OLLI fosters lifelong learning designed by member volunteers for a diverse community of older adults seeking stimulating discussion, fellowship and wisdom.

OLLI will provide enriching experiences that members are inspired to promote to their communities, presenters are eager to share, volunteers are excited to plan, and donors are proud to support.

OLLI embraces U-M’s values that were developed by the larger university community:

• Integrity.  We act with honesty and take responsibility for our actions.
• Respect.  We act in a way that acknowledges the humanity and contributions of each individual.
• Inclusion.  We create an atmosphere where all can participate, are invited to contribute, and have a sense of belonging.
• Equity.  We create conditions that provide everyone an opportunity to thrive.
• Diversity.  We welcome, acknowledge and appreciate our similarities and differences. 
• Innovation.  We promote creativity and curiosity to tackle challenges and inspire new ideas. 

Additionally, OLLI values:

• Collaboration.  We plan and execute in a collaborative partnership among OLLI staff, member volunteers, U-M representatives, and the greater community.

The Membership Roundtable came together for five meetings February through April 2022 at the recommendation of the Leadership Council to assess the dynamics of the drop in membership and provide recommendations for its growth and enrichment.

The University of Michigan Museum of Art offers programs that cater to a range of interests--from exhibition-related lectures to lively musical concerts. Most programs occur at the museum (525 South State Street) at the heart of U-M's central campus; however, some partnership programs may take place offsite. For details about all  UMMA's exciting programs, please visit the UMMA  Events Website: https://umma.umich.edu/events  

Let’s get fit together!

The Health & Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College is a state-of-the-art facility offering a wide variety of services that are designed for all fitness levels. Come and experience our indoor track, two salt-water pools, cardio and strength training equipment, free weight area, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools and locker room amenities. Make new friends while participating in one of our group exercise classes including: yoga, Tai Chi, cycle classes and more.

The Health & Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College will offer OLLI members a free 3-day pass to visit and utilize our fitness facilities (effective September 2023 - December 2023).  Stop in for a tour and learn how we can support you on your fitness journey. 

With an Ann Arbor District Library card (site: https://aadl.org/), you now have access to hundreds of thousands of physical items in our collection, from books, movies, CDs, musical instruments, board games, art prints, and telescopes, available at five locations throughout Ann Arbor. Plus everything we offer digitally, including ebooks, audiobooks, streaming music and movies, access to the online versions of The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and more!

We also have our Washtenaw Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (WLBPD), a service intended for the blind and print disabled, where you can request a multitude of audio books, magazines, and large print materials to be delivered by mail to you at no cost. We also have our Homebound service where, if you qualify, we can mail materials from our own AADL collection and other Library collections, also at no cost to you. To see if you qualify and to get set up for WLBPD or Homebound, you may contact our Outreach team at [email protected] or by phone at 734-327-4224. For more information about these particular services, you can also visit aadl.org/wlbpd.  

The Michigan Theater is a movie palace in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, near the Central Campus of the University of Michigan. It shows independent films and stage productions and hosts musical concerts.

Designed by Detroit-based architect Maurice Finkel and built in 1928, the historic auditorium seats 1632 and features the theater's original 1928 Barton Theatre Pipe Organ, orchestra pit, stage, and elaborate architectural details. The State Theatre, down the street, is an Art-Deco style cinema, with four screens that play first-run and repertory films. Both theaters are now owned and managed by the non-profit Michigan Theater Foundation, and are open Thursday through Tuesday. 

The Emeritus Scholarships are specifically designed to provide educational opportunities for individuals who are residents of Washtenaw County and are aged 65 years and older. The scholarship covers tuition expenses exclusively for non-credit classes, and it should be noted that it does not extend to cover other mandatory fees. For credit courses, the scholarship covers not only tuition but also encompasses contact-hour fees and technology/enrollment fees. However, it's important to recognize that the scholarship will not cover fees associated with PEA 115 and any other miscellaneous fees that may be applicable. Registration periods and deadlines for the Emeritus Scholarship may vary. 

For more Information, eligibility, and next steps to register, visit: 

https://www.wccnet.edu/afford/financial-aid/scholarships/emeritus.php 

Ann Arbor Civic Theatre was established as a non-profit community theatre in 1929. A2CT exists to offer opportunities for the members of the community to participate in all aspects in theatre. We value and promote creative excellence and personal artistic growth through presentation of quality theatre performances of the community; open invitation for participation in all aspects of theatrical production; and development of talent through educational, apprenticeship, and performance opportunities.

Since 1995, PTD Productions has staged an enormous range of plays, over 100 in all, including everything from theatrical classics to world premieres. We produce comedies, dramas, mysteries, farces and genres yet to be categorized. PTD is committed to nurturing the cultural growth of our community by providing live theater, and to encouraging everyone to participate as producers, directors, playwrights, actors, crew, stagehands, front-of-house staff, and in myriad additional roles.

Theatre NOVA is dedicated to raising awareness of the value and excitement of new plays and new playwrights in a diverse and expanding audience; and providing resources and outlets for playwrights to develop their craft, by importing, exporting, and developing new plays and playwrights. We have this crazy idea that theatre should be accessible to everyone, so we have pay-what-you-can tickets are available for every show.