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- Acrylic Painting: Beginning
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This class is for the beginning painter. We will learn and practice color mixing, composition, using basic painting projects to master blending, and control of the acrylic medium. We will follow step-by-step instructions. All materials are provided.
There is an additional $135 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting.
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- Acrylic Painting: Developing Artist
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If you have painted before and would like to take your painting to a deeper level, this class is for you. We will continue to work on brush use, palette knives with the addition of mixed media, and furthering our understanding of building a painting. Paintings will be step-by-step with room for individual exploration. The focus will be on understanding the what and the why and developing an informed, intuitive painting practice.
There is an additional $135 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting.
This class does not meet on May 20.
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- Are We Alone in the Universe?
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This class will provide an overview of the history and methods used to search for extraterrestrial intelligence in the Milky Way galaxy. We will explore how and where we are searching, and what we have found. The Drake equation, the Rare Earth hypothesis, and the Fermi Paradox are among the topics discussed.
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- Arts & Eats
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Instructor: Bill Houck
Dates: 5/15/2026 - 6/12/2026
Days: F
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 5
Location: Other
Room: Various Locations
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
We'll visit museums, art galleries, and studios in the area and talk with curators and artists to learn more about the places and the work. Afterwards, we'll go to coffee houses or restaurants for no-host treats and conversation with group members.
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- Beer Styles and Histories: Section 2
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Instructor: Steve Kay
Dates: 6/3/2026 - 6/17/2026
Days: W
Times: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Sessions: 2
Location: The Allies Pub (opens in new tab)
Room:
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
This class will explore the varied styles of beer, from lager to bitter, gruit to porter. We will cover the style criteria, history, and brewing techniques of various styles. No background is necessary, just an inquiring and inquisitive mindset – and a love of beer, of course.
Beer and food will be available for purchase.
This class meets June 3 and June 17.
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- Beginning Spanish from Chapter 10
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This class uses a group study of the book Complete Spanish Step by Step, Premium 2nd Edition, by Barbara Bregstein, beginning with chapter 10.
The book is available at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Amazon, and other booksellers.
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- Beginning Spanish from Chapter 12
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This class uses a group study of the book Complete Spanish Step by Step, Premium 2nd Edition, by Barbara Bregstein, beginning with chapter 12.
The book is available at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Amazon, and other booksellers.
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- Beginning Spanish from Chapter 5
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This class uses a group study of the book Complete Spanish Step by Step, Premium 2nd Edition, by Barbara Bregstein, beginning with chapter 5.
The book is available at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Amazon, and other booksellers.
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- Beyond the Four Agreements
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We will discuss the fifth agreement and the importance of core values in guiding our lives, as well as inspirational words to help move us more intentionally and peacefully through the chaos and uncertainty of this life. This class is only for those who are familiar with the four agreements or have taken the "Living the Four Agreements" class.
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- Birding in the Chico Area: All Levels
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Instructor: Joyce Bond, Joan Mitchell
Dates: 4/30/2026 - 6/11/2026
Days: Th
Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 3
Location: Outdoor Experiences
Room: Various Locations
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
This class is for both beginning and experienced birders. Through observation and the use of your binoculars, field guides, and birding apps, class participants learn to identify birds in their natural habitat. We will meet once a month at different birding locations for field trips that may involve up to 2 miles of walking.
Please register for only one birding section.
This class meets April 30, May 21, and June 11.
This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
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- Birding in the Chico Area: Beyond the Basics
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Instructor: Joyce Bond
Dates: 4/23/2026 - 6/4/2026
Days: Th
Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 3
Location: Outdoor Experiences
Room: Various Locations
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Registration in this class is restricted to participants who meet the prerequisites. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below to request to be added to this class.
This class is for students who have taken the "Birding in the Chico Area" class more than once. We will not cover birding basics and will spend more time in the field. We will meet once a month at different locations for field trips that may involve 2-3 miles of walking.
Please register for only one birding section.
This class meets April 23, May 7, and June 4.
This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
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- Cracker Barrel
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Instructor: David Price
Dates: 4/20/2026 - 6/22/2026
Days: M
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 9
Location: The Social Chico (opens in new tab)
Room: Bradley 2
Hybrid Class: Zoom Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
You may choose to attend this hybrid class in person or online. The Zoom link will be provided to all registered participants.
This class includes short presentations (talks, slides, videos) followed by discussions on all sorts of current US and world topics involving history, government, policy, science, technology, literature, education, culture, and many more. Participants are welcome to make presentations, suggest topics, discuss, or just listen. Special guests are also welcome to present.
This class will be live only and not recorded.
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- Creation Zone
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Do you draw, write novels, knit, paint, collage, hook rugs, embroider, or make any other art or craft? Do you need an impulse to get you going? Instead of doing it alone, come to the OLLI Creation Zone. We will have tables (with plastic sheets covering them to allow for messiness) and chairs set up. You bring yourself, your ideas, and your materials. No instruction, no demands, just a group of people creating in comradery.
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- Creative Card Making: Section 1
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
Friends and family love getting handmade cards. Come join us and discover basic techniques and tips for making beautiful cards. And the best part is that it's fun!
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- Creative Card Making: Section 2
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Friends and family love getting handmade cards. Come join us and discover basic techniques and tips for making beautiful cards. And the best part is that it's fun!
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- Current Events as Constitutional Issues: Section 1
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We will examine current controversies about federal government initiatives reported in popular media. In general, these issues relate to provisions in the US Constitution called the separation of powers. Why did the founders design this? How is it supposed to work? Our sources will be news articles, opinion columns, and letters to the editor. We will use the learning through conversation method to understand these public policy issues. We will not attempt to propose solutions.
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- Current Events as Constitutional Issues: Section 2
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
We will examine current controversies about federal government initiatives reported in popular media. In general, these issues relate to provisions in the US Constitution called the separation of powers. Why did the founders design this? How is it supposed to work? Our sources will be news articles, opinion columns, and letters to the editor. We will use the learning through conversation method to understand these public policy issues. We will not attempt to propose solutions.
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- For the Time Being: Spiritual Essays by Annie Dillard
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In For the Time Being, naturalist Annie Dillard explores how the sacred reveals itself in our modern, scientifically-oriented world. Her protagonists are the Baal Shem Tov, an eighteenth-century Hasidic rabbi, and Teilhard de Chardin, a twentieth-century Jesuit paleontologist. She brings the mystery of birth, the Chinese Emperor Qin's ten thousand terra-cotta soldiers, and an extended visit to modern Israel into her quest. Dillard asks, "Given things as they are, how shall one individual live?" Join this learning through conversation seminar to explore with her.
The required book, For the Time Being by Annie Dillard, is available at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Amazon, and other booksellers. The recommended edition for this class is the Vintage paperback edition, ISBN 978-0375703478.
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- Franz Joseph "Papa" Haydn: His Life and His Music
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No composer did as much as Franz Joseph Haydn to create and develop the Classical symphony and quartet. "Papa" Haydn had a wonderful nature and a great sense of humor, which shows in his music. Using a series of lectures by Robert Greenberg as core material, we will explore the life and the music of this foundational composer whose 104 symphonies, 68 string quartets, and 62 piano sonatas are widely played today. (His 123 baryton trios are not popular, but we will sample one.) We will have a live music presentation with performers from the Eastman School of Music. Join us for this broad introduction to the life and the creations of this giant of Western music.
This class from OLLI at Rochester Institute of Technology will be recorded. Osher at RIT recordings can take up to a week after the class meeting to become available.
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- French 1
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Instructor: Leanne Ulvang (she/her/elle), Michèle Martens
Dates: 4/20/2026 - 6/22/2026
Days: M
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 9
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
This class is for people who have studied some French in the past. We study basic French grammar, usage, pronunciation, and vocabulary. The focus is communicating with others in written and spoken French.
This term we will work on prepositions and articles. The recommended book, Easy French Step-by-Step by Myrna Bell Rochester, is available at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Amazon, and other booksellers.
This class will be live only and not recorded.
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- French 2
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Instructor: Leanne Ulvang (she/her/elle)
Dates: 4/20/2026 - 6/22/2026
Days: M
Times: 2:05 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 9
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
This class is centered around a French book. The class reads aloud, followed by translation into English, with some discussion of vocabulary, grammar, and the plot. We will review grammar when questions about usage or form come up, perhaps dedicating a class to a particularly irksome topic.
Prepositions always need attention. The book for the class will be announced before the class starts. The class will pick up where the class left off last term. New students this term will want to catch up before class starts.
This class will be live only and not recorded.
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- French 3: Conversation
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Instructor: Leanne Ulvang (she/her/elle), Jane Ziad
Dates: 4/20/2026 - 6/22/2026
Days: M
Times: 3:05 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 9
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
On parle français dans cette classe, sans traduction (si nous avons de la chance). On doit avoir l'envie d'entendre et de parler mieux le français, et peut-être un jour le parler couramment. Il n’y a pas de textes.
This class will be live only and not recorded.
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- Grief in Life & Fiction: Shakespeare, Hamnet, & Hamlet
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This class explores Hamnet – Maggie O'Farrell's historical novel and its recent Oscar-nominated film – alongside Shakespeare's life and his most enduring work, Hamlet. How did the death of Shakespeare's son Hamnet influence his writing of Hamlet? We will compare short scenes from the film, excerpts from the novel, and passages from the play to investigate how this personal loss resonates throughout Hamlet, offering profound reflections on grief, memory, and the transformative power of art.
This class will be live only and not recorded.
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- Healthier You
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Instructor: Claire McClure
Dates: 6/8/2026 - 6/22/2026
Days: M
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 3
Location: Enloe Conference Center (opens in new tab)
Room:
Fee for À La Carte Members: $0.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Join Enloe Community Health for a lecture series. Each class will cover a unique topic led by a local medical expert from Enloe Health with time for questions. The series is designed to support a healthier you.
This term's lectures will be a presentation from a registered dietician, a presentation from an exercise psychologist, and a medication management presentation from a pharmacist.
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- Intro to Beaded Jewelry Making: Section 2
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Explore the basics of beading in this introductory class. Learn what types of materials to use depending on the project and various techniques to create bracelets, necklaces, or earrings. All materials are provided.
There is an additional $45 materials fee payable to the instructor at the class.
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- Introduction to Hinduism: History, Religion, Philosophy, Culture
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Instructor: Pravin Soni, OLLI at University of Arizona
Dates: 5/14/2026 - 6/18/2026
Days: Th
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
This introductory class will provide an overview of Hinduism, the religion of India that originated about 3000 years ago. It will include a brief history about the origin of Hinduism and the contributions to it from different sources, the religion of Hinduism and its many components, the different philosophies that underpin the religious practices, including the non-dualism of Vedanta; and the interactions between Hinduism and Judaism, Christianity, Islam. Also covered in the class are the rituals, practices, customs, and festivals related to Hinduism.
This class from OLLI at the University of Arizona will be recorded. OLLI-UA recordings can take up to a week after the class meeting to become available.
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- Let's Keep Knitting!
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Instructor: Gale Ulvang
Dates: 4/21/2026 - 6/23/2026
Days: Tu
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 10
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Knitting with others is a wonderful learning environment. This class is designed to give knitters who have mastered the basic stitches of knit and purl a chance to work on a project of their choosing while we chat and share ideas online with other knitters. All levels of ability are welcome! Gale contributes to the class by offering tips and suggestions for patterns, yarn, and tools based on her years of knitting experience.
This class will be recorded.
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- Let's Play Games!: Section 1
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Join us to play games, socialize, and have fun. We have Rummikub, Qwirkle, Sequence, Mexican Train, card games, and more, from the well-known to the obscure. Bring a game to share or just show up and have fun.
Please register for only one section.
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- Let's Play Games!: Section 2
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Join us to play games, socialize, and have fun. We have Rummikub, Qwirkle, Sequence, Mexican Train, card games, and more, from the well-known to the obscure. Bring a game to share or just show up and have fun.
Please register for only one section.
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- Mindfulness for Everyday Living: Building Inner Calm, Clarity, and Compassion
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This experiential workshop teaches practical mindfulness skills to reduce stress, increase emotional well-being, and support a more grounded daily life. Each session includes guided meditation, gentle awareness practices, and group reflection. You will learn mindful breathing, body awareness, emotional regulation, and compassion practices, along with strategies for applying mindfulness during challenging moments. No prior experience is needed. By the end of the class, you will have tools for greater calm, clarity, and resilience.
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- Modern Irish Authors: A Remarkable Abundance
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Instructor: OLLI at University of Arizona, Stephen Berardo
Dates: 5/26/2026 - 6/16/2026
Days: Tu
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 4
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Ireland is well known for its great writers, from Jonathan Swift to W.B. Yeats, James Joyce, Samuel Becket, Seamus Heaney, J.M. Synge, and George Bernard Shaw, among many others. Today that tradition is carried on by a growing list of excellent modern Irish writers. We will read and discuss one book by each of four authors. We will also examine the social, political, and economic environment that shaped their writing. Reading these authors will provide a useful introduction to Irish literature today and hopefully spark your interest to explore more Irish writers and their works.
The four books for this class, Time of the Child by Niall Williams, The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes, Prophet Song by Paul Lynch, and Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan, are available at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Amazon, and other booksellers.
This class from OLLI at the University of Arizona will be recorded. OLLI-UA recordings can take up to a week after the class meeting to become available.
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- Myths, Legends, and Tales of the Celts
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Instructor: Lynn H. Elliott
Dates: 4/22/2026 - 6/24/2026
Days: W
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 10
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
W.B. Yeats, in his essay "The Celtic Element In Literature," spoke of visions of a world expressed by people who "believed that trees were divine, and could take a human or grotesque shape and dance among the shadows." Once a powerful people who dominated much of Europe, the Celts were reduced to a few small groups after the Roman invasions. However, their mythology survived, thanks largely to the efforts of medieval Irish and Welsh monks who wrote down the stories.
Celtic Myths Posters
This class will be recorded.
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- OLLI Theatre Club
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Instructor: Deb Tull
Dates: 4/26/2026 - 6/11/2026
Days: Su Th
Times: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sessions: 4
Location: Other
Room: Various Locations
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
Join us for dinner and a show! We will enjoy a pre-show dinner followed by a play at a local theatre. Dinners are optional and will be scheduled closer to the dates of each performance. Come enjoy local talent and socialize with fellow show lovers.
Participants will need to pay for their meal and theatre tickets. Details will be sent by email to those enrolled.
This class meets for matinees on Sundays, April 26 and May 3, and for evening performances on Thursdays, June 4 and June 11.
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- Pickleball
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Play pickleball with other members. In this class, you will receive paddles and balls, enjoy light instruction for beginners, and have plenty of time to practice skills and play games with fellow OLLI members. Whether you're brand new to pickleball or looking to sharpen your game, this fun, social class is a great way to get active and learn one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.
There is an additional $100 facility and materials fee payable at the first class.
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- Playing Guitar at Beginning Level 2 and Singing Along
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This class is for people who already know how to play the A-G chords. We play and sing 3-, 4-, and 5-chord songs by Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, the Everly Brothers, and other musicians from the '50s, '60s, and '70s. The class is mostly to practice feeling comfortable with playing guitar while singing. There is some instruction on more advanced guitar playing. Bring a guitar, ukulele, or other stringed instrument, or you're welcome to come just to sing along with the class.
Music stand and battery-operated tuner recommended. Songs will be sent out before each class.
This class meets every other week.
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- Poetry for Pleasure
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Reading poetry helps you to know things more fully; it commands your attention; and it can sustain good conversation. In this class, participants select poetry from favorite sources to read aloud with fellow enthusiasts.
This class meets April 24, May 8, May 22, June 5, and June 12.
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- Reading Poetry for Insight and Enrichment
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Instructor: Kate Foley
Dates: 4/21/2026 - 6/23/2026
Days: Tu
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 10
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Each week the class will read poems by an individual poet, a collection of poems on a specific subject, or a collection of poems in a specific style. A wide range of poets and poetry will be presented, from classic to contemporary. We will discuss poetry from the perspective that the poet creates the work but the reader activates it.
This class will be live only and not recorded.
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- Sierra Nevada Brewery Tour
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Step inside one of California's most iconic breweries to get the full behind-the-scenes experience at Sierra Nevada Brewery. Learn about the company's history, its brewing process, and its innovative and industry-leading sustainability efforts. See the copper kettles where each batch begins, learn how the hops shape the flavor of each beer, learn about the magic of fermentation, and watch the packaging line in action. You don't have to be a beer lover to make this brewery worth a visit.
The tour route is over 1/4 mile long and will take approximately 60 minutes. Closed-toe shoes are required for safety reasons.
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- Sing Gospel Music
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Sing and/or play popular gospel songs. Bring your voice, guitar, violin, cello, harmonica, squeeze box, or other instrument and join a group of people singing and playing for fun. This is not meant to be religious. It's just a place to enjoy great music. Join us!
This class meets every other week.
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- Six Pillars of Brain Health
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Instructor: Kris Ritualo
Dates: 6/17/2026 - 6/17/2026
Days: W
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Unlock the secrets to a healthier mind and enhance your cognitive well-being. This interactive class will explore the six essential pillars of brain health. You will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to support and enhance your brain health, empowering you to lead a more vibrant and fulfilling life. Join us and take the first step toward fostering a healthier mind.
This class will be recorded.
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- Solving Moral Dilemmas
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Instructor: Becky White
Dates: 4/21/2026 - 6/23/2026
Days: Tu
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 10
Location: The Social Chico (opens in new tab)
Room: Bradley 1
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
In this class you will learn the nature and characteristics of a moral or ethical dilemma, along with a technique for identifying, addressing, and solving the dilemma. New dilemmas will be provided for each class period. You will be encouraged, but not required, to bring your own suitably anonymized dilemmas to class for discussion and analysis.
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- Spanish Composition and Conversation
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This class covers writing and conversation in Spanish. The class will be conducted mostly in Spanish; English may be used for support. Participants will have the opportunity to speak and to write short compositions for review and discussion. The class may have native speakers and professional Spanish educators as guest speakers. There is nothing like having a professional Spanish educator to help learn Spanish conversation.
There is an additional $25 materials and speaker fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting.
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- Stansbury Home Tour: Section 2
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Instructor: Elizabeth Carrillo
Dates: 6/5/2026 - 6/5/2026
Days: F
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: The Stansbury Home (opens in new tab)
Room:
Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Located at the corner of Fifth and Salem Streets, the Stansbury Home was built by Dr. Oscar Stansbury, a local physician, in 1883. Owned by the City of Chico since 1976, it is operated by the Stansbury Home Preservation Association as a historic house museum. This tour will include Dr. Stansbury's office, with its display of the tools used in his practice, as well as rooms used by the Stansbury family with original interiors and furnishings intact.
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- Table Tennis
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Play table tennis with other members. You will receive paddles and balls, get basic instruction on strokes and footwork, and enjoy friendly games with fellow OLLI members. Whether you're completely new to table tennis or returning to a favorite pastime, this fast, fun, low-impact activity is a great way to sharpen your reflexes, stay active, and enjoy time with friends.
There is an additional $50 facility and materials fee payable at the first class.
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- Tai Chi for Health & Wellness
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Instructor: OLLI at Arizona State University, Raymond Sol
Dates: 6/19/2026 - 6/26/2026
Days: F
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Join us for this class using tai chi martial arts for health and wellness. Emphasis will be on balance, flexibility, and relaxation skills. Each session includes stretching and balancing exercises. In the first session, students will learn tai chi moves that exercise both the body and mind. In the last session, students will expand their tai chi balancing skills and learn breathing techniques for relaxation related to the tai chi movements. Ample time to practice will be provided. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended.
This class will be live only and not recorded.
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- Taking and Editing Photos on Your iPhone
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Instructor: Cris Guenter
Dates: 6/2/2026 - 6/9/2026
Days: Tu
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 2
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
This class will introduce you to basic foundational skills in establishing a composition for a photo, using the rule of thirds, and considering the values in a photo. This content will be followed by an introduction to the many photo editing tools available on an iPhone and how to use them with the photos you have taken. If you have taken this class previously, you are welcome to take it as a refresher.
This class is for iPhone users with an iPhone 11 or higher. The iPhone should have the most current operating system and recent updates on it.
This class will be recorded.
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- Tap Dance Is Fun: Section 1
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
Tap dance involves rhythmic, percussive, and precise movement of the feet while promoting the flow and individual style of the entire body. Classes will include warm-up, structured movement phrases that will build in complexity, and creative explorations. All levels are welcome. Good standing balance is recommended.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement and tap shoes, preferably with low heel.
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- Tap Dance Is Fun: Section 2
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Tap dance involves rhythmic, percussive, and precise movement of the feet while promoting the flow and individual style of the entire body. Classes will include warm-up, structured movement phrases that will build in complexity, and creative explorations. All levels are welcome. Good standing balance is recommended.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement and tap shoes, preferably with low heel.
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- The Aging Eye
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Our eyes exhibit age-related changes in performance as we get older, particularly as we reach our 60s. Some of these changes are perfectly normal and don't signify any sort of disease process. And though cataracts can be considered an age-related disease, they are common in older adults and can be readily corrected with surgery. Benjamin Gilbert and other doctors from OLLI sponsor Chico Eye Center explore these common changes, as well as more serious age-related eye diseases. Understanding more about our aging eyes and what we can do as we notice changes can help improve our eye health and overall quality of life.
This class meets April 22, May 6, May 20, and June 10.
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- The Last Days of Socrates
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Instructor: OLLI at University of Arizona, Robert Yanal
Dates: 5/13/2026 - 6/10/2026
Days: W
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 5
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Socrates spent his life "examining" men in public places: the agora (marketplace) and Lyceum (a gymnasium). He became a celebrity and was, at the age of 47, rudely caricatured by the comic poet Aristophanes in Clouds. In his 60s, Socrates met a handsome young nobleman, Plato, then in his late teens, and convinced him to give up poetry in favor of philosophy. In 399 BC, Socrates was convicted of impiety and corrupting the youth and sentenced to death. After the death of Socrates, Plato wrote some 26 dialogues, four of which touch on the last days of Socrates.
This class will be live only and not recorded.
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- The Wars of the Roses
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Instructor: Leanne Ulvang (she/her/elle)
Dates: 4/21/2026 - 6/23/2026
Days: Tu
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 10
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
The Cousins' War, as it was called contemporaneously, that ripped apart the ruling Plantagenet family in England affords some insights into competitions for leadership, control, and alliances, even in the present day. Join us as we dissect the complicated relationships that played out in 15th-century England and ended with the throne occupied by the first Tudor king, Henry VII.
This class will be recorded.
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- Tuesday Tunes
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You may choose to attend this hybrid class in person or online. The Zoom link will be provided to all registered participants.
Start your Tuesday with music and songs. Join us in a fun, informal sing-along. Bring your voices and/or musical instruments. The operative word is "fun." If you like music, you will like this class. All levels welcome!
This class will be live only and not recorded.
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- Watercolor: Beginning
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This class is an introduction to watercolor. We will focus on learning the basics of technique, color mixing, blending, and familiarizing ourselves with the medium of watercolor. Some classes will be dedicated to techniques; in other classes we will be creating finished works. The class will help you to feel more confident in your watercolor practice. All materials are provided.
There is an additional $150 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting.
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- Watercolor: Developing Artist
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
If you have painted with watercolor and would like to take it to the next stage, this class is for you. We will practice sketching and developing a deeper understanding of planning and painting while adding our own individual style. We will practice brushwork and take our time developing each piece.
There is an additional $135 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting.
This class does not meet May 20.
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- What Do the Mona Lisa and The Scream Have in Common?
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Movies like The Thomas Crown Affair portray art theft as ingenious and sophisticated. Reality is usually quite different. We will examine thefts that have occurred over the last 100 years and attempt to answer a number of questions: How common is art theft? Is it profitable for the thief? If not for profit, why do people steal art? Do thieves act alone or are more thefts accomplished by teams? Are most stolen artworks found? And, of course, what do the Mona Lisa and The Scream have in common?
This class from OLLI at Rochester Institute of Technology will be recorded. Osher at RIT recordings can take up to a week after the class meeting to become available.
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- Wise Walk Workshop: Local Advocacy for Your Safety
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Does your daily walk feel safe? Do you have access to crosswalks, sidewalks, and adequate lighting? We will cover the key things needed to walk and feel safe, and how to get involved in making changes. The first class meeting will be a conversation and advocacy hour. In the second class meeting you will gain experience surveying and auditing a neighborhood in Chico. Don't miss out on the opportunity to improve your community.
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- Women's Hike to Colby Meadows
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Instructor: Vickie Stoll, Lorraine Smith (she/her/hers)
Dates: 6/18/2026 - 6/18/2026
Days: Th
Times: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: Outdoor Experiences
Room: Various Locations
Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
We'll hike a moderate 4.5 miles with 450 feet of elevation gain along Colby Creek, on forest trails, and through meadows filled with wildflowers. The trailhead is at 4,750 feet, high enough to escape the valley heat. Our pace will be leisurely, with time to take photographs, observe and identify wildflowers and birds, enjoy the views, and make new friends. Team up with other women to enjoy a fun day outdoors!
Further details will be provided prior to the hike. This hike is for women only.
This class requires additional forms. Review the outdoor class forms information before attending class.
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- Writer's Workshop
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
There is no fee to be added to the waitlist. Waitlisted members will be added to the class in the order they were added to the waitlist. We ask that you not attend the class until you have been officially registered. À La Carte Members on the waitlist will be contacted for payment before being registered in the class.
This writer's workshop serves a community of writers interested in sharing their writing and responding to other writers' work. We will focus on fiction, memoir, creative nonfiction, poetry, travel writing, stories for children, and other types of writing. Following a workshop format, this class will be an opportunity for students to receive feedback for their written work and provide meaningful support to fellow writers.
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- Learn How to Draw
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Instructor: Susan Levine
Dates: 4/23/2026 - 6/25/2026
Days: Th
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 10
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $55.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.
If you can't draw, know that it's not your fault. You weren't taught properly. First published in 1979, Betty Edwards' Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain applied brain science to drawing instruction. Using her teaching techniques to bypass our internal barriers and connect us to our innate ability to draw, we learn we can do more than we believed. If you want to start exploring art classes but still draw like a child, start here. Stick-figure level drawing skill is perfect and welcome.
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- Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention: Section 1
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.
Tai Chi for Arthritis was developed in 1997 and is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Arthritis often gets worse without proper exercise. Tai Chi for Arthritis helps to improve muscular strength, flexibility, balance, cardiorespiratory fitness, and clarity of mind. The gentle and slow movements help to improve the flow of energy and healing, and it is enjoyable and calming.
Wear flat shoes and comfortable, loose clothing.
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- Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention: Section 2
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.
Tai Chi for Arthritis was developed in 1997 and is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Arthritis often gets worse without proper exercise. Tai Chi for Arthritis helps to improve muscular strength, flexibility, balance, cardiorespiratory fitness, and clarity of mind. The gentle and slow movements help to improve the flow of energy and healing, and it is enjoyable and calming.
Wear flat shoes and comfortable, loose clothing.
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- What's New in Neuroscience
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.
In this class we will look at what research in neuroscience is teaching us about how the brain and mind work. We will also learn about using that knowledge to provide better care for patients. The role of AI, brain imaging, immunology, and genetics will be included. Selected topics on health, medicine and biotechnology may also be discussed.
This class includes new content each term.
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- Writing Workshop: Let's Write a Screenplay
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.
Ever watch a movie and think, "I could write something better"? Now's your chance! This hands-on workshop for beginners delivers practical techniques from working screenwriters in a supportive environment. You'll learn structure that works, create compelling characters, and master visual storytelling. Whether you're adapting your novel or exploring that idea rattling around your brain, you'll gain the skills to write your screenplay and working knowledge of what it takes to get from page to screen. No experience necessary – just stories to tell.
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