Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Travel with us around the world as members share their knowledge and photos of places they have visited. See the world for free – or – experience a way to preview your next trip destination.

Tuesdays: 12:30-1:45 PM

U of Phoenix

Carol Cody, 345-6265

Learn the basic principles of drawing from a noted artist and teacher.

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Wednesdays: 9:00-11:00 AM

CARD Center

Ends March 12

Sal Casa, 343-6887

Look up to learn about the main historical,
observational, and theoretical developments in
astronomy from ancient cultures up through the Renaissance to the present.

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Wednesdays: 9:00-10:15 AM

U of Phoenix

Scott Perry, 891-5148

Become informed about how to avoid an energy crisis. Energy has a huge impact on our daily lives, our national security, and our economy. We import more than half our oil.

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Tuesdays: 2:00-3:30 PM

U of Phoenix

March 4 - April 1

Lionel Brooks, 343-4511
George Roy, 895-1370

Grab your bike and join us. We will bike around
Chico in short trips for exercise and companionship, exploring good bike paths and new places. A one-day orientation is required.

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Fridays: 1:00-2:30 PM

AJH 118

6 biking sessions

Celeste Haynes, 894-5813
Ed Hoiland, 343-1169

Enjoy locating and identifying birds in the Chico area.

Thursdays: 9:00-11:00 AM

Meets on Feb 7, 21; March 6; April 3, 17; May 1, 15

Carl Waters, 343-0398

Guest speakers and peer leader will provide information on local government issues and controversies affecting the Chico urban area. Topics welcome from class.

Mondays: 1:30-2:30 PM

U of Phoenix

Ends Feb. 25

Fred Davis, 342-7539

Always wanted to sing but think you can't? Know you can sing but want to improve? Or, just want to experience the terrific benefits this exercise brings to body and mind? Sign up for this class!

Wednesdays: 1:00-3:00 PM

The Lodge at the Terraces

Marilyn Curtis, 895-3565

In this basic course for absolute beginners, you will learn to turn the computer on and off; control the mouse; learn simple everyday terms, and be introduced to Web-surfing and email. Class is limited to 10 and Macs are not available. Please do not sign up if you already have basic computer skills.

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Thursdays: 8:00-9:00 AM

Butte Hall 207

Two Weeks: March 13 & 27

Anne Morris, 899-9549
Bob LoFaso, 894-6854

Building on a foundation laid the previous semester, we will continue with Web-surfing and email; tour the Start menu, compose a simple Word document, and learn how to protect your computer. Prerequisite: previous class or prior computer experience. Macs are not available.

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Thursdays: 8:00-9:00 AM

Butte Hall 207

April 3 - May 8

Anne Morris, 899-9549
Bob LoFaso, 894-6854

Bring your Mac laptop and meet all that it has to offer: ports; applications; file management; calendar and mail programs; iTunes; iWork; and more!

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Saturdays: 9:30-Noon

Peer leader's house

Feb 2, 16; March 1, 15

Linda Perry, 891-5148

Drop by and share information about current events.

Mondays: 10:15 AM-12:15 PM

U of Phoenix

Gene McKenzie, 873-1552
Carla Moreno, 891-6977
Jules Vautrot, 342-6026

What's new? This discussion group talks about current events.

Mondays: 1:30-3:00 PM

Paradise Senior Center

Dick Little, 872-919
Ruth Moyer, 873-0347
Jean Crist, 873-6383
Sue Keyser, 872-7301

For OLLI members with some French but who wish to review. You are welcome at all French classes.

Mondays: 1:15-1:45 PM

AJH 118

Leanne Ulvang, 342-3174

For OLLI members with some foundation in French who are ready to move on.

Mondays: 1:45-2:30 PM

AJH 118

Leanne Ulvang, 342-3174

OLLI members with some knowledge of French (high school or equivalent) will enhance proficiency through enjoyable conversation with others.

Mondays: 2:35-3:35 PM

AJH 118

Leanne Ulvang, 342-3174

Learn about current political, social, and
environmental issues around the world. Discuss how US foreign policy impacts these events in other countries and here at home. Preparation is best done by reading the paperback, Great Decisions, before class. This is available from fpa.org but can be purchased with a group discount.

Mondays: 2:45-4:15 PM

U of Phoenix

Roxanne Ferry, 891-1722

Join us as we explore one of the most advanced cultures of its time, including the history, art, politics, religion and daily life of this amazing culture that survived for 3000 years.

Tuesdays: 10:30-11:45AM

U of Phoenix

Sue Monroe, 566-1066

Join us for a jig – and a reel, hornpipe, polka, and waltz too! Learn basic Irish group dancing steps and patterns. No experience is necessary, but you should be comfortable with moderate exercise. Class will culminate in a Ceili with live music for St. Patrick’s Day.

Mondays: 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Chico Women's Club

Ends March 12

Leslie Howard, 891-0750

Learn the basics of landscape design, irrigation and installation for homeowners, including maintenance and repairs. We will also discuss how to ‘shop’ for a contractor.

Wednesdays: 9:00-11:00 AM

AJH 118

Ends March 5

Craig Seabury, 345-8446

Participate in a lively discussion of ethical issues faced by reporters, editors, and owners of news media, as well as the producers of entertainment media.

Fridays: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

AJH 118

Robert Main, 895-0139

Enjoy a participatory, spiritual potpourri.

Mondays: 8:30-10:00 AM

U of Phoenix

George McClendon, 898-9833

View and discuss artful, diverse films; some are subtitled.

Wednesdays: 1:30-3:30 PM

The Lodge at the Terraces

Gretchen Piercy, 343-4998
Lucille Schell, 343-8605

Love musical theatre? Come and enjoy videos of classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals and operettas. We will profile and pay tribute to
composers and entertainers.

Click here for a list of movie dates

Tuesdays: 1:00-3:30 PM

The Lodge at the Terraces

Clare-Louise Bates, 873-2186

Enjoy a guided tour through some of the high points in the distinguished history of French cinema. View and discuss major films by great directors.

Thursdays: 1:30-4:30 PM

AJH 118

Peter Hogue, 343-0445

If you enjoy singing, listening, playing, or learning about the music of your life, this class is for you.

Fridays: 10:30 AM-Noon

The Lodge at the Terraces

Meets 3rd Friday

Bernie LoFaso, 894-6854

Investigate the most extravagant claims about our planet. What is the evidence for lost continents such as Atlantis? Is the Bermuda Triangle really mysterious? Do crystals have the power to heal? Did dinosaurs and humans coexist?

Tuesdays: 9:00--10:15 AM

U of Phoenix

Stewart Monroe, 566-1066

Bring your poetry selections and read them aloud with other poetry enthusiasts.

Fridays: 9:00-10:30 AM

AJH 118

Meets 1st, 3rd, and 5th Fridays

George Davis, 343-2782

Read fiction and non-fiction books in a continuing search for great reading and discussion.

Thursdays: 10:45 AM-12:15 PM

Chico Library

Meets 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays

Walter Coffey, 876-9363
Ike Evans, 343-5028

Plays chosen by class are placed in historical context by peer leader. Members read plays orally by choosing roles. Discussion of plot, character development, and Shakespeare's use of language and poetry will enhance your appreciation.

Tuesdays 10:30 AM-Noon

AJH 118

JoAnne Starnes, 342-0429

Speak Spanish at your level of proficiency in a small group. Tutors will help as needed. Members bring their own ideas and stories to discuss. Textbooks required are Easy Spanish Phrase Book (Dover Publications, ISBN 0-48628086-1/paperback) and Read & Think Spanish (with CD attached, from editors of Think Spanish! Magazine , ISBN 0-07146034-9). Please order by ISBN at Barnes and Noble or Amazon.com

Tuesdays: 10:00-11:30 AM

The Lodge at the Terraces

Ends April 29

Jon Ebeling, 895-3338

Hate to walk alone? Let’s stroll together through Bidwell Park.

Fridays: 11:00 AM-12:15 PM

Meet at CARD Center

Ike Evans, 343-5028

$35 materials fee
Peer Leader for the Life Sciences class, Kathryn Hogue, will offer a one day workshop with presentations by Linnea Hanson, along with Jenny Marr and Colby Boggs. Ms. Hanson has led this class through the California Native Plant Society & Friends of the Chico State Herbarium. She is a forest botanist for Plumas Nation Forest.

Class will be Saturday, March 29, 2008, 8:30-4:30, weather permitting, at the Biological Sciences Herbarium, 129 Holt Hall, CSU, Chico. The morning will be in the classroom and the afternoon will be in the field. A $35 fee is required for the Pacific States Wildflowers book, a hand lens, and snacks.

Saturday, March 29: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Lecture / Field Trip

Meet Holt Hall 129

Kathryn Hogue, 343-0445

Join us for a conducted tour. Meet at the big oak tree in the parking lot and wear sturdy shoes and a hat for the sun. We will spend up to 2 hours walking down the path towards the waterfall, but you need not go the full distance. Bring a small bottle of water and a
brown bag lunch.

The book, Wildflowers of Table
Mountain can be purchased for $10 at the Bidwell Mansion Visitor Center. Expect to see lupines, fiddleneck, bitterroot, meadowfoam, yellow carpet, goldfields, and more.

Saturday, April 5 : 10:00 AM-Noon

Field Trip

Herman Gray, 893-9714

Discover or continue a meditation practice on how to be quiet with yourself (called ‘being' instead of ‘doing.') Explore personal truths and wisdom.

Wednesdays 10:30-11:45 AM

U of Phoenix

Gayle Womack, 332-9414

Watch and listen to opera on a giant-screen TV. Discuss the singers, conductors, stagecraft, and more. New members welcome.

Thursdays 1:00-4:00 PM

The Lodge at the Terraces

Claire-Louise Bates, 873-2186

Producing writers offer creative works in progress, or draft form, for reciprocal critiquing.

Wednesdays: 1:30-4:00 PM

U of Phoenix

Wanda Matthews-Wood, 893-8656

This is a valued class for those who wish to leave some written account of their life experience. Includes basics about the writing process; getting started and keeping it going; exercises to stimulate the creative juices; and sharing your story with others.

Thursdays: 10:45 AM-12:15 PM

Chico Library

Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Mary Brashears, 891-6915