Announcing Winter Term!

We proudly announce over 100 classes for your delight and enjoyment this January, February, and March! A beautiful new brochure will arrive in your mailbox soon. If you just can’t wait, you can view the brochure online here.. Winter term classes are now fully listed on our website here.   Not having an updated Osher membership can delay your registration getting processed, so please don’t forget to renew your Osher membership   if it has expired. Winter registration opens at 9:00 am on Friday, December 5. We look forward to seeing you in January as your lifelong learning journey continues to grow into 2026!

Upcoming Classes

Osher Online with Northwestern University

We are pleased to offer 21 new Zoom courses through our esteemed partnership with Osher Online™ with Northwestern University. This special program allows members from over 50 of the other 124 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the country to participate in shared online courses, thanks to the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation. Osher Online™ allows Osher members from different states and institutions to learn with and connect to each other while maintaining membership at their own local Institutes. We hope you will enjoy being a part of the fun!

Registration Opens December 5 – Registration Deadline: December 31

Special Events

Osher Booker Bookers Book Club - December Session

Join us for the December session of the Osher Booker Bookers Book Club series! The book this month will be “Milkman” by Anna Burns. The Booker Bookers will read Booker Prize winners in monthly meetings from September 2025 through May 2026, with the exception of January 2026. Each session will feature a rotating discussion leader from among Osher members. The reading list is curated by Osher volunteer Lee Ann Troutman, featuring titles available at both the Anderson Foothill branch of the city library system and the Granite County Library. Come join the Booker Bookers!

Friday, December 5 at 1:00 pm

Vivo Virtual Event: The Benefits of Strength Training for Life's Journey

Join experts in healthy aging for a FREE one-hour webinar exploring the science of strength training as we age. Learn how staying strong boosts mood, sleep, and memory, and discover key strategies for success, including the role of protein and everyday ways to incorporate strength training into your routine. Each Zoom session features a live interactive demo, followed by a Q&A to address your questions about possibly joining us for Vivo Fitness classes through Osher in a future term!

Wednesday, December 10 at 1:00 pm

Special Events with Fees

Pioneer Theatre Company's Behind the Curtain & Preview Performance of Noises Off

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative team, themes, and creative choices behind the production Noises Off before seeing a Preview Performance of it! Pioneer Theatre Company's exclusive class is only offered to Osher members. Refreshments provided. 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 1 - TODAY!

Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 pm

Tastings for the Holidays At Caputo’s

As we look forward to the holiday season, we turn to our tried and true recipes for families and friends. However, we may want to zhush it up a bit but don't know where to turn. Well, Caputo’s will be glad to help you! We will experience this year's new tastings and be able to host with confidence!

You have the option to register in a tasting with or without a wine pairing curated by Francis Fecteau 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 4

Sunday, December 7 at 5:00 pm

Sir Walter Candy Chocolate Tasting

Join us for a delicious behind-the-scenes experience at Sir Walter Candy. Guests will meet the owners, hear the story behind their craft, and enjoy a guided tour through the facility where all the chocolates and candies are made. The event includes a chocolate tasting, plus fun optional treats like decorated popcorn, strawberries, waffles, and more.

During this event you will receive $10 of store credit and 10% off purchases that day.

Friday, December 12 at 11:00 am

Free Lunch & Learn Lecture Series

Lunch & Learn Lecture Archives

Lunch and Learn lectures are wonderful opportunities to experience a sampling of what the Osher program offers, firsthand and for FREE! These lectures open to the general public, as part of our service to the community. All six lectures from fall term were recorded and will be kept in our archives for re-watching. Enjoy them anytime and feel free to share the link with a friend!

Our winter term series will be announced soon! A huge thanks to longtime Osher volunteer Sandy Clark, who donates her time and energy to creating these six sessions each term for her fellow Osher members. It’s a big job. And at least 40-50 join us each week. Thank you, Sandy, for another wonderful term!

Our Campus Community

UMFA Holiday Market

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! 



Whether you’re shopping for holiday gifts for your loved ones or looking for a few gifts for yourself, find local and handmade creations like jewelry, textiles, candles, paintings, ceramics, prints, artisan toffee, handbound books, fiber art, soaps, and so much more. These one-of-a-kind purchases will support both local artists and the work done at the UMFA! Make a day of it and enjoy live music, get lunch or a beverage at The Museum Café, or tour the Museum’s latest exhibitions.

Saturday & Sunday December 6 & 7 form 9 am–5 pm 

The Osher Instagram and Facebook pages are a great way to stay connected. We highlight the accomplishments of Osher instructors and members. Special Events are updated, posted, and featured here too. Please like us to stay up to date and share with your friends who would enjoy all that Osher has to offer!