Past Events

Lunch Social at The Ketch RSVP Open to Current OLLI Members

Feb 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

OLLI Members! Gather your pals and gals. Join us for lunch on February 12 at the newly renovated Ketch restaurant! Meet us at 11:15. Located off of Southland Drive, The Ketch serves fresh seafood such as catfish, shrimp, oysters, crab, sushi, and more. They also serve chicken, burgers, and great cocktails. Be thinking of a story to share of how you came to OLLI or met your special someone! We hope to see you there! Date and Time: Thursday, February 12, 2025, 11:15 a.m. Location: The Ketch, 2012 Regency Rd, Lexington, KY

OLLI at UK Morehead Open House on Wednesday, January 14 2026 from 1 to 2 thirty PM free and open to the public at Morehead United Methodist Church 227 W Main St Morehead KY

Spring 2026 Open House - Morehead

Jan 14, 2026, 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Morehead will kick things off with another Open House at Morehead United Methodist Church! Meet with new and returning instructors and facilitators, learn about the courses offered in the Spring, and enjoy getting to meet with fellow lifelong learners! And if you are a newcomer, you can purchase a 2025-2026 membership at the open house, which lets you sign up for courses, events, socials, and more during our upcoming Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 semesters. Morehead members can also sign up for Morehead courses early before online registration opens on the following Friday, January 16.

OLLI at UK Lexington Open House Tuesday January 6 2026 1 to 2 thirty pm at Central Baptist Church 110 Wilson Downing Road in Lexington Kentucky

Spring 2026 Open House - Lexington

Jan 6, 2026, 1:00 – 2:30 PM

We will return from holiday break with another Lexington Open House filled with many returning and new instructors! We will once again meet at Central Baptist Church where you can talk with our passionate instructors and facilitators, learn about the courses offered in the Spring, and enjoy getting to meet with fellow lifelong learners! And if you are a newcomer, you can purchase a 2025-2026 membership at the open house, which lets you sign up for courses, events, socials, and more during our upcoming Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 semesters.

Photos of Versailles Kentucky locations such as the Woodford Inn, Woodford Theatre, and Jack Jouett house

Versailles Day Trip

Dec 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Discover History, Hospitality & Arts in Woodford County Spend a day immersed in the charm and culture of Woodford County, Kentucky. This travel opportunity invites you to explore Revolutionary War history, enjoy a delicious brunch, and take in a live theatre performance. Overview The following experiences are encompassed in the price of the trip Jack Jouett House Tour - Guided tour of the 1797 Federal-style home and 1780's stone cabin

Multiple wine glasses with various kinds of red and white wine, featured in front of Christmas lights

OLLI Holiday Mingle at Prodigy Winery in Frankfort

Dec 12, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Save-the-Date: OLLI Holiday Mingle Friday, December 12, 1-3 p.m. Prodigy Vineyards & Winery, 4686 Versailles Rd. Frankfort, KY 40601 Please join us for the OLLI Holiday Mingle as we celebrate a great fall semester and the holiday season. The event will be held Friday, December 12, 1 - 3 p.m. at Prodigy Vineyards & Winery.

A wide shot of the OLLI Chorus Ensemble along with the members of the crowd shown inside of Frederick Douglass High School Auditorium during the Spring 2025 concert.

OLLI Chorus Fall 2025 Concert

Dec 6, 2025, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

OLLI Chorus Fall 2025 ConcertSaturday, December 6, 2 PMFrederick Douglass High School Auditorium The OLLI Chorus will perform a selection of songs, ranging from classic Chorus pieces to holiday staples. The Hot Cookies Ukulele Ensemble will also perform a selection of contemporary songs. Free and open to the public! (No RSVP Required)Light refreshments will be available after the concert.

Multiple senior adults featured on a stage with microphones in hand, a white woman with grey hair, a white man in a suit with a beard, and an African american woman all featured.

The Time of My Life - Live Storytelling Event

Oct 23, 2025, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

The Time of My Life - Live Storytelling Event Thursday, October 23, 5:30-7 p.m. | Tates Creek Branch Library, Large Meeting Room, 3628 Walden Drive, Lex 40517 | Free for OLLI Members, No RSVP Required If you’ve ever listened to The Moth on NPR, you already know the wonder, entertainment, and fun of personal storytelling. If not, you’re in for a new treat. A live storytelling event—free for OLLI members-- on October 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tates Creek Library. Come help us celebrate what it means to be human.

OLLI at UK, Morehead Open House advertisement with various Morehead members featured in background photos

Fall 2025 Morehead Open House

Aug 13, 2025, 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Free & open to the public! OLLI at UK, Morehead will have their own Fall 2025 Open House, hosted at the United Methodist Church in Morehead. Meet with the knowledgeable instructors and other fellow lifelong learners as Morehead courses return this Fall season! Click here for helpful directions/parking

Advertising on the upcoming OLLI at UK - Lexington Fall 2025 open house, with various photos of OLLI members and instructors in the background.

Fall 2025 Lexington Open House

Aug 1, 2025, 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Free & open to the public! We've got an exciting, huge list of course offerings coming up for the Fall 2025 Lexington semester, and we'll once again have a Fall Open House. This time we'll be meeting at Central Baptist Church. Talk to instructors, learn about the new courses being offered, register for membership, and meet fellow lifelong learners! Lexington course registration will not be available at the Lexington Open House, but will begin opening the following Wednesday online.

OLLI Social - Breakfast at Tiffany's

Jun 23, 2025, 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Monday, June 23, 2025 Meet at 12 p.m. | Fee: $5 | Limit: 40 Come join the social committee on Monday, June 23rd, 2025 at the Movie Tavern located at Brannon Crossing in Nicholasville, KY. We will meet at 12:00 and have the movie theatre to ourselves. Food and drink will be available to buy upon your arrival. Hope to see you there. We will have a short trivia game for fun while everyone gathers. Register here (membership required) https://olli.uky.edu/uky/course/course.aspx?C=356&pc=9&mc=0&sc=0