OLLI Special Events

Wednesday, 
Oct 8

 10:00 - 12:00

Zoom

“Where on Earth is the U.S.?”  Are we in the Top-10?”

How does the U.S. compare in meeting the challenges that exist in 2025? We will examine some 24 topics including: GDP,  Wages,  Taxes, Trade balance, Tariffs, Environment, Energy, Education, Healthcare, Climate Change, Immigration, Safety, Prosperity, Happiness, “Best” Nations, et al.. We will use the "Top 10" format which provides a quick "snap-shot" of the U.S. rank relative to other nations. Presented by Doug Stowell, a consumer and political polling veteran in both U.S. and EU markets. 

ZOOM Meeting ID:   812 9524 9362   
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Wednesdays, 
Oct 1 - Nov 22

 1:00 - 3:00

Bellflower Women's Club
9402 Oak St.

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’ll explore compelling books on politics, history, public policy, and current events—examining 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 – “Who is Government” by Michael Lewis 
November – “Palaces for the People” by Eric Klinenberg
Register at www.csulb.edu/csulbolli  

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. Under­stand 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     

https://csulb.zoom.us/j/86454207983?pwd=Bz3ai9paNr73XMjcUou8ZX9yJuPSUD.1

Meeting ID: 864 5420 7983

Passcode: 754132 

Friday Oct, 10

12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

CSULB, 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    

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’ll 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  

https://csulb.zoom.us/j/83459662823?pwd=M6RWYGnVICG2haLJbI7K2B51haWc84.1

Meeting ID: 834 5966 2823

Passcode: 974197

Wednesday, Nov. 19

11 - 12:30

Los Alamitos Community Center

Fridays
1:30 - 3:30  
 

CSULB Lab, HSD 100