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This is an introductory class on how to effectively shop at thrift and consignment stores. These types of stores are a great way to enjoy and reap the benefits of buying fashion and household items without paying high-end retail prices. We will also discuss how to repurpose many items found in your home and garage. Class meetings will be a mix of in the classroom and out and about at thrift stores.

Join us to learn more about the various services B-Line, Butte County's public transit provider, offers for older adults and people with disabilities.

Join North State Symphony Music Director Scott Seaton for an exclusive look at the creative process behind the monumental work Symphonie Fantastique by Hector Berlioz, a work that expanded the orchestra, revolutionized musical form, and redefined the possibilities of program music. Begin with a pre-rehearsal lecture, followed by an open rehearsal, and wrap up with a Q&A. Witness the artistry, collaboration, and passion that bring music to life in this unique and immersive experience.

Chico State's tradition of academic excellence goes back more than 130 years. With over 850 faculty members and 13,000 students, the University's teaching and learning community is thriving. Discover the imagination, cutting-edge research, and expertise that flourishes in our own backyard!

Let's face it! We are all going to "go" one of these days, and conservation burial is the greenest way. Learn about the science and practice of natural burial, as well as other alternative disposition methods, like water cremation and human composting. We will discuss the conservation burial movement and its connection with land conservation and restoration.

A scintillating review of current themes in the media will be discussed in each class. Class members present a topic, discuss it, then open the floor for discussion and debate. Poetry, literature, scientific discovery, and educational progress are examples of the issues addressed. Special guests are welcome to present.

Join us on a journey of discovery along Oroville's Museum Mile! The City of Oroville owns and operates five city museums: the Oroville Chinese Temple, the C.F. Lott Home, the Pioneer History Museum, the Feather River Nature Center & Native Plant Park, and Bolt's Antique Tool Museum. Each museum tells a part of the story of this region's rich heritage. Enjoy docent-led tours each class and dig deeper into the stories, artifacts, and lives of this unique Northern California town.

Golden Beaver Distillery is one of only a few distilleries in the country that use primarily rice. Learn about the unique process distiller Kris Koenig uses and how it sets Golden Beaver apart from other distilleries. You will also have the opportunity to taste whiskey, with surprising flavors of the season.

This initial HOOFers class brings together women interested in participating in our hiking community. We focus on trail safety, basic navigation skills, sharing our love and knowledge of local trails, aligning our expectations and abilities when planning hikes, and building a community of informed, like-minded hikers. At our first, mandatory in-class meeting we learn about each other, evaluate our packs and equipment, and share our knowledge and skills. A short PowerPoint Presentation covers basic trail safety. Three subsequent meetings are hikes.

This class will be a refresher or training on essential skills for instructors. We'll talk about pedagogy and best practices, and might do some (voluntary!) demonstrations of various skills and practices. You'll walk away with some practical tools to use in the classroom and some concrete training in the craft of leading an engaging class session. This class is for anyone who already teaches OLLI classes, who might want to teach in the future, or just has an interest in the topic.

Improv, or improvisational comedy, is like acting, only there's no script. The motto of improv is "yes, and." It's about being spontaneous and listening. You're given a scenario, and you make it up as you go. Join us to build more self-confidence, use your imagination more, and have a lot of fun.

This class will be full of tricks to save time, money, and/or energy and provides an opportunity to get together and share ideas. These ideas will include cleaning, cooking, gardening, camping, travel, entertaining, communication, shopping, and anything else the class as a group shows interest in.

Join us for two outdoor adventures, each approximately 1-3 miles on flat, even surfaces, as we explore interesting spaces in our community. We'll meander at a leisurely pace learning about the flora, fauna, history, and other highlights in the areas we visit. Participants should be comfortable walking at least a mile and standing for about 2 hours.

This class addresses the unique communication challenges that arise in today's diverse and fast-paced environments where misunderstandings can happen quickly. You'll learn how to approach important conversations with empathy, understand different viewpoints, and improve your listening skills. The class will cover practical strategies for navigating difficult discussions, whether in personal relationships, community involvement, or other areas of life. We discuss these strategies specially in the context of intergenerational conversations and other challenging communication moments that are specifically relevant to older adults.

Join us on a treasure hunt through Paradise. We will begin in Paradise Community Park with a docent-led talk about local California history and a visit to the Paradise Depot Museum. Next we will visit Joy Lyn's Candies, go antiquing in two locations, and view the works of local artists at Nic's Deli and Wine Bar. Optional lunch and bonus shopping at Nic's will follow.

Bringing back an OLLI favorite: park walks! If you want to start a walking habit, add to your daily step count, spend a morning with old and new friends, or just enjoy beautiful Lower Park, lace up your shoes and join us. Choose a 1-mile route looping at Hwy 99 or a 2.8-mile route looping at the 2nd bridge (Cedar Grove).

Bringing back an OLLI favorite: park walks! If you want to start a walking habit, add to your daily step count, spend a morning with old and new friends, or just enjoy beautiful Lower Park, lace up your shoes and join us. Choose a 1-mile route looping at Hwy 99 or a 2.8-mile route looping at the 2nd bridge (Cedar Grove).

Join us to explore the many aspects of identity using Chico State's Book in Common, Héctor Tobar's Our Migrant Souls: Meditations on Our Race and the Meaning of "Latino," as the springboard. Each of the four sessions of this class will use Tobar's insights as a frame for discussions about what identity means to us as individuals, family members, residents of our communities, and citizens of the world. This class is for anyone from any recent or historical country of origin.

Sierra Rescue International will lead OLLI members in a one-day, 8-hour wilderness first aid and CPR training course. The training will be geared towards the hikes and walks that we do at OLLI. All OLLI members are welcome to join in and brush up on their skills. Participants will receive an American CPR and first aid card that is valid for 2 years and a Sierra Rescue International Wilderness First Aid Workshop card that is valid for 2 years.