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- Electric Guitar -Beginners
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Dates: 4/3/2024 - 6/12/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: W
Modality: In-Person
Building: OLLI Campus
Instructor: Kurt Frohlich, David Allison
Registration is closed.
Learn common chords to play many popular/classic songs in all genres, strumming patterns, how to read guitar tablature and chord diagrams, basic guitar maintenance and changing strings, and much more! Besides group practice on various songs, you’ll work on a personal “project song” through the course which lasts ten weeks. You must bring your own electric guitar, guitar tuner, picks, and a guitar stand. A course book will be provided. Call or text Kurt Frohlich at (775) 742-6834, or email at kfrohlich@live.com with any questions. New students will only be accepted the first two weeks of the course.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Wednesday, March 27. Limit 5 members. Click Here for Registration Instructions.
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- Acoustic Guitar - Beginners
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Dates: 4/10/2024 - 6/12/2024
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: W
Modality: In-Person
Building: OLLI Campus
Instructor: Kurt Frohlich, David Allison
Registration is closed.
Learn common chords to play many popular/classic songs in all genres, strumming patterns, how to read guitar tablature and chord diagrams, basic guitar maintenance and changing strings, and much more! Besides group practice on various songs, you’ll work on a personal “project song” through the course which lasts ten weeks. You must bring your own acoustic guitar, guitar tuner, picks, and a guitar stand. A course book will be provided. Call or text Kurt Frohlich at (775) 742-6834, or email at kfrohlich@live.com with any questions. New students will only be accepted the first two weeks of the course.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Wednesday, March 27. Limit 5 members. Click Here for Registration Instructions.
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- FREE TOUR: Carson City Historic Walking Tour
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 5/22/2024 - 5/22/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: W
Building: Off Site Location
Instructor: Ron Keil
TOUR SIGN-UP CLOSED.
Join us for a docent-led walking tour of the historic Westside District of Carson City. The tour will feature landmarks including Victorian-style homes, museums, and churches. Each stop adds to the story of the capital city’s rich history. The tour involves approximately 1 ½ hours of walking and is wheelchair accessible. Following the walking tour there will be an optional order-off-the-menu lunch at the Westside Pour House.
TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Mark your calendars. Tour sign-up open Friday, May 3 and will close Friday, May 10. Tour size is limited to 20 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.
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- Distinguished Speakers Series: Poetry from the Page to the Stage
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Dates: 5/23/2024 - 5/23/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Th
Modality: Hybrid
Building: OLLI Campus
Instructor: Jesse Ziegler
Join Reno's Poet Laureate to learn how sharing one's innermost thoughts and feelings through poetry serves as a cathartic release and an emotional outlet. We will see how poetic expression aids in personal healing, fosters transformative connections, and creates a supportive environment for both the poet and the audience. Be a part of something special. Please join us as we embark on a poetic adventure.
Come early to enjoy some refreshments and the opportunity to mix and mingle from 1:30 pm to 2 pm.
REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED by Monday, May 20, so we are sure to have enough food. Click Here for Registration Instructions.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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- PAID TOUR: Tahoe Science Center, Incline Village
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Fee: $5.00
Dates: 5/29/2024 - 5/29/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: W
Building: Off Site Location
Instructor: Sandy Zoerner
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.
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- FREE TOUR: SoL Cannabis Dispensary
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 6/12/2024 - 6/12/2024
Times: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: W
Building: Off Site Location
Instructor: Connie Douglas
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.
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- Arboretum Gardening Series: Nature and Nurture
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Dates: 6/20/2024 - 6/20/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: Th
Modality: In-Person
Building: Off Site Location
Instructor: Luke Sorenson
Join Wilbur D. May Arboretum staff to learn about different aspects of gardening, from soil to pruning, focusing on a new theme each month.
Thursday, June 20th, Fire Safety: Gain understanding of fire behavior in the Reno area and beyond, and the specific ways this can interact with your garden. Learn the principles of FireWise gardening, and the importance of implementing them in your own landscape. Explore ways to deter fire, and determine the risk of wildfire near your own home. See beautiful examples of FireWise landscaping (because it doesn't have to be boring!)
Location link for class: https://goo.gl/maps/zQnWAcg8v3UgRMYv5 / 1595 N. Sierra Street, Reno, NV 89503 (Ranch House, near the south parking lot)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Thursday, June 13. Limit 25 members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability. Click Here for Registration Instructions.
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