Announcing Our Annual Open House

Bring a friend! Join or renew your membership with 1,600 lifelong learners age 50 and better who value a vibrant intellectual community. Our fall term instructors will be available to meet and greet new and prospective Osher members, answer questions, and share their course syllabus. Socialize, make new friends, and enjoy Red Butte Garden as our guest! Breakfast buffet will be served and a shuttle bus will run between Red Butte and our Arapeen Drive parking lot.



Thursday, August 8 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Summertime Special Events

Special Tasting with a Michelin Star Chef at the Ruin

We have a rare opportunity to sample small bites prepared by Chef Kevin Finch. A native of Salt Lake City, Chef Kevin began his culinary career at such NYC institutions as Betony and Maialino, before heading overseas to Maemo. Upon his return to the U.S. he was hired as an Executive Sous at Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, eventually earning the title of Chef de Cuisine. From there, he worked alongside Christopher Kostow and The Restaurant at Meadowood team to open Ensue in Shenzhen, China. Most recently, Chef Kevin has been a featured guest chef at several noteworthy pop-up venues in Utah, as well as in New York City, Paris, Oakland, Omaha, Bangkok, Los Angeles, and San Francisco to name a few. Chef Kevin is currently at residency through the end of July at the Ruin Lounge and has agreed to have Osher members enjoy simple gastronomic creations before his residency ends. The Ruin is a stylish downtown Main Street lounge known for its well-crafted cocktails. Seating for this special opportunity is limited, so register soon!



Tuesday, July 30 at 4:00 pm - $50 (alcohol for additional cost)

Summertime and the Living is Easy!

Enjoy Listening to Our New Podcast

Osher Stories

In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, we are collecting recorded interviews with Osher members, instructors, and volunteers as they share their experiences and describe what this wonderful program has meant to them in their lives. Our goal is to build our community by sharing 20 years of stories with our membership and with people "age 50 or better" in our area who may be looking for something new at this stage of life. Listen as members tell us about how they first found out about Osher, friendships they have formed here, what favorite classes and instructors have been, and unique perspectives about how learning and curiosity never retire!

Today’s feature is Episode 12:

Osher Instructors Tim Chambless, David Mastroianni, Wayne Egan, and Paul Carpenter

Hear instructor perspectives from three distinguished gentlemen who love teaching for us!

Duration: 11:44

If you are interested in contributing to this very special Utah Osher 20th Anniversary project, please contact wonderful Osher volunteer Julie Myers via email jscott63@comcast.net or text or call her at 801-598-0595 to schedule your own recording.

FREE Osher Community Events!

Get the most out of your Osher membership this summer by attending some of our fun and engaging FREE offerings!

Free Lecture from Osher Online

Osher Online with Northwestern University will be hosting their quarterly community event, Pathway to the Olympics. Amidst the excitement of the 2024 Summer Olympics, hear a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most exciting Olympic events—Open Water Swimming. Join 2016 Olympic swimmer Sean Ryan and his coach Josh White as they guide you through Sean’s journey of training, qualifying for, and competing at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

These Osher Online Community Events are FREE and available to ALL members of participating Institutes, even if they are not enrolled in an Osher Online course. The event is 60 minutes of presentation and 30 minutes of Q&A presented in webinar format. Participants are asked to register on a first come, first serve basis. Enjoy!

 Tuesday, July 16 at 3:00 pm MT – TOMORROW!

Discussion Series with Osher Instructor Dr. David Derezotes



Join Osher Instructor Dr. David Derezotes for a series of FREE discussions at the Millcreek Library. Learn how to practice civil conversation listen for understanding, and speak respectively—even about controversial topics.

Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00 pm

Test Drive Vivo Fitness for Free!

Fall term Vivo classes will begin September 16. But free trial classes are held weekly at Vivo Fitness. With the added daylight and numerous opportunities to be active, summer is the perfect time to start an exercise routine. Vivo offers free trial classes to make the first step that much easier. You can join a class and meet one of their expert trainers to see if Vivo might be right for you. Visit their website to learn more or reach out with any questions by emailing care@teamvivo.com. 

Meet Vivo CEO Eric Levitan: