Over the years, we have learned that people join OLLI for two  major reasons. The first is the opportunity to learn new things, but a secondary, and sometimes more important reason, is the opportunity to meet new friends who have similar interest.  Our Interest Groups bring together members who have similar interests or hope to meet others socially.

How to Start an Interest Group
From time to time we hear that our members would like an Interest Group on a given topic. The first step of the process is to find a group leader.  This is the person who communicates with the group members, and works with the OLLI office to secure a meeting place. If you are interested in leading a group, or want to learn more about the process, contact Jo Brownlie at (989)964-4310 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Bicycling Group
Bicycling Group Weather permitting, meets weekly and rides 15-30 miles in Bay, Saginaw or Midland County. General group information and 2010 cycling schedule Contact: Linda Ackerman (Saginaw) 989-781-2961 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Bridge Group
Meets every Friday at 1 p.m. at SVSU (Curtiss 143).  Contact: Alice Wood (Bay City) 989-684-7802 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Buddhist Psychology Group
Group meets on the first Friday morning of most months at 10 a.m. in Curtiss 140 at SVSU. Dr. Eric De Vos leads informal discussions about Buddhist thought. Contact: Jo Brownlie, SVSU 989-964-4310 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cross Country Skiing Group
This group meets weekly when there is enough snow on the ground. Contact: Don Roseberry (Saginaw) 989-652-2256 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Digital Photography Group
Meets on the second Friday of the month @ 10 a.m. Contact: Jim Eckerman (Saginaw) 989-781-0038 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Dinner Group
Group meets monthly for dinner generally on the first Thursday of the month. Contact: Luci Martin, 989-684-6997 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Games Group
Games group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 4 - 6 p.m. in the OLLI classroom, Curtiss 143. Please bring a board game or a deck of cards. Contact: Jan Sage 989-871-3758 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Gardening Group
Contact: Crystal Kauer 989-792-6874 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Knitting Group
Meets on Wednesday mornings @ 10 a.m. (except where there is a monthly meeting) in the Regional Education Center, behind the Apple Slice Deli Contact: Barb Weadock 989-792-8839
Lunch Group - SVSU
Group meets monthly for lunch on the third Friday. Contact: Beth Ann Young 989-793-7003 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Theatre Group
Attends one local production monthly. Contact:  Bonnie Rowell  989-799-3102 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   January 2010 OLLI Theatre Group Schedule here.
Writing Group
This group gives members a chance to critique each others work, and share ideas & techniques. A specific meeting time has not yet been decided. If you are interested, or would like to be discuss how it might work. Contact: Lew Drake 989-792-1314 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it