Why do people join OLLI?

Because they enjoy learning,
creating exciting programs together, and
meeting interesting new people in the Berkshires & beyond!

OLLI offers over 90 terrific programs a year, online and in-person, designed especially by and for people fifty years and better, but open to everyone, including:

• Five semesters a year of thought-provoking courses in literature, science, politics, history, the arts and more throughout the Berkshires, exclusively for OLLI members. No tests, no grades, just learning for the joy of learning! Learn more about courses and course registration fees.
  
• The annual OLLI Art Show open exclusively to all OLLI members who paint, photograph, sculpt, draw and more.
• Shared Interest Groups offering you the opportunity to gather with like-minded people for discussion or activities in a wide variety of subjects, from contract bridge and photography to gardening and Native American culture. And OLLI members are encouraged to start their own with the support of the OLLI Office. FREE and exclusively for OLLI members.
• Our annual Distinguished Speakers Series, featuring experts in a wide variety of fields. OLLI members receive discounted admission.
• A variety of special events and day trips to local and regional cultural organizations, from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts to our annual picnic supper at Jacob's Pillow. OLLI members receive discounted tickets and early access to registration.
  

• Our acclaimed Mentoring for Success program. Apply to be a mentor to a Berkshire Community College student - we'll give you all the guidance you'll need to help make a difference in someone's life.
  
• Discounts from many of our cultural and community partners. Save money and enjoy everything the Berkshires has to offer.
  
• The opportunity to help create OLLI programs, social events, newsletters, catalogs and more: OLLI is a member-run organization, and you can volunteer in many meaningful ways.
  

Enjoy all of the above and more for just $60 for 12 months, or $30 for a summer membership (May 15-August 31.)

Questions? Send us an email or give us a call at 413-236-2190 and we are happy to help!