Campus Map & Parking Information
Free Learn in Retirement Classes - Fall 2016
OLLI Classes
What is OLLI?
Both “free and open to the public” and “membershiponly” classes are offered. This brochure lists OLLI’s “free” classes. Membership-only classes and activities are described in our Fall Course Catalog, which is available at no charge by contacting us at 657-278-2446 or emailing olli-info@fullerton.edu.
Directional Signage Campus signage at CSUF entrances and along the major access roads within the campus directs vehicles to major campus facilities, including the Ruby Gerontology Center (RGC) that houses OLLI. Primary access to OLLI is via either Gymnasium (Gym) Dr. or Folino Dr.
How to Join For membership information, click on the website’s About OLLI-CSUF tab and scroll down to Membership Info & OLLI Organization. Membership fees are: • Fall 2016, Spring 2017 and Summer 2017 semesters: $255
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Lifelong learning for retired and semi-retired persons at Cal State Fullerton. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUF is one of 117 university-based programs in the United States. Each OLLI reflects the culture of its own university and OLLI’s learning community. OLLI-CSUF is one of the largest and best- known OLLIs with a diverse curriculum and extensive membership benefits. Lifelong learners at CSUF spearheaded the fund raising and supervised the on campus construction of the CSUF Ruby Gerontology Center where more than 95 percent of OLLI’s classes are offered. Celebrating A C O M M U N I TY OF LEAR N ER S
at Cal State Fullerton
• Fall 2016 OR Spring 2017 semesters: $145 • Summer 2017 semester only: $85
Campus Access
Some classes and activities have nominal charges for materials, or equipment replacement or special event or trip transportation/ admission expenses. Semester fees for new members joining midway through a semester are pro-rated.
1) If entering the campus from Yorba Linda Boulevard, turn south on Associated Drive (entrance #10) and turn left on East Campus Drive around the Arboretum and the student housing complex to Gymnasium Drive, then right to Lot J.
Transitions in Retirement
3) If entering from Nutwood (taking the Nutwood exit off the 57 Fwy.), go west on Nutwood Ave. and turn north on Folino Drive (entrance #1). Make an immediate right after passing the Marriott Hotel. Go around the easternmost side of the parking structure and north to East Campus Drive until you reach Gymnasium Drive. Turn left on Gymnasium Drive until you reach Lot J on the right.
OLLI’s Transitions in Retirement (TIR) program provides a series of classes for persons transitioning into retirement. These courses are conveniently scheduled on late afternoons and weekends.
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2) If entering from State College Boulevard, turn east onto Gymnasium Drive (entrance #6). When the road curves to the right (at the back of the RGC building), follow the road around to the front, making a left into Lot J.
OLLI.fullerton.edu
It’s easy to get an OLLI-CSUF catalog. • Visit olli.fullerton.edu and click the tab under “Forms” labeled “View Current Catalog.” • Email olli-info@fullerton.edu or call 657278-2446 and have one mailed. •Pick up a copy listing 150 course titles in the OLLI office in Room 7 of the Ruby Gerontology Center (RGC in map on back of this brochure).
Weekdays: A CSUF daily parking pass ($8) is required on campus Monday-Thursday. On Friday, a parking permit is required until 5:00 p.m. Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday. Short-term, 30-minute parking spaces are available on Gymnasium Drive near the RGC (see map). Visit http://parking.fullerton.edu for maps and more information or call 657.278.3082. (Note: OLLI membership includes a campus parking pass—a $229 per semester value—at no additional cost to members.)
Membership Benefits OLLI members receive many special membership benefits and privileges including:
Off-Campus Wednesday and Thursday Medical Series: Free parking is available at off-campus sites.
Email: olli-info@fullerton.edu • Web: olli.fullerton.edu
To view the current OLLI brochure, go to http://tinyurl.com/olli-csuf-brochure
Free Course Catalog
Parking
(657) 278-2446
Today, OLLI offers classes of interest to new retirees and those planning to retire. Each semester’s classes included study groups, educational lectures, discussion groups, computer education, physical activities, special events and social activities.
Saturday Classes: Parking is free. Lot J is the exclusive OLLI parking lot immediately east of the Ruby Gerontology Center (RGC). If using www. mapquest.com or a navigation device, use 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton as the address. OLLI Trolley: The free OLLI Trolley travels between the OLLI Trolley Stop and the RGC during morning and afternoon hours on Monday-Thursday when OLLI classes are scheduled. The covered Trolley Stop is located near the southeast corner of Lot G.
• A campus-wide parking pass ($229/semester value)
A SELECTION OF
Classes & Activities for Semi-Retired/Retired Adults
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT CHARGE 9151 07/16
• Parking adjacent to our building and free OLLI Trolley transport to and from parking lot G (space permitting) • Auditing CSUF academic credit classes with permission of the instructor (a $744 value for a 3-unit class) • Opportunities to collaborate with CSUF faculty and students
OLLI HOLIDAY MAGIC CONCERT
Sample Free* Classes for a Vibrant Life
November 10 - The Healing Flora of Brazil’s African Diaspora December 1 - The Rise and Fall of Olympic Amateurism
Experience the joy and fun of learning – without the stress of homework, exams or educational prerequisites. OLLI-CSUF has a lot to offer that will ensure a vibrant, active life as you begin or near retirement. The following classes are open to the public without charge, except for a campus parking fee on weekdays. “Test drive” lifelong learning by sampling one or more of our offerings.
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MEDICAL SERIES AT THE CAPRIANA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY This series aims to improve your “medical literacy” and is cosponsored with the Golden Hearts Group at the St. Jude Medical Center and the Capriana Oakmont Signature Living Community. Two Thursdays • 9 a.m.-10 a.m. • Classes off campus at the Capriana Oakmont Signature Living Community, 460 S. La Floresta Dr., Brea
*Campus parking fees may apply.
September 22 - Spinal Surgery for the Treatment of Back Pain October 20 - Prevention of Cardiac Events
SATURDAY CLASSES
TRANSITIONS IN RETIREMENT ESSENTIALS SERIES
9:30 a.m. – Noon – Ruby Gerontology Center, Shapiro Wing, Rooms ABCD - Free weekend parking September 10 – Mini-Series Part 1: Maintaining Good Health in Retirement Get the latest information on staying healthy in retirement. Topics: diet, exercise, supplements, stress management, and hormone replacement therapy. September 17 - Mini-Series Part 2: Positive Psychology Take 2 This updated version will present the field of Positive Psychology. This discipline focuses on identifying those characteristics within persons, organizations, and communities which allow individuals to thrive. September 24 - Mini-Series Part 3: Financial Strategies in Retirement This informative session covers investing in bonds, Exchange Traded Funds and how they work and strategies for reliable income streams and worldwide market investing. October 1 – The Eyes Have It Topics that will be discussed include cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and retinal problems and the latest technologies and interventions in the diagnosis and treatment of these problems. October 8 - Cleaning Out the Clutter and Hoarding Learn the warning signs of hoarding behavior, dangers of excessive clutter and differences of collecting, clutter and hoarding behavior. October 15 - Medicare Essentials: What You Need to Know This class is designed for those eligible for Medicare or those planning to make changes. Topics include basic Medicare, Medicare A-B-C-D, Medicare supplemental, Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans.
WE D N E S DAY CL ASS E S
calculation of benefits, when to start Medicare, and payments to beneficiaries. Come ask your questions! November 5 - Alternative Treatments for Pain Management Acupuncture, supplements, chiropractic and other alternative methods for the management of acute and chronic pain will be discussed. November 12 – Around the World, Travel while Learning Make the world your classroom. Come learn about travel programs and destinations that support lifelong learning and provide impactful and intercultural experiences for travelers over 50. November 19 – The Importance of Inflammation in Our Health An expert in the field of preventative medicine will discuss how arthritis, heart disease, GI problems and other problems are a direct result of inflammation which is preventable.
JAZZ SERIES AT FLORENTINE’S GRILL – Listen to Jazz and
TUESDAY & THURSDAY CLASSES
GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK: THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSIC Alternate Tuesdays • Noon-2 p.m. September 13, 27, October 11, 25; November 8, 29, Mackey Auditorium
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES – This series showcases a variety of
talented OLLI musicians, vocalists and dancers, as well as performances by faculty and students from the CSUF Music Department. Alternate Tuesdays • 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Student Performance: October 4, 18, November 1 OLLI Member Performance: September 20, November 15, December 6
ECLECTICS I – A wide variety of topics of interest to OLLI members. Alternate Tuesdays • 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • Mackey Auditorium
September 20 - Are You Ready For the Elections? Voter Information Explanation
hear a discussion about the history of a particular theme. This is a collaboration between OLLI and Florentine’s Grill. No cover charge or admission. Designated Saturdays 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Florentine’s Grill, 102 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton
October 4 - Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony and More (Begins at 10:30a.m.)
September 10 – “Louis” and Soul
November 1 - Mental Health Literacy in Older Adults
October 1 – Big Bands
November 15 - Broadway’s Ten Best, Worst, Silliest, Darkest and Most Ridiculous Musicals
November 5 – George Gershwin December 3 – Christmas and All that Jazz
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS—PROS-CONS, VOTER INFORMATION EXPLANATION Saturday, October 1 • 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Mackey Auditorium
October 22 - Advances in Home Automation Learn about home automation including security; controls for comfort, convenience and appliances; controls for lighting and irrigation and applications to enhance safety.
FALL INSTRUMENTAL RECITAL
October 29 – Social Security Essentials In this informative session, the focus will be on the timing and
OLLI HOLIDAY MAGIC CONCERT
Saturday, October 22 - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. • Mackey Auditorium and Shapiro ABCD
Saturday, December 10 • 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Mackey Auditorium and Shapiro ABCD
October 18 - Beauty in Art & Aesthetics
December 6 - Heroines and Harlots: The Bible Stories You Didn’t Learn in Sunday School
MEDICAL SERIES AT THE ELKS CLUB – This series is cosponsored with the Golden Hearts Group at St. Jude Medical Center and the Fullerton Elks Club. Alternate Wednesdays • 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. • Classes off campus at the Fullerton Elks Club Lodge, 1400 Elks View Lane, Fullerton. September 14 - The Use and Abuse of Narcotic Pain Medications September 28 - Anemia and Other Blood Disorders October 12 - Internet Access to Health Care Information October 26 - Cancer of the Ear, Nose and Throat November 9 - Causes and Treatment of Female Pelvic Problems November 30 - Exercise
MEDICAL SERIES AT MORNINGSIDE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY – This series will contribute to your “medical literacy” and is co-sponsored with the Golden Hearts Group at St. Jude Medical Center and the Morningside Retirement Community. Alternate Wednesday evenings • 7 p.m.-9 p.m. • Classes off campus at the Morningside Retirement Community, 800 Morningside Drive, Fullerton. September 21 - Colon Cancer October 5 - Peripheral Vascular Disease October 19 - Advances in the Treatment of Heart Disease November 2 – Scary Viral Infections December 7 - Dealing with Grief in our Personal Life
ECLECTICS II - A wide variety of topics of interest to OLLI members. Alternate Thursdays • 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. • Mackey Auditorium
F RIDAY CL ASS E S
September 15 – U-ACRE—Outreach Project at the Fullerton Arboretum
A THEMATIC EXPLORATION OF ART
September 29 - Will America’s Endangered Center Stand a Chance after the Elections?
Alternate Fridays, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., September 23; October 7, 21; November 4, 18; December 9, Mackey Auditorium
October 13 - Holocaust Survivor from Poland—Dr. Jacob Eisenbach
CSUF MUSIC STUDENT PERFORMANCES
October 27 - Brewing New Cultures: Vietnam in the Global Coffee Industry
Alternate Fridays • 3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m., September 23; Oct 7, 21; November 4, 18; December 9, Mackey Auditorium