We are launching this OLLI at DU Adventures e-news blast so that you can stay up to date on all our latest offerings. Look for us every Friday! This brand-new information source is exactly where “in the know” happens!

And to that point, we are really excited to announce a brand new reciprocal membership agreement with OLLI at CSU in Fort Collins. For just $10 per term you can join their program, and OLLI at DU will see a lot more potential members as well. A win, win!

Not only will you find announcements for a whole slate of new member benefits, but we will also provide information on how to participate in learning opportunities and events. Some will happen so you can plan well ahead and get some things scheduled on your calendar, but we will also notify you of last-minute offerings for you to join on the spur of the moment*.

We would like your suggestions along the way as we grow this into something you will look forward to in your Friday email. While our new Website is still under development, we promise it will be better, clearer and easier to navigate (but at the moment it has some missing pieces). Without further ado, here are some things to get excited about!



Bruce Caughey, OLLI at DU Marketing & Communications Director

Christine Liptak, Communications Assistant

* A spur is a spiked attachment worn on a rider's boot that is used to urge a horse into action. In the early 1500s, the phrase on the spur meant in great haste. This expression evolved into today's idiom, on the spur of the moment, first used around 1800 to mean to do something without forethought, to act impulsively.

Black American West Museum &

Heritage Center Tour at 10 am on 9/7/23

Come on a personalized tour for OLLI at DU members of the Black American West Museum in Denver. The mission of the Museum & Heritage Center is to promote an understanding of the important role that African Americans played in the settlement and growth of the western United States through its collections, programs, and exhibits.

The Museum is housed in the former home of Dr. Justina L. Ford, first licensed African American female physician in the state of Colorado. While famous for telling the story of the Black cowboys, the museum tells the stories of those early African Americans who came west and performed as miners, soldiers, homesteaders, ranchers, blacksmiths, schoolteachers, lawmen, and every other profession needed to build up and develop the West.

Cost: $12 for Seniors; Limit 25 Members; Registration is required!Registration link coming soon.

Optional lunch at Hayati Mediterranean (400 foot walk) or Rosenberg’s Deli (1/2 mile—parking is limited). Bring cash or credit card.



Butterfly Pavilion Member Day: 

Come learn about the world of pollinators at the renown Butterfly Pavilion. OLLI at DU has a special member day planned for August 23, 2023  Come from 10 am-11 am for the class, and feel free to roam through the pavilion afterwards. Registration coming soon.

• Attendance: 20-50 people 
• Group Rate: $12 per person for an hour-long lecture and self-guided walk through Butterfly Pavilion  
• Lecture topic: Colorado Pollinators 
• Description: Pollinators are essential to our diverse Colorado ecosystem. Dive in to learn about all the bees, butterflies, beetles, moths, and more that are the pollinator superheroes of Colorado. 
• Learn why pollinators are essential, some common pollinators in CO, and how we can help protect and conserve pollinators for the future. 

Fall term dates to remember and

free member wellness classes

A couple of dates to put on your calendar:

• August 14 is when the new catalog will be ready for viewing and you will be able to purchase your new OLLI at DU membership ($65). Check out the new flipbook format online or download the PDF version.
• August 21 is when you can register for fall courses!
• New! OLLI Fit at DU will be offering daily free morning (8-9 am) online classes this fall for members. Pick your day or try them all. Monday: T'ai Chi; Tuesday: Meditation and Conversation; Wednesday: Medical Qigong; Thursday: Gentle Hatha Yoga; Friday: Movement, Mindfulness and Energy.

Cherokee Ranch and Castle Music on the Veranda

Come join other OLLI at DU members for a special night out at Cherokee Ranch and Castle, one of Colorado's most beautiful and historic venues. We have arranged a block of tickets to enjoy LOOKIN BACK, a 6-piece Classic Rock cover band - playing your favorite Top 40s hits of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s.

Come check out the strong vocals and passionate musicianship while listening and dancing to their groove. Tickets are $60 and you can register soon.

• Date- August 6th
• 5:30pm Door opens for exploring the Castle and taking a tour
• 6.30pm Band begins first set in the Tent
• Complimentary Summertime snacks at Sunset 
• 9:15pm Evening is completed
• Click here for full details

6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, Colorado

Summer Shorts Webinars



So you want a great webinar? The final batch of Summer Shorts Webinars are still accepting registrations. Come in out of the heat (which has finally arrived) and enjoy a stellar learning opportunity. For registration information, click here to register.

July 25 from 10 am-11:30 am    

Brian Friedman, President and Co-Founder of GHP Investment Advisors on Why are Some Countries Rich While Others Remain Poor?

August 1 from 10 am-11:30 am 

Gretchen Frey, M.D. and Richard Heppe, M.D. on

Hormones for Healthy Aging: Hype or Holy Grail?

August 8 from 10 am-11:30 am

Heather Straub, M.D. on

Ethical Issues Surrounding Abortion in a Post-Roe Nation.

August 10 from 10 am-noon

Larry Tannenbaum, OLLI at DU Facilitator, Retired Attorney on

Don and Phil: Remembering the Music of The Everly Brothers

Stay tuned for Friday Morning (9:30 am-11 am) Webinar Series starting on September 22 through November 3. We will be sharing the incredible range of topics that are relevant and engaging. Create a deeper understanding of what you are reading in the news or take a deep dive into a brand-new topic. Each time you get to enjoy the online camaraderie of being with other OLLI at DU members. Stay tuned for registration information. Remember, ALL webinars will be free for OLLI at DU members starting this fall.

Special Event Webinar in Partnership with a

Live Newman Center Event

The Martha Graham Dance Company has been a world leader in the evolving art form of modern dance since its founding in 1926. And now they are coming to the Robert and Judy Newman Performing Arts Center on the DU Campus.

In a special partnership with OLLI at DU, we are offering our members a $10 discount for the September 22 performance. We are also excited to announce that Betsy Schwarm will be presenting a free OLLI at DU webinar on Monday, September 18 from 10 am-11:30 am to all members who have purchased an annual membership. Since the membership purchases will not be available until mid-August, please mark these dates on your calendar. Even if you cannot attend the Newman Center event, you won’t want to miss this free webinar. For registration information for the performance and webinar, stay tuned.

MARTHA GRAHAM (1894–1991) is recognized as a primal artistic force of the 20th century, alongside Picasso, James Joyce, Stravinsky, and Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1998, TIME magazine named Martha Graham “Dancer of the Century,” and People magazine named her among the female “Icons of the Century.” As a choreographer, she was as prolific as she was complex. She created 181 ballets and a dance technique that has been compared to ballet in its scope and magnitude. Her approach to dance and theater revolutionized the art form and her innovative physical vocabulary has irrevocably influenced dance worldwide.

Get ready to travel!

We are back on the road and hope that OLLI at DU members will join us for domestic and international travel in the coming year. OLLI at DU will be offering our members six travel experiences during the next year - three domestic and three international. We are working with facilitators to offer special OLLI at DU courses and webinars which highlight these countries/regions - their cultures, food, history, geology, etc. Stay tuned for this intersection of OLLI courses and what many would consider the ultimate field trip!

FOCUS on two big trips slated for 2024

Cherry Blossoms in Japan: Osaka to Tokyo

• March 12-24, 2024; 13 days during March break

The Best of Charleston and Savannah: A Tale of Two Cities

(Road Scholar Program # 21715)

• Sunday, March 24 to Sunday, March 31, 2024

Stay tuned for more program information on these and other upcoming trips.

Exclusive For OLLI at DU Members: Experience the Best Theater in New York City!

For this edition of OLLI at DU Adventures we are spotlighting an exclusive learning adventure for OLLI at DU members to experience a range of live performances in New York City (Road Scholar Program # 11921). It will take place from Monday, November 6 to Friday, November 10, 2023, and there are limited slots available. You will need to be a member of OLLI at DU to participate in travel opportunities going forward. Stay tuned for additional domestic and international travel opportunities in 2024!

Program Highlights:

·      Hit the streets of the Great White Way and discover the excitement of New York’s incredible theater scene, from Broadway events to the adventurous Off-Broadway stage and beyond. Get an inside look at a world ordinary members of the audience never see as you spend five days immersed in New York theater and in personal encounters with those who help create it.

• Attend a musical, a drama and an Off-Broadway show.
• Explore Times Square’s theatrical history.
• Enjoy a behind-the-scenes discussion of the page-to-stage process with a producer, director or theater manager.

Program Prices:

• Double Occupancy: $2,099
• Single Occupancy: $2,819

Activity Level:

Keep the Pace – Walking up to three miles per day with stairs. Public transportation used exclusively throughout program as needed.

To Register:

• By Telephone: Please call Road Scholar toll free at (800) 322-5315, reference Program # 11921 -- The Best of Theater in New York starting on 11/6/2023 and note that you are a member at OLLI-Denver.
• Online: Click the link below, scroll down to the 11/6/2023 date that is marked as an exclusive departure for OLLI Members at Denver University. Enter the code – 11921 – press the RED Go button and follow the prompts to enroll: https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/11921/the-best-of-theater-in-new-york/dates/

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Questions, please reach out to Bruce Caughey at Bruce.Caughey@du.edu

New website launch on 8/14/23