Join us for a special town hall the day after the 2026 elections, when we’ll bring together scholars, specialists, and practitioners to unpack what happened and what it might mean on the road to 2028.
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Many (but not all!) of our fall courses will have wrapped up by the first week of November, but the fun of gathering together continues! Join us for a Happy Hour mixer organized by OLLI's Member Engagement Committee on Wednesday, November 4, 3:30–5:30 PM, at Zino (2086 Allston Way, Berkeley) in the Hotel Shattuck. Just a couple of blocks from The Freight. Come solo or bring a friend. The welcome will be warm! This is a no-host, but yes-fun gathering. No need to RSVP. Hope to see you there!
Join us for “A Listening Foray” — an immersive outdoor experience where we'll hear the natural world amplified through professional field-recording microphones and wireless in-ear monitors. Guided by Lish Grooves, a Bay Area musician, field recording artist, and environmental sound practitioner, we'll listen to the soundscape in real time, as well as explore distinct elements through facilitated listening — such as birdsong slowed down to reveal more detail.
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Just days after the midterm elections, join Amelia Barili for an experiential hour focused on calming an overstressed nervous system. Drawing on ancient wisdom and neuroscience, we’ll practice simple embodied tools to reset stress, restore clarity, and rebuild resilience — one person, one breath, one relationship at a time. Because democracy has a nervous system, too — one shaped by how we show up for each other. Leave steadier, calmer, and ready for the long run.
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'Tis that time of year! Join us for our annual OLLIday Party & Open House on Tuesday, December 8, 1:30–3 PM, at OLLI HQ (1995 University Ave., Suite 365, Berkeley.) Enjoy good cheer and great company as you meet and mingle with members, faculty and the OLLI team. Please bring a nosh (sweet or savory) or beverage to share, if possible. All are welcome!
On the course roster? Diving into the movies, China in the world, Toni Morrison, country music road trip, finding the LGBTQ+ past in present places, and more. Learn about all the benefits of an OLLI @Berkeley membership — access to dozens of courses, speaker events, field trips, town halls, workshops on healthy aging, socials and more — as well as our special offer for new members and our fee assistance program.