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Join us for our last few classes and events offered for Fall term. Dedicated Osher volunteers have planned some new special events that will be great fun! We have visits to discover the beautiful Bountiful Davis Art Center and Marriott Library Rare Books Collection, another episode of the Sweepstakes film screening, more Caputo’s tastings, and terrariums at Cactus and Tropicals. Lunch and Learn lectures are available in our archive if you missed one. We are also starting a New Shared Interest Group – Just for Osher Men! All of this, thanks to our wonderful Osher volunteers! If you’d like to learn more about volunteering at Osher, we have some classes for that too. Please read below for more information.
Osher staff and instructors are now busy scheduling exciting things for you to look forward to this winter. Winter term will run from January 21 to February 28, 2025. Registration will open on December 2. Please save the dates! Our new classes will be announced on our website around Thanksgiving and a beautiful winter brochure will be arriving in your mailbox soon!
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Each week, Marcie's Movie Club will watch and then discuss a film at Salt Lake Film Society's Broadway Centre Cinemas-SLC's home for independent film. Films will be a variety of recently released big-name, independent, documentary, and international titles. The class fee includes a movie ticket each week and free parking validation. If a class must be missed, class members will be offered complimentary tickets to watch the film on their own at another time. Osher members will connect with one another over independent, first-run cinema, as well as with their fellow global citizens through documentary and international films. As Roger Ebert noted, movies are an empathy machine! Movies will be shown with captions.
Monday, November 4 at 1:45 pm
Today!
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Oboist Luca de la Florin will present a half-hour preview lecture about the music featured in the November 1 performance of the Utah Symphony. Learn about things to listen for, either during the Finishing Touches Rehearsal immediately after the lecture, or during one of the regular weekend performances. The Finishing Touches series gives audiences an opportunity to observe behind-the-scenes working rehearsals. Selections will be rehearsed at the discretion of the conductor. After the lecture and before the rehearsal, enjoy complimentary brunch bites in the lobby, courtesy of various generous symphony sponsors and donors.
Friday, December 6 at 9:00 am
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Ever wondered how the Osher program operates behind the scenes? Do you love Osher and want to learn how to give back to this wonderful program by serving as a volunteer? Come to one of our classes. We would love to have you!
We have a series of FREE upcoming Osher Behind the Scenes classes running in November. Join us to learn how our staff and volunteers team up together to create all things Osher. We are currently seeking volunteers to serve as Osher Ambassadors to help greet and direct people at our annual member luncheon at Little America Hotel on December 6. We also need help planning and hosting our many fun Special Events. And our Curriculum, Classes, and Instructors class will outline duties performed by the esteemed Osher Curriculum Committee.
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Our founder, Bernard Osher, intended his Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes to be member-driven and volunteer-led within a community of peers, ages 50 and better. Every single member, instructor, and volunteer brings their wealth of life experiences and knowledge to the classroom, building a very special community of curious adults who value education and class discussions highly. Come learn how it's done, share your ideas, and maybe even think about volunteering your time or teaching a course yourself for your fellow Osher members! | |
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You joined Osher and paid your membership dues for a year of fun. Now what? This single-session free class will welcome new members, provide a "meet and greet" opportunity to socialize a bit with others new to Osher, and show you the ropes of how to get involved. We will cover the material in our Member Handbook, letting you know how you can get the most out of your membership benefits...everything from where to get your U of U student ID card, to where to use it for discounts, to the many campus amenities available to Continuing Education students. Our program becomes stronger with each new member!
Thursday, November 7 at 11:30 am
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Did you miss a fall term Lunch & Learn lecture or would you like to rewatch a previous lecture? Never fear! We record almost every lecture. You can watch the recordings in our archives, going back to February 2021. Enjoy and please share this link with friends who may be interested in what we learn here at Osher! | |
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Bountiful Davis Art Center Visit
The Bountiful Davis Art Center was created in 1974 and is based in the beautiful city of Bountiful, Utah. Bountiful City and the University of Utah collaborated to establish the Bountiful Davis Art Center. It became a nonprofit organization in 1984. Located on historic Main Street, it offers a beautiful, unique space where guests can enjoy incredible art and make lifetime memories. Bountiful Davis Art Center is a jewel for the art scene in Utah. The galleries are spacious and well-designed. The displays are very professional and showcase the best works of Utah-based artists. They also offer art classes, art festivals, and family art night.
Thursday, November 7 at 10:00 am
Registration deadline November 4 - TOMORROW!
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Lyuba Basin, Rare Books Curator and Librarian, invites you to get a glimpse of the art and history of the book. Featured items on display from the Rare Books collection will include 4,000-year-old clay tablets, illuminated manuscripts, early print history specimens, and twenty-first-century artists' books. After a brief lecture, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and enjoy the treasures found in this collection.
Friday, November 8 at 1:00 pm
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An early bird premiere of the new episodes of the Sweepstakes series, to be shown with the first episode. An entertaining thriller series, Sweepstakes was created to help build awareness about the important issue of elder fraud. There will be a Q&A after the screening with Writer and Director Stephen Williams, lead actress and longtime Osher member Anne Cullimore Decker, and Director of AARP Utah Alan Ormsby.
Thursday, November 14 at 2:00 pm
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Caputo's can be an overwhelming experience - hundreds of chocolate bars, dozens of cheeses, tons of tins, and oodles of bottled goods wait patiently to be taken home to a pantry near you. The paradox of choice can be paralyzing in a store like Caputo's and the willingness to spend hard earned cash on something we might not be familiar with can be risky. This tasting class will explore the most decadent, most intimidating, and most worthy foods begging to be explored. We'll taste, talk about their uses and unique stories, and help make shopping at Caputo's more delightful and less overwhelming.
Sunday, December 8 at 5:00 pm
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, December 5
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Witness the beauty of lush greenery and delicate mosses thriving within. Capture the essence of nature in a stunning glass bowl with an exquisite terrarium. An expert instructor will guide you through the process of creating your own miniature ecosystem encased in a crystal-clear glass container. All materials are included.
Monday, December 9 at 9:30 am
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 24
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New Shared Interest Group – Just for Osher Men!
Interested in connecting with fellow men at Osher? Join us for an informal coffee gathering where we’ll explore the idea of starting a regular men’s group. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, discuss shared interests, or simply enjoy good conversation, this is a great opportunity to connect.
Wednesday, November 6th at 10:00 am
Where: Meet at 540 Arapeen Drive, downstairs in the cafe area, Continuing Education Building
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm as we discuss how a regular meet-up might look. Join us for some fun at the end of the term. We’d love to see you there!
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Meet Our New Graduate Intern:
Welcome Lisa West!
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Lisa West holds a BA in Religious Studies from the University of Utah and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work while interning with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. As a passionate lifelong learner, Lisa not only looks forward to participating in classes but is also dedicated to fostering a sense of community and volunteerism at Osher. Lisa is committed to diversity and social justice and is eager to contribute to expanding special events and shared interest groups, welcoming your ideas to help bring them to life. Whether you're looking for support within Osher or beyond, she is a valuable resource for connecting you with the right opportunities. Lucky for us, Lisa will be with us for the upcoming 2025 winter and spring terms. PLEASE NOTE THIS NEW TEXT ADDED FROM LAST TIME WE RAN THIS
Lisa’s interests include people, dogs, family, reading, nature, and thought-provoking ideas. Look for her on Mondays and Thursdays in the hallways before and after classes and in the Osher Lounge area in Room 233 where we serve complimentary hot beverages in the mornings and offer a book exchange and bulletin board. Lisa likes to call this room the “Osher hub” so be sure to stop by to say hello!
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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!
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
801-581-6461 | osher@utah.edu
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