Osher Special Events with Fees
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Fall 2026 Section 2, Starting on: 09/25/2026

The Art of the Coil - A Rattlesnake Art Experience: ($40 special fee) Experience something very few people in the world have experienced -- Rattlesnake Painting. In this class located in Holladay, you will not handle a snake - but you will be able to direct the rattlesnake wrangler on how you would like the snake to paint your art. You will choose the artist (snake), size and type of paper, color palette, wet or dry method of watercolor; and direct the wrangler where you want the paint and snake on the paper. Since you are dealing with a living animal, you never know how the painting will look. It is a fun and interesting experience and you will go home with a very unique work of art. Folks have said that it is actually a very relaxing experience to watch the process. The paint used is safe for the snakes; the instructor, has consulted with a world-renowned venom researcher who approved the paint as well as the process. Snakes are not being harmed in any way. Kim, the instructor, is a Certified Venomous Safety Instructor. You will never be near the snake, except when it is safely locked in its case. The snakes stay in their cases except when creating art. The $40 special fee is due upon arrival. Only check or cash forms of payment will be accepted. The instructor is donating her time and materials (and of course, use of her snakes). The $40 special fee will be donated to the Asclepius Snakebite Foundation. Please be considerate of the instructor who is buying all the materials and do not cancel last minute. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sept 22

Date(s)	Day	Time	Location
09/25/26	F	11:00 am -1:00 pm	SLC UT

Instructor: Staff

Fall 2026 Section 8, Starting on: 10/02/2026

The Nose Knows - The Sport of Canine Scent Detection: ($15 special fee) Located in Cottonwood Heights, you and your dog will be introduced to the sport of canine scent detection. Bring your dog for a fun session to start teaching them to purposely search for a target odor -- in this class, the target odor will be essential oils on Q-tips paired with a treat. It's fun to enter their world and see how they get to the source of the odor we're having them look for. Your dog will get a great workout while you don't have to break a sweat! And the dogs LOVE the game! Dogs have an incredible sense of smell. One third of their brain is dedicated to olfaction; they can "see" the world by sniffing. This is why they are so good at finding drugs, explosives, ecological plants and animals, and can let a person know if their blood sugar is off, sniff cancer, etc. The possibilities of what they can be trained to find using their sense of smell is endless. By the end of class, your dog should be searching for and finding the target odor -- they learn quickly! One dog per registrant please. The $15 special fee is due upon arrival. Only check or cash forms of payment will be accepted. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sept 29

Date(s)	Day	Time	Location
10/02/26	F	11:00 am -1:00 pm	TBA

Instructor: Staff

This section is currently full.

To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-581-6461.

Fall 2026 Section 20, Starting on: 10/22/2026

Brewery Tour: An Inside Look at HK Brewing Collective. Join us for a behind-the-scenes visit to HK Brewing Collective, a welcoming community taproom and bar featuring craft alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, creative experiences, and Han's Kombucha, brewed on-site. During this one-hour guided experience, we'll learn more about the brewing process, the story behind HK Brewing Collective, and the craft that goes into making their beverages. The tour includes a guided tasting and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn more about the process. After the tour, participants are welcome to stay and enjoy the taproom. Each participant will also receive a pint glass to take home. Cost: $40 per person paid directly to the business upon arrival.

Date(s)	Day	Time	Location
10/22/26	Th	2:00 pm -3:00 pm	SLC UT

Instructor: Staff

Fall 2026 Section 10, Starting on: 11/03/2026

"In This Meantime": Written by Laura Munts (with Reb Fleming and Elaine Jarvik), directed by Julie Jensen and starring Reb Fleming, this one-woman play is about aging in plain sight--a subject avoided, disguised, or lied about. Sophia is a septuagenarian actor figuring out what she is supposed to be doing between now and when she dies. She is funny, cringeworthy, and ruthlessly honest. She is the wrong person in the right place. The right talent at the wrong age. The 45-minute performance is followed by a conversation among guests.

Date(s)	Day	Time	Location
11/03/26	T	3:00 pm -4:30 pm	UUCE 154

Instructor: Staff

This section is currently full.

To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-581-6461.

Fall 2026 Section 4, Starting on: 11/06/2026

Conversation & Cooking Demo with Marguerite Henderson: ($65 special fee) Marguerite Marceau Henderson, who fell in love with cooking at the age 14, is a distinguished culinary professional whose career spans over three decades as a caterer, restaurateur (Cucina in the Avenues), food writer, cooking educator, and consultant. Her fifth cookbook, Heirloom Italian, will be released in November 2026; and a few lucky Osher members will meet Marguerite at her own kitchen (in the Yalecrest neighborhood). Marguerite will entertain us with stories from her Sicilian grandmother's kitchen as she prepares a couple of recipes from her cookbook. We will go home with a warm hearts and a signed copy of her cookbook Heirloom Italian. You are welcome to bring your favorite Italian wine for your consumption. The $65 special fee is due upon arrival. Only check, Venmo, or cash forms of payment will be accepted. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 2

Date(s)	Day	Time	Location
11/06/26	F	2:30 pm -4:30 pm	SLC UT

Instructor: Staff

This section is currently full.

To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-581-6461.

Fall 2026 Section 5, Starting on: 11/13/2026

Conversation & Cooking Demo with Marguerite Henderson: ($65 special fee) Marguerite Marceau Henderson, who fell in love with cooking at the age 14, is a distinguished culinary professional whose career spans over three decades as a caterer, restaurateur (Cucina in the Avenues), food writer, cooking educator, and consultant. Her fifth cookbook, Heirloom Italian, will be released in November 2026; and a few lucky Osher members will meet Marguerite at her own kitchen (in the Yalecrest neighborhood). Marguerite will entertain us with stories from her Sicilian grandmother's kitchen as she prepares a couple of recipes from her cookbook. We will go home with a warm hearts and a signed copy of her cookbook Heirloom Italian. You are welcome to bring your favorite Italian wine for your consumption. The $65 special fee is due upon arrival. Only check, Venmo, or cash forms of payment will be accepted. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 9

Date(s)	Day	Time	Location
11/13/26	F	2:30 pm -4:30 pm	SLC UT

Instructor: Staff

This section is currently full.

To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-581-6461.