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OLLI ’s Spring Semester for Adult Learners By Bridget FitzPatrick
courses offered throughout the state, so if something truly sparks your interest (or need), you may have to travel to Wilmington or Dover. Here in Sussex County, there are two primary locations: Trinity Faith Education Building on New Road or Ocean View’s Community Center. New since 2021 and COVID, OLLI also offers courses online and hybrid (choice of either live or Zoom attendance). It became so popular an option that they’ve kept the format going. How it works Calling all learners! The much anticipated catalog, available in both print and online is out, and they’re chock full of courses you wouldn’t even imagine take place. For example, you can study the life of Dean Martin or Robin Williams movies. You can join a ukulele club or learn how to dance Pacific Island style. OLLI at Udel, if you’re not already familiar with it, is an educational cooperative for adult learners of all levels 50+. There are
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Students pay a membership fee of $260 for the spring semester. It may sound a little pricey, but this enables you to take as many courses as you’d like, tuition-free, and this fee also allows a “two-fer.” Your spouse or partner may also attend courses. (An annual membership is offered in the fall, which allows you to take courses in both semesters.) A certain amount of financial assistance is available with a confidential application. Note: some courses require additional fees, such as for materials, books, etc.
