Tours and Special Events   

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Traditional Hug High School was completely remodeled to include a comprehensive vocational center which now includes training programs in Health Science/Sports Medicine, Culinary Arts, Human & Social Services, Advanced Computer Science, Forensic Science, and Military Science (JROTC). See what the remodel project now provides for our future workforce. The tour includes the entire campus, including the traditional and non-traditional classrooms.

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Sign-up will open on January 16 and close on January 22. The tour is limited to 20 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability.

PLEASE NOTE: Each OLLI member must sign up separately to be considered for joint attendance. Signing up for the tour does not guarantee participation. Confirmation details will be provided individually once the tour deadline has closed to let you know if you’re on the tour or not.

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See what changes have been made to the old Reno Gazette Journal (RGJ) building. The tour will be a guided exploration of the police department’s new state-of-the-art building. Each OLLI member will be required to have a form of identification to enter the tour. You will be given a visitor pass and be asked to sign in.

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Sign-ups will open on January 16 and close on January 22. The tour is limited to 12 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability. You may register for only one of the two tours available. Tour dates: January 9 OR February 6. 

PLEASE NOTE: Each OLLI member must sign up separately to be considered for joint attendance. Signing up for the tour does not guarantee participation. Confirmation details will be provided individually once the tour deadline has closed to let you know if you're on the tour or not.

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Enjoy an exclusive evening with High Mark's Master Distiller as we experience all their amazing spirits and handcrafted cocktails perfectly paired with gourmet charcuterie. We will enjoy all of this while learning about the stories & journey behind their spirits and recipes that will have you wanting more. Seating is limited! Book today!

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Sign-up will open on January 23 and close on January 29. The tour is limited to 25 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability.

PLEASE NOTE: Each OLLI member must sign up separately to be considered for joint attendance. Signing up for the tour does not guarantee participation. Confirmation details will be provided by the Tour Leader individually once the tour deadline has closed to let you know if you’re on the tour or not.

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A great place to get something sweet. We will break into two groups. While one group is on the tour the other group can check out the delicious treats in the gift shop. Remember the day after the tour is Valentine's Day!! The tour takes between 20-30 minutes. After the tour we can meet over at Woody's Grille and Spirits on South McCarran for lunch (optional).

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Sign-up will open on January 23 and will close on January 29. The tour is limited to 20 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots, if demand exceeds availability.

PLEASE NOTE: Each OLLI member must sign up separately to be considered for joint attendance. Signing up for the tour does not guarantee participation. Confirmation details will be provided individually once the tour dealing has closed to let you if you're on the tour or not.

You may have noticed this handsome new building near the I-80 freeway, let's check it out on an OLLI Tour! We will meet on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno to tour the John Tulloch Business Building, the new home for the College of Business. This building is designed as a welcoming gateway between city and campus, creating a new front door on the university's southern perimeter. We will tour parts of the five-story, 128,000 square foot building which combines classrooms, computer labs, and auditoriums with social spaces including a cafeteria and outdoor terraces. The tour will last about one hour, and will involve walking through various parts of the building.

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Sign-up will open on January 30 and close on February 5. Tour is limited to 22 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability. You may register for only one of the two available tour times: 10 am OR 1 pm.

PLEASE NOTE: Each OLLI member must sign up separately to be considered for joint attendance. Signing up for the tour does not guarantee participation. Confirmation details will be provided individually once the tour deadline has closed to let you know if you're on the tour or not.

You may have noticed this handsome new building near the I-80 freeway, let's check it out on an OLLI Tour! We will meet on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno to tour the John Tulloch Business Building, the new home for the College of Business. This building is designed as a welcoming gateway between city and campus, creating a new front door on the university's southern perimeter. We will tour parts of the five-story, 128,000 square foot building which combines classrooms, computer labs, and auditoriums with social spaces including a cafeteria and outdoor terraces. The tour will last about one hour, and will involve walking through various parts of the building.

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Sign-up will open on January 30 and close on February 5. Tour is limited to 22 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability. You may register for only one of the two available tour times: 10 am OR 1 pm.

PLEASE NOTE: Each OLLI member must sign up separately to be considered for joint attendance. Signing up for the tour does not guarantee participation. Confirmation details will be provided individually once the tour deadline has closed to let you know if you're on the tour or not.

You are invited to an engaging session where neuroscience graduate students from UNR will present their research. They are eager to share their latest findings and receive valuable feedback. The audience will evaluate the students after each three-minute thesis presentation, which includes one visual slide. You will be helping these students prepare for the UNR and then the national graduate student research presentation competition. Join us for this special event!

This pre-trip information meeting is designed for OLLI members who are already registered and paid for the Shades of Ireland featuring Northern Ireland tour. During this session, our Collette representative will walk travelers through important pre-departure details, including travel logistics, documentation, packing tips, and what to expect day-to-day while on tour. This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow travelers, ask questions, and ensure everyone feels prepared and excited for the journey ahead.

Please note: This meeting is not an information session for prospective travelers and will focus specifically on details relevant to those already confirmed for the trip. We look forward to gathering as a group and helping set the stage for a memorable Ireland adventure.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

"Witnesses: Testimony in Words and Art." Remembering and presenting the voices, writings and art as firsthand documentation from witnesses to the Holocaust. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Samuel D, Kassow, Charles H. Northam Professor of History at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, will speak about the Ringelblum Archive, a collection of documents and materials created in the Warsaw Ghetto to document life in the ghetto and the fate of Polish Jews. He is widely known for his 2007 book Who Will Write Our History?: Rediscovering a Hidden Archive from the Warsaw Ghetto.

This FREE event will be at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. View art exhibit in Paradise Ballroom lobby at 6:00 p.m.

Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/DofR2026

Questions? Email judith.schumer18@gmail.com. 

Come and enjoy a delightful Spring Concert full of familiar favorites as we welcome the season with John Nasir, better known as The Piano Man, who will entertain us with LIVE piano music featuring memorable selections from the classics and Broadway, to ragtime and Big Bands, to the movies and current pops.

Let’s celebrate summer with great company and a potluck of delicious dishes! Join fellow OLLI members—or come meet new ones—at our annual summer picnic held at the scenic Bartley Ranch Park. It’s a perfect time to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the warmth of our OLLI community. Please bring a dish to share—appetizer, salad, main, or dessert—along with serving utensils and your own beverages. Whether it’s your signature recipe or something picked up from your favorite local spot, all contributions are appreciated! Plates, eating utensils, and napkins will be provided. We’ll plan to begin lunch around noon, so bring your appetite! We can’t wait to see you there for a joyful afternoon of good food, great conversation, and community connection in the great outdoors.

Location: Bartley Ranch Park, Flying B Pavilion
                 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd. in Reno

Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting to learn more about what’s happening at OLLI, the direction we’re headed, and to hear an up-to-date report on our financial status. While no formal election will be held, the Nominating Committee will introduce candidates recommended for upcoming Advisory Council positions.

Refreshments will be generously provided by Right at Home, Home Care.

Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.

Valley Wood Park Wildlife Gardens in Northwest Reno includes eight themed gardens focusing on pollinators, birds, native plants, and sustainable gardening. Each season brings its own beauty, with interpretive signs and walking paths. Learn about the birds that inhabit the garden from Lahontan Audubon Society Executive Director Diane Hong-Kone. The guided tour, led by Kitty Gillette, co-chair of Valley Wood Wildlife Gardens Task Force, is mostly on paved sidewalks and asphalt walkways. If you have any questions, please email Eileen Bidwell at eeniebee@charter.net

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Sign-up will open on May 22 and close on June 4.  The tour is limited to 25 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability.

PLEASE NOTE: Each OLLI member must sign up separately to be considered for joint attendance. Signing up for the tour does not guarantee participation. Confirmation details will be provided individually once the tour deadline has closed to let you know if you’re on the tour or not.

Join us for our 14th year of OLLI Good Time Camping from Wednesday, June 17 – Friday, June 19, 2026 at Washoe Lake State Park Campground. Camp overnight or come for the day. Please bring your own chairs, as seating is limited. 

• Wednesday, June 17 (2 p.m. check in)
  • 5:30 p.m. Potluck Dinner (Be sure to save room for Jim Bonar's deep-fried turkey)
  • 6:30 p.m. Campfire, Hula Dancing Ukulele & Sing-Along (bring a log for the fire)

 

• Thursday, June 18
  • 8:30 a.m. OLLI hikers
  • 2:00 p.m. Jim Bonar talk - the Sierra Nevada Mountains
  • 2:30 p.m. Sierra Alphorn Players

 

• Friday, June 19 (11 a.m. check out)

 

Overnight camping fee - $15 per night for Nevada vehicles. Day use fee - $5 per vehicle. To be paid at the park entrance. (Current Nevada State Parks All Access Senior Permits waive these entrance fees) 

Questions? Contact Cal Wilson (775) 240-4009