In this month's in-person-only Vital Aging gathering led by Sara Orem, we'll reflect on the big and small rituals of both our families of origin and our current circles — partners, children and grandchildren, close friends, even pickleball groups — and share the traditions we love as well as those that have sparked tension, whether in interfaith families or between differing partner or friendship traditions.
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Join us for an online presentation with Melanie Keilholtz, Associate Director of UC Berkeley’s Office of Gift Planning, as she demystifies the many ways you can create a lasting legacy through thoughtful giving. Using UC Berkeley as an example, Melanie will break down how planned gifts work, the benefits they can offer, and how these strategies can be applied to support any nonprofit or organization that matters to you. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or thinking about your next step, this session will offer practical insights to help you shape a meaningful legacy.
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'Tis that time of year! Join us for our annual OLLIday Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1:30–3 PM, at OLLI HQ (1995 University Ave., Suite 365, Berkeley.) Enjoy good cheer and great company as you meet and mingle with members, faculty and the OLLI team. Please bring a nosh (sweet or savory) or beverage to share, if possible. All are welcome!
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.
Nobel Laureate Randy Schekman, a Berkeley professor of Molecular and Cell Biology, has helped reshape our understanding of life itself. In this online talk, he’ll explore the molecular building blocks that define who we are to the cellular processes that drive health and illness. He’ll also discuss how curiosity-driven research in the lab leads to revolutionary insights into disease and opens doors to entirely new possibilities for medicine and human health.
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