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Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Instituteat Sierra College Fall 2025 Registration Opens: Tuesday, July29th at 9am! Fall 2025 Term Dates: (M) August 25- (F) December 19 *Please Note: Sierra College is Closed on Fridays through August 8th > Fall 2025 Term > Special Interest Groups

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:
    Dates: 8/26/2025 - 12/2/2025
    Days: Tu
    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 13
    Fee: $0.00
    Location: Nevada County Campus
    Building-Room: N15-100
    Seats Available: 18 | 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. Beginners are welcome!
    Membership required - no course fee.
    *Class Dates: 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, & 12/2.
    *No class: 11/11
 

  • Mahjong Club: Grass Valley (NCC-Grass Valley)
  • Instructor:
    Dates: 8/28/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Days: Th
    Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 12
    Fee: $0.00
    Location: Nevada County Campus
    Building-Room: N12-103
    Seats Available: 22 | 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.
    *Class Dates: 8/28, 9/4, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, & 12/4.
    *No class: 9/11, 10/16, & 11/27.
 

  • Mahjong Club: Rocklin (Rocklin)
  • Instructor:
    Dates: 8/27/2025 - 12/3/2025
    Days: W
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Sessions: 14
    Fee: $0.00
    Location: Rocklin Campus
    Building-Room: W-209
    Seats Available: 15 | Max Enroll: 35
    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

    *Class Dates: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, & 12/3.
    *No class: 10/15
 

  • OLLI Book Group: Fall 2025 (Rocklin)
  • Instructor: Gloria Beverage
    Dates: 8/28/2025 - 12/18/2025
    Days: Th
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 5
    Fee: $0.00
    Location: Rocklin Campus
    Building-Room: W-203
    Seats Available: 0
    SKU: FalSSIG1051
    THIS CLASS IS FULL.  Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
    *Note: You must be signed in with a current membership in order to see the button.
    Monthly gathering to discuss books ranging from historical fiction to non-fiction and classics. Short presentation focusing on facts about author, historical setting or other interesting aspects of the book sets tone for informal discussion. Members will need to obtain their own books. Opening selection will be The Orphan Keeper by Camron Wright. Full reading list will be provided when registered.
    *Class Dates: 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/20, & 12/18.
    *Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday August-October (meets on 11/20 & 12/18).
 

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