October 13 - "A Force of Nature"
Joan discusses her new memoir, "Force of Nature: Three Women Tackle the John Muir Trail", and the adventure it describes. Joan is joined by her two backpacking companions, OLLI members, Jane Riedel and Caroline Hickson. "Force of Nature" is equal parts gripping adventure tale, personal memoir, and vivid nature writing.

Guests: Joan Griffin, Jane Riedel, Caroline Hickson
Moderator: Joan Griffin
Zoom Link: Click Here!
Meeting ID: 819 6923 3714
Passcode: 144746
*Class Dates: 10/13 (only).

November 17 - Historical Stories of the Gold Rush
Chris Enss is a New York Times Best Selling Author and Grass Valley resident. She is a noted historian and fabulous story teller who will regale us with historical stories of the Gold Rush.

Guest: Chris Enss
Moderator: OLLI Instructor Terry McAteer
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Meeting ID: 883 8660 2380
Passcode: 437496
*Class Dates: 11/17 (only).

December 8 - "The State of the Death Penalty in the U.S." with Amherst College Political Science  Professor Austin Sarat and moderated by OLLI Instructor Terry McAteer who studied under Sarat. Professor Sarat is the author of "Lethal Injection and the False Promise of Humane Execution." This discussion will be scintillating and informative. 

Guest: Professor Austin Sarat
Moderator: OLLI Instructor Terry McAteer

Zoom Link: Click Here!

Meeting ID: 891 6745 9763

Passcode: 062045
*Class Dates: 12/8 (only).

September 15 - PG&E Wildfire Safety and Clean Energy
Brandon Sanders is with the Sierra Division Government Affairs at PG&E. His presentation will cover topics of interest to Nevada and Placer County customers including their efforts around wildfire safety, clean energy, customer programs and community partnerships. Participants are encouraged to visit https://www.pgecurrents.com/ ahead of the presentation to get a big-picture view of things going on at PG&E.

Guest: Brandon Sanders
Moderator: OLLI Instructor Susan Rogers
*Class Dates: 9/15 (only).
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→ *Recording Expires: 9/29 (After 14 days, on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11:59 PM).