Lectures and Mini-Series   

Join us for a tour of African wildlife from seven countries in the southern and eastern part of the continent. From elephants to colorful bird life to dung beetles, Africa has an amazing variety of fascinating species. Come and see what keeps our presenters returning to Africa.

Brock A. Young will present an introductory first aid Class. All who attend and successfully complete the class will receive a First Aid Provider Certification. Additional video instructional modules on head and neck injuries, splinting bites and stings and heat or cold-related emergencies will be presented. This class will be useful to all OLLI members, but especially to the huge number of us who recreate outdoors.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: On April 12-13 email Outdoors@ollireno.org with your name and phone number. This program is limited to 24 members only. If interest exceeds 24, a drawing will be held.

This series examines heroism through the lens of villainy. We will discuss the archetype of villainy from the Greeks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and answer the question, "What makes a truly great villain?" 

Forgotten films are those that are well-deserving of a second - or even a third - viewing but seem to have been overlooked. Such films are often "indies" (from independent film studios) or were produced outside this country. Films for this series are chosen for their cultural, social, or historical perspectives and will be presented with informative introductions, follow-up analyses, and lively discussions. The following movies will be shown and discussed:

Are you uncomfortable getting up and down from the floor? Do you sit most of the day in a chair at work or at home and need a break to stretch out those muscles and clear your mind? This class is designed to be accessible for many people, and it can also be challenging. It is gentle yoga for the whole person.

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Participants read the annual Great Decisions 2023 Briefing Book, then meet in a group to watch the DVD and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Please purchase your own Great Decisions 2023 Briefing Book (about $35) at fpa.org, and read the first chapter before our initial class meeting. More information about the program and the materials can be found on the Foreign Policy Association’s website at www.fpa.org/great_decisions. For more information about the Great Decisions program at OLLI, please contact Anne Stilwill at annestilwill@gmail.com.

Come join us and learn the ancient art of meditation. This is a unique meditation class. You will learn how to design your own meditation practice and how to adapt it for the changing needs in your life. We will explore the worlds of mindfulness, breathing, and mind/body connections. Learn how to use meditation for stress management, spirituality, health maintenance, and fun. Most of all it will be an exploration of self.

Plan to attend all four classes as you will be building upon the skills you learn in each session. The first class is mandatory to continue the series.

Whether you have travel adventures to share or just enjoy hearing about other folks' travels, please join us. Members are invited to show pictures or tell their travel stories. We will draw from members' experiences and from invited travel professionals to answer your travel questions. If you have something to share with the group, please contact Judi Whiting at fjwhiting@sbcglobal.net or (775) 826-2728.

Examine different types of poetry, then write poems based on style and subject. The class will work in small groups to share ideas and evaluate individual writing. This will be a hands-on interactive workshop.