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Our Special Events bring people together through enriching and memorable experiences designed for learners of all ages and backgrounds. Open to UDOLLI members, the University of Dayton community, and the greater Dayton area, these events may include guest speakers, community dinners, concerts, cultural outings, or behind-the-scenes campus experiences.

We’re always dreaming up new ways to connect, celebrate, and inspire—and we’d love to hear your ideas! If you have suggestions for future events or experiences, email us at spce@udayton.edu.  Please note: Each person will need to register themselves for an event. This may require creating an account. We hope to have options to purchase multiple tickets in one purchase in the future. If you do not see an "add to cart" button, you may not be logged in or the event may require membership. 

Keep checking in for new opportunities!
  • El Sueno Food & Wine Luncheon  
  • Fee: $125.00
    Dates: 10/25/2025 - 10/25/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 1
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    Seats Available: 67

    Join us for a food and wine experience at Sueno on Saturday, October 25 from 1:00 to 3:00. You’ll enjoy a four-course luncheon prepared by Chef Jorge Guzman and the Sueno staff, complemented with paired wines curated by Certified Sommelier Lauren Gay, owner of Dayton’s Joui Wine Bar. Cost - $125/person – includes meal and tax.

    Yucatán native, Jorge Guzmán, attended culinary school at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New York, finishing at the top of his class. Following culinary school, he moved to Minneapolis to head up Tejas Restaurant. Guzmán followed that post as Chef de Cuisine at Corner Table and then Executive Chef of Solera Restaurant. After 4 years at Solera, he was tapped to be the opening Executive Chef at the lauded Surly Brewing Co. Guzman is now Partner and Executive Chef at Sueno and sister Dayton restaurants. Tender Mercy, Dozo and Three Birds. Guzmán was a finalist and semi-finalist for James Beard “Best Chef Midwest” and earned Chef of the Year by Minneapolis local media as well as a Food & Wine Top 10 Restaurant of the Year. He has competed in Grand Cochon in Aspen and has been featured on Food Networks Diners, Drive in’s & Dives. Time magazine quoted “Minneapolis’ Jorge Guzmán is reinventing north country fare with the Yucatecan flavors of his childhood”. 

    Lauren Gay is a CMS Certified Sommelier, native Daytonian, and mega wine nerd. After returning to the U.S. from her service in the United States Peace Corps, she honed her skills in the Los Angeles wine industry, working at Nancy Silverton’s Chi Spacca under the wine direction of Joe Bastianich. She has since worked with and managed award- winning wine programs in Las Vegas, San Francisco, and several cities in her home state of Ohio. Most recently, she got her hands dirty making wine in Napa for the 2020 harvest. In addition to Joui, she is the wine director for Tender Mercy, Sueño, and Dōzo, all located in downtown Dayton, Ohio.

    Open to UDOLLI members only from September 5th - September 20th. Then remaining seats will be made available to UDOLLI friends.
 

  • Strange and Unusual Tales in Woodland  
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 10/27/2025 - 10/27/2025
    Times: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor: 
    Seats Available: 10

    Woodland Cemetery isn’t just a resting place — it is also filled with endless stories. Beneath its serene trees lie inventors, pioneers and those whose deaths came with whispers of scandal, sudden tragedy or mysteries that remain unsolved. Murder, misfortune and curious twists of fate echo throughout the gravestones, where every grave could tell a tale stranger than fiction. Join us as we explore a series of unfortunate and unusual tales in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum.

    Open to UDOLLI Members Only.
 

  • A UDOLLI Friendsgiving  
  • Fee: $20.00
    Dates: 11/10/2025 - 11/10/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Daniel J. Curran Place
    Room: Riverview Commons
    Instructor: 
    Seats Available: 139

    Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of friendship, gratitude, and community at UDOLLI’s Friendsgiving Celebration! Whether you're a current member or simply curious about lifelong learning, this event is open to all.

    Come enjoy a delicious lunch, connect with new and familiar faces, and take a moment to reflect on the things you're most thankful for. During the meal, we’ll share stories of gratitude and celebrate the joy of togetherness before the Thanksgiving holiday.
     

    Open to both members and guests. 
    Cost: $20
    Date: November 10th
    Time: 11 AM - 12 PM


    Let’s gather, give thanks, and make lasting memories. We look forward to celebrating with you!
 

 

 

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