: 6/1/2026 - 8/17/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 12
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Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus
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We play weekly on Mondays, 10 a.m. to Noon.
Fees: Free to members, registration is required. You must sign in to your account to verify membership before the add to cart button will appear.
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Ready to meet great people and tap into your dramatic side? Join the OLLI Reader’s Theater. No experience? No problem! No memorization required—just show up, have fun, and bring scripts to life with your voice. Whether you're a natural performer or simply curious, this group is your chance to laugh, learn, and shine.
Schedule: Wednesdays, ongoing, 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: Parkview Hills Clubhouse
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Instructor: Mary VanDerMaas
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Dates: 6/3/2026 - 8/19/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 12
Days: W
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Building: Parkview Hills Clubhouse
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Fees: Free to members, registration is required. You must sign in to your account to verify membership before the add to cart button will appear.
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This class is full. Please use the button below to be added to the waitlist.
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