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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!

360-degree views will be one of the highlights of this moderate hike (4.5 miles round trip, 650' elevation gain). Our path will follow the Pacific Crest Trail into fir forest and then onto the ridge between Cub Creek and Butt Creek. Along the way we'll take opportunities to enjoy and learn about the flora and fauna. From our lunch spot atop the ridge we'll have beautiful views of Lassen and other nearby and distant mountains. Our pace will be leisurely. Bring your camera!

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 is the longest of the six major Yang-style tai chi movements, taking about 25 minutes to complete. Tai chi is known for developing balance, strength, and flexibility. It is a form of meditation in movement. In this class you will learn the first third of the forms, or about 36 moves, in a workshop environment.

This class will teach a simple, natural, nonsectarian meditation technique designed for people who have had interest in meditation in the past, but have not had the knowledge and support necessary to sustain a regular daily practice. We will explore the age-old history of meditation's benefits from the world's major spiritual traditions and discuss the extensive body of scientific research supporting meditation practice. The class will provide abundant practical information, discussing both the barriers and boons to establishing a regular meditation practice.

This is an introductory class for the those with little to no experience. Topics covered will be equipment; safety; entering, exiting, and maneuvering the vessel; and self rescue. You can choose to focus on kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, or both. The class will include a short lecture, followed by on the water instruction, supervised practice, and a paddle up the shoreline. You will have ample opportunity to use your newly learned skills while enjoying the peace, beauty, and wildlife on the Forebay.

An adventurous way to travel through Oroville! Wildlife abounds on this section of the Feather River. Numerous types of birds, waterfowl, raptors, and even otters can be observed while paddling downstream. You will learn some water safety signals and moving water boat handling skills. We will then travel downstream through the local riparian landscape in either a single or double inflatable kayak.

This low-impact, physically active kayak adventure is a great way to view the ecology of the area. There is abundant wildlife, including many species of waterfowl and raptors. We will be paddling on open flat water in either a single or tandem kayak. Our paddling trip will take us to an island in the Thermalito Afterbay.

This is the longest of the six major Yang-style tai chi movements, taking about 25 minutes to complete. Tai chi is known for developing balance, strength, and flexibility. It is a form of meditation in movement. In this class we will review the first 36 forms in a workshop environment. Additional forms will be taught as the group is ready.

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.

We will engage in respectful, facilitated political conversations exploring the issues we care about and discover the humanity behind each other's perspectives. Each week we will discuss the "two sides" of a political topic, first evaluating who stands for what and why, then shifting to sharing our own personal experiences that have shaped our perspectives and beliefs. By cultivating curiosity we can slow down our conversations to strengthen communication and possibly learn, grow, and appreciate our differences.

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.