Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute@RIT
Connect, Engage, Explore! A vibrant group of adults who share your quest for knowledge & social interaction.

Classes are in-person or online wherever you are in the world. Diverse topics & passionate course leaders! Originally founded in 1987 as the Athenaeum at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at RIT is a vibrant and active community of learners who are passionate about lifelong learning. Our members come from all walks of life and have a wide range o

Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 06/19/2026

☀️ Kicking off the summer with some amazing adventures!
🍷 Wine Enthusiasts (and a special grandson!) enjoyed a delicious lunch at the historic Swan Market.
👟 The Walking Group soaked up the sun with a lovely stroll along Lakeshore Boulevard.
🌳 Osher learners explored beautiful Highland Park with a knowledgeable guide.
What a perfect start to the season!

Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 06/15/2026

We were thrilled to be invited to the Senior Resource Fair at the Webster Public Library. With over 48 local Rochester-area organizations participating, it was the perfect place to connect and discover valuable resources for our community! The event was so well organized and incredibly well attended. Wonderful to see so many people engaging and building connections!

Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 06/06/2026

Cheers to another amazing year! 🍷✨We had the best time celebrating learning and friendship at 20 Deep Winery in Honeoye Falls.Thank you to everyone who made this year so special!

Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 06/06/2026

Good wine is best shared with great friends! 🍇 Cheers to our latest wine group adventures at our homes and on Keuka Lake at Dr. Konstantin Frank winery.

Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 06/05/2026

Oh deer! 🦌 We had a surprise guest join our Seneca Park walk! 🌲 I guess word got out that our Walking Special Interest Group is the coolest pack in town. 👟

Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 06/05/2026

🌳 Walking Group Update! 🚶Our Special Interest Group had a great walk at Highland Park in Rochester. The blooms were beautiful.Thank you to everyone who came out!👟

06/01/2026

Join Naval Intelligence Officer (Ret.) Bob Gerace for a vital look at the Gaza conflict and the complex road to peace. Learn about current realities and the ongoing toll on Palestinians and a realistic timeline for disarmament and rebuilding. Get expert analysis on one of modern history's biggest military thre

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Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 05/29/2026

Thank you Rekha Kinsman & Marie Kamp of Junior Achievement Central Upstate NY for sharing how "Kids Mean Business" in Rochester! For 58 years, JA has prepared K-12 students for the global economy through hands-on learning at the Paychex JA Discovery Center. Want to help local students build budgets at JA Finance Park or run a mini-city at JA BizTown? Volunteers are needed now!

05/26/2026

Ever wonder how a mid-list author's book gets turned into a movie? Yeah, Edward Ashton, Ph.D., Author, is still scratching his head too! Join him to find an explanation that's less crazy than 'this is all just a dream.'

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Photos from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at RIT's post 05/22/2026

Thank you to Jay Stetzer, who used storytelling to transport us to new worlds and back. We were right there alongside the characters, experiencing every twist and turn. He left us feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and maybe even a little bit transformed 😄.

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50 Fairwood Drive, Ste 100
Rochester, NY
14623

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm