In this month's Vital Aging gathering, Dr. Erik Peper, Professor of Holistic Health at San Francisco State University, will explore the remarkable power of breathing for health and well-being. Although breathing is the most intimate rhythm of life, most of us are unaware of how we breathe or how profoundly it shapes our health. Drawing on decades of research and practice, Dr. Peper will guide members in developing greater awareness of their own breathing patterns and integrating healthier breathing into daily life.
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Join us as we explore the rich, enduring spirit of Oakland’s Chinatown on a guided 2.5-hour walking tour. For 175 years, Chinatown has been a hub for immigrants and communities across the Asian diaspora, shaped by stories of perseverance and the search for belonging that began during California’s Gold Rush. We’ll visit sites central to the neighborhood’s often untold history, meet local leaders, and savor the flavors that make Chinatown so beloved — enjoying a tasty sample of a favorite treat and getting insider tips on where to find some of its best cuisine. The tour, organized by OLLI's Member Engagement Committee, will be led by Lailan Sandra Huen.
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Join us for deep dives into the long, fraught history of military interventions in Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan, LGBTQ+ placemaking in the Bay Area, the aging brain, the cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson, California foodways, sleep and more. Plus sign up for a trio of Summer Shorts — one-time special events open to OLLI @Berkeley members and the public. Classes and Summer Shorts take place in June — online and in person.
Our spring term is off and running! Let's raise a glass in celebration at a Happy Hour mixer organized by OLLI's Member Engagement Committee on Wed., April 15, 3:30–5:30 PM, at Zino (2086 Allston Way, Berkeley) in the Hotel Shattuck. Come solo or bring a friend. New members and longtime members who've never attended a Happy Hour are encouraged to attend. The welcome will be warm! This is a no-host (but yes-fun) gathering. No need to RSVP. Hope to see you there.
Join the OLLI community and beloved faculty favorite Mick Chantler for an afternoon of baseball and camaraderie as the Giants take on the Marlins — Sunday, April 26, 1:05 PM at Oracle Park in San Francisco. This event has been organized by OLLI's Member Engagement Committee.
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Join us for a private tour of the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond led by longtime Rosie docent and OLLI member Simone Adair. Discover the fascinating stories of the American WWII Home Front, where ordinary people did extraordinary things to support the war effort. From workers in the defense industry to those on the home front, learn about the daily lives, social changes, and cultural shifts that shaped this pivotal period in American history.
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Join us as we explore the rich, enduring spirit of Oakland’s Chinatown on a guided 2.5-hour walking tour. For 175 years, Chinatown has been a hub for immigrants and communities across the Asian diaspora, shaped by stories of perseverance and the search for belonging that began during California’s Gold Rush. We’ll visit sites central to the neighborhood’s often untold history, meet local leaders, and savor the flavors that make Chinatown so beloved.
[Members only • Learn more and register]