OLLI at UVa gives seniors the opportunity to find like-minded friends

Charlottesville is a PLACE where seniors who have recently relocated to our area have an organization ready to help them find new like-minded friends for lifelong learning and an active social life.

Some seniors have relocated to the Charlottesville area not just for the foliage or proximity to vineyards and other sights, but also for the opportunity to participate in a growing community of older adult learners.

Since its founding in 2001, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Virginia has encouraged thousands of seniors to reconnect with their love of poetry, learn more about the criminal justice system and even take up a new hobby.

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For more information visit the OLLI at UVa website: www.olliuva.org