We Love OLLI

Here's what members have to say about OLLI:

"It was fun and made my brain dance. I look forward to it each week."
-Elizabeth B.

"Such a wonderful program to keep adults intellectually engaged."
-Anna R.

"This is a wonderful program in a great downtown location."
-Thelma T.

"I like the broad range of offerings."
-Brian G.

"I love the learning, instructors, and classmates."
-Sue W.

"OLLI seems to be for people who are young at heart."
-Juanita R.

"I am grateful for a place that will allow me to keep my brain and body active at a reasonable cost."
-Cheryl W.

"I love this whole program…wish I could take everything…the classes are so pertinent to life in general."
-Anonymous

"Every class I've taken has been interesting and well presented."
-Peggy M.

"Love the choices. Most instructors have been excellent. Stimulating for mind and general well being."
-Evelyn C.

"OLLI has given me a great way to try and realize my retirement into another career goal of writer. Courses I've taken 'just for interest and fun' were great…geared to educated adults."
-Thelma T.

"So much fun!"
-Ruth T.

"The best show in town."
-Laila K.

The Well-Made Story

"I loved the class! A very supportive environment for writing. The instructor gave excellent feedback and guidance that allowed me to begin and finish a short story in the five-week course."
-Karen S.

"I learned to write a story in a supportive and inspiring environment with a teacher who is positive, patient, talented and extremely helpful!"
-Leslie R.

"Great teacher, great group, good writers. Best class I have ever taken."
-Susan C.

"The course is well-organized, and I got inspiration from both the instructor and the classmates."
-Sue W.

"Instructor is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject."
-Anonymous

Paris Transforming: Evolution of a Myth

"Enthusiastic presentation of the changing of Paris architecture. Makes you want to explore every avenue and neighborhoods."
-Karyn L.

"Dynamic and dramatic speaker with phenomenal knowledge with great feeling for architecture, photography, the arts, bookmaking and on and on. Not to be missed!"
- Martha R.

"Entertaining and instructive."
-Jo M.

"Taught by a passionate observer with lots of vignettes and history—fun."
-Marilyn P.

Body Intelligence, Our First Language

"The instructor is encouraging and energetic."
-Karen S.

"The instructor teaches with clarity, humor, enthusiasm, willingness to let people do what they can do."
-Anonymous

"The instructor is kind, supportive, skillful, and understanding."
-Lauren V.

"Great instructor."
-Nick M.

How To Make A Poem Fly!

"Excellent interactive course aided by small class size and positive, imaginative, encouraging critiques by the instructor AND workshop participants."
-Sallie R.

"The instructor is excellent at balancing encouragement with honest critique. After a long dry spell with my poetry writing, Diane's workshop brought me back to the page and gave me wings!"
-Lynne B.

"Great Class! Good for all levels, and it was interesting to have a variety of backgrounds and experience. Very productive and enthusiastic group."
-Will W.

Travel Photography

"Hank taught to the accomplished photographer as well as the digital idiot in a clear and interesting way. He brought lots of show and tell specifics not just about photography gizmos but about travel hints and warnings. The field trip is not be be missed - a wonderful walk through North Beach devouring the scenery and the lunch. The final slide show was amazing highlighting a multi-talented class."
-Karen M.

"Inspiring and delightful teacher - enthusiastic and caring approach."
-Harriet K.

"Piques your interest. Seeing others' photos gives you new ways to look at things."
-Sheila J.

Writers Workshop

"A great place to get your words out! Support and insightful feedback."
-Laila K.

"Feedback from instructor and class members is very helpful."
-Charles F.

"Great class. Good for all levels and genres of writing."
-Anonymous

Greek Drama

"Enthusiastic historian responds well to questions, gave lists of books for future exploitation and good story telling. Incredible memory for plot and characters. Hey, the guy was great! He opened a door to understanding those fascinating Greeks!"
-Anonymous

"Lively, vivid teaching. Effective statement of central themes and meanings. Very revealing and effective use of images."
-Anonymous

Global Lens

"A fascinating, thought-provoking experience. I look forward to taking it again and again."
-Jane F.

"Excellent analysis and leader of discussion."
-Anonymous

"Procures unusual films, respects everyone's contribution and understands film making."
-Bert K.