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)
LINCOLN
All Things Apple
This group welcomes digital enthusiasts with at least some experience with Apple devices. Discussions include sharing of experiences to facilitate education and problem-solving of vexing Apple technologies. Group size limited to 15.
Coordinators: David Dyke, drdrdmd@me.com
Day: 1st Thursday of Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: Grand Lodge, 4400 S. 80th St., 4th floor
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: WallSpace-LNK, 1624 S. 17th, Lincoln (17th & Sumner St.)
Visit the WallSpace-LNK website at https://wallspace-lnk.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, hmalmy@aol.com; Bill Fagler, bill.fagler@gmail.com; Jon Hamilton, playingwiththepossibilities@gmail.com
Day: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: Stauffer’s Café, 5600 S. 48th St., Lincoln
Biking the Trails
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
Bridge Players
Consists of four playing 18 hands of party bridge using tallies for partners.
Coordinator: Sue Guild, guild.carolynsue42@gmail.com
Coffee and Conversation (Zoom meetings unless otherwise noted)
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 (Zoom meetings)
Beginners to native Spanish speakers are welcome. Broaden your command of Spanish in reading, speaking and listening.
Coordinator: Jack McGann, jackmcgann1@mac.com
Contact the coordinator for the Zoom link.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
German Language and Culture
Discuss German history and culture and review current events in Deutschland. Refresh your speaking, reading and comprehension.
Coordinators: Ken Gobber, kgobber@proton.me; David Dyke, drdrdmd@me.com
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.
Coordinator: Peter Levitov, plevitov1@unl.edu
Discussion Leaders: Dave Forsythe, professor emeritus, Political Science, UNL; Peter Levitov, associate dean emeritus, International Affairs, UNL; Roger Lempke, retired Major General; Wes Peterson, professor, Agricultural, Economics, UNL
Day: First Wednesday of each month, September through May
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: Gere Library, 2400 S. 56th St., Lincoln
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 challenges that arise with meditative time. Meetings include 15-to-20-minutes of guided meditation. No prior experience required.
Coordinator: Margaret Rickers, mrickers14@gmail.com
Day: Second Thursday of each month
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Most meetings will be via Zoom.
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.
Out to Lunch
Coordinators: Nancy Whitman, newhit34@gmail.com; Maxine Moul, mmoul1@allophone.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 impacts on society.
Coordinators: Craig Hain, 402-730-7487, craig_mailto: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
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; Wil Hass, wilhass@hotmail.com
Day: 2nd Thursday of even-numbered months
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Varies. Contact the coordinators.
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
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.
Locations: Varies-Lincoln libraries during the winter months; Antelope Park Bandshell during the summer months.
Walking Lincoln
We divide into fast and slow walkers, so there is sure to be someone who walks at your pace.
If inclement weather threatens or walking conditions at the lake are dangerous during Sept-May, walks will be indoors at Gateway Mall (meet at Food Court entrance on west end of mall).
Coordinator: Mike Carlson, mcarlson314@gmail.com
Day: Monday
Time: Sept-May, 9:30 a.m.; June-Aug, 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
OMAHA
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.
Coordinator: Audrey Paulman, apaulman@me.com
Meets: Thursday mornings
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Film Streams at Dundee Theater-Omaha
Join your fellow OLLI members once a month at the historic Dundee Theater for an afternoon of cinematic magic.
Coordinator: Paul Paulman, ppaulman@unmc.edu
Day: First Tuesday of the month
Time: Time varies according to movie schedule
Omaha Needle Crafts
For those who knit, crochet, embroider, do needlepoint or other portable needle crafts. Gather for friendship, support, and sharing of expertise.
Coordinator: Linda Wood, woodlinda1874@gmail.com
Day/Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Omaha Central Library, 72nd and Dodge. Free parking on south and west sides of the building.
Omaha Lunch League
Coordinator: Audrey Paulman, ppaulman@unmc.edu
Days/Time: Meets twice a month, typical around the traditional lunch hour.
Location: Various eating establishments in and around Omaha. RSVP to coordinator is required.
Tabletop Games at Spieldbound Cafe
Enjoy learning new games and socializing with friends.
Coordinator: John Wild, wild-john@hotmail.com
Day/Date: 3rd Friday of each month
Time: 1 – 3 p.m..
Location: Spielbound Game Café, 3229 Harney St. Free parking in the garage on the north side of the street.