Volume 1 Issue 8

Special Travel Edition

Whether it is a Colorado hike, an international cultural festival or time on the beach, travel memories will stay with you. Come join us for a special domestic or international travel experience...more details below.

One of the joys in my life is traveling and reliving and sharing experiences while facilitating OLLI courses. While I am taking a teaching break at the moment, l will be back for the Winter Term. To keep you in the mood to travel, I wanted to share my curated Slow Travel Playlist on Spotify, which is on in the background as I prepare this special travel edition of Olli at DU Adventures. Let me know if you have suggestions for new playlist tunes!

Happy trails!

Bruce

Open Houses: Come to Learn about

OLLI at DU (and Bring a Friend*)

West - September 12 from 11 am-12:30 pm

• Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 West 32nd Avenue, Golden

Central - September 13 from 11 am-1 pm

• First Universalist Church of Denver, 4101 East Hampden, Denver

South - September 13 from 1-2:30 pm

• Columbine United Church, 6375 S. Platte Canyon Rd. Littleton

*If you bring a friend and they join OLLI at DU, we will give you a free course for the 2023-2024 academic year!

On the road again!

We are back on the road and hope that OLLI at DU members will join us for exclusive member travel opportunities in the coming year. OLLI at DU is offering travel experiences paired with OLLI at DU courses and webinars which highlight these countries/regions - their cultures, food, history, geology, etc. Stay tuned for this intersection of OLLI courses and what many would consider the ultimate field trip! 

If you have already registered or have expressed interest for a trip, don't worry, there is nothing else to do at this moment. We do have three domestic trips that are nearing the number we need to launch registration. So now is the time to let us know if you are interested in New England, Savannah and Charleston or Alaska. If you have an inquiry about travel, your main contact is Dave in our office at david.k.johnson@du.edu.

Jacqueline Wyant, Executive Director OLLI at DU

Last chance to get in on the NYC theatre trip of a lifetime! Registration is almost full.

Hit the streets of the Great White Way and discover the excitement of New York’s incredible theater scene, from Broadway events to the adventurous Off-Broadway stage and beyond. Get an inside look at what ordinary members of the audience never see as you spend five days immersed in New York theater and in personal encounters with those who help create it.

Road Scholar Program #11921 • Monday, November 6 to Friday, November 10, 2023. Click here to register.

International Trip #1 Cherry Blossoms in Japan

Japan seamlessly merges centuries-old history with a modern way of life. On this tour, hues of pink and aromatic scents fill city streets and lush parks as cherry blossoms bring new life to an already vibrant country. See ancient temples alongside modern architecture while experiencing the beauty celebrated each year during the Japanese cherry blossom season.

EF Go Ahead Tours •Tuesday, March 12 to Sunday, March 24, 2024 • For more detailed information and to register click here.

International Trip #2 Experience the past and present in France

France (Normandy, Giverny, Mont St. Michel, Epernay, Paris Along the coast of Normandy, the influence of WWII can still be felt. As you visit memorials, trenches, and museums, you’ll learn about the important role American forces played in the outcome of D-Day. Explore the loca^ons that were the backdrops for pivotal bacles and take ^me to honor the sacrifices made by the Allied soldiers. Trip highlights also include a trip to Monet’s Giverny, champagne tastng in Epernay, guided tour of Mont-Saint-Michel, and three nights in Paris.

EF Go Ahead Tours • Friday, May 24 to Wednesday, June 5, 2024 • For more detailed information, click here.

Three domestic trips need to reach minimum numbers in order to launch registration. Deadlines looming. Let us know your interest (unless you have already done so)!

1) Discover Alaska by Rail

A Traveling Adventure with 3 days in Denali National Park All Aboard! Journey the entre 470-mile length of the historic Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Seward. Along the way you'll learn about life in the North and its people, culture, and wildlife. Ride to Denali National Park- home of North America’s tallest mountain, 20,310-foot Denali where you'll explore its trails with one of Denali Education Center's educators. Then you'll head to Anchorage and experience the cultures of Alaska’s Native groups before heading to the harbor town of Seward to take in the grandeur of Kenai Fjords Natonal Park. Road Scholar Program # 1014 • Friday, August 30 to Monday, September 9, 2024 • Minimum 30/maximum 35 • Program Only Prices: Double Occupancy: $6,899; Single Occupancy: $8,439 

2) The Best of Charleston and Savannah: A Tale of Two Cities

Charleston and Savannah — the grand dames of the antebellum South. Learn about Southern culture at planta^ons, Civil War forts, Lowcountry landmarks and landscaped gardens. Hear tales of centuries past and experience elegant architecture and culinary delights in these waterfront ci^es where cobblestone streets and historic homes spill over with history and charm. Road Scholar Program # 21715 • Sunday, March 24 to Sunday, March 31, 2024 • Minimum 30/maximum 38 • Program Only Prices: Double Occupancy: $3,249; Single Occupancy: $4,339

3) Lobsters, Wineries and Foods of New England

Experience the diversity of New England cuisine and the region's beautiful scenery during a journey through Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Hear from professional winemakers, lobstermen, and farmers about the products they grow and harvest during trips to vineyards, farms, sugarhouses, markets, and the ocean. At stops along the way, enjoy tastes of authentic New England foods such as johnny cakes, lobster, clam chowder, local cheeses, yogurt, and maple syrup. Road Scholar Program # 12312 • Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20, 2024 • Minimum 28/maximum 36 • Program Only Prices: Double Occupancy: $2,299; Single Occupancy: $2,929

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