Summer 2025   

This fun course for beginners will teach about the power of medicinal plants as teas. Each week we will feature a different tea and learn some fun facts about each one.

This course will focus on starting a whole food plant based lifestyle and how food is our greatest medicine.  We will go over guidelines, beginning steps, cooking and a 7-day challenge. ($40 of your fee goes to a delicious meal for each class-come to class hungry.)

Before the music, there were playwrights, poets, and librettists. Throughout the history of opera, texts and music converge, resulting the great works we see and hear today.  Who were the famous folks behind our favorite operas?  What were their relationships with the composers? What were their lives like as they created the "little books," the libretti?  Enjoy the bios and the music!

This course is presented by the University of Alabama as part of the OLLI Alabama Shares program.

Sitting beside the Marshals, Holmeses, Warrens, Brandeises, and Marshalls were the "also-sat" Justices -- the Supreme Court Backbenchers. The Justices you may have never heard of. One Justice sat on the bench while in debtors' prison. Another Justice refused to sit for the annual photo as long as a Jewish Justice was to be in the photo. Hear stories of the lives and philosophies of the lesser-known Justices.

This course is presented by the University of Alabama in Huntsville as part of the OLLI Alabama Shares program.

This course will be recorded. 

Sitting beside the Marshals, Holmeses, Warrens, Brandeises, and Marshalls were the "also-sat" Justices -- the Supreme Court Backbenchers. The Justices you may have never heard of. One Justice sat on the bench while in debtors' prison. Another Justice refused to sit for the annual photo as long as a Jewish Justice was to be in the photo. Hear stories of the lives and philosophies of the lesser-known Justices.

This course is presented by the University of Alabama in Huntsville as part of the OLLI Alabama Shares program.

This course will be recorded. 

This course is designed to inform and educate on the conservative care of Arthritis.  Attendees will learn about the different types of Arthritis and ways to manage the discomfort and pain that comes with it. 

Alabama’s territorial and early statehood years represent a crucial formative period in its past, a time in which the state both literally and figuratively took shape. This course will tell the story of the remarkable changes that occurred within Alabama as it transitioned from frontier territory to a vital part of the American union in less than a quarter century. Learn about charismatic leaders, rugged frontiersmen, a dramatic and pivotal war that shaped the state’s trajectory, raging political intrigue, and pervasive sectional rivalry. 

This course is presented by the University of Alabama in Huntsville as part of the OLLI Alabama Shares program.

This course will be recorded.

*Optional Textbook: Early Alabama (ISBN#9780817359287)

Continuing “Soundtracks of Our Lives,” let’s examine the (heart)beat of popular music. Whether it’s the power driving live band performance or the steady percussion of recordings, drums can make or break a band.  So thought Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein when he invited Ringo Starr to join the band.  This course will take a look at the greats - from Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa to Dave Grohl and a new crop of drummers who keep the beat.  

This course is presented by the University of Alabama in Huntsville as part of the OLLI Alabama Shares program.

Continuing “Soundtracks of Our Lives,” let’s examine the (heart)beat of popular music. Whether it’s the power driving live band performance or the steady percussion of recordings, drums can make or break a band.  So thought Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein when he invited Ringo Starr to join the band.  This course will take a look at the greats - from Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa to Dave Grohl and a new crop of drummers who keep the beat.  

This course is presented by the University of Alabama in Huntsville as part of the OLLI Alabama Shares program.

This course follows the life and times of Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of King James I, who became the famed “Winter Queen” of Bohemia and a catalyst for the Thirty Years' War. The art and palaces of England, Prague, Vienna, the Netherlands, and more are explored, as well as the complex relationships and dynamics that far outlasted her time.

This course is presented by the University of Alabama as part of the OLLI Alabama Shares program.

Students will learn the history of haiku poetry and learn the basics of modern English-language haiku. Students will have a chance to write their own haiku. The course includes a visit to the Haiku Path at the North Alabama Japanese Garden at Monte Sano State Park on the last day of class.

View more information on the Haiku Path here!

This course teaches various point perspectives (1, 2, 3, or other multipoint) when drawing or painting an interior scene. All the materials for drawing - pencils, drawing paper, rulers - will be provided. If you want to paint or use something other than a pencil or pen, please feel free to bring it. Bring photos of an interior shot from anywhere that inspires you or intrigues you.

It's never too late to learn three different dances! The Foxtrot has smooth movement and style. Salsa and Merengue are two classic Latin dances. Let's heat up the dance floor, regardless of your level of dance experience. It is helpful to sign up with a partner, but it is not required.

Take a tour through the basic varieties of wine at Church Street Wine Shoppe in Downtown Huntsville.  Enjoy a walk (and taste) through the basics of how wine is made, basic wine terms, and common wine varietals.  The course will also dicuss appellations, bottle opening, wine tasting basics.  (A sampling fee will be charged per session.)

This course will teach hands-on CPR, AED use and basic first aid.

(This course is for informational purposes only. No certifications will be given.)

What is self-care and why is it important? This is an introductory course and is for anyone interested in understanding the meaning of self-care and how self-care strategies can improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. We will discuss how poor self-care practices can lead to anxiety, depression, increased pain, and poor quality of life. This course will include printable self-care journaling sheets and self-care strategies for participating in your health.

Explore the innovative strategies shaping the future of tourism in North Alabama. This course dives into marketing techniques that highlight the region’s unique attractions, the origins of our visitors, and the dynamic trails promoting our communities. Discover how accessibility initiatives are transforming the visitor experience, making North Alabama a welcoming destination for all. Learn about future-focused efforts like retire-and-relocate campaigns, community development, and sustainable tourism practices. Gain insight into how we are fostering connections between our rich heritage and modern amenities to position North Alabama as a premier destination for exploration, living, and unforgettable experiences.

This interactive course explores the journey of artificial intelligence from its early beginnings to its current role in society, and its potential future impact. Participants learn how AI has evolved, understand its present applications and discuss future possibilities. The course provides insights into AI’s influence on industries and everyday life.

This course is provided by the University of Alabama as part of the OLLI Alabama Shares program.