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Special Interest Groups

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OLLI Special Interest Groups will keep you connected with like-minded adults who enjoy learning for the fun of it! These free discussion forums are led by OLLI instructors and volunteers. To participate in any Special Interest Group, you must be a current OLLI member.

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Chess Club: Grass Valley (NCC-Grass Valley)
Instructor: Not Applicable
Dates: 8/19/2024 - 12/9/2024
Days: M
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 14
Fee: $0.00
Location: Nevada County Campus
Building-Room: N12-103
Seats Available: 13 | Max Enroll: 20
SKU: FalSSIG201

Come do battle on the field of chess. All levels of capability may join in the melee, from novice to grandmaster. Bring your chess board and game pieces, if you have them.
Membership required - no course fee.
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*Class Dates: 8/19, 8/26, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, & 12/9.
*No class: 9/2, 10/14, & 11/11.

Mahjong Club: Grass Valley
Instructor: Not Applicable
Dates: 8/19/2024 - 12/9/2024
Days: M
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 14
Fee: $0.00
Location: Nevada County Campus
Building-Room: N12-103
Seats Available: 8 | Max Enroll: 24
SKU: FalSSIG1131

Come and play Classical Chinese Mahjong as codified by the British Mahjong Association. Some experience playing Mahjong would be beneficial, but not necessary. Bring your Mahjong set, if possible.
Membership required - no course fee.
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*Class Dates: 8/19, 8/26, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, & 12/9.
*No class: 9/2, 10/14, & 11/11.

Mahjong Club: Roseville
Instructor: Not Applicable
Dates: 8/28/2024 - 12/11/2024
Days: W
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 15
Fee: $0.00
Location: 316 Vernon Street
Building-Room: Roseville Center-229
Seats Available: 1 | Max Enroll: 20
SKU: FalSSIG1101

Join us! Learn and play American Mahjong in a friendly, social setting with other Club OLLI members. Members meet and practice on a regular basis. All skill levels are welcome. No supplies needed.

Membership Required - No course fee

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*Class Dates: 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, & 12/11.
*No class: 10/16

OLLI Book Group: Fall 2024 (Lincoln Public Library-Twelve Bridges)
Instructor: Gloria Beverage
Dates: 9/12/2024 - 12/12/2024
Days: Th
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 4
Fee: $0.00
Location: Lincoln Library at Twelve Bridges
Building-Room: Lincoln Public Library-Fir
Seats Available: 0
SKU: FalSSIG1051

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Monthly gathering to discuss books ranging from historical fiction to non-fiction and classics. Short presentation by a member of the group focusing on facts about the author, historical setting or other interesting aspects of the book sets tone for discussion. Discussion is informal and participation is encouraged. Members will need to obtain their own books. Opening selection is "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. Full reading list will be provided at first meeting. Membership Required.

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*Class Dates: 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, & 12/12.
*Meets Monthly on 2nd Thursday.

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