Join us for a guided tour of Oakland's Paramount Theatre, a beautifully restored 1931 National Historic Landmark and one of the finest examples of Art Deco design in the country. Explore the remarkable architecture, intricate design details and rich history behind one of the city's most iconic venues — a rare opportunity to experience a local classic up close.
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Join us for our Fall Preview — a great opportunity to hear from faculty and meet and mingle with members and staff as we gear up for the start of a new academic year. Want to chat about upcoming courses? Now's the time! Get a feel for the community? Come on over! Learn about ways to get involved? You bet. You can even register on the spot! Fall courses start in mid-September through mid-October, in person and online. Many are recorded, too. Whether you're OLLI-curious or a longtime member, we'd love to see you. And bring a friend!
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Join us for our second annual Back-to-School Night, OLLI-style, at Fieldwork Brewery in West Berkeley at 1160 6th Street on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 4PM — a fun chance to socialize and sip as we gear up for the start of the new academic year. New members, please come at 3:30 PM for a special welcome just for you! As with all Happy Hour gatherings, you're responsible for your own drink and food orders. Street parking is available and the 12-Bus runs right past. No need to RSVP. All are welcome! Thank you to OLLI's Member Engagement Committee for organizing.
Stop by our table at the always-fun — and always-packed — Solano Stroll on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 10 AM–5 PM. We'll be in front of 1746 Solano Ave., so come say hi! We'll have fall brochures, good cheer, great info, hopefully-not-melting candy, and some snazzy pens at the ready.
Join us for dozens of courses that dive deep into history, politics, music, literature, film, law, and more. All taught by Berkeley faculty and other top scholars. Not an OLLI member? Let’s fix that! Learn about the many benefits of membership — access to 100+ courses per year, speaker events, field trips, town halls, socials, and more — plus a special offer for new members and our fee assistance program.
Join us for a look at one of today’s most pressing economic challenges: rising costs. Professor Martha Olney offers an accessible overview of what drives inflation, how its effects vary across households and sectors, and why effective remedies are often limited. She’ll also explore the difficult policy tradeoffs facing the Federal Reserve as it works to balance inflation and unemployment — shedding light on the choices that shape the broader economy and our everyday lives.
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Staying up to date on vaccines is especially important for older adults. Yet today, recommendations about which vaccines to get — and when — have been blunted and blurred. Dr. Deborah Gold will discuss the key vaccines for older adults, followed by ample time for Q&A.
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