An interest group is a group of OLLI members who share a hobby or special interest in a particular topic with others. You do not need to register and there is no fee. If you are an OLLI member and would like to start a new interest group, download the guidelines for starting a group and submitting a proposal.
- What is an OLLI Interest Group? (PDF)
- Guidelines for Starting an Interest Group (PDF)
- Application for Starting a New Interest Group (Word Doc)
- Application for Starting a New Interest Group (PDF)
ART APPRECIATION
Art interested and art-curious folk get together once a month to explore the background, history and trends in fine art, photography and other creative activities.
Coordinator: Michael Farrell, mfarrell.1st@gmail.com
Day/Date: Third Sunday of the month
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Wall Space-LNK, 1624 S. 17th, Lincoln (17th & Sumner St.)
Visit the WallSpace-LNK Gallery website at https://wallspace-Ink.com
BASEBALL
The OLLI baseball interest group is an opportunity for all OLLI baseball fans to get together once a month and discuss all things baseball.
Coordinators: Marvin Almy, 402-786-5856, hmalmy@aol.com; Bill Fagler, 402-430-8289, bill.fagler@gmail.com; Jon Hamilton, 402-261-5979, playingwiththepossibilities@gmail.com
Day: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: Stauffer's Cafe, 5600 S. 48th St., Lincoln
BIKING THE TRAILS (LINCOLN)
Ride local bike trails in and around Lincoln.
Coordinators: Marilyn Hahn, marilynhahn@icloud.com; Tim Shaw, timothyfshaw@gmail.com; John Willey, jawilley@gmail.com; Dave Brown, bd52014@windstream.net; John Keller, jfk120@me.com
Meets: Weekly rides during the warm season months
BIKING THE TRAILS (OMAHA)
Weekly bicycle ride for fun. No drop ride, under 10 miles, paved trails around the Omaha area during the warmer months.
Coordinators: Paul Paulman, ppaulman@unmc.edu, or Audrey Paulman, apaulman@me.com
Meets: Thursday mornings
Time: 9:30 a.m.
BRIDGE PLAYERS
The group consist of sets of four playing 18 hands of party bridge using tallies for partners.
Coordinator: Sue Guild, guild.carolynsue42@gmail.com
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Join via Zoom for a weekly one-hour chat focused on fun, non-political questions, shared in advance.
Coordinator: Dori Bush, dbush2508@gmail.com
Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
Improve your ability to read, speak and listen to the Spanish language. Meetings are via Zoom.
Coordinator: Jack McGann, jackmcgann1@mac.com
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Contact the coordinator for the Zoom link.
GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Discuss German history and culture and review current events in Deutschland. Refresh your speaking, reading and comprehension.
Coordinators: Ken Gobber, kengobber@hotmail.com; David Dyke, drdrdmd@me.com, 402-470-7211
Day: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Offering engaging conversations on topics of current international events and important issues.
Coordinators: Peter Levitov, plevitov1@unl.edu
Discussion Leaders: Dave Forsythe, professor emeritus, Political Science, UNL; Peter Levitov, associate dean emeritus, International Affairs, UNL; Roger Kempke, retired Major General and Adjunct General, Nebraska National Guard; Wes Peterson, professor, Agricultural Economics, UNL
Day: First Wednesday of each month September through May
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
In-person Location: Gere Library, 2400 S. 56th St., LIncoln
Contact Peter Levitov for web link if meeting is via Zoom.
Matinee at the Ross
Enjoy a Friday matinee movie at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center on UNL's City Campus at 313 N. 13th St. No reservations are needed.
Coordinator: Dori Bush, dbush2508@gmail.com
Day: Friday
Time: Movies begin between 4:15-5 p.m.
MEDITATION
Discussion is on the practice of meditation and some of the challenges that arise with a meditative time. Meeting includes a 15 to 20 minute guided meditation. No prior experience is required.
Coordinator: Margaret Rickers, mrickers14@gmail.com
Day: Second Thursday of each month
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Most meetings will be via Zoom. Contact the coordinator for the Zoom link.
MY BACKYARD
Explore all aspects of the landscape and gardening through discussions, guest speakers, field trips and presentations.
Coordinator: Sue Guild, guild.carolynsue42@gmail.com
Day: Last Tuesday of each month
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
OMAHA LUNCH LEAGUE
Coordinator: Audrey Paulman, apaulman@me.com
Days/Time: Meets twice a month, typical around the traditional lunch hour.
Location: Various eating establishments in and around Omaha.
You must RSVP the coordinator prior to day of the lunch outing.
OUT TO LUNCH LINCOLN
Coordinators: Nancy Whitman, newhit34@gmail.com; Maxine Moul, mmoul1@allphone.com
Contact Nancy Whitman for more information.
Days/Time: Meets twice a month, typical around the traditional lunch hour.
Location: Various eating establishments in and around Lincoln
Politics
Open to all regardless of political persuasion–the more viewpoints the better.
Coordinators: Marvin Almy, hmalmy@aol.com; John Comer, jcomer1@unl.edu; Randy Moody, randallmoody44@gmail.com
Day: Third Thursday of each month
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: Southern Heights Presbyterian Church, 5750 S. 40th St., Lincoln
READING GROUPS
OLLI book clubs generally limit their membership to 15 or less.
Coordinator: Cheryl Ferree, greshamgirl@mac.com
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Explore science and technology and learn about its impact on society.
Coordinators:Craig Hahn, 402-730-7487, craig_hahn@hotmail.com; Doug Wood, 402-217-0511, wooddb137@gmail.com; Tom Hoegemeyer, 402-419-4426, thoegemeyer@gmail.com
Day: Third Friday of the month
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: HoriSun Hospice, conference room, 8055 O St., Ste. 300, Lincoln, NE
STORY ANALYSIS
Read member-selected works and share thoughts on the story, author, writing style, structure and historical or philosophical references.
Coordinators: Michelle Maas, mmaas4600@gmail.com or Wil Hass, wilhass@hotmail.com
Day/Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Gere Branch Library, 2400 S. 56th St. (56th St. & Normal Blvd.), Lincoln
TABLE TENNIS
Everybody plays. No pressure. Simply show up and bring your favorite paddle. Some paddles are available.
Coordinator: Larry McClure, lmerkmcclure@yahoo.com
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Calvert Recreation Center, 4500 Stockwell St., Lincoln
OLLI-UKES (Ukulele)
Join others who enjoy playing the ukulele. All levels are welcome.
Coordinator: Julia Larson, jlarson9342@gmail.com
Day: Third Thursday of the month
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Varies-Lincoln Libraries during the winter months; Antelope Park Bandshell during the summer months.
WALKING LINCOLN
Gather at Holmes Lake, rain or shine. Dress for the day. We divide into fast and slow walkers, so there is sure to be someone who walks at your pace.
Coordinator: Mike Carlson, mcarlson314@gmail.com
Day: Monday
Time: September - May, 9:30 a.m.
June - August, 8:30 a.m.
Location: Holmes Lake parking lot at the northwest corner of the park near the dam.
WRITERS GROUP
Meets monthly to share writings and practice the craft through generative writing exercises. Participants are organized into groups of five members by the coordinator. All levels of experience are welcome.
Coordinator: Gail Hollarbush, ghollarbush@gmail.com