October Club OLLI Newsletter

October 17, 2022 | Issue 17

Fall 2022 Course Highlights New Classes Starting Every Week (thru 12/9)

Our Fall 2022 Term is not over folks! We are officially at the half-way point (in the middle of week # 7 out of 15 total weeks). While we no longer separate our terms into two (Term 1 and Term 2), we do still schedule courses evenly throughout the first and second halves of the term. Discover all that is available on our student registration website: www.sierraolli.org. Below are some Fall 2022 OLLI Courses that have not started yet; register today!

Course: The Intro to Eastern Religions II (Online/Zoom) Instructor: Jason File Meets: Weekly - Fridays | Sessions: 5 Dates: 10/21/2022-12/02/2022 | Time: 1pm to 2:30pm Notes: No class 11/11 and 11/25. You do not have to take Part I to take Part II View/Register for Course Online: Click to Open Course: Fascinating Rhythm Part 2 (NCC-Grass Valley/Room: N15-101) Instructor: Steve Miller Meets: Weekly - Tuesdays | Sessions: 6 Dates: 10/25/2022-12/06/2022 | Time: 10am to 12pm Notes: No class 11/22. OLLI Tuition-free Course. Part 1 Not Required for Part 2 Register for Course via this Application/Registration Form: Click to Open Course: Investment and Money Management Series (Online/Zoom) Instructor: Brandon Montalvo and James Bopp Meets: Weekly - Wednesdays | Sessions: 4 Dates: 10/26/2022-11/16/2022 | Time: 5pm to 6:30pm Notes: This class will not be recorded. Attend live on Zoom for Industry Secrets View/Register for Course Online: Click to Open Course: The Films of Laurel and Hardy (Roseville Center/Room: 259) Instructor: Allan Enis NEW INSTRUCTOR Meets: Weekly - Wednesdays | Sessions: 5 Dates: 11/02/2022-12/07/2022 | Time: 1pm to 4pm Notes: No class 11/23. Currently only 14 spots left. Room holds 35 maximum View/Register for Course Online: Click to Open

OLLI Instructor Spotlight Featuring: Ellen Sander

Ellen Sander (pictured left) has a BA and MA in French, a BA in Government, and an MA in International Affairs. She has taught for the UC Davis French Department and has been an OLLI instructor for six years. Read Ellen's full instructor biography below: A Northern California native, Ellen spent her early childhood exploring the wonders of the outdoors as well as those of her family’s bookshelves. Writings in economics and fine arts, shelved in the family library, were intriguing to her curiosity even before entering the first grade. Influenced both by her parent’s vocations as well as countless hours outdoors Ellen developed a rare interest in the relationship between culture, languages, and politics. Travel throughout the western U.S and abroad introduced Ellen to the differing methods of cultural expression and life style. After studying Government with minors in Geology, Anthropology, and Astronomy, Ellen’s post-graduate studies offered tremendous insight into the economic development of rural workers, Francophone politics and cultural identity. Along the way, her father’s interest in documentary photography provided yet another medium with which to explore and document geographic regions and populations. Ellen brings to OLLI both academic and experienced perspectives of the French speaking world as well as Brazil. Utilizing photography narrated by the voices of cinematographers, writers, folklorists, and artists she provides her classes with an insightful and enriching learning experience. In Ellen’s words, life is not solely academic. Her exploration of national parks and alpine lakes encourages a keen appreciation for the greater world. Time is allowed for reflection as well such pastimes as gardening, swimming, tennis, skiing, and winter sports that reenergize the soul.

Ellen's Upcoming OLLI Classes (Fall 2022)

Course: Introduction to Astronomy (NCC-Grass Valley/Room: N12-103) Instructor: Ellen Sander Meets: Weekly - Thursdays | Sessions: 5 Dates: 10/27/2022-12/01/2022 | Time: 1pm to 3pm Notes: No class 11/24. *Course is also being offered at Roseville Center View/Register for Course Online: Click to Open Course: The Japanese Internment (NCC-Grass Valley/Room: N8-108) Instructor: Ellen Sander Meets: Weekly - Fridays | Sessions: 5 Dates: 10/28/2022-12/09/2022 | Time: 2pm to 4pm Notes: No class 11/11 & 11/25. *Course is also being offered at Roseville Center View/Register for Course Online: Click to Open *Classes offered at Roseville Center have different dates and times. Please refer to our website for details and to make sure you are registering for the correct location of either course listed above.

Lincoln Public Library Open House Successfully Happened on October 1st!

OLLI was featured at the October 1st Open House at our partner location, the Twelve Bridges Lincoln Public Library. Over 275 patrons attended the event and Advisory Council members, Joan Griffin, Gretchen Cypin, Lynne Snyder, and Linda Derosier were there handing out OLLI catalogues and answering questions. The OLLI Program would not continue to thrive as it has without the ongoing help and support of our Advisory Councils Members. Thank you, ladies for your generosity, time, and commitment to our Program! Your dedication does not go unnoticed! Pictured Above: Joan (left) and Gretchen (right) Not Pictured: Linda and Lynne

Your Upcoming Road Scholar Adventure Awaits! April 23 to April 30, 2023 | with: Joan Griffin

The Civil Rights Movement: Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham Eight days/seven nights Small group tour (maximum 24) Joan chose this adventure because of the popularity among OLLI members for her How Did I Not Know That? series of Social Justice classes. The “Save the Date” flyer provides greater detail, including a list of places we will visit and prices. To open "Save the Date" flyer: Click Here! Or check out the itinerary at: https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/22657/The-Civil-Rights-Movement-Atlanta-Montgomery-Selma-Birmingham

Please join!  Joan Griffin joangriff@gmail.com      530.320.6926

Sierra College Food Pantry Always Open and Accepting Donations

The Food Pantry is open to all Sierra College students experiencing food insecurity regardless of income. The Food Pantry’s stock consists of a variety of non-perishable items. Students must be currently enrolled at Sierra College to use the food pantry. OLLI members are encouraged to help fill the Sierra College Food Pantry at the Rocklin and Grass Valley campuses which gives scores of local homeless and food insecure youth a weekly box of food. In lieu of a food donation, we will be asking you to consider a monetary donation to the Sierra College Foundation or to the Amazon link that is setup for the food pantry (click link to open: Sierra College Food Pantry Amazon Wish List).   *Note: Please indicate OLLI on your check and/or Amazon order gift receipt. In the meantime, checks payable to Sierra College Foundation can always be sent to: Sierra College Foundation ℅ Food Pantry 316 Vernon St. Roseville, CA 95678 Thank you, OLLI members, for your support of this crucial resource for our Sierra College student body.

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