What if healing doesn't begin with moving on, but with learning how to gently tend what hurts? This six-week guided discussion course explores grief as a natural response to loss, using the rhythms of spring to understand how mourning reshapes our thoughts, emotions, identity, and daily life. Through supportive conversation and optional five-minute weekly reflection email readings, participants are invited to approach grief with curiosity, compassion, and greater understanding.
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The course offers a thoughtful, respectful space where sharing is always optional and listening and reflection are equally valued. Students will gain practical insights and a more hopeful perspective on how sorrow and growth can exist side by side--and how new growth often unfolds gradually and invisibly over time.
Wednesday May 27 at 11:30 am
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Daniel Morgan rose from penniless farm laborer to successful wagoner and farmer. When the American Revolution broke out, he was among the first to volunteer, and fought in Boston, Quebec, and Saratoga. Nathaniel Greene recruited him to the Southern theater, and he was the strategic and tactical architect of the overwhelming victory over the British at the largely forgotten but nevertheless pivotal battle of Cowpens.
Tuesday June 9 at 9:30 am
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In this Emmy-nominated feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking Bowling Alone research into America's decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis. Engage with fellow Osher members as we watch this fascinating film in two parts, with a guided discussion at the end of each session.
Wednesday June 10 at 3:30 pm
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Looking forward to swimming with sea turtles, or finding Nemo? Join your instructor in the pool at Neptune Divers for an hour-and-a-half learning experience on snorkeling. Pick up safety procedures and tips for how to get the most out of an opportunity to view sea-life from the perspective of ocean animals - IN the water, not looking AT it. Changing rooms are available, or you can just show up in your swimsuit. You are welcome to bring your own equipment or rent from Neptune for $10 for the session. Classes are limited to six participants.
Tuesday June 16 at 10:00 am or
Thursday August 13 at 10:00 am
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The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation's first and largest 4-hour refresher course designed specifically for older drivers. The goal is for you to become an even safer driver through this program and our additional resources. This course will review driving skills and techniques, as well as strategies and tips to help you adjust to normal age-related changes that may affect your driving ability. As an added bonus, graduates could receive a discount on their auto insurance. Plus, it's fun and enjoyable!
Monday June 29 at 1:00 pm
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If you know the basics of photography and use a digital camera, this course is for you. In this highly interactive course, you will learn about landscape composition, exposure, lenses, landscape equipment and accessories, depth-of-field, lighting, time and timing, photographing in different seasons, dealing with flare, shooting in snow, right brain landscapes, and more.
Tuesday June 2 at 11:30 am
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If you know the basics of photography and use a digital camera, this course is for you. In this highly interactive course, you will learn about landscape composition, exposure, lenses, landscape equipment and accessories, depth-of-field, lighting, time and timing, photographing in different seasons, dealing with flare, shooting in snow, right brain landscapes, and more.
Tuesday June 22 at 11:30 am
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In 2019, Eli Vega started a 2.5-year project of creating his own photographic renditions of 30 famous paintings. Eli will talk about what inspired him and how he found models, props, venues, and costumes. He will take you behind the scenes and share how he created his renditions. The art included spans five centuries of art, from Girl with A Pearl Earring to Campbell's Soup Cans. After the presentation, Eli will share several of his renditions via a slide show.
Tuesday June 30 at 11:30 am
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Historical novels tell interesting stories about a time, a place, and the people living there. Authors must do extensive research so their writing accurately reflects the history. Using The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson as the launching point, this class will offer a one-hour look at the history of England at the end of World War I and after the Spanish Influenza pandemic, emphasizing rapidly changing political, economic, and social realities. We will then spend an hour discussing the novel as contemporary literature. Readers and history buffs welcome! Participants should read The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club before class.
Friday June 26 at 1:30 pm
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Run by the National Resource Center (NRC) at Northwestern University, this special program allows members from various Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes to participate in shared online courses, thanks to the generosity of Bernard Osher Foundation. These courses are not meant to replace our locally offered in-person or online courses but rather to supplement our own local offerings. The very high-quality courses feature popular instructors from some of the 124 Osher Institutes across the country. Osher Online allows Osher members from different states and institutions to learn with and connect to each other while maintaining membership at their own local Institutes. We hope you will enjoy being a part of the fun!
Registration Deadline: June 17th
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Join the Osher Booker Book Group for our June meeting as we discuss May's book selection, Oscar and Lucinda (1988) by Peter Carey--a love story set in 19th-century England between a priest and a young heiress. We meet monthly at the Osher Building to discuss the previous month's book selection. Everyone is welcome. Perhaps we are "novel" in that we actually discuss the book! Next meeting (August), we will discuss The Luminaries (2013) by Eleanor Catton.
Please note: Registration is required for each month's meeting you plan to attend
Friday June 5 at 1:00 pm
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Inspired by The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff, this intimate gathering invites you to slow down, sip tea, and explore the wisdom of simplicity, presence, and playfulness in the beautiful setting of Lila Studio in Sugar House. Together, we'll share thoughtful conversation and meaningful connection while reflecting on how gentleness, ease, and community can nourish us in everyday life. This is not a lecture or workshop, but a relaxed and welcoming space for reflection, laughter, and authentic conversation. Space is limited to 10 participants to keep the experience intimate and conversational.
Thursday June 18 at 1:30 pm
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Join the Osher Booker Book Group for our August meeting as we discuss June/July's book selection, The Luminaries (2013) by Eleanor Catton. The novel examines the world of shipping, banking, and the gold rush in 1800's New Zealand. At 800 pages, we need two months to read it! We meet monthly at the Osher Building to discuss the previous month's book selection. Everyone is welcome. Perhaps we are "novel" in that we actually discuss the book! Next meeting (September), we will discuss The Life of Pi (2002) by Yann Martel.
Please note: Registration is required for each month's meeting you plan to attend.
Friday August 7 at 1:00 pm
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| Osher Special Events in 2026 are brought to you in part from funding from ZAP
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Cyanotype is an early photographic process that uses sunlight to create deep blue prints on fabric. By arranging leaves, flowers, and natural objects on treated cloth, the sun reveals delicate silhouettes and botanical patterns in rich indigo tones. Located at Handcraft Revival, each participant will create one cyanotype fabric flag, perfect for hanging in a window, adding to a wall display, or incorporating into a banner or textile project. We'll provide the fabric flag and a selection of botanical materials to print with, but you're welcome to bring interesting leaves, flowers, lace, or small objects from home to experiment with as well. The $10 special fee is due upon arrival. Please plan enough travel time to allow yourself time to check in and pay as part of the Osher group.
Friday May 29 at 2:00 pm
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Enjoy a hands-on creative weaving experience with Jenny Ferguson of Bewitched by Alpacas located in Bluffdale; NO experience necessary. You'll learn a traditional fiber art and experience the quiet satisfaction of making something with your own hands, taking home a finished piece at the end of the 3-hour workshop. The looms are set up outdoors, surrounded by nature and curious alpacas who occasionally wander over to see what everyone is doing. Everything is designed so beginners can relax, experiment with color, and enjoy the creative process. All levels of weavers welcome!
Friday June 5 at 10:00 am or 4:00 pm
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Did you miss a Lunch & Learn lecture this term? Would you like to re-watch as session you attended in a previous term? Our Lunch & Learn Archives hold recordings of almost every presentation going back to winter 2021. Please enjoy watching at your leisure and share the link with a friend! Lunch and Learn will start up again for fall term on September 23, 2026. Thank you to Sandy Clark, our volunteer coordinator, for organizing so many great lectures for Osher members and our community at large!
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Volunteer to Have More Fun at Osher!
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Osher members are invited to a new monthly gathering designed to spark ideas, build connections, and help shape future Osher special events.
Our next Special Events Club meeting will take place:
Thursday, June 11 at 2:00 pm
Red Butte Garden Patio
For questions or more information, contact Sandi Greene: sandi@sandigreenecoaching.com
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This informal gathering is an opportunity for members to come together, share ideas, and collaborate on creative possibilities for future Osher events. Following our discussion, we’ll take a leisurely stroll through Red Butte Garden together. Future meetings may rotate to other Osher partner locations and wonderful places that Osher members can enjoy through their membership benefits.
Whether you love brainstorming, planning, or simply connecting with fellow lifelong learners, we’d love to have you join us. No registration needed, please just show up and have fun!
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Call for Submissions – Osher Reflections
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Attention Osher Members! We are excited to announce that the 2nd Edition of Osher Reflections, our new literary and art publication, is now in the planning stage, to be available by December 2026. We are soliciting 22 stories and poetry for this edition. The selection of these stories/poetry will be done by a juried panel of five Osher members including Holly Webster, the editor. Guidelines for writing these submissions can be obtained by email: hollyfw@gmail.com .
We know there are many people in our Osher community with intriguing stories, and we look forward to reading them! We are hopeful for very modest donations to help publish this project, but it is not obligatory for submission of your writing. Donations can be made through the Osher website.
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| Artwork: Song Bird by Marjorie Ann McClure
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Are you interesting in contributing to research investigating brain mechanisms of memory among older adults? The Lifespan Motor Neuroscience and Sleep Motor Memory Lab under the direction of Dr. Bradley King and Dr. Genevieve Albouy are recruiting for a study investigating learning and memory in older adults. They are looking for participants between 18 -35 or greater than 55 years old to participate in an experiment that examines the neural processes underlying memory using non-invasive brain stimulation.
If you would like to contribute to their research or if you know someone who would be interested, please contact them directly for more information: SleepMotorMemoryLab@utah.edu
Requirements?
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- 55 years old or older
- Right-handed
- No medical, neurological, psychological or psychiatric conditions
- No sleep disorders
- No musicians or professional typists
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Compensation? Yes! $60
Where? https://www.utah.edu/printable-maps/
HPER E Research complex (250 1850E)
Imaging and Neurosciences Center INC (729 Arapeen Dr)
We provide free parking!
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