Members' Impressions

"Classes at Osher and especially the discussion groups provide wonderful intellectual stimulation and nourshing interactions with always new and forever treasured friends."
Jean Gray, member since 2002

For several years a church friend kept telling me about the exciting things that were happening at ICL (Osher). When I retired from a 35-year teaching career at the middle school level I needed adult interaction and decided to see for myself what she’d been describing. I began attending classes and was hooked. I found and continue to find stimulating courses and wonderful friends. I especially enjoy the science and music classes. Vivian Leahy, member since summer of 2001.

“I have Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Reading that during the last two years I would be wheelchair or bedridden, I spent 2009 going on cruises. In January, a doctor told me about the Osher Institute. I signed up the same day. I found each program better than the last. I love the idea that I do not have to attend any class if I do not feel like it.
“The exercise classes have improved my walking balance. I enjoy Inside Politics and Current Events, where students are urged to express their opinions. The lectures on “Impressionism” and “The Nature of Aggression” were unbelievably excellent.
I only wish I had known about the Osher program during 2009. I would be about $15,000 wealthier and a lot smarter!” Kathleen Boyles, member since 2009.