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Ready to Begin Your Lifelong Learning Journey? Plan to Attend These Events.

OLLI Chapter Open House events are a great way to meet members, ask questions, join OLLI, and register for semester courses and trips!

Tuscaloosa Spring Open House

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

1 PM

Bryant Conference Center, Rast Room

Gadsden Spring Open House

Thursday, January 9, 2025

2 PM

Church of the Holy Comforter Episcopal 

Birmingham Spring Open House

Monday, January 13, 2025

11 AM

Riverchase United Methodist Church

Tuscaloosa Summer Open House

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Bryant Conference Center, Rast Room

Gadsden Summer Open House

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Church of the Holy Comforter Episcopal

Birmingham Summer Showcase

Monday, May 12, 2025

Riverchase United Methodist Church

Interested in Tabling at Any of Our Upcoming Open House Events?

To secure your spot as a vendor, please click on the link below for each Open House Event you would like to attend. Then click on register, click register for OLLI programs, then click Field Trips, Socials, and Special Event Tab, locate the event(s) you would like to attend, and follow the prompts. There are two price options for tabling, so please click on the drop tab to choose which of the options best fits your tabling needs. Both options offer an excellent opportunity to connect with potential customers and showcase your offerings. You may also register by calling OTIDE Registration Services at 205-348-3000.

Please make your reservation no later than the deadline dates listed below for each event.

Event Details:

OLLI @ UA Greater Birmingham Chapter

Date: January 13, 2025 – Deadline to register: January 9, 2025

Vendor Setup Time: 10:00 a.m.

Event Time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: Riverchase United Methodist Church – Riverchase Room (Door 16)

1953 Old Montgomery Highway

Hoover, Alabama 35244

OLLI @ UA Tuscaloosa Chapter

January 8, 2025 – Deadline to register: January 3, 2024

Vendor Setup Time: Noon (12:00 p.m.)

Event Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Bryant Conference Center (Rast Room A & B)

240 Paul W. Bryant Drive

Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487

OLLI @ Gadsden Chapter

January 9, 2025 – Deadline to register: January 3, 2025

Vendor Setup Time: 1:00 p.m.

Event Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Church of the Holy Comforter

156 S 9th Street

Gadsden, Alabama 35901

Please email  llrasco@ua.edu if you are interested in tabling at the Gadsden Chapter Open House.

Vendor Options:

Basic Table Vendor: $50.00 – Birmingham and Gadsden Basic Table Vendor: Tuscaloosa – $75.00

  • Door Prizes are required for Tuscaloosa and Gadsden Chapters only (With this door prize, your business name will be mentioned to inform the members of your contribution).  Birmingham does not require a door prize but suggests giveaways at your table for attendees to take.
  • Lunch included.
  • Includes a table space and two chairs.
  • Please bring your tablecloth, decorations, business cards, promotional items, flyers, etc.
  • Attendees will be encouraged to visit with vendors.

Premium Table Vendor: $125.00 – Birmingham and Gadsden Premium Table Vendor: Tuscaloosa – $150.00

  • Includes all benefits of the Basic Table Vendor.
  • One minute to speak on the microphone to engage with attendees