OLLI in Delaware Stories
By Christopher Johansen
Categories: Business, Non-Profit
Stories from students enrolled in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware (UD OLLI).
10 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- Before the Verrazano: Brooklyn to Staten Island and Back
Sally remembers when getting to Staten Island from Brooklyn was an adventure before the Verrazano bridge was built.
- Remembering Newspaper Delivery
Chris talks about delivering papers for 6 years in the 70s and 80s, and how much he dislikes cobwebs.
- Party with Witches - in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Family fun, costumes and oh so many treats.
- The Great Fall Bird Migration + The Bird Flu
The great fall bird migration is something to see, but it also brings bird flu with it.
- Keep it in Mind: phone booths
A fond look back at the phone booth: the coin-operated little boxes where people called home, hailed taxis, and — if they were Clark Kent — changed into Superman. A reflection on their quiet disappearance in the age of cell phones.
- Introduction to Barb and Wig Circle
In this first episode of Wig Circle, Barb Heinlein shares her journey from years of frustration with fine, thinning hair to finding wigs she loves wearing. Along the way, she discovered the fun of trying new looks—and how much it helps to have others sharing advice and encouragement. That…
- Are We There Yet? The Old Road to Rehoboth
Before Delaware Route 1 made getting to the beach easier, the journey to Rehoboth meant summer traffic, endless lights, and a slow trip down U.S. 13. Remember the roadside stops, crowded family cars, and the familiar cry of “Are we there yet?”—when getting to the beach was part of the adventure.
- A Windy Day in Ocean View, Delaware
Not every great day at the Delaware beaches needs sunshine. In this short travel episode, we embrace the breeze in Ocean View, Delaware—from coffee and rustling trails to a windswept walk along the Bethany Beach boardwalk. Feel the salt air, watch the gulls ride the wind, warm up over lunch, and…
- A Rainy Day in Lewes
Rainy day at the beach? Don’t pack up and head home just yet.In this quick trip through Lewes, Delaware, we discover why a little rain can be the perfect excuse to explore the First Town in the First State. Step inside the Zwaanendael Museum, uncover maritime history at the Cannonball House…
- Road Trips in Delaware in the Fall
Delaware may be small, but fall turns the First State into a perfect road-trip destination.In this short episode, we hit the road to explore three distinctly Delaware autumn drives—from the colorful, winding roads of the Brandywine Valley, to the wetlands and wildlife along the Delaware Bayshore…
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