Shared Interest Groups Directory
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| Group Name | Description | Meeting Schedule | Managed by |
| Channel Islands Interest Group | Interested in learning more about and exploring the Channel Islands? Read the books, study the resources, and visit the places that will help you learn all you want to know about the islands right in our backyard. | Once a month | Kevin Lorch |
| Silver Lotus Yoga | Stretching, Movement, Asana, Breathwork | Once a week in a park setting | Deborah Cooper |
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Beer Research Group *This group is currently full and is waitlist only. |
This is a social group that will meet about once a month in a different Ventura County craft brewery after the OLLI afternoon class. All are welcome, even if you don't drink beer. Our first stop will be Institution Ale in Camarillo. | Once a month | Donna Swift |
| International Traditions Collaborative: Skills, Crafts and Stories from Around the World |
This is a new group just getting started - be part of the creation! Have fun sharing and learning about each other’s ancestral heritage, skills and traditions. Try new things with people from all over the world (us!). Bring your curiosity and interests to informal participatory gatherings. Expand your mind, strengthen communities and build friendships. | TBD | Heather King |
| Movie Group | Janss Theaters, one Tuesday a month, $7.99 movies | First Tuesday of each month | Janine Jurgens |
| Community Singing for Social Activation and Personal Healing | We will learn songs that are written for Community singing- easy to memorize and to harmonize with. Singing together we will garner the energy and courage we all need to dispel the sadness and increase the joy, in our own lives as well as in our world. No sight reading required; just a willingness to listen deeply to others, while you practice keeping your own part going. | Once a week for 1.5 hours, time TBD | Darcey Lober |
| Mah Jong Group | For experienced players to get together and play Mah Jong. Not a teaching group. | Once a week for 2 hours. | Penni Nussbaum |
| Laughter Wellness / Laughter Yoga | Laughter Wellness offers unique exercise routines that combine laughter exercises, breathing, cardio and cognitive brain exercises. Research suggests that laughter triggers measurable, positive changes. Laughter can improve the quality of life of those with various health challenges by decreasing , improving cognitive functions, relieve stress and, boost immunity. Laughter is the best medicine. Class exercises include laughter routines, stretching, brain exercises, and mindfulness. Laughter Wellness/Yoga has been widely covered by TIME, BBC, CNN and Ted Talks. This class is presented in person and Zoom. | Contact SIG Leader for details by submitting the interest form. | Arlene Raisner |
| Qigong Breathwork | Qigong Breathwork is an ancient mind-body connection practice. It is a powerful tool for cultivating vital energy (Qi) and maintaining health. A short breathwork each day can induce Qi, activate body’s self-healing ability, and bring profound health benefit. | Once a Week in the Park | BJ Fan |
Found a group that sparks your interest?
Click here to become a part of the club and join the fun!
Have a passion you'd love to share?
Click here to start your own Shared Interest Group!
OLLI members creating and participating in Interest Groups are doing so at their own risk. The University is held harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses, and liabilities for any injuries to participants and for any damage to property or possessions that arise out of or arise from participation in these activities.