OLLI Special Events

Free Events on Zoom or In Person

Please to reserve a place in these classes and help our volunteer instructors to know the class size to expect!  See The SUN for class descriptions
Your Membership also helps us to keep these classes FREE.
Anyone can attend - send a note to olli@csulb.edu  to RSVP for a class. 

Wednesdays, 
Oct 1 - Nov 22

 1:00 - 3:00

Bellflower Women's Club
9402 Oak St.

Dance for Fun and Fitness     
Presented by Diane Baker 
International recreational folk dance is appropriate for all fitness levels. Safely dance to your level of intensity on a responsive wooden floor.  This class is offered thanks to Camille Dull and Diane Baker.  The class is FREE and open to all. 
Your OLLI membership is requested.  
Register at www.csulb.edu/csulbolli        Class limit: 30
Fridays, 
 Oct. 24 & Nov. 21

10:30 - 12:00 p.m.

Los Alamitos Community Center

CONTEMPORARY NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB    
Presented by Sonia Savoulian 

Explore thought-provoking, contemporary nonfiction books in this engaging book club for life-long learners who want to stay informed and connected to the world. In this discussion-based course, we鈥檒l explore compelling books on politics, history, public policy, and current events鈥攅xamining how these topics shape our society and daily lives. 
Class will meet twice this Fall (once a month). Students are expected to have read the book before each meeting.   
Fall books: 
October 鈥 鈥淲ho is Government鈥 by Michael Lewis 
November 鈥 鈥淧alaces for the People鈥 by Eric Klinenberg
Register at www.csulb.edu/csulbolli  

Tuesday & Thursday, Oct 7 and 9

10:30 - 12:00 

Zoom

PREVENT HEART DISEASE, CANCER, AND DIABETES
Presented by Wendall Covalt

Would you like to enjoy a healthy, long life, which sometimes seems elusive for people after they reach age fifty? These two classes will explain why heart disease, stroke, and cancer are the major causes of death in the U.S. with poor diet and lifestyle as primary factors. See how marketing and lack of health education contribute to poor eating habits. Under颅stand which foods promote excellent health and how to develop a health-oriented diet so your risk of heart disease and cancer will drop dramatically.
Register at www.csulb.edu/csulbolli     or email  olli@csulb.edu 

Friday Oct, 10

12:30 鈥 2:00 p.m.

色中色, HSD, room 101

 

PATHWAYS TO A BETTER LIFE: A SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH
Presenter: Don Hucker

An important pathway to a better life is communication free of false and misleading information and our ability to reject that which is untrue. Three topics in this class will help remove barriers to understanding: 1. The false or true assumptions we have about others will affect how we treat them. 2. Preconceived ideas about what is true or false can lead to false beliefs and obscure the truth. 3. Believing false information can cause stress on mind and body. 
Register at www.csulb.edu/csulbolli    or email  olli@csulb.edu 

Thursday, 
Oct. 8 

11:00 - 12:30       

Zoom

HOW IS YOUR RMD DOING? 
Presenter: John Pak

The Secure Act 2.0, passed in late 2022, brought significant changes to retirement account distribution rules, updating a regulation that had been in place for over 35 years. This new provision not only delayed the taxation of distributions but also extended the potential for account growth.
 In this class, we鈥檒l dive deep into the key aspects of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs):  who is affected, what they are, when they apply, where they come from, why they matter, and how they function. Led by John Pak, the session will cover recent legal updates, strategies to adapt to these changes, and insights on how to better prepare for the evolving landscape of RMDs.
Register at www.csulb.edu/csulbolli  

Wednesday, Nov. 19

11 - 12:30

Los Alamitos Community Center

Happiness and Humor: No Groan-Ups Allowed
Presenter: Susan Mathieu
Dr. Susan Mathieu is here to help you find the positive side of life. How does humor reduce stress? You will learn how to deal with negative people, difficult situations, and skills to help to increase happiness and purpose.   Be ready to laugh, learn, and enjoy each day!
 

Fridays
1:30 - 3:30  
 

色中色 Lab, HSD 100

OPEN LAB  - Computer Help   Try before you buy! If you are thinking of buying a new computer, changing operating systems, or just curious...come check out the demo computers in the OLLI Lab.  (Windows 11, Mac iOS, Chrome OS /ChromeBooks and Linux)
Or just come to talk technology with Wes Peck! If you have a special request (for phones or tablets) send an email with your questions to     olli@ csulb.edu