Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Illinois

08/12/2026

Curious who keeps these trivia sessions so well-stocked with yummies? It's the Membership Committee!! Thank you, Membership Committee. Always lots of compliments on the snacks!

Aug 3rd first and second place winners below!

Special thanks to Fred for taking the lead with MCing this week!

08/07/2026

The new OLLI Globetrotters Interest Group is starting off strong in its first year! Find out more about this and other Interest Groups at https://olli.illinois.edu/olliatillinois/course/course.aspx?catId=12

07/28/2026

Congratuations to 1st and 2nd place trivia teams from July 27!

07/23/2026

The July 22, 2026, OLLI Globetrotters survey results are detailed below.

• Travelogues: South Africa, United Kingdom, New York, London, Salzburg, Vienna, Madagascar, Borneo, Egypt, DR Congo, Scotland, Italy, Sicily, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Northwest Passage, Peru, Macedonia, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia.
• Travel Subjects: solo travel, tech tools, padding tips, carry on only, credit card points, health and wellness, safety and security.
• Trips: Rock and Roll Museum.
• Next Meeting: August 19, 2026 (Wed), 12:00-1:30 p., Illinois Rm.

Details: https://tinyurl.com/y2uxxvr5

06/30/2026

https://youtu.be/KNNIHJ-b330?si=KSfjiHoqmwqpK6wd

The OLLI Globetrotters Travel Interest Group invites you to share your adventures in a relaxed, friendly, and collegial setting. Whether your journey took you across the ocean, across the country, or simply to a place you've always wanted to explore, your experiences can inspire others. Together we'll learn, laugh, and discover new destinations through one another's stories. No expert knowledge required—just curiosity, conversation, and a love of travel. Join us and share your journey.

Casual Conversations, Not Lectures
- No stress: You do not need to build a formal, rigid presentation.
- Interactive format: Sessions function as relaxed, guided conversations.
- Community driven: Fellow members will drive the session with enthusiastic Q&A.
- Shared wisdom: Your unique insights help others plan their future dream trips.

How to Get Started
If you have a destination you love talking about, we want to hear from you. Please reach out to the organizing committee directly to pitch your idea or ask questions.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/y3nrdupe

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Some members of the Let's Go Hiking! Interest Group recently headed North for a day trip up to Starved Rock State Park on a great day for hiking!
Pictures courtesy of their group leader, Fred.

06/13/2026

The weather is perfect today for the first OLLI at Illinois at the Urbana's Market at the Square. Stop by and say hi to Linda and Robert in Row 5!

We'll also be there on July 11 & Aug 15 if you can't make it this weekend.

05/17/2026

05/08/2026

April 2026 trip with OLLI at Illinois members and friends to the Art Institute of Chicago and the South Asia Institute.