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Welcome to OLLI statewide! We enrich the lives of older adults through in-person and online classes, interest groups, lectures, outdoor activities, and trips. OLLIs exist in six Vermont communities and the UVM campus-based program in Greater Burlington.
Spanning 6 locations across the state of Vermont, Statewide OLLI members are a part of a vibrant and dynamic community of lifelong learners who enjoy exploring new ideas, enhancing their creativity, and sharing a passion with others through in-person and online programs.
If you would like to participate in any of the statewide locations, please see the information in the grid below and become a Statewide OLLI member today!
Site Name | Meeting Location | Presentations Offered (per semester) | Membership Cost |
Central Vermont | Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC) 58 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT AND Savoy Theater 26 Main Street, Montpelier, VT | 8 presentations 3 film showings | $40/individual $70/couple |
Lamoille Valley | Stowe Cinema 3Plex 454 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT | 8 | $45 |
Rutland | Godnick Adult Center 1 Deer Street, Rutland, VTst | 7 | $25 |
Springfield | Nolin Murray Center 38 Pleasant Street, Springfield, VT | 6 | $35 |
St. Albans | Greg Brown Lodge 179 Congress Street, St. Albans, VT | 8 | $40/individual $70/couple |
St. Johnsbury | United Community Church 1325 Main St, St Johnsbury, VT | 8 | $30 |
Once you become a member in your local statewide OLLI, you are entitled to attend courses and programs at the six UVM statewide OLLIs (Central VT, Lamoille Valley, Rutland, Springfield, St. Albans and St. Johnsbury) throughout Vermont.
Your active Statewide OLLI membership also entitles you to sign up for OLLI at UVM campus programs at the discounted member rate.
We can no longer take any payments at the door/onsite. All attendees/members must pre-register prior to the start of the program.
Central Vermont
Meeting Location(s)
Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC) 58 Barre Street, Montpelier, VTPresentations Offered (per semester)
11 total programs:Membership Cost
$40/individual $70/coupleSingle Lecture Fee
$8Program Day of Week/Time
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. (including films)Inclement Weather Policy
Programs will not take place when the Montpelier schools are cancelled for weather. Call 802-223-5886 to confirm.Committee Members
Ginny Callan, Marj Zunder, Edie Miller, Mary Skinner, Alison UnderhillContact Information
For registration questions, please call 802-656-8407 or email noncredit@uvm.edu.Central Vermont Courses
The films described below will be shown at the Savoy Theater in Montpelier at 1:30 pm
Author & Film Historian Rick Winston Presents:
Although director Zhang Yimou is primarily known for action films like The House of Flying Daggers, he’s also made quiet and more complex films about contemporary Chinese life. A recurrent theme―the resilience of the Chinese people in the face of adversity―is explored in this series.
Lamoille Valley
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Meeting Location
Stowe Cinema 3Plex 454 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VTPresentations Offered (per semester)
8Early Bird Membership
$40.50 if you register by August 21!Membership Cost
$45Single Lecture Fee
$8Program Day of Week/Time
Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.Inclement Weather Policy
For weather related schedule changes, check the website, listen to WDEV 550 AM or WLVB 93.9 FM.Committee Members
Lynn Baumrind, Faith Bieler, Carolyn Brown, Lyn Goldsmith, Larry Heath, David Luce, Margaret Luce, Max Neal, Francine Page, Susan RomansContact Information
For registration questions, please call 802-656-8407 or email noncredit@uvm.edu.Lamoille Valley Courses
Rutland
Meeting Location
Godnick Adult Center 1 Deer Street, Rutland, VTPresentations Offered (per semester)
6Early Bird Membership
$22.50 if you register by March 22!Membership Cost
$25Single Lecture Fee
$8Program Day of the Week/Time
Fridays, 1:30-3 p.m.Committee Members
Patricia Goetz, Kathy Hall, Judy Hall, Bob Perkins, Janice Ryan, Mary Segale, Dan Susina, Debbie Scranton, Pat Harrison, Sandra Gartner, and Ernie and Melanie ClerihewContact Information
For registration questions, please call 802-656-8407 or email noncredit@uvm.edu.Rutland Courses
View the Spring 2024 Rutland Brochure (PDF, opens in a new window).
To register for the full-series or individual classes, click on any green registration buttons below.
Springfield
Meeting Location
Nolin Murray Center 38 Pleasant Street, Springfield, VTPresentations Offered (per semester)
6Early Bird Membership
$31.50 if you register by September 3!Membership Cost
$35Single Lecture Fee
$8Program Day of the Week/Time
Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m.Inclement Weather Policy
For weather related schedule changes, check the website.Sponsors
A special thank you to our local benefactor: Barbara Sanderson!Contact Information
For registration questions, please call 802-656-8407 or email noncredit@uvm.edu.Springfield Programs
St. Albans
Meeting Location
Greg Brown Lodge 179 Congress Street, St. Albans, VTPresentations Offered (per semester)
8Membership Cost
$40/individualSingle Lecture Fee
$8Program Day of the Week/Time
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.Committee Members
John Newton, Lynda Emch, Bryant Reynolds, Gerard Sparacino, Rita SparacinoContact Information
For registration questions, please call 802-656-8407 or email noncredit@uvm.edu.St. Albans Courses
St. Johnsbury
Meeting Location
United Community Church 1325 Main St, St Johnsbury, VTPresentations Offered (per semester)
8Membership Cost
$30Single Lecture Fee
$8Program Day of the Week/Time
Thursday, 1:30-3:00 p.m.Contact Information
For registration questions, please call 802-656-8407 or email noncredit@uvm.edu.St. Johnsbury Courses
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UVM OLLI, one of 125 OLLIs at colleges and universities nationwide, is a cooperative learning community supported by the contributions and participation of our members.
Spanning 7 locations across the state of Vermont, UVM OLLI members are a part of a vibrant and dynamic community of lifelong learners who enjoy exploring new ideas, enhancing their creativity, and sharing a passion with others through in-person and online programs.
If you would like to participate in any of the 100 Campus OLLI programs offered within Chittenden County per year, click on the Campus Programs button.
If you would like to participate in the Statewide OLLI programs in other counties across Vermont, click on the Statewide Programs button for more information.