NIKOLAI FAMILY SPRING FUNDRAISER | |
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To honor Ann Nikolai's 12 years of tireless and inspiring service to our community, we held the Nikolai Family Spring Fundraiser, which officially ended June 30. Our goal was $12,000. We raised a total of $7,956.
As we move toward the fall term, we will continue to use our donations to help us provide financial support for members, offset our classroom rental fees, and rebuild our rainy-day fund.
We appreciate anything you can give as we kick off our new fiscal year. Every bit helps to continue growing our program for returning and new members
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OLLI GOES TO THE MOVIES – TICKETS AT THE DOOR | |
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OLLI is going to the movies! Join us The Pageant tomorrow, July 12, to see the acclaimed Alfred Hitchcock mystery Rear Window and celebrate the many volunteers who work so hard to keep OLLI going.
There are still seats available! Buy your tickets at the door. The movie starts at 10:30am, doors at 10am. Tickets are just $10, cash or check only.
The snack bar will be open for you to purchase snacks and support our beloved local movie theater. The Pageant only accepts cash.
Friday, July 12, 10am
Movie starts at 10:30am
The Pageant Theatre, 351 East 6th Street, Chico (map)
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MEMBER BENEFIT: EARLY STARTING CLASSES | |
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A perk of OLLI membership is the chance to take classes from other OLLI programs. Summer classes from the OLLIs at the University of Arizona and Rochester Institute of Technology begin this month and run through August, just before our registration opens.
View all of our early starting classes and register today to start learning early.
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MEET A MEMBER: CHERYL DEWELL | |
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Cheryl Dewell, pictured, has been an OLLI member for over a decade after a friend suggested she check out what our community has to offer. Lately, she has enjoyed taking collage classes, Gayle Womack's A Place of Inner Peace (In Spite of Chaos), and Valerie Althoff's feng shui classes, among many others.
"There's such a variety, you can't possibly take everything you want to," Cheryl said. And her OLLI transcript reflects that sentiment She has taken countless classes in past terms and is planning on taking many more in the fall.
Cheryl was born and raised in Minnesota before joining her sister in Anaheim for a number of years. She moved to Paradise with her husband in 1975 and continued working as operations officer for Chase bank, where she worked for 26 years.
Cheryl lived in Paradise at the time of the Camp Fire, and OLLI was a lifesaver during that catastrophe and the COVID pandemic right on its heels. "Having social and education meetings at set times each week is really good for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being." Cheryl has also volunteered as a classroom host, which deepens the OLLI experience.
Cheryl said, "The teachers are so good and so knowledgeable at OLLI."
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ANNUAL BUSINESS AND TOWN HALL MEETING | |
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The Annual Business and Town Hall Meeting is a great time to learn more about how OLLI operates. Did you know, for example, that membership fees cover just 54% of OLLI expenses? Do you know that current actual cost per member for running OLLI is $377? Do you know how OLLI at Chico State's membership compares to other OLLIs across the country?
Knowing where we're going, and gaining member input along the way, helps ensure OLLI can deliver the type of programming and community that keeps you coming back. We look forward to sharing our plans with you, and we're especially eager to hear your thoughts and wishes.
Thursday, July 25, 10am
A hybrid event – join us in Bradley 2 at The Social Chico or on Zoom. Check the OLLI website the day of the event for the Zoom link.
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WINTER CLASS PROPOSALS DUE AUGUST 19 | |
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It seems early – fall classes haven't even started yet – but OLLI is already looking for volunteers to lead a class for the winter '25 term! The winter term runs January 8-March 14, and your class can meet just once, every one of the ten weeks of the term, or anything in between.
We are accepting class proposals now through August 19. Join us!
Want to teach online but don't have a Zoom account or a teaching space? No problem! We can start your Zoom meetings for you, get you a Zoom account at no cost, or provide you with space and a computer in the OLLI office to teach your class.
Submit a winter '25 class proposal now or contact us for more information at olli@csuchico.edu or 530-898-6679.
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We had a fitting and fun send-off for Ann Nikolai and welcome to Andrew Lavin at the Welcome/Goodbye Reception on June 26th. Stories, laughter, and good company were shared – exactly what makes our community special!
Jerry Dunham, pictured, gave a short history of Ann's tenure, and he said something memorable: "When Ann was first hired, I was convinced she wouldn't last in this job. Not because she wasn't qualified for the position, but because she was overqualified. I was sure someone else at the university would see what we see and make her a better offer than we can. So, Ann, I have one request: don't tell anyone at Chico State about Andrew!"
Margaret Swick added to Jerry's praises of Ann:
"She brought us together, formed a cohesive group that:
teaches, studies, acts, dances, plays, cooks, learns, travels,
grows--
and loves being together!"
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FALL CLASS PREVIEWS AUGUST 14 & 15 | |
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The fall term kicks off with our online and in-person class previews. This is a chance for you to learn about fall classes, plan your schedule, and hear from some of our volunteer instructors.
Live-Online Class Preview
Wednesday, August 14, 10:30-11:30am
Check the OLLI website the day of the event for the Zoom link.
In-Person Class Preview
Thursday, August 15, 10:30am-Noon
Presentation begins at 11am
Chico Masonic Family Center, 1110 W. East Avenue, Chico (map)
Free parking, coffee, and snacks!
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We use our senses and memories to help us navigate daily life. Applying them when visiting galleries and museums can be as enlightening as reading labels. For example, your awe at the Grand Canyon can be similar to your awe when seeing Michelangelo's David.
This fall local artist and retired art professor Dolores Mitchell will explore the connection between viewing art and our personal experiences in The Art of Seeing Art. In advance of each class, participants will receive emails with playful exercises and recommended readings and videos.
Register for The Art of Seeing Art when registration opens on August 22 and learn more about how to use what you already know to experience art.
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TRAVEL AND LEARN WITH OLLI | |
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Travel Information Session
Want to know more about our upcoming trips, including our newly announced trip to Iceland? Have questions about what Collette does? Join us for a travel information session to learn more.
Wednesday, July 17, 10am
A hybrid event – join us in Bradley 2 at The Social Chico or on Zoom. Check the OLLI website closer to the event for the Zoom link.
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Iceland: Land of Fire & Ice, Summer '25 | |
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An island of dramatic contrasts, uncover Iceland's natural beauty through a land forged by ice and fire. Travel the "Golden Circle," see traditional turf-built homes, walk on a black volcanic sand beach, and see Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Your 10 days and 15 meals will be guided by seasoned tour guides from Collette.
View the Iceland: Land of Fire & Ice full itinerary (pdf) and book now for discounted rates.
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Tropical Costa Rica, Winter '25 | |
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Experience the paradise of lush forests and stunning waterfalls, rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines in Costa Rica. Take in tranquil views of Arenal Volcano, visit the Cano Negro nature preserve, experience the Monteverde Cloud Forest's lush canopy, and relax on sandy beaches. Your 9 days and 13 meals will be guided by seasoned tour guides from Collette.
View the Tropical Costa Rica full itinerary (pdf) and book now for discounted rates.
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Exploring Greece and Its Islands, Spring '25 | |
THE ADA TURNS 34 ON JULY 26 | |
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The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a federal law that protects the rights of disabled people through a variety of requirements, including reasonable accommodations in workplaces and accessibility standards for public accommodations.
One kind of public accommodation regulated by the ADA is public transportation. Title II requires public transportation to be accessible and non-discriminatory. It also requires public transportation systems to offer paratransit services. In Butte County, the bus system provider is the B-Line. You can learn more about B-Line Paratransit on their website or join us for an information session later this month.
All About B-Line
Wednesday, July 31, 11am-12pm
A hybrid event – join us in Bradley 2 at The Social Chico or on Zoom. See the Social Meetups email the Sunday before for the Zoom link.
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If you have something to say, a photo to share, or a question to pose to the editor, you can submit information using our OLLI Newsletter Submission form.
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