Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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About Us

The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College is to enrich the lives of mature adults in Sarasota and Manatee counties by providing affordable and outstanding educational programs and social interactions that cover a broad spectrum of topics and are rich in intellectual stimulation, often interactive in scope, and worthy of academic consideration.

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Events

An Evening of Broadway Cabaret
An Evening of Broadway Cabaret
Roses in the Sunshine State
Roses in the Sunshine State
  • Discover the secrets to growing healthy, thriving roses in Florida’s challenging climate.
  • Monday Jan 12, 2026
A Guided Tour Through the Universe
A Guided Tour Through the Universe
  • A Guided Tour Through the Universe presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Tuesdays, Jan. 13-Feb. 10, 11 am-12:20 pm Sarasota Art Museum
  • Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
The First Amendment
The First Amendment
  • The First Amendment presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Wednesdays, Jan. 14-Feb. 4, 2026 2-3:20pm
  • Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Comparing Russia's Modern Wars
Comparing Russia's Modern Wars
  • Comparing Russia's Modern Wars: Ukraine and Afghanistan presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, 11am-12pm at Sarasota Art Museum
  • Friday Jan 16, 2026
Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire
Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire
  • Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is an opportunity for OLLI students and guests to connect with many of today's p ...
  • Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Listening to Women
Listening to Women
  • The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College presents its seventh annual Listening to Women, a weekly six-session series that features women whose ...
  • Thursday Jan 22, 2026
What Everyone Needs to Know About Sleep
What Everyone Needs to Know About Sleep
  • What Everyone Needs to Know About Sleep, presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Jan. 27, 2026, 2:30-4pm Sarasota Art Museum. Insufficient sleep and slee ...
  • Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Fragrance Through the Decades
Fragrance Through the Decades
  • Fragrance Through the Decades with Sue Phillips presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, 11am-12:30pm Sarasota Art Museum.
  • Friday Jan 30, 2026
Korea: Friend and Foe
Korea: Friend and Foe
  • Korea: Friend and Foe presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Tuesdays, Feb. 10, 2026 and Feb. 17, 2026 11am-12:20pm Sarasota Art Museum
  • Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Ballet: Beyond the Curtain
Ballet: Beyond the Curtain
  • Ballet: Beyond the Curtain presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Wednesdays, Feb. 11-Feb. 25, 2026, 12-1:20pm at Sarasota Art Museum.
  • Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Mastering Reading Apps and Clubs
Mastering Reading Apps and Clubs
  • Digital Bookworm: Mastering Reading Apps and Clubs presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 1-2pm at Sarasota Art Museum
  • Friday Feb 13, 2026