Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

For People 50+

Osher logo The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico brings the challenge and excitement of university learning to adults 50 plus who want to explore stimulating and fascinating subjects. All of the traditional disciplines are offered, as well as new areas of research and study.

Celebrating its 5th year of quality college level programming, Osher at the University of New Mexico offers a wide range of courses, lectures and special events to its members. Courses and lectures are taught by UNM faculty as well as by qualified members of the community. There are no tests or grades, just learning for pure joy and stimulation.

Your membership in Osher means discovering new friends, new knowledge and new ways of bringing meaning and enjoyment to your life. This program is made possible through a generous grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation. The Foundation has funded Institutes from Hawaii to Maine to offer intellectually stimulating learning opportunities for mature adults.

Please Note:You can register online for an Osher Membership, but Online registration is not available for Osher classes. To register for classes, please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.

Registration Information

By Phone:	(505) 277-0077
By Fax:	(505) 277-1990
By Mail:	Make check or money order payable to: UNM Continuing Education or use the registration form if you would like to use your credit card. Mail to: UNM Continuing Education, 1634 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001.
In Person:	M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm, 1634 University Blvd. NE Map

Online Membership:	Become a Member

Partnership with Del Webb Alegria Active Adult Community

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Del Webb Alegria Active Adult Community to offer classes in Sandoval County. Del Webb Alegria is located at 901 Cottonwood Circle, Bernalillo, NM 87004. Osher classes and member events will be offered at Del Webb Alegria, accessible from Highway 528 in Bernalillo.

We welcome our new Alegria Del Webb members to the Osher community! Del Webb Alegria Active Adult Community
901 Cottonwood Circle, Bernalillo, NM 87004
Phone: (505) 771-3367

View Classes Happening at Del Webb Alegria

Visit Del Webb Alegria's Website

Directions

From Albuquerque:
I-25 North to Exit 242 (Bernalillo/Placitas) Turn left onto Hwy 550 for 2.3 miles Turn left onto Hwy 528 for 1.3 miles Turn left onto Santiago Way (second light after Wal-Mart on left) The community is at the end of Santiago Way

From Santa Fe:
I-25 South to Exit 242 (Bernalillo/Placitas) Turn right onto Hwy 550 (2.3 miles) Turn left onto Hwy 528 (1.3 miles) Turn left onto Santiago Way (second light after Wal-Mart on left) The community is at the end of Santiago Way

Partnership With the UNM Alumni Association

We're pleased to announce that the UNM Alumni Association has become a partner of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. All alumni will receive a 10% discount for all Osher courses. This discount is not applicable to the Osher membership fee. Thousands of alumni in the Osher age group of 50+ live in the Albuquerque metropolitan area and we invite them to become Osher members.

Visit the UNM Alumni Web Site

Partnership with the YMCA of Central New Mexico

The Osher Institute is partnering with the YMCA of Central New Mexico to provide even more value for your Osher Membership. Osher Members are now eligible for the Corporate Membership discount at the YMCA site locations and they will waive their 'Joining Fee' of $50.

Monthly, this is a savings of approximately 10% off the YMCA's regular membership rates. The YMCA has beautiful new facilities on Indian School and Comanche/Tramway with work-out facilities, pools and other wonderful benefits of membership.

For more information, please call Maralie BeLonge at 505-277-6179 or via email at belonge@unm.edu. You may also visit the YMCA's website:

Visit YMCACNM's Website

Albuquerque International Association(AIA) Discount

Osher Members receive a 10% discount for the Albuquerque International Association(AIA) Lecture Series. For more information, a full calendar of AIA events and to register, please visit www.abqinternational.org

Defined Fitness

Defined Fitness is pleased to offer all Osher members a special discounted membership rate of only $34 per month! Defined Fitness is New Mexico's no-contract health club that offers hundreds of group exercise classes, aquatics complex, five convenient locations and more. Bring proof of Osher Membership (a letter available from Maralie BeLonge or Continuing Education Registration) to any location to sign up. For more information about Defined Fitness, please visit defined.com and facebook.com/definedfitness.

Maralie Waterman-BeLonge, Program Supervisor

Maralie Belonge - Osher Lifelong Learning at UNM Program Supervisor Maralie Waterman-BeLonge holds a Master's of Science in Human Services Administration from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. She has twenty years of experience in program development, fundraising and non-profit management within health and education settings. She has served in her current role as Program Supervisor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico since January of 2010.