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REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Friday, January 3. Limit 30 members. Click Here for Registration Instructions.

Please note that classes will not be held in observance of the following holidays:

• Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Monday, February 17: President's Day

Registration is closed.

This class is an extension of the Intro to Chair Yoga series that began on Thursday, January 23, with six additional sessions now available. This friendly, approachable introduction to chair yoga allows participants to build on their practice, increasing strength and flexibility over time. In addition to learning yoga poses that will be practiced in a chair, students will be introduced to breath work, meditation, and the basic foundational principles of yoga. This class offers gentle yoga for the whole person. Please note: There will be no class on Thursday, March 20. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Monday, March 3. Limit 50 members. To register, log in to your member account, then return to the program page to complete your registration.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Wednesday, March 26.  Limit 25 members. Preference will be given to new students. The course may be repeated if space is available. To register, log in to your member account, then return to the program page to complete your registration. 

TOUR SIGN-UP CLOSED.

This tour features a live cooking demonstration of a dish from the Nothing To It! menu, a guided tour of the culinary school, and a delicious lunch catered by their Gourmet Deli. Join OLLI for a flavorful experience, connect with fellow members, and enjoy a fun-filled culinary adventure! For more details, visit: Nothing To It website.

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Mark your calendars. Tour sign-ups will open on Friday, March 14 and close Thursday, March 20. Cost is $35 per person. The tour size is limited to 25 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability. To sign up for a tour, first log in to your member account. Once signed in, return to the tour page to complete the sign-up process.

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. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Tuesday, April 1. Limit 40 members. To register, log in to your member account, then return to the program page to complete your registration.  Meets on 1st Fridays at 10 am starting on April 4.

THIS CLASS IS FULL. 

Join us to walk in the footsteps of historic Nevadans on this Carson City Historic Walk. The walk will take us past original homes of timber titans, newspaper publishers and mining moguls. We will stop at landmarks including 1800s-era Victorian-style homes, museums and churches, and government buildings including the Nevada State Capitol. We will follow the Kit Carson Trail through Carson City’s historic district. Nearly 50 landmarks telling the story of the capital city’s history are featured here. The walk will take us approximately 2 hours – a total of about 2.5 miles.

Following the tour, we will gather at Great Basin Brewery for lunch (OPTIONAL): https://www.greatbasinbrewingco.com/visit-us/carson-city

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Mark your calendars. Tour sign-up will open on March 21 and close on March 27. Limit of 25 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability. To sign up, log in to your member account, then return to the tour page to complete the sign-up process. 

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.

Here is an opportunity to learn a bit about geothermal energy production in Nevada. Join your OLLI friends for a tour of ORMAT’s Steamboat Springs geothermal power plant, located near the junction of I-580 and the Mount Rose Highway. Attendees will view infrastructure at the plant and discuss the respective roles of fossil fuel, solar and geothermal power production in meeting the increasing demand for electricity. Attendees will be required to provide their own transportation to the tour site. Carpooling during a portion of the tour at the ORMAT facility will be mandatory to manage tour traffic logistics.

Ormat is a global leader in geothermal energy production: developing, owning and operating geothermal power plants around the world. For more information regarding ORMAT check out their website: https://www.ormat.com/en/renewables/geothermal/view/?ContentID=89

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Mark your calendars. Tour sign-up will open on Friday, March 28 and close on Thursday, April 3. Limit of 20 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability. To sign up, log in to your member account, then return to the tour page to complete the sign-up process. 

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.

Vegetable Gardening: Join us for a discussion on the best practices for vegetable gardening in Reno. Hear tips on when to plant, what varieties thrive here, plant care and more!

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 Tuesday, April 15. Limit 25 members. To register, log in to your member account, then return to the program page to complete your registration. 

Meets on 3rd Fridays at 10 am starting April 18.

Join us for an exclusive guided tour of the Pioneer Center in downtown Reno. This walking tour will include information on the unique midcentury architecture of this historic building and access to backstage areas rarely seen by the general public. 

• Time: 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
• Location: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501

 

Registration Required by Monday, April 21. To register, first log in to your member account. Once signed in, return to the tour page to complete the registration process. You may register for only one of the two available tour times: 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm OR 3 pm - 4 pm.

Join us for an exclusive guided tour of the Pioneer Center in downtown Reno. This walking tour will include information on the unique midcentury architecture of this historic building and access to backstage areas rarely seen by the general public.

• Time: 3 pm to 4 pm
• Location: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501

 

Registration Required by Monday, April 21. To register, first log in to your member account. Once signed in, return to the tour page to complete the registration process. You may register for only one of the two available tour times: 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm OR 3 pm - 4 pm.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Tuesday, April 29. Limit 40 members. To register, log in to your member account, then return to the program page to complete your registration.  Meets on 1st Fridays at 10 am.

Join OLLI for an artful eye walking tour through Reno’s Midtown. Take a close look at the many murals depicting the history and culture of Reno. Learn about the artists and how each artist uses their talent to enhance Reno’s vibrant art scene.

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Mark your calendars. The tour sign-up will open on April 18 and close on April 24. Limit of 10 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability. To sign up, log in to your member account, then return to the tour page to complete the sign-up process. 

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.

Flower Identification: Learn about spring and summer blooms! Practice skills to identify different plant species, and gain knowledge of the native and ornamental flowers that grow well in our climate. Lesson will conclude with an optional walk through the gardens to practice new identification skills.

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 Tuesday, May 13. Limit 25 members. To register, log in to your member account, then return to the program page to complete your registration. 

Meets on 3rd Fridays at 10 am.

Join your OLLI friends for a tour of NV Energy’s Tracy Power Plant, located approximately 17 miles east of Sparks on Interstate 80. We will view some of the infrastructure at the plant, as well as discuss the respective roles of fossil fuel, solar and geothermal power production in meeting the increasing demand for electricity. Attendees must provide their own transportation to the tour site.

The Frank A. Tracy Generating Station is a multi-technology, clean burning natural gas-fueled power plant complex. The plant includes eight individual generating units with in-service dates ranging from 1974 to 2008. The original two generating units, which have been shut down and are in the process of being dismantled, were completed in 1963 and 1965. For more background info see: https://www.nvenergy.com/publish/content/dam/nvenergy/brochures_arch/about-nvenergy/our-company/power-supply/Tracy_Fact_Sheet.pdf

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Mark your calendars. The tour sign-ups will open on May 2 and close on May 8. Each tour is limited to 20 OLLI members. A lottery will be held to fill available slots if demand exceeds availability. To sign up, log in to your member account, then return to the tour page to complete the sign-up process. You may register for only one of the two available tour times: 10 am – 12 pm OR 1 pm – 3 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.

 

Join us for a cohesive four-part seminar exploring the vibrant world of urban gardening with Soulful Seeds—a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing food, connection, and resiliency through neighborhood gardens. Registration includes all four sessions, providing a comprehensive experience of seasonal gardening techniques, community connection, and hands-on activities.

Throughout the series, you’ll meet co-founder Earstin Whitten, tour the gardens in their late spring bloom, and participate in engaging activities like beekeeping, garlic harvesting, and exploring the new native garden, nursery, and hoop houses.

This offsite seminar will be held at the Soulful Gardens Campus, located at the corner of Glendale and Galetti Way, every Tuesday in June at noon.

• June 3
• June 10
• June 17
• June 24

 

Registration Required for the entire series by Tuesday, May 27, 2025. To register, log in to your member account, then return to the program page to complete your registration. 

SAVE THE DATE for the annual OLLI Good Time Camping!

Join us for our 13th year of OLLI Good Time Camping from Wednesday, June 4 – Friday, June 6, 2025, at Washoe Lake State Park Campground. Stay overnight or drop in for free daily activities. Please bring your own chairs, as seating is limited. Camping Fees: $15 per vehicle, per night for Nevada vehicles, $20 per vehicle, per night for California vehicles, collected upon park entry. Watch for more details in the OLLI Weekly!

Registration Required by Monday, June 2. To register, log in to your member account, then return to the program page to complete your registration. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Tuesday, June 3. Limit 40 members. To register, log in to your member account, then return to the program page to complete your registration.  Meets on 1st Fridays at 10 am.

Propagation: Join us for a lesson and demonstration on best practices for propagation. This method of plant reproduction can be intimidating, but with the right tools is a breeze! Lesson will involve a hands on propagation practice. 

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 Tuesday, June 17. Limit 25 members. To register, log in to your member account, then return to the program page to complete your registration. 

Meets on 3rd Fridays at 10 am.