OLLI at Penn State York

09/23/2026

🎉 A big OLLI welcome to our newest members! We can't wait to see you in class, on trips, and at special events. Here's to a great semester together! 💙🤍

09/22/2026

The first few weeks of fall classes have been amazing! 🍂

We've gained new knowledge, met wonderful new friends, reconnected with familiar faces, and had a lot of fun along the way.

Thank you for making OLLI such a special community. 💙🤍

Enjoy these highlights from the start of the semester! 📸✨

09/15/2026

🧩 What if your grandchild's favorite game was secretly teaching math?

Cards. Dice. Puzzles. Everyday household items. 🎲

Join Dr. Jane W. Wilburne for an engaging, hands-on workshop that reveals how simple games can help children build critical math skills without ever feeling like they're doing schoolwork.

Designed for grandparents and caregivers of children in preschool through Grade 5, this interactive session will explore fun, easy-to-use activities that strengthen number sense, pattern recognition, logic, and problem-solving skills. You'll leave with practical ideas, ready-to-use games, and creative ways to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities.

✨ The best part? They'll think it's a game. You'll know it's helping them build confidence and a strong foundation in math.

09/14/2026

📽️ Caregiving is a journey many families face, but how often do we stop to talk about it?

Join Dr. Amber Majeske and her family policy students for The Reinvention of Caregiving, a unique two-part series that explores the challenges, emotions, and realities of caregiving in later life.

The experience begins with a screening of the acclaimed film The Savages (2007), followed by an engaging discussion with Penn State students that will offer fresh perspectives on caregiving, family dynamics, aging, and the support systems that shape our lives.

💙 Whether you're a caregiver, have supported a loved one, or simply want to better understand this important topic, this course offers a thoughtful opportunity for reflection and conversation.

Register today: https://register.olli.psu.edu/pennstateolli/Course/Course.aspx?c=947

09/14/2026

🎬 Hollywood, N**i Germany, and the Holocaust: What Audiences Saw on Screen

History wasn't just happening in Europe. It was unfolding on the silver screen, too.

On September 25, discover how Hollywood portrayed the rise of N**i Germany and the Holocaust between 1920 and 1945. Instructor Deb Smith will lead a compelling discussion exploring what audiences saw, what filmmakers chose to share, and how movies reflected a changing world.

Register today: https://register.olli.psu.edu/pennstateolli/Course/Course.aspx?c=884

09/11/2026

🖊️ You don't have to be an artist to create beautiful art!

Join Meredith Frost on September 24 for Introduction to Zentangle and learn a fun, relaxing drawing method that anyone can do. Meredith will guide you through the history, philosophy, and basic steps of the Zentangle method while showing how simple patterns can become beautiful works of art. Along the way, you'll discover a creative practice that can help improve focus, reduce stress, and spark creativity.

Best of all, materials are included, so just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Register today: https://register.olli.psu.edu/pennstateolli/Course/Course.aspx?c=384

09/11/2026

🌟 See Compassion in Action Right Here in Our Community 🌟

Have you ever wondered how local organizations support families facing cancer, often behind the scenes and when they need it most?

Join us for Behind the Scenes with H.O.P.E.: Supporting Families Through Compassion, an on-site tour of this remarkable volunteer-driven nonprofit serving our community since 1994.

Led by Barbara "Barb" Titanish on September 28, this special visit will take you inside H.O.P.E.'s mission and programs, including its food pantry, support services for cancer patients and families, educational resources, scholarships for students impacted by cancer, and much more.

❤️ Learn how volunteers and staff provide meaningful support to local families.
❤️ Gain insight into the challenges many community members face.
❤️ Discover the power of neighbors helping neighbors.
❤️ Be inspired by the compassion and generosity making a difference every day.

Whether you're interested in nonprofit work, community service, healthcare support, or simply learning more about organizations doing good in York County, this is a unique opportunity to connect with an important local resource.

Register today: https://register.olli.psu.edu/pennstateolli/Course/Course.aspx?c=930

09/11/2026

Today we remember and honor those we lost. Their lives, courage, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🕯️

Forever in our hearts.
Forever in our memories.
We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/10/2026

What a great day at Senator Keefer's Senior Expo!

We enjoyed meeting so many community members, answering questions, and sharing everything OLLI at Penn State has to offer. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table. We loved the conversations and appreciate your interest.

We hope to welcome you soon to an OLLI class, trip, or special event! 💙🤍

09/09/2026

🧠✨ Are stress and daily pressures keeping you stuck in "fight or flight" mode?

Join David Dukich for Applied Kinesiology / Muscle Response Testing (MRT) and explore how your body's responses may influence stress, decision-making, and overall well-being.

This thought-provoking course will discuss the body's sympathetic ("fight or flight") and parasympathetic ("rest and restore") response systems, along with practical techniques aimed at helping you become more aware of how stress affects your daily life. You'll also learn about muscle response testing and the connection between the body, mind, and decision-making.

✅ Explore the body's stress responses
✅ Learn practical wellness techniques
✅ Gain insight into the mind-body connection
✅ Engage in discussion about health and self-awareness

Register today: https://register.olli.psu.edu/pennstateolli/Course/Course.aspx?c=945