Texas Tech University

 Lubbock 
 History 
 Hybrid 

 (Left) The Agnew family moved to Monroe, Texas about 1932. Emmett worked for People’s Ice Company in Lubbock and delivered ice to rural households. (Right) The R.E. Harvey gas station on Highway 87 in Monroe, Texas sold Metro gas in the 1940s.

(Left) The Agnew family moved to Monroe, Texas about 1932. Emmett worked for People's Ice Company in Lubbock and delivered ice to rural households. (Right) The R.E. Harvey gas station on Highway 87 in Monroe, Texas sold Metro gas in the 1940s.

The Forgotten Towns of Lubbock County

Learn more about the history of Lubbock County from Dr. Sandy Fortenberry, beginning when Lubbock County was organized in 1891 and the population was about 25. Participants will learn how the selling of school lands and the arrival of the railroad attracted more settlers; then, by the turn of the 20th century, the county was dotted with small communities – most of which are now forgotten. Today perhaps only a name is reminiscent of a place where people once worked and lived.

Sandy Fortenberry is chair of the Lubbock County Historical Commission. She is a native Lubbockite with degrees in English, German and educational leadership from Texas Tech University and the University of Alabama.

Thursday, March 10 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Hybrid | $15 in-person | $10 online
Texas Tech Plaza, Room 218 | 1901 University Avenue | Lubbock, Texas
In-Person Capacity: 30

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January


1/27 Guide to the Opera Rigoletto

 Fredericksburg 
 Arts and Culture 
 Online 

A Mature Person's Guide to the Opera Rigoletto
Thursday, January 27 | 2-3:30 p.m.


1/27 Reveal Your Financial Health

 Jefferson 
 Finance 
 Online 

Six Numbers That Reveal Your Financial Health
Thursday, January 27 | 2-3:30 p.m.


 

February


2/1 Queen Victoria's England (1/6)

 Abilene 
 History 
 Online 

Queen Victoria's England (1/6)
Tuesday, February 1 | 4-5:30 p.m.


2/3 Hub City: Gangs in the 806

 Lubbock 
 Current Topics 
 Online 

Hub City: Gangs in the 806
Thursday, February 3 | 10-11:30 a.m.


2/7 Keeping in Touch Remotely

 Fredericksburg 
 Science and Technology 
 Hybrid 

Keeping in Touch Remotely
Monday, February 7 | 2-3:30 p.m.


2/7 Money and the Rule of Law

 Lubbock 
 Finance 
 Hybrid 

Money and the Rule of Law
Monday, February 7 | 2‑3:30 p.m.


2/8 Ranching Heritage of Abilene (1/3)

 Abilene 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Home on the Range: Ranching Heritage of Abilene (1/3)
Tuesday, February 8 | 2-3:30 p.m.


2/9 The Story of Fischer & Wieser

 Fredericksburg 
 History 
 Hybrid 

The Story of Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc.
Wednesday, February 9 | 2-3:30 pm


2/2 Papercraft Creations (1/3)

 Lubbock 
 Hobbies and Activities 
 In-person 

Papercraft Creations (1/3)
Wednesday, February 9 | 2-3:30 p.m.


2/14 Finding Gillespie

 Fredericksburg 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Finding Gillespie
Monday, February 14 | 2-3:30 pm


2/15 Painting en Plein Air

 Highland Lakes 
 Arts and Culture 
 Hybrid 

Painting en Plein Air – What It Is and Why It's a Challenge
Tuesday, February 15 | 2-3:30 p.m.


2/15 Tour The Inside Out Foundation

 Lubbock 
 Hidden Local Tours 
 In-person 

Tour The Inside Out Foundation
Tuesday, February 15 | 10-11:30 a.m.


2/15 Queen Victoria's England (2/6)

 Abilene 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Queen Victoria's England (2/6)
Tuesday, February 15 | 4-5:30 p.m.


2/16 Lubbock's Water Supply Plan

 Lubbock 
 Current Topics 
 Hybrid 

What Is Lubbock's Water Supply Plan for the Future?
Wednesday, February 16 | 2:30-4 p.m.


2/17 Cool Wines for Cool Days

 Highland Lakes 
 Food 
 Online 

Cool Wines for Cool Days
Thursday, February 17 | 4-5:30 p.m.


2/17 German Culinary Adventure

 Fredericksburg 
 Food 
 In-person 

German Culinary Adventure
Thursday, February 17 | 5:30-8 p.m.


2/21 How to Play Mah Jongg

 Lubbock 
 Hobbies and Activities 
 In-person 

How to Play Mah Jongg (American National League Version)
February 21 & 22 | 10 a.m.-noon


2/22 Queen Victoria's England (3/6)

 Abilene 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Queen Victoria's England (3/6)
Tuesday, February 22 | 4-5:30 p.m.


2/23 Law and Order Come to Texas

 Fredericksburg 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Law and Order Come to the Texas Hill Country
Wednesday, February 23 | 2-3:30 p.m.


2/23 My Quilting Trail

 Lubbock 
 Arts and Culture 
 In-person 

My Quilting Trail
Wednesday, February 23 | 2-3:30 p.m.


2/23 The Seven Styles of Cheese

 Lubbock 
 Food 
 In-person 

Cheese 101: The Seven Styles of Cheese
Wednesday, February 23 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.


2/25 The Preserve Elephant Experience

 Fredericksburg 
 Hidden Local Tours 
 In-person/Outdoors 

The Preserve Elephant Experience Tour
Friday, February 25 | 2-3:30 p.m.


2/28 How to Play Mah Jongg

 Lubbock 
 Hobbies and Activities 
 In-person 

How to Play Mah Jongg (American National League Version)
Monday, February 28 | 10 a.m.-noon


2/28 J.B. Wieser

 Fredericksburg 
 History 
 Hybrid 

J.B. Wieser: A 20th Century German Immigrant
Monday, February 28 | 2-3:30 pm


 

March


3/1 How to Play Mah Jongg

 Lubbock 
 Hobbies and Activities 
 In-person 

How to Play Mah Jongg (American National League Version)
March 1 | 10 a.m.-noon


3/1 Tour The Inside Out Foundation

 Lubbock 
 Hidden Local Tours 
 In-person 

Tour The Inside Out Foundation
Tuesday, March 1 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/1 Queen Victoria's England (4/6)

 Abilene 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Queen Victoria's England (4/6)
Tuesday, March 1 | 4-5:30 p.m.


3/2 Fort Martin Scott's History

 Fredericksburg 
 History 
 In-person 

Fort Martin Scott's History
Wednesday, March 2 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/2 Papercraft Creations (2/3)

 Lubbock 
 Hobbies and Activities 
 In-person 

Papercraft Creations (2/3)
Wednesday, March 2 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/2 A History of the U.S. Constitution

 Lubbock 
 History 
 Hybrid 

A History of the U.S. Constitution
Wednesday, March 2 | 5:30-7 p.m.


3/3 Finding Great Uncle Charlie

 Highland Lakes 
 Hobbies and Activities 
 Hybrid 

Finding Great Uncle Charlie
Thursday, March 3 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/3 Ranching Heritage of Abilene (2/3)

 Abilene 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Home on the Range: Ranching Heritage of Abilene (2/3)
Thursday, March 3 | 4-5:30 p.m.


3/7 Testing Water Quality at Home

 Fredericksburg 
 Science and Technology 
 Hybrid 

Testing Water Quality at Home
Monday, March 7 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/8 National Museum of the Pacific War

 Fredericksburg 
 Hidden Local Tours 
 In-person 

National Museum of the Pacific War Tour
Tuesday, March 8 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/8 Reese Air Force Base Redevelopment

 Lubbock 
 Hidden Local Tours 
 In-person 

The Redevelopment Story of Reese Air Force Base
Tuesday, March 8 | 2-4 p.m.


3/8 Queen Victoria's England (5/6)

 Abilene 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Queen Victoria's England (5/6)
Tuesday, March 8 | 4-5:30 p.m.


3/9 Women Secure Community Progress

 Highland Lakes 
 Current Topics 
 Hybrid 

Women Secure Community Progress
Wednesday, March 9 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/10 Nutrition Needs for Those Over 50

 Highland Lakes 
 Health and Wellness 
 In-person 

Nutrition Needs for Those Over 50
Thursday, March 10 | 10-11:30 a.m.


3/10 Ranching Heritage of Abilene (3/3)

 Abilene 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Home on the Range: Ranching Heritage of Abilene (3/3)
Thursday, March 10 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/10 The Forgotten Towns of Lubbock

 Lubbock 
 History 
 Hybrid 

The Forgotten Towns of Lubbock County
Thursday, March 10 | 5:30-7 p.m.


3/15 Texas Tech Dairy Barn

 Lubbock 
 Hidden Local Tours 
 In-person 

Texas Tech Dairy Barn: As It Was, As It Is
Tuesday, March 15 | 12:30-3:30 p.m.


3/16 The Legacy of Harvey House

 Lubbock 
 Hidden Local Tours 
 In-person 

The Legacy of the Slaton Harvey House
Wednesday, March 16 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.


3/17 Greetings From Lubbock

 Lubbock 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Greetings From Lubbock: A Postcard History
Thursday, March 17 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/21 Queen Victoria's England (6/6)

 Abilene 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Queen Victoria's England (6/6)
Monday, March 21 | 4-5:30 p.m.


3/22 Texas History Beneath Our Feet

 Fredericksburg 
 History 
 In-person 

Texas History Beneath Our Feet
Tuesday, March 22 | 2-3:30 pm


3/10 Burklee Hill Vineyards

 Lubbock 
 Food 
 In-person 

Burklee Hill Vineyards
Tuesday, March 22 | 5:30-7 p.m.


3/23 American Indians in the 21st Century

 Highland Lakes 
 Current Topics 
 Hybrid 

American Indians in the 21st Century
Wednesday, March 23 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/24 Holy Guacamole! That's Good!

 Abilene 
 Food 
 In-person 

Holy Guacamole! That's Good!
Thursday, March 24 | 5-7 p.m.


3/26 Iron Wolf Distillery

 Highland Lakes 
 Travel and Day Trips 
 In-person 

Iron Wolf Distillery: Bold Spirits and Texas Attitude
Saturday, March 26 | Noon


3/28 Friends of the Lubbock Public Library

 Lubbock 
 Literature 
 In-person 

Friends of the Lubbock Public Library, Community
Monday, March 28 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/29 Why Bees Are Essential

 Highland Lakes 
 Current Topics 
 Online 

Keep the Buzz Going: Why Bees Are Essential
Tuesday, March 29 | 4-5:30 p.m.


3/29 Seniors on Bikes

 Lubbock 
 Health and Wellness 
 Hybrid 

Seniors on Bikes
Tuesday, March 29 | 5:30-7 p.m.


3/30 Early Texas Art and Utilitarian Pottery

 Fredericksburg 
 Arts and Culture 
 In-person 

Early Texas Art and Utilitarian Pottery
Wednesday, March 30 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/30 Women Entrepreneurs

 Highland Lakes 
 Current Topics 
 Hybrid 

Women Entrepreneurs Advance the Economy
Wednesday, March 30 | 2-3:30 p.m.


3/30 European Wine and Cheese Tour

 Lubbock 
 Food 
 In-person 

European Wine and Cheese Tour
Wednesday, March 30 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.


3/31 The History of Texas Art

 Fredericksburg 
 Arts and Culture 
 In-person 

The History of Texas Art
Thursday, March 31 | 2-3:30 pm


3/31 Preserving the Night Sky

 Highland Lakes 
 Current Topics 
 Online 

The Loss of Darkness: Preserving the Night Sky
Thursday, March 31 | 2-3:30 p.m.


 

April


4/4 Alleviate Poverty in Our Community

 Lubbock 
 Current Topics 
 In-person 

Alleviate Poverty in Our Community
Monday, April 4 | 2-3 p.m.


4/5 We've Been Working on the Railroad

 Lubbock 
 Current Topics 
 Hybrid 

We've Been Working on the Railroad
Tuesday, April 5 | 10-11:30 a.m.


4/5 Lee Ethel

 Fredericksburg 
 Arts and Culture 
 Hybrid 

Lee Ethel – Capturing Historical Fredericksburg
Tuesday, April 5 | 2-3:30 pm


4/6 Palliative Care and Hospice

 Highland Lakes 
 Health and Wellness 
 Hybrid 

What To Know About Palliative Care and Hospice
Wednesday, April 6 | 2-3 p.m.


4/6 Papercraft Creations (3/3)

 Lubbock 
 Hobbies and Activities 
 In-person 

Papercraft Creations (3/3)
Wednesday, April 6 | 2-3:30 p.m.


4/6 Genealogy 101 (1/2)

 Abilene 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Genealogy 101 (1/2)
Wednesday, April 6 | 4-5:30 p.m.


4/7 Art of the Counter‑Reformation

 Highland Lakes 
 Arts and Culture 
 Hybrid 

Interactive Art of the Counter‑Reformation
Thursday, April 7 | 2-3:30 p.m.


4/11 Influence of Geology on Wineries

 Fredericksburg 
 Science and Technology 
 In-person 

Influence of Geology on Texas Hill Country Wineries
Monday, April 11 | 10:30 a.m.-noon


4/11 Writing “The Russian”

 Lubbock 
 Literature 
 Hybrid 

Writing “The Russian” From Backstory to Novel
Monday, April 11 | 2-3:30 p.m.


4/12 Beautiful Bouquets

 Lubbock 
 Hobbies and Activities 
 In-person 

Do-It-Yourself: Beautiful Bouquets
Tuesday, April 12 | 5:30-7 p.m.


4/12 A Look Back at Pandemics

 Fredericksburg 
 Health and Wellness 
 Hybrid 

A Look Back at Pandemics
Tuesday, April 12 | 2-3:30 p.m.


4/13 National WASP WWII Museum

 Abilene 
 History 
 In-person 

National WASP WWII Museum
Wednesday, April 13 | 2-3:30 p.m.


4/14 China's Belt and Road Initiative

 Fredericksburg 
 Current Topics 
 Hybrid 

China's Belt and Road Initiative
Thursday, April 14 | 2-3:30 pm


4/14 Dinner and a Movie: “Big Night”

 Lubbock 
 Film Study 
 In-person 

Dinner and a Movie: “Big Night”
Thursday, April 14 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.


4/19 Vertigo, Dizziness and Balance

 Lubbock 
 Health and Wellness 
 Hybrid 

Vertigo, Dizziness and Balance Workshop
Tuesday, April 19 | 5:30-7 p.m.


4/20 Genealogy 101 (2/2)

 Abilene 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Genealogy 101 (2/2)
Wednesday, April 20 | 4-5:30 p.m.


4/20 The Inspector General (1949)

 Lubbock 
 Film Study 
 In-person 

Come Meet “The Inspector General”
Wednesday, April 20 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.


4/23 Attracting Birds and Pollinators

 Lubbock 
 Hobbies and Activities 
 In-person 

Attracting Birds and Pollinators to Your Yard
Saturday, April 23 | 10-11:30 a.m.


4/27 Basic Bicycle Maintenance

 Fredericksburg 
 Health and Wellness 
 Hybrid 

Basic Bicycle Maintenance
Wednesday, April 27 | 2-3:30 p.m.


4/28 Doing Something About the Traffic?

 Fredericksburg 
 Current Topics 
 Hybrid 

Why Don't They Do Something About the Traffic?
Thursday, April 28 | 2-3:30 p.m.


4/28 Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

 Lubbock 
 Hidden Local Tours 
 In-person 

South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Tour
Thursday, April 28 | 2-3:30 p.m.


 

May


5/3 Table Talk with Steve Gomez

 Lubbock 
 Table Talks 
 In-person 

Table Talk with Steve Gomez
Tuesday, May 3 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.


5/4 Documenting Memoirs

 Lubbock 
 Hobbies and Activities 
 Hybrid 

Documenting Memoirs: Oral, Written and Video
Wednesday, May 4 | 2-3:30 p.m.


5/5 Tragedy & Triumph on Texas Plains

 Lubbock 
 History 
 Hybrid 

Tragedy and Triumph on the Texas Plains
Thursday, May 5 | 5:30-7 p.m.


5/10 OLLI Trivia Night

 Lubbock 
 Trivia Night 
 In-person 

OLLI Trivia Night
Tuesday, May 10 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.


 

Postponed


History of the Texas Rangers

 Lubbock 
 Current Topics 
 Hybrid 

The History and Current State of the Texas Rangers


Post-Pandemic Vacation

 Jefferson 
 Travel and Day Trips 
 Hybrid 

Tips for Planning Your Post-Pandemic Vacation (1/4)


StoneLite: Stone Facade Material

 Highland Lakes 
 Science and Technology 
 In-person 

StoneLite: Lightweight Natural Stone Facade Material


The High Cost of Prescriptions

 Highland Lakes 
 Health and Wellness 
 Hybrid 

What To Do About the High Cost of Prescriptions


 

Canceled


Learn To Dance (Ballroom or Country Western)

 Lubbock 
 Hobbies and Activities 
 In-person 

Learn To Dance (Ballroom or Country Western)


Auto Theft Prevention

 Lubbock 
 Current Topics 
 Hybrid 

Auto Theft Prevention


Making an Impact Through Service

 Lubbock 
 Current Topics 
 Hybrid 

Making an Impact Through Service


For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday

 Lubbock 
 Arts & Culture 
 In-person 

Lubbock Community Theatre: For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday


Know Your Flight Rights

 Lubbock 
 Finance 
 Hybrid 

Don't Let the Airlines Take You for a Ride


French Bistro Culinary Adventure

 Fredericksburg 
 Food 
 In-person 

French Bistro Culinary Adventure


Cheeseboarding With a Twist!

 Lubbock 
 Food 
 In-person 

Cheeseboarding With a Twist!


Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

  • Address

    Texas Tech Plaza | 1901 University Avenue, Suite 513 | Lubbock, Texas 79410-5095 || Mailing: Box 45095 | Lubbock, TX 79409-5095
  • Phone

    (806) 742-6554
  • Email

    olli@ttu.edu