OLLI Special Events

Free Events on Zoom or In Person

Please Register to reserve a place in these classes and help our volunteer instructors to know the class size to expect!  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, 
July 9 - Aug. 27

 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, 
July 25 & August  29

12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

CSULB, HSD, 
rm 101

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 summer (once a month). Students are expected to have read the book before each meeting. 
July – Poverty, by America   by Matthew Desmond 
August – The Sum of Us   by Heather McGhee 
Register at www.csulb.edu/csulbolli  

Saturday,  July 12   
(1 day)

8:00 – 9:45 a.m. 

CSULB, HSD, rm 101

PALEONTOLOGY/ Dino Dig    
Presented by Sam Lopez, educator and Paleontology field worker 

This class will consist of attendees cleaning twenty million years old fossils. A power point presentation on paleontology of dinosaurs and shark teeth will be shown.  Attendees also will complete a paleontology field map. The presentation will conclude with people understanding the basis of fossilization, digging up dinosaurs and documenting them.  Class limit: 40
Register at www.csulb.edu/csulbolli     or email  olli@csulb.edu 

Monday, Aug. 4  (1 day)

7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

CSULB, HSD, room 101

 

ASTRONOMY NIGHT    U.S. SPACE PROGRAM
Presenter: Sam Lopez

Attendees will learn the basics of the U.S. Space Program including: the Explorer Program, the Apollo Project and the Hubble/Webb Telescope and will view the moon and other astronomic features. They will be able to identify basic locations of the moon while using a telescope and be able to understand the key events of the U.S. space program.    Class limit 50
Register at www.csulb.edu/csulbolli    or email  olli@csulb.edu 

Thursday, 
Aug. 21  

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.      

CSULB, HSD, rm 101 

UNDERSTANDING  VISION LOSS
Presentor:  Nicou Azaran, Braille Institute

This presentation gives students the opportunity to first learn about various eye conditions that affect a significant portion of the population and the experiences of having these conditions. Students will learn about optical devices designed to assist those with vision loss. Additionally, this course explains Braille Institute’s role in assisting members of the blind and low vision community in living their most fulfilling lives.             Class limit: 90
Register at www.csulb.edu/csulbolli  

From Zoom
Spring 2025		ELDER SCAMS & FINANCIAL  SECURITY
Presenter: Steve Benton
Beware of Elder Scams!! This highly educational, and effective presentation provides what one needs to know about how to  protect oneself and others.   Recording available   Scams.Steve Benton.mp4 
 

Fridays
1:30 - 3:30  
 

CSULB 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