**FULL** One in four Alameda County residents is experiencing — or at risk of — hunger. It’s a sobering reality, but one we can help address together. Please join fellow OLLI members on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 12:30–3 PM, as we roll up our sleeves as a group to sort and pack fresh produce at the Alameda County Community Food Bank’s Oakland warehouse — no heavy lifting or special skills required. It’s a simple, hands-on way to support neighbors in need and show up for our community.
Each New Year invites us to commit to change — yet the sheer number of options and expectations we face can leave us stalled, second-guessing ourselves, or abandoning resolutions altogether. Join us for this month's Vital Aging gathering as professor Barry Schwartz explores why decision-making so often breaks down at moments of intended change, how too many choices can undermine motivation and follow-through, and what we can do to make clearer, more purposeful decisions that lead to meaningful action.
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On the course roster? AI, the Supreme Court, the Declaration of Independence, female sexuality in fiction, California noir, "The Boss," art that wows, Naples, film, and more. Learn about all the benefits of an OLLI @Berkeley membership — access to dozens of courses, speaker events, field trips, town halls, workshops on healthy aging, socials, travel and more — as well as our special offer for new members and our fee assistance program.
Winter 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., Jan. 21, 3:30–5:30 PM, at Zino (2086 Allston Way, Berkeley) in the Hotel Shattuck. Come solo or bring a friend. The welcome will be warm! This is a no-host (but yes-fun) gathering. No need to RSVP. Hope to see you there.
Join us for a docent-led tour of Berkeley's Latino Community: A Story of Pride and Resilience (1900–2025), an exhibit presented by the Berkeley Historical Society & Museum that celebrates the vital role Latinos have played in shaping Berkeley’s social, political, and cultural landscape. Spanning more than a century, it traces the resilience, activism, and creativity of the Latino community — from early migrant laborers and railroad workers to student organizers, artists, educators, and community leaders.
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As we approach four years since the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine, join us for a timely and illuminating conversation that examines both the human and economic stakes of the conflict. This talk with Berkeley professors George Breslauer and Yuriy Gorodnichenko will explore the resilience of Ukraine’s economy amid the immense costs of war, consider plans for postwar recovery, and probe the strategic thinking behind Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade — including how his mind-set has evolved over the course of the conflict.
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Step inside a century of Cal history with a guided tour of California Memorial Stadium. Opened just in time for the legendary 1923 Big Game, the stadium roared to life before 73,000 fans as Cal shut out Stanford, 9–0. Built as a living memorial, it honors students, alumni, and Californians who lost their lives in World War I. From storied rivalries to solemn remembrance, discover the powerful history, architecture and moments that make this stadium more than a field of play. Join us for a free behind-the-scenes tour and experience the place and history for yourself.
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