Special Events

  

FREE EVENT FOR OLLI MEMBERS

At 63, Jill Chalsty boarded a ship alone, grieving her husband’s death and battling cancer. What began as a voyage around the world became far more than a trip. In this lecture, Jill shares the story behind her memoir Packets of Hope, inviting participants to travel alongside her through the ports she visited, the people she met, and the reflections that transformed personal adversity into strength and global impact.

Jill demonstrates how one person’s courage can create ripples that span continents. Participants are encouraged to read her memoir, available free at www.packetsofhope.com, before the presentation.

FREE EVENT FOR OLLI MEMBERS!

Artificial Intelligence is making photo editing faster and easier than ever. In this class, you’ll learn how free AI tools can improve lighting, sharpen images, remove unwanted objects, and restore old photos with just a few clicks.

We’ll also explore simple apps that work on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, and Mac so you can enhance your photos on almost any device.

FREE EVENT FOR OLLI MEMBERS...

With a half-million cardiac arrests each year, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can help save a life if a person’s breathing or heart stops. Why Is CPR Important? Keeping the blood flow active - even partially – extends the opportunity for a successful resuscitation once trained medical staff arrive on site. ALSO: Learn about support for women and the threat of Heart Disease. Come to find out more about the “Red Bags of Courage"

FREE CLASS FOR OLLI MEMBERS!

Are you curious about…. How did traditional dances of Bulgaria get preserved during 400 years of Ottoman occupation? What’s the difference between social and ritual dances? In what formation were dances done in ancient Greece? Why can dances in which dancers strike sticks together be found in diverse regions of the world? After a brief warm up (often improvisational movement) we devote a few minutes to exercises to maintain posture, balance and strength then learn dance step patterns for traditional dances from multiple cultural traditions. We also learn a bit about the history and communities that generated the dances. Čočeks, Horas, waltzes, Sârbas, Pravos, Kolos keep our hearts, knees and feet gaily moving to a variety of rhythms. Dance incorporates social, cardio, cognitive and expressive activity—an ideal combination to maintain lifelong health. Comfortable shoes that allow for lateral movement and turning on a responsive wooden floor are recommended.. Your OLLI membership is required. The class is FREE

FREE EVENT FOR OLLI MEMBERS

I just published a book that should be of interest to OLLI members. In Justice Across Generations my co-author and I develop a theory of intergenerational justice - what we owe to each other across age groups and what we owe the future yet to be born - and apply it to several public policy areas, namely education, the development of AI, the national debt, climate change, and race. Your participation is appreciated! .

OPEN TECH LAB Fridays 1:30 - 3:30

Come to the Tech Lab and check out the computers and software. (Windows 11, Mac iOS, Chrome OS /ChromeBook and Linux) Talk technology with Wes Peck who can help with explaining the functions of a Mac or PC. We're also looking for volunteers to assist others with devices / phones or Pads. Come visit and take advantage of using the Lab computers for any project you might have.

Send an email with your questions to olli@ csulb.edu