Tours and Special Events   

All OLLI members and prospective members are encouraged to attend the Annual Membership Meeting. Learn about our our current activities and financial status. Election of Advisory Council Officers and Members will be held.

Curious to learn how Lake Tahoe was formed? Why is it blue? How is it changing? How you can help keep Tahoe blue? Learn the latest findings during our visit to the Science Center. Explore the interactive exhibits and a 3-D theater. The entry fee is $5 which you will pay upon arrival. We will then be met by one of the docents for a guided tour.

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED. Mark your calendars. Tour sign-ups open Friday, May 3 and will close Saturday, May 18. The tour size is limited to 30 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability. Click here for Tour Sign-Up Instructions. 

PLEASE NOTE: 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. 

Let's celebrate summer with a picnic in the park! Join your OLLI friends, or make new ones, at our annual picnic at Bartley Ranch in Reno. Bring your own food, or get together with those at your table to share a picnic spread. We'll be at the pavilion in Bartley Ranch, which is located in south Reno at 6000 Bartley Ranch Road off of Lakeside Drive.

Lifescapes class members and invited guests gather for this year’s Book Launch. Members will share their stories. It will be a potluck, so please bring something light to share - pastry, fruit or cheese and crackers. Coffee and tea will be provided. Members who contributed to the Anthology will be able to pick up their individual copy. Attendance is limited to class members and invited guests.

Join Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful staff to explore the Sensory Garden in Idlewild Park, with gardens dedicated to each of the five senses. Learn about the Truckee River Watershed and sustainable, river-friendly gardening practices you can apply to your own garden. This tour involves standing and walking on uneven ground.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Sunday, June 9: Send an email to Eileen at eeniebee@charter.net, with “Garden Tour” in the subject line. Please include your name and phone number. You will receive a confirmation message with directions to our meeting place. Tour is limited to 25.

Get a general overview of the marijuana industry in Nevada, and learn about topicals and tinctures that can help with pain and sleep problems. We will meet at SoL, located in Washoe Valley, a modern facility with a sunlit greenhouse and commercial kitchen production facility. Our tour will be led by the owner, who can answer all your questions! After the tour, you can purchase items from their extensive selection.

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED. Mark your calendars. Tour sign-ups open Friday, May 17 and will close Thursday, May 30. The tour size is limited to 35 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability. Click here for Tour Sign-Up Instructions.

PLEASE NOTE: 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. 

SAVE THE DATE for the annual OLLI Good Time Camping!

Mix & Mingle will immediately follow the Spring OLLI Member Orientation. As members mix and mingle with old friends and new acquaintances, you’ll have an opportunity to ask your "burning" questions of OLLI staff and OLLI volunteer leadership. Come and join the fun, meet new people, and enjoy light refreshments provided by Connie Douglas, chair of the OLLI Events Committee, and her ever-so-creative team of food enthusiasts!