Cultivating Joy

Joy is available to us, even in the darkest moments of this complex world. In fact, it may be more important to seek out and cultivate joy now as we despair over those things we can't control. This is a practical course offering simple actions to cultivate joy in our everyday lives.

Faculty Bio

Sara Orem has taught for OLLI at Berkeley for 10 years. Her background and academic study is in positive psychology, in the many ways we can enhance positive emotions to live a more satisfying and fulfilling life.She particularly enjoys facilitating small classes where we all learn together and encourage each other.

This is an In-Person Workshop

• Classes will meet in person at the Golden Bear Center, Suite 365, at 1995 University Ave., Berkeley
• Class is limited to 18 members
• You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.

Schedule Highlights

• Course starts on Thursday, Sept. 19, and ends on Thursday, Oct. 24
• Classes meet for 6 weeks, 2 hours per session (10–noon)
• All course materials will remain available to view and enjoy through Dec. 31

Member Praise for Sara Orem

"Sara is a marvelous instructor! So happy I took this class!"

"Sara gave me the tools to capture the important things in my life and to express them to the important people in my life. A treasured gift indeed. Thank you, Sara!"

I found this course to bring many emotions to the surface in my 83-year old body. Tears flowed liberally. Life is so short."