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Lectures and Mini-Series   

Lectures and Mini-Series feature stimulating presentations on timely topics, with lectures as single-session events and mini-series offering multi-session explorations for a deeper examination of specific subjects, where participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.

For other OLLI programs, see:

 
  • OLLI Shorts
  • Dates: 8/19/2024 - 12/16/2024
    Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    Days: M
    Modality: Hybrid
    Building: OLLI Campus
    Instructor: George Butterfield, Ralph Jaeck
    Various speakers will present short topics of interest. Talks will last for 5 to 20 minutes. Topics will be chosen by the speaker, and will not be announced in advance. Tune in and be surprised!
    • August 19
    • October 21
    • December 16

    Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.


  • Reno Chamber Orchestra - Meet the Artists
  • Dates: 9/18/2024 - 12/11/2024
    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    Days: W Th
    Modality: Hybrid
    Building: OLLI Campus
    Instructor: Amy Heald
    Enjoy sneak previews of the RCO's upcoming season with musical highlights from special guest artists. Amy and Kelly Kuo, music director, will share highlights from the season's upcoming concerts, as well as musical sneak previews.
    • Wednesday, September 18
    • Thursday, October 17
    • Thursday, November 7
    • Wednesday, December 11

    Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.


  • Navigating Tomorrow's Medicare: A Guide to Preparedness
  • Dates: 10/7/2024 - 12/2/2024
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: M
    Modality: Hybrid
    Building: OLLI Campus
    Instructor: Keri Lowrey

    Learn how to navigate the complexities of aging and plan effectively for your healthcare needs. Each session is designed to empower attendees with practical knowledge and resources for informed decision-making and proactive healthcare planning.

    • October 7: Medicare 101: Start with the basics
    • October 14: Staying Informed: The Impact of Policy Changes on Your Medicare Coverage
    • October 21: Essential Documents Every Senior Should Have in Order: A Comprehensive Checklist
    • October 28: Online Security: Outsmart the Scammers with guest speaker Tiffany Bacon with Edward Jones
    • November 4: Retirement Planning Made Simple: Maximizing Your Savings and Investments with guest speaker Tiffany Bacon with Edward Jones
    • November 18: Living Your Best Life: How to Create and Stick to a Self-Care Plan in Your Senior Years
    • November 25: Embracing Technology: An Overview of Digital Products for Aging
    • December 2: Maximizing Your Benefits: Why an Annual Review of Your Medicare Plan is Essential

    Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.


  • Understanding Allergies
  • Dates: 11/12/2024 - 11/26/2024
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Modality: Hybrid
    Building: OLLI Campus
    Instructor: Marshall Postman
    About 30% of the population is affected by allergies. In these two presentations Dr. Postman will discuss the mechanisms, patterns, diagnosis, and treatment of allergic problems.
    • November 12: Occurrence, familial patterns, underlying immunologic mechanisms, and symptoms of nasal, sinus and eye allergies, and asthma.
    • November 26: Diagnosis and treatment of airway allergies including avoidance strategies, medications and allergy shots, and the reasons that allergies are increasing.

    Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.


  • OLLI One Book: The Measure by Nikki Erlick
  • Dates: 11/22/2024 - 11/22/2024
    Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    Days: F
    Modality: Hybrid
    Building: OLLI Campus
    Instructor: Alice Yucht
    In this speculative novel, one day every adult over age 22 awakens to find a box at his or her doorstep. The box reads, “The measure of your life lies within.” And inside each box is a string whose length indicates the recipient’s lifespan. Instantly, the world is changed. Some characters grapple with what to do with his or her time left, while others are too afraid to even look in the box. Join us for a discussion of a thought-provoking and unforgettable book that asks: would you choose to find out the length of your life? The Measure is an ambitious, invigorating story about family, friendship, hope, and destiny that encourages us to live life to the fullest.  Make sure to read the book before the discussion!

    Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.


  • Movie: 127 Hours
  • Dates: 11/22/2024 - 11/22/2024
    Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: F
    Modality: In-Person
    Building: OLLI Campus
    Instructor: Karin McCollum
    This powerful documentary is the true story of one man's struggle to survive against mountainous odds. 127 Hours was the period of non-stop activity from when Aron Ralston was stranded in Bluejohn Canyon once his arm was trapped underneath a boulder, to when he was rescued. Come and watch this utterly remarkable story.

  • Movies with Robin Holabird
  • Dates: 12/4/2024 - 12/18/2024
    Times: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: W
    Modality: In-Person
    Building: OLLI Campus
    Instructor: Robin Holabird

    Movie reviewer Robin Holabird introduces projects she worked on during her 20+ year tenure with the Nevada Film Office and discusses her extensive career as a film reviewer. She is the author of two books: Elvis, Marilyn, and the Space Aliens and Around the World in 80 Movies.

    • December 4: Johnny Guitar, filmed in the jet-setter destination of Sedona, Arizona. Though Sterling Hayden plays the title role, star status goes to Joan Crawford, dominating the screen in her version of fashionable cowgirl attire.
    • December 18: Lake Tahoe’s fictitious Cartwright family join for Bonanza: Under Attack, with Western legend Ben Johnson guiding famous Ponderosa Ranch. The feature co-stars Dennis Farina and Leonard Nimoy, as Jesse James’s brother Frank, with locations at the Ponderosa Ranch in Incline Village plus a meadow on Clear Creek Road near Carson City.

  • Implications of the 2024 Election Results
  • Dates: 12/6/2024 - 12/6/2024
    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    Days: F
    Modality: Hybrid
    Building: OLLI Campus
    Instructor: Fred Lokken
    We will review the fall campaign and election for the Presidency, Congress and Nevada and review issues and questions for the 2025 Nevada legislative session.

    Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.


  • Protect Your Family with Genetic Testing
  • Dates: 12/12/2024 - 12/12/2024
    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Modality: Hybrid
    Building: OLLI Campus
    Instructor: Susan Liebman
    Learn how the latest advancements in genetic technology can benefit you and your family. Common concerns about cost and interpretation of results will be addressed. Understand how genetic testing enables preventative actions, earlier diagnoses and better health outcomes. Key themes from the presenter's memoir, The Dressmaker's Mirror: Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family's Secret will be highlighted. Empower yourself with knowledge and take proactive steps for your family's well-being.

    Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.


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