The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida State University

Next week, we honor Flag Day and celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a special one-session Zoom class: Honoring 250 Years of the American Flag: Protocol, Pride, and Proper Display 🇺🇸

Join Dr. Susan Lawson, Corporate Planning Lead for the U.S. Navy, for an engaging look at the history, symbolism, and proper display of the American flag.

Not an OLLI member? No problem! This special course includes a non-member registration option.
https://olli.fsu.edu/

✨ Congratulations to our 2026 OLLI at FSU Scholarship recipients!

This spring, we were proud to recognize our scholarship recipients during the OLLI at FSU Spring Business Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Please join us in celebrating:

🎓 Carly Lewis — First-year medical student
🎓 Alexandra Negrin-Perea — Army veteran and doctoral student in FSU’s Combined Counseling and School Psychology program
🎓 Chalice Daniel — 1st year grad student, pursuing a Master of Public Health degree concentration in policy, specializing in Epidemology.
🎓 Xueqi Cheng — Ph.D. student in Computer Science (photo not shared at student’s request)

These students represent the future of aging studies, advocacy, research, healthcare, and community leadership. Their passion for addressing both the problems and joys of aging in America reflects the mission and values of OLLI at FSU.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who donates to the OLLI at FSU Scholarship Fund. Your generosity directly supports FSU students committed to improving the lives of older adults and strengthening communities for generations to come. 💛



📸 Bob O'Lary

Three exceptional one-time Zoom experiences are coming to OLLI at FSU this June ✨

🇺🇸 Explore the history, meaning, and traditions behind the American flag with nationally recognized protocol expert Dr. Susan H. Lawson.

🎨 Step inside one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most mysterious and overlooked creations with art historian Caroline Cocciardi in Leonardo’s Forgotten Masterpiece: The Room of Knots.

🧠 Discover the latest research on resilience, widowhood, and healthy aging with Pepper Institute Director Dr. Miles Taylor.

Special nonmember rates are available — making this a great way to try out OLLI at FSU and experience the joy of lifelong learning. 💛

HTTPS://OLLI.FSU.EDU

Classes begin tomorrow, May 11! 🎉

It’s not too late to join us—there’s still time to register for many of our courses and activities! Whether you’re trying something new or coming back to a favorite topic, we can’t wait to learn with you.

See you in class!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures in our OLLI at FSU family! 🌷

Wishing you a beautiful and joy-filled day celebrating the people who matter most. 💛

☀️🎨 Summer activities are officially in session, and we’re starting strong with watercolors at AR Workshop in Midtown!

New members, returning members, and at least a few people confidently saying, “Cheese” pre-session 😄📸

If this is how summer starts, we’re off to a great one. 💛

It’s time to register for your favorite OLLI at FSU clubs!

Registration is now open online.

Scroll through the images to see all the clubs available this year and find the ones you want to join.

Bowling Club
Club Español
French Club
M.I.N.G.L.E. with OLLI
Men’s Group
Book Club
Photography Club
Walking Club
Wednesdays with OLLI
Pickleball Club
Mahjong Club
Travel Club

Not picture: the NEW Bunco Club!

Register online and join us for another great season of connection, learning, and fun.

✈️ Planning a trip? Brush up on your Spanish before you go!

There’s still time to join Spanish Travel Made Easy, a fun and practical two-part Zoom class designed to help you feel more confident while traveling.

🗓 Wednesdays, May 13 & 20
🕔 5:00 – 7:30 PM (Central Time)
💻 Live on Zoom (link emailed before class)
💲 $25

You’ll learn travel-friendly vocabulary, basic grammar, and get the chance to practice with others in a relaxed, supportive setting.

¡Bienvenidos! Join us and get ready to travel with confidence. 🌎
Register now—plenty of seats still available! https://www.campusce.net/fsu/course/course.aspx?C=2104&pc=121&mc=143&sc=0

Three of our OLLI at FSU volunteers each gave more than 300 volunteer hours this past year!

Denise Zabelski Sever, Co Chair of the Social Committee
Vicki Holley, now serving as First Vice President
Debbie Justice Obley, our recent Past President

That is a lot of time, energy, and care poured into this community.

OLLI runs on volunteers, and these three went above and beyond in every way. We are so grateful for everything they’ve done to keep things running and make OLLI what it is.

Please join us in saying thank you when you see them. 📸