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- Artisan Bread Making: Advanced
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Instructor: Cathryn Hudin
Dates: 10/20/2023 - 10/20/2023
Days: F
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Building on the techniques learned in the beginning-level class, you'll learn to transform the basic dough into more beautiful, specialty seasonal bread. Prerequisite: "Artisan Bread Making: Beginning."
This class will be recorded.
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- Artisan Bread Making: Beginning
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Instructor: Cathryn Hudin
Dates: 10/6/2023 - 10/6/2023
Days: F
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $15.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
In this one-day class, participants will learn how to use four ingredients (flour, yeast, salt, and water) to make many kinds of bread, just like those lovely French baguettes. This class is based on the book The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, and it is a prerequisite to "Artisan Bread Making: Advanced."
This class will be recorded.
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- Arts & Eats
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Instructor: Maureen Fredrickson , Bill Houck
Dates: 9/15/2023 - 10/13/2023
Days: F
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 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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- Beginning Guitar: Level 2
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Instructor: Phil Elkins
Dates: 9/11/2023 - 10/30/2023
Days: M
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 4
Location: The Terraces
Room: Lobby
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.
This class is for people who know how to play the basic A to G chords on guitar, although class members may bring other stringed instruments to play, e.g. mandolin, bass, ukulele, banjo, harmonica, or squeeze box. Or sing along without an instrument! Songs and lyrics will be emailed each week, featuring artists like Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, The Drifters, and other favorites from the 1950s and 1960s.
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- Birding in the Chico Area: Advanced Birding
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Instructor: Joyce Bond
Dates: 9/14/2023 - 11/2/2023
Days: Th
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 3
Location: Outdoor Experiences
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 will spend more time trying to sight interesting birds in varying habitats with advanced identification tips. We will meet once a month at different locations for field trips that may involve 2-3 miles of walking. Prerequisite: participants must have taken "Birding In the Chico Area" more than once.
Please register for only one birding section.
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- Birding in the Chico Area: All Levels
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Instructor: Joyce Bond
Dates: 9/28/2023 - 11/16/2023
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 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 class is for both beginning and experienced birders. Through observation and the use of binoculars and field guides, 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 1-2 miles of walking.
Please register for only one birding section.
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- Cribbage: Learn and Play
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Instructor: Susan Levine
Dates: 9/13/2023 - 11/15/2023
Days: W
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 10
Location: The Social Chico
Room: Bradley 1
Fee for À La Carte Members: $50.00
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.
Cribbage is a great card game for two people: fast, unpredictable, and portable. Though the game has many rules, this class will take you through all facets of the game, step by step. By the time you have finished this class, you will not only know the game well, but you will also know how to teach the game to others. If you already know the game, come play with us. Been looking for someone to play with? Maybe you will find a new friend and opponent here!
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- Garden Gourmands
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Instructor: Debra Barger , Felicity Brown
Dates: 10/11/2023 - 11/1/2023
Days: W
Times: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 4
Location: Outdoor Experiences
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.
California's temperate climate allows an amazing array of plants to be grown locally. Edible gardens, pollinator gardens, native gardens, contemplative gardens, and demonstration gardens are some of the many varieties to tour. Inspired by the successful model of the "Arts & Eats" OLLI class, "Garden Gourmands" will focus on touring the art of garden landscapes combined with eating locally. Join two Master Gardeners as we explore different area gardens followed by a no-host lunch at various local eateries to enjoy the bounty of Butte County.
Registered participants will receive the specific garden location/address via email one week before each tour. There will be a no-host lunch held after each class from 12 to 1pm.
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- Let's Keep Knitting
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Instructor: Gale Ulvang
Dates: 9/12/2023 - 11/14/2023
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: $50.00
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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- Master Gardener Lecture Series
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Instructor: Debra Barger , Felicity Brown
Dates: 9/12/2023 - 10/17/2023
Days: Tu
Times: 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Sessions: 6
Location: The Social Chico
Room: Bradley 1
Fee for À La Carte Members: $50.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
California Master Gardeners provide educational outreach from University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) offices throughout the state. The mission of the Butte County Master Gardeners is to extend research-based education and technical assistance throughout the non-commercial gardening community and to foster successful gardening practices by helping individuals make informed decisions about plants, pests, and the environment, with an emphasis on sustainability. Join us as we address a wide range of fascinating subjects.
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- Sing Gospel Music
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Instructor: Phil Elkins
Dates: 9/18/2023 - 11/6/2023
Days: M
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 5
Location: The Terraces
Room: Lobby
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.
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!
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- Tuesday Tunes
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Instructor: Bitz Haley
Dates: 9/26/2023 - 11/7/2023
Days: Tu
Times: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Sessions: 4
Location: Haley's Martial Arts Center
Room:
Hybrid Class: Zoom Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $30.00
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.
Start your Tuesday with music and songs. Join us in a fun, informal weekly 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 meets September 26, October 10, 24, and November 7.
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- Weekly Creations
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Instructor: Cris Guenter
Dates: 9/12/2023 - 10/17/2023
Days: Tu
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 6
Location: Online Learning
Room: Link to be Provided
Fee for À La Carte Members: $50.00
Fee for Unlimited Members: Included
Grab your sketchbook and assorted art materials! The goal of this class is to complete a piece of art each week during class time. For each session we will look at a photo, video clip, or artwork, briefly discuss it, and then create our own piece. Prior to each session, specific art materials that will be used by the instructor for that week will be shared. Participants are welcome to follow along with the instructor or take off in a direction of their own.
Materials: a sketchbook and/or drawing paper, and any other assorted art media that you have and like to use.
This class will be recorded.
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- World Dance
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Instructor: Memo Keswick
Dates: 10/18/2023 - 11/15/2023
Days: W
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sessions: 5
Location: The Terraces
Room: Long Exercise Room
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.
Fun social dances from around the world, including Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Greece, Israel, Scotland, and the United States. Line, circle, and couple dances. No partner required.
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