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Is anyone listening? Explore and practice listening skills that can lead to: better relationships; increased confidence and self-esteem; and respectful conversations. Learn 7 Keys to effective listening and eliminate habits that prevent listening. There will be time to practice with others and to experience respectful listening.

Is anyone listening? Explore and practice listening skills that can lead to: better relationships; increased confidence and self-esteem; and respectful conversations. Learn 7 Keys to effective listening and eliminate habits that prevent listening. There will be time to practice with others and to experience respectful listening.

For this class we will listen to chamber music, songs, overtures, symphonies, and the Slavonic Dances by the great Czech composer of the late 19th century.

For this class we will listen to chamber music, songs, overtures, symphonies, and the Slavonic Dances by the great Czech composer of the late 19th century.

Let's continue with our recent theme of "Feel Good Films" and expand it to include MUSICALS.  In this class we will watch the following movies: Singin' in the Rain (1952) with Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, & Jean Hagen, nominated for 2 Oscars; The Music Man (1962) with Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold & a VERY young Ron Howard, nominated for 6 Oscars, winning 1 for Best Scoring of Music; Swing Time (1936) featuring the fantastic dance couple, Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, winning an Oscar for Best Original Song, "The Way You Look Tonight" by Jerome Kern;  OKLAHOMA! (1955) starring Shirley Jones (her first major motion picture role) and Gordon MacRea, Gloria Graham and Eddie Albert with musical score by Rodgers and Hammerstein, nominated for 4 Oscars, winning 2 for Sound & Music. Each of these movies features a show stopping combination of songs and dance routines sure to please.  Alone each is an audience favorite and combined they represent some of the BEST in film musical history. 

In our death phobic culture we avoid one of our most significant life events. Conversations about death, dying, and grief are an alternative to the silence and shame around death, a balm for our personal and cultural fears, an aid to normalize the process of dying and prepare us for making end-of-life decisions. Applying effective listening empowers us to get comfortable with talking about our mortality.

In our death phobic culture we avoid one of our most significant life events. Conversations about death, dying, and grief are an alternative to the silence and shame around death, a balm for our personal and cultural fears, an aid to normalize the process of dying and prepare us for making end-of-life decisions. Applying effective listening empowers us to get comfortable with talking about our mortality.

The life and work of Japanese-British author Kazuo Ishiguro, 2017 Nobel Laureate in Literature, will be explored. His novel The Remains of the Day and its film adaptation will be the primary focus of the course. 

The life and work of Japanese-British author Kazuo Ishiguro, 2017 Nobel Laureate in Literature, will be explored. His novel The Remains of the Day and its film adaptation will be the primary focus of the course. 

The Mexican film series (2024-2026) adaptation of Laura Esquivel's 1989 novel Como Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) expands upon the 1992 film, focusing on the historical context of the Mexican Revolution. Musical voices of contemporary Latin musicians strengthen the imaginative interpretation of this classic tale documenting the spirit of Mexican women. The film series is performed in Spanish with English subtitles.

The Mexican film series (2024-2026) adaptation of Laura Esquivel's 1989 novel Como Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) expands upon the 1992 film, focusing on the historical context of the Mexican Revolution. Musical voices of contemporary Latin musicians strengthen the imaginative interpretation of this classic tale documenting the spirit of Mexican women. The film series is performed in Spanish with English subtitles.

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.

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

Discover the transformative connection between your breath, body, and heart in this holistic course designed to promote calm, balance, and resilience. Through a combination of powerful breathing techniques, gentle meditative movements, and deep relaxation practices, you’ll learn how to release tension, improve circulation, and support your heart’s natural rhythm. This course also invites you to explore the profound power of stillness through meditation and visualization, offering tools to harmonize your heart and mind, cultivate emotional balance, and find inner peace. Each session is crafted to help you activate your relaxation system, ease stress, and recharge your energy, leaving you feeling renewed, centered, and deeply connected to your well-being.

Was Sir Francis Drake the first European to arrive in northern California in 1579 during his circumnavigation of the globe? What happened to over 100 colonists who disappeared from Roanoke Island in North Carolina in 1590? Why did almost 100 colonists starve to death at Jamestown during their first winter in 1608? What caused the hysteria that led to the Salem Witch Trials in 1692? These questions will be addressed with a variety of evidence from the past as well as modern scientific and archeological evidence that may reveal some answers to these enduring questions.

Monthly gathering to discuss books ranging from historic fiction to non-fiction and classics. Short presentation focusing on facts about author, historical setting or other aspects of the book sets the tone for informal discussion of book. Members will need to obtain their own books. Opening selection is "The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marie Bostwick. Reading list will be provided upon registration.

Monthly gathering to discuss books ranging from historic fiction to non-fiction and classics. Short presentation focusing on facts about author, historical setting or other aspects of the book sets the tone for informal discussion of book. Members will need to obtain their own books. Opening selection is "The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marie Bostwick. Reading list will be provided upon registration.

The T'ai Chi forms teach the practioner to keep his or her body balanced and in a central position; erect and well postured. When the body is erect every bone and inner organ is in the proper place. Keeping the spinal cord erect is the first step toward rejuvenating the body. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is beneficial to both mental and physical health. T'ai Chi can rid all parts of the body of spiritual and physical defects; it clears the mind and strengthens the brain, benefits the heart, promotes good digestion and sound kidneys. It also helps to lower blood pressure, soften blood vessels.

Continuing students are introduced to further sequences of the Yang Long form and will learn the intricacies of articulation, timing, breathing and the purposes behind the moves and advanced fluidity.

Tai Chi is a centuries old practice of gentle and graceful movements known as postures which are designed to build better balance, coordination, focus, stress relief, and mind/body connection. Students are encouraged to wear loose comfortable clothing. Our program features the Yang Long form. 

Practice and review of the Yang Long Form.

Have you ever wondered “What IS jazz, anyway”? That’s where we’ll begin. In the first half of the Twentieth Century, jazz was the dominant form of American popular music. We will hear jazz from when it emerged in the 1920s up until it faced the challenge of rock ‘n’ roll in the 1960s. We’ll listen to Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and other greats. There will be audio and video excerpts from various sources. Students will get links to online sources for more great music. Join us and listen to great music! 

Meet J. Parker Whitney, who was 17 when he arrived in San Francisco in 1852 with 10 cents in his pocket. For 20 years he explored the U.S., trying his hand at various business ventures, eventually returning to Rocklin where he developed an estate that covered nearly 29 square miles. 

This class is designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and mindfulness at any stage of life. Through gentle yet effective movement, breath work, and relaxation techniques, we cultivate resilience in both body and mind. Rooted in the wisdom of yoga, this class emphasizes joint health, core stability, flexibility, and nervous system regulation. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, Yoga for All provides a welcoming space to honor your body’s needs, improve overall well-being, and move with greater ease in daily life. Expect a practice that is mindful, adaptable, and empowering.

Create a timeline of your significant events and losses for reflection, clarity  and legacy.  Reviewing your past can remind you to celebrate your joys and growth, illuminate losses that influenced your actions, and bring insights about patterns and possibilities for the next stages of your life. There will be time for pairs to practice deep listening to each other’s insights.

Create a timeline of your significant events and losses for reflection, clarity  and legacy.  Reviewing your past can remind you to celebrate your joys and growth, illuminate losses that influenced your actions, and bring insights about patterns and possibilities for the next stages of your life. There will be time for pairs to practice deep listening to each other’s insights.