OLLI Day Field Trips   

Gold was discovered in Coloma in January 1848 just eight miles away from Gold Bug Park. It wasn’t long until prospectors were panning in the stream that runs through the park. Big Canyon Creek was rich in gold for the early prospectors who could just pluck the gold from the stream. Once the panning operations were not turning up much gold, hard rock mining came into being. In 1888, The Hattie Mine was opened. Step back in time to the mid 1800s and experience what it was like to be a miner in the gold rush era. We will tour the Gold Bug Mine, Hendy Stamp Mill and the Blacksmith Shop. Bring a bag lunch to eat while enjoying the scenery before heading back home.

We will provide complimentary roundtrip transportation on a Sierra College bus from the Rocklin Campus. We will meet at the Dietrich Theater and leave promptly at 8:30am. Price includes bus transportation and entrance fee. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

*Registration Deadline: September 28, 2022 

The Grass Valley Museum depicts the rich history from the Gold Rush days to 1930 with displays of furniture, art, objects d’art, clothing, musical instruments and artifacts of the Victorian era. The Museum also features large Old California Style paintings, a Victorian bedroom, Lola Montez’s bathtub, a table used for the signing of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco in 1945 and many instruments and medicine from Dr. Jones the first doctor in Grass Valley. Today you can almost hear the echoes of children reciting their lessons as you stand behind the teacher’s desk in the restored classroom. These tours are limited to six people. There are ten steps to the second floor where the Museum is located. Tours are estimated to last 90 minutes. The Grass Valley Museum is located at 410 South Church Street, Grass Valley, two blocks from the historic downtown. Participants will provide their own transportation to and from the event. Registered members will meet instructor at location.Sessions: 1

The Grass Valley Museum depicts the rich history from the Gold Rush days to 1930 with displays of furniture, art, objects d’art, clothing, musical instruments and artifacts of the Victorian era. The Museum also features large Old California Style paintings, a Victorian bedroom, Lola Montez’s bathtub, a table used for the signing of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco in 1945 and many instruments and medicine from Dr. Jones the first doctor in Grass Valley. Today you can almost hear the echoes of children reciting their lessons as you stand behind the teacher’s desk in the restored classroom. These tours are limited to six people. There are ten steps to the second floor where the Museum is located. Tours are estimated to last 90 minutes. The Grass Valley Museum is located at 410 South Church Street, Grass Valley, two blocks from the historic downtown. Participants will provide their own transportation to and from the event. Registered members will meet instructor at location.Sessions: 1

Join us for the musical performance "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations" at SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento. It is the electrifying new musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. The rest is history. This thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal is set to the beat of the group's treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and so many more. We will provide roundtrip transportation on a Sierra College bus from the Rocklin Campus. We will meet at the Dietrich Theater and leave promptly at 11:00 am. Lunch will be on your own at a restaurant of your choosing prior to the show which begins at 1:30p. Price includes bus transportation and admission.