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.