City to offer classes for seniors

Classes begin today, Jan. 6, and continue into spring.

Mercer Island will partner with the University of Washington’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to bring classes for adults over 50 to Mercer Island.

Osher courses offers a chance for seniors to come together in a lively learning environment. Courses are offered in partnership with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, which provides classroom space.

Upcoming classes include:

Precursors to the Great Depression: Thursdays, Jan. 14-Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-noon, Community Center.

Science of Sports: Fridays, Jan. 22-Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Community Center.

Study Group-Current Events: Wednesdays, Jan. 6-ongoing, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Community Center.

Understanding Islam: Mondays, March 7-April 4, 10 a.m.-noon, Aljoya.

To register, call Osher at 206-221-7771 or visit www.osher.uw.edu.

Annual membership fee is $35 in addition to the course fee of $30-45 each. Contact Betsy Zuber at 206-275-7752 for more.