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OLLI Verde Valley
"A Health Club for the Mind"
Who We Are
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - Verde Valley (OLLI) is a self-directed membership organization within Yavapai College. It was created to meet the needs and interests of retirement-age people. The Institute recognizes the unique experiences and capabilities of its members by emphasizing and encouraging peer learning, member participation, collaborative leadership and social interaction. Lively discussion, plus experiential opportunities in personal growth, cultural and environmental explorations provide members a rich, continuing educational experience.
You'll find an electronic copy of the catalog to download here.
Welcome Chehale Vanderford, formerly interim OLLI coordinator, now hired as OLLI coordinator for Verde Valley. Chehale, a resident of Rimrock, is an anthropology major at NAU and has also studied at Coconino Community College. Her background includes time spent in the hospitality industry, holistic and naturopathic offices, and art gallery sales.
What We Offer
- Short-term "no tests, no grades' Learning Groups, four to six weeks in length, covering a range of topics.
- Edventures are journeys to new places and ideas. Members enjoy a variety of learning experiences in diverse and spectacular southwest locations.
- Distinguished speakers on a variety of topics may be a part of a course or offered as a workshop or seminar.
- Social events often connected to cultural events.
- We also provide access to the Yavapai College library, discounts to specific college and outside events, certain computer software and hardware, magazines and discounts on "Edventures," the Sedona Film Festival and other programs.
Membership
Choose from three membership options:
- $115 for a one-semester membership includes all learning groups and workshops.
- $65 for a one-semester membership includes 4 learning groups and 2 workshops.
- $25 for a one-semester membership. An additional $20 for each earning group; additional $10 each for workshop.
PLEASE NOTE: Field trips and events are filled on a first-come, first served basis and are open to the public (with discounts to OLLI members). Learning groups are available only to OLLI members. Sedona OLLI members can enroll in Verde Valley learning groups and vice versa.
Have a question? Email Chehale Vanderford, call: 928-649-5550
Fill out membership application then print and mail to:
- Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus
Osher Lifelong Learning
ATTN: Chehale Vanderford
601 Black Hills Dr
Clarkdale AZ 86324
