OLLI at UNLV Expands Sports and Social Learning for Active Adults Through Pickleball and Industry Insights
Focus on OLLI3 Aug 2025

OLLI at UNLV Expands Sports and Social Learning for Active Adults Through Pickleball and Industry Insights

The OLLI program at UNLV, supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation, offers a variety of classes for retired or semi-retired individuals, including sports and fitness classes. Doug Verb's sports business class has grown to 70 participants, while Esther Schube and Anne Mason lead popular pickleball sessions. Beth Davis' upcoming "Speak to the Sport" class will feature various sports executives and coaches. The program also includes hybrid classes and collaborations with other Osher Institutes. The popularity of pickleball is attributed to its accessibility and social aspects, with participants ranging from 21 to 81 years old.

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OLLI at UNLV Partners with Nevada Conservatory Theater for Fall and Spring Classes, Kirsten Brandt and Bruce Ewing Preview "Big Love," "The Inspector General," and "It's a Wonderful Life"

OLLI at UNLV Partners with Nevada Conservatory Theater for Fall and Spring Classes, Kirsten Brandt and Bruce Ewing Preview "Big Love," "The Inspector General," and "It's a Wonderful Life"

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNLV is collaborating with the Nevada Conservatory Theater (NCT) for special classes in fall and spring. Kirsten Brandt, NCT's executive director, and B...

2 Aug 29min

UNLV's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Rolls Out 100 Fall Classes on Everything from Bitcoin to Contra Dancing, No Homework Required

UNLV's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Rolls Out 100 Fall Classes on Everything from Bitcoin to Contra Dancing, No Homework Required

The Focus on OLLI program at UNLV's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) highlights the Educational Programming Committee's role in organizing classes for retired individuals. OLLI offers 100 clas...

5 Jul 26min

UNLV's OLLI Brings Contra Dancing, Bitcoin Basics, and a Deep Dive Into the 1950s to Lifelong Learners Across Las Vegas

UNLV's OLLI Brings Contra Dancing, Bitcoin Basics, and a Deep Dive Into the 1950s to Lifelong Learners Across Las Vegas

The program introduces three new classes at UNLV's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Bob Hofkin will teach contra dancing at a satellite location in Cactus Valley, emphasizing its social and i...

7 Jun 29min

Instructors Sonia Feldberg, Linda Edgeworth, and Beth Davis Showcase Jazz Appreciation, Community Soapbox Debates, and Sport Speaker Series While Expanding Lifelong Learning Through Hybrid Classes and Vibrant Social Programming at UNLV

Instructors Sonia Feldberg, Linda Edgeworth, and Beth Davis Showcase Jazz Appreciation, Community Soapbox Debates, and Sport Speaker Series While Expanding Lifelong Learning Through Hybrid Classes and Vibrant Social Programming at UNLV

Program OverviewFocus on OLLI is a KU NV 91.5 FM radio program spotlighting the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNLV, which offers diverse, non-credit classes for retired and semi-retired ...

3 Mai 28min

OLLI Instructors Susan Merritt and Niels Clyde to Discuss Lifelong Learning, Diverse Course Creation, and the Cognitive Benefits of Music Education

OLLI Instructors Susan Merritt and Niels Clyde to Discuss Lifelong Learning, Diverse Course Creation, and the Cognitive Benefits of Music Education

Keith McMillen hosts a discussion with Susan Merritt and Niels Clyde, both long-time instructors at UNLV's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Susan, who has taught 12 different classes over nin...

5 Apr 27min

Keith McMillen Announces Boomers and Zoomers, Connecting OLLI Members and UNLV Students Through Intergenerational Conversations on Culture, Media, and Social Change

Keith McMillen Announces Boomers and Zoomers, Connecting OLLI Members and UNLV Students Through Intergenerational Conversations on Culture, Media, and Social Change

Host Keith McMillen announces a new podcast titled "Boomers and Zoomers," featuring intergenerational discussions between OLLI members (boomers) and UNLV students (Zoomers). The podcast aims to explor...

1 Mar 27min

UNLV OLLI Expands Lifelong Learning With Diverse Classes, Community Satellite Locations, and Engaging Instructor Highlights

UNLV OLLI Expands Lifelong Learning With Diverse Classes, Community Satellite Locations, and Engaging Instructor Highlights

The OLLI program at UNLV offers nearly 100 classes across various subjects, including art appreciation, game playing, health and wellness, music and theater, technology, and personal development. Thes...

1 Feb 28min

Keith McMillen Showcases UNLV’s OLLI Program, Featuring Hollywood Insights, AI Realities, Sports Law, and the Power of Lifelong Learning Community

Keith McMillen Showcases UNLV’s OLLI Program, Featuring Hollywood Insights, AI Realities, Sports Law, and the Power of Lifelong Learning Community

Keith McMillen introduces the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNLV, supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation. He welcomes three guest speakers: Andy Isaacs, Judd Hodgson, and Bernard Schw...

4 Jan 25min

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