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Courses
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Book Discussions
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Get your Saturday mornings in gear with a lively discussion of a good book. This is a free benefit of your membership in SJSU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
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Spanish Conversation Group
(, from
Sep 05, 2008 10:00 AM to
Sep 05, 2008 12:00 PM)
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Fridays, September 5 or 19; For more information, call (408) 924-2734; Fee: Free to Osher members
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War and Peace
(Sobrato Community Conference Center, Milpitas, from
Sep 12, 2008 10:00 AM to
Sep 12, 2008 12:00 PM)
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Fridays, September 12 - October 10 (five sessions); 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon; Sobrato Community Conference Center, Milpitas; Fee: $75
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The Vietnam War
(The Villages: Foothill Center, from
Sep 17, 2008 02:00 PM to
Sep 17, 2008 04:00 PM)
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Wednesdays, September 17 - October 22 (six sessions); 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.; The Villages: Foothill Center; Fee: $90
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Brown Bag Cinema: The Vietnam War Class Free Add-On
(The Villages: Foothill Center, from
Sep 17, 2008 11:30 AM to
Sep 17, 2008 02:00 PM)
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Wednesdays, September 17 - October 22 (three sessions); 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; The Villages: Foothill Center; Fee: Free (Limited to the Vietnam War Class attendees); September 17: Hamburger Hill; October 1: Letters from Vietnam; October 15: Coming Home
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OLLI@SJSU Fall Hikes
(Russian Ridge, from
Sep 21, 2008 11:00 AM to
Sep 21, 2008 03:00 PM)
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Sunday, September 21; Sunday, October 5 and Saturday, November 8 (three sessions); 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Russian Ridge (9/21), Skyline Ridge (10/5) and Los Trancos (11/8); Fee: $50 for the series or $18 for a single hike
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Paste, Paper and More: Turning Paper into Art
(IES Classroom Building (384 S. Second Street, San José), from
Sep 27, 2008 09:30 AM to
Sep 27, 2008 04:00 PM)
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Saturday, September 27 (one session); 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; IES Classroom Building; Fee: $45 Materials fee: $20 (check payable to Patricia Smith)
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Spanish Conversation Group
(, from
Oct 03, 2008 10:00 AM to
Oct 03, 2008 12:00 PM)
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Fridays, October 3 or 17; For more information, call (408) 924-2734; Fee: Free to Osher members
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Spanish Conversation Group
(, from
Nov 07, 2008 10:00 AM to
Nov 07, 2008 12:00 PM)
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Fridays, November 7 or 21; For more information, call (408) 924-2734; Fee: Free to Osher members
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The Play's the Thing: The Taming of the Shrew
(Sobrato Community Conference Center, Milpitas, from
Nov 14, 2008 10:00 AM to
Nov 14, 2008 12:00 PM)
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Fridays, November 14 and 21 (two sessions); 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; Sobrato Community Conference Center, Milpitas; Fee: $30
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Ten Discoveries that Rewrote History
(Dr. Martin Luther King Library, Room 255-257, from
Nov 15, 2008 10:00 AM to
Nov 15, 2008 12:00 PM)
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Saturday, November 15, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (one session); Dr. Martin Luther King Library, Room 255-257; Fee:$20
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Book Discussion: Where I was From and The Year of Magical Thinking
(IES Classroom Bldg 384 S. Second St., San José, from
Dec 06, 2008 01:00 PM to
Dec 06, 2008 02:00 PM)
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by Joan Didion; Saturday, December 6 (one session); 10:00 am - 12:00 noon; King library; Fee: free for members
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I Can't Get No Satisfaction: The Psychology of Risk Taking
(IES Classroom Building (384 S. Second Street, San José), from
Jan 10, 2009 01:00 PM to
Jan 10, 2009 04:00 PM)
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Saturdays, January 10 and 17 (two sessions); 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
IES Classroom Building; Fee: $45; (Free parking in the city garage at Second and San Carlos)
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Searching for Health Information on the Internet
(IES Classroom Building (384 S. Second Street, San José), from
Jan 24, 2009 10:00 AM to
Jan 24, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Saturday, January 24; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; IES Classroom Building (384 S. Second Street, San José); Fee: $12; (Free parking in the city garage at Second and San Carlos
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OLLI@SJSU Fall Hikes
(Skyline Ridge, from
Oct 05, 2008 11:00 AM to
Oct 05, 2008 03:00 PM)
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Sunday, September 21; Sunday, October 5 and Saturday, November 8 (three sessions); 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Russian Ridge (9/21), Skyline Ridge (10/5) and Los Trancos (11/8); Fee: $50 for the series or $18 for a single hike
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OLLI@SJSU Fall Hikes
(Los Trancos, from
Nov 08, 2008 11:00 AM to
Nov 08, 2008 03:00 PM)
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Sunday, September 21; Sunday, October 5 and Saturday, November 8 (three sessions); 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Russian Ridge (9/21), Skyline Ridge (10/5) and Los Trancos (11/8); Fee: $50 for the series or $18 for a single hike
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Book Discussion: The World Without Us
(IES Classroom Building (384 S. Second Street, San José), from
Oct 04, 2008 10:00 AM to
Oct 04, 2008 12:00 PM)
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by Alan Weisman; Saturday, October 4 (one session); 10:00 - 12:00 noon; IES Classroom Bldg 384 S. Second St., San José; Fee: free for members
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Great Men of the Silver Screen
(The Villages: Vineyard Center, from
Oct 07, 2008 10:00 AM to
Oct 07, 2008 12:00 PM)
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Tuesdays, October 7 - November 4 (five sessions); 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; The Villages- Vineyard Center; Fee: $65
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Brain Fitness: The Science and Practice
(Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Rooms 255-257, from
Oct 11, 2008 09:30 AM to
Oct 11, 2008 03:30 PM)
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Saturday, October 11 (one session); 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Rooms 255-257; Fee: $48 (includes instruction, materials and coffee services)
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National Issues Forum
(The Villages (Locations Vary), from
Oct 23, 2008 06:30 PM to
Nov 06, 2008 08:30 PM)
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Thursdays, October 23, 30 and November 6; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; The Villages: locations vary; additional information will be provided when you receive your registration confirmation; Fee: $15 for the series or $6 per topic; Topics: (10/23) Energy Problem-Choices for an Uncertain Future (10/30) What is the 21st Century Mission of our Public Schools? (11/6) Coping with the Cost of Health Care
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How the Santa Clara County Superior Court Works
(Hall of Justice, Department 51, Hedding and Guadalupe, from
Oct 17, 2008 12:00 PM to
Oct 17, 2008 02:20 PM)
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Friday, October 17 (one session); 12:00 noon - 2:20 p.m.; Hall of Justice, Department 51, Hedding and Guadalupe; Expressway, San José; Fee: $10
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Food and Film
(IES Classroom Building (384 S. Second Street, San José), from
Oct 18, 2008 10:00 AM to
Nov 08, 2008 02:00 PM)
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Saturdays, October 18 - November 8 (three sessions); 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; IES Classroom Building; Fee: $10 per film or $25 for the series (does not include meals)
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Nu (So), You Think That's Funny? A Century of Jewish Humor in America
(Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, from
Jan 26, 2009 10:00 AM to
Jan 26, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Mondays, January 26, February 2, 9 and 16 (four sessions), Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Fee : $60
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Anne of Green Gables at 100
(The Villages (Cribari Room), from
Dec 08, 2008 10:00 AM to
Dec 08, 2008 12:00 PM)
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Monday, December 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Location: The Villages (Cribari Conference Room)
Fee: $12
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Photography: From the Camera Obscura to the Camera Phone
(The Villages Cribari Center, from
Nov 07, 2008 12:30 PM to
Nov 07, 2008 02:30 PM)
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Fridays, November 7, 14, and 21, 2008. 12:30-2:30 p.m.,
The Villages, Cribari Center, Fee: $40
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A Meander Through the Field of Modern Physics
(, from
Jan 29, 2009 10:00 AM to
Feb 19, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Thursdays, January 29, February 5, 12, and 19 (four sessions), 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Location: Terraces of Los Gatos, Fee: $60
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Young @ Heart
(Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, from
Feb 07, 2009 10:00 AM to
Feb 07, 2009 12:30 PM)
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Saturday, February 7, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, free for Osher Members. You must preregister.
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Genes, The Genetic Code, DNA and Stem Cells: A Brief Introduction
(Terraces of Los Gatos, from
Jan 08, 2009 01:00 PM to
Jan 08, 2009 03:00 PM)
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Thursdays, January 8. 15, 22 and 29, (four sessions) 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. , Location: Terraces of Los Gatos, 800 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos 95032-3562, Fee: $65
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Infection and Immunity--Why are We so Healthy?
(Morgan Hill, from
Jan 26, 2009 01:00 PM to
Jan 26, 2009 03:00 PM)
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Section 1: Morgan Hill, Mondays, January 26, February 2, 9 and 16 (four sessions) 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Fee: $60
This course is also offered at the Villages (Feb 23 - Mar 16)
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Infection and Immunity--Why are We so Healthy?
(The Villages, from
Feb 23, 2009 01:00 PM to
Feb 23, 2009 03:00 PM)
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Section 2: The Villages, Mondays, February 23, March 2, 9, and 16, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Fee: $60
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Book Arts: Making a Cloth-covered portfolio by Hand
(Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, from
Feb 21, 2009 09:30 AM to
Feb 21, 2009 04:00 PM)
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Saturday, February 21, 2009, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Bring a sack lunch), Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, Fee: $45, Materials Fee: $25 (check payable to Patricia Smith)
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Scorsese On Film
(Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, from
Mar 16, 2009 01:00 PM to
Mar 16, 2009 03:00 PM)
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Mondays, March 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, Fee: $60
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The History of Morgan Hill
(Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, from
Mar 21, 2009 10:00 AM to
Mar 21, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Saturdays, March 21, 28 and April 4, 10:00 - 12:00 noon, Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, Fee: $40
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Wildflower Walk in Coe Park
(Henry Coe State Park, Morgan Hill, from
Apr 18, 2009 10:00 AM to
Apr 18, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Saturday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Henry Coe State Park, Morgan Hill, Fee $10
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Evermore: Edgar Allan Poe
(Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, from
Jun 03, 2009 10:00 AM to
Jun 10, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Wednesdays, June 3 and 10, (two sessions)
10:00 am-12:00 noon, The Villages
Fee: $25
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National Issues Forums: What is the 21st Century MIssion for our Public Schools?
(Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, from
May 04, 2009 10:00 AM to
May 04, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Monday, May 4, 10:00 - 12:00 noon, Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, Free program for Osher Institute members; you must pre-register and get a copy of the pre-program reading.
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Literature of the Enlightenment with George Moore
(Sobrato Community Conference Center, from
Feb 12, 2009 10:00 AM to
Feb 12, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Thursdays, February 12, 19, 26, March 5 and 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Sobrato Community Conference Center, Milpitas, Fee: $75
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China in the 20th Century
(Saratoga Retirement Community, from
Jan 28, 2009 02:00 PM to
Jan 28, 2009 04:00 PM)
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Wednesdays, January 28, February 4, 18, 25 and March 4, 2009, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Saratoga Retirement Community, Fee: $75
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Book Discussion: Not a Genuine Black Man
(Roundtable Pizza, 4400 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA, from
Mar 14, 2009 11:00 AM to
Mar 14, 2009 01:00 PM)
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Saturday, March 14, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Roundtable PIzza, 4400 Stevens Creek Blvd., (near Kiely), San José, Free program for Osher members.
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Part I: Great Decisions 2009
(The Villages, from
Feb 12, 2009 06:30 PM to
Feb 12, 2009 08:30 PM)
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Thursdays, February 12, 19, 26 and March 5, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., The Villages, $20
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Part II: Great Decisions 2009
(The Villages (Cribari Center), from
Mar 12, 2009 06:30 PM to
Mar 12, 2009 08:30 PM)
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Thursdays, March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., The Villages, $20
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A Brief History of Financial Bubbles
(SJSU-IES Classroom Building, from
Mar 07, 2009 10:00 AM to
Mar 07, 2009 03:00 PM)
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Saturday, March 7, 10:00-3:00 (Bring a sack lunch.) Fee: $40
SJSU-IES Classroom Building, San José, 384 S. 2nd Street
Free parking is available in the City garage at 2nd and San Carlos
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"News Junkies" Discussion Group
(, from
Mar 11, 2009 01:00 PM to
Apr 01, 2009 03:00 PM)
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Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25, and April 1 1:00-3:00 pm, Villages,
Free to Osher members.
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The Heritage Of World War One
(The Villages (Cribari Center), from
Apr 20, 2009 10:00 AM to
May 18, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Mondays, April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, The Villages
Fee: $75
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Part II: Great Decisions 2009
(, from
Mar 24, 2009 10:30 AM to
Mar 24, 2009 12:30 PM)
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Tuesdays, March 24, 31, April 7 and 14,
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Milpitas, Sobrato Community Conference Center, $20
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Mr. Jefferson at Home: Monticello and Poplar Forest
(Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, from
Apr 25, 2009 10:00 AM to
Apr 25, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Saturdays, April 25 and May 2, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, Fee: $25
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Wild Flower Mondays: Russian Ridge
(Russian Ridge, from
Apr 20, 2009 12:00 PM to
Apr 20, 2009 03:30 PM)
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Monday, April 20, 12:00 noon - 3:00 (or 3:30) p.m., $15 each hike
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Wild Flower Mondays: Monte Bello
(Monte Bello, from
Mar 30, 2009 12:00 PM to
Mar 30, 2009 03:30 PM)
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Monday, March 30, 12:00 noon - 3:00 (or 3:30) p.m., $15 each hike
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Wild Flower Mondays: Grizzly Flat
(Russian Ridge, from
Apr 13, 2009 12:00 PM to
Apr 13, 2009 03:30 PM)
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Monday, April 13, 12:00 noon - 3:00 (or 3:30) p.m., $15 each hike
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Poetry with Nils Peterson
(The Villages, from
Apr 15, 2009 01:30 PM to
Apr 15, 2009 03:30 PM)
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Wednesdays, April 15, 22 and 29, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., The Villages, Montgomery Center, Fee: $40
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Afternoons with Shakespeare 2009
(Saratoga Retirement Community, from
May 13, 2009 01:00 PM to
May 13, 2009 03:00 PM)
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Wednesdays, May 13, 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Saratoga Retirement Community, $75
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California Politics
(University Room, SJSU campus, from
Apr 18, 2009 09:30 AM to
Apr 18, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Saturday, April 18, 2009, 9:30- continental breakfast, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon- lecture, Q&A and discussions, SJSU University room, west-side of Cafeteria Bldg., SJSU campus, campus map available at www.sjsu.edu/about_sjsu/docs/SJSU_campus_map.pdf. Parking is available at 4th and San Fernando, fee on Saturdays. Fee: $10
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William Congreve's The Way of the World
(Sobrato Community Conference Center, San José, from
May 14, 2009 10:00 AM to
May 14, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Thursdays, May 14 and 21, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Sobrato Community Conference Center,San José, Fee: $25
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Jews 'N Jazz
(The Villages (Cribari Center) Men's Lounge, from
May 05, 2009 01:00 PM to
May 05, 2009 03:00 PM)
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Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. The Villages, Cribari Center, Men's Lounge, Fee: $60
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Nu (So), You Think That's Funny? A Century of Jewish Humor in America
(The Villages (Cribari Center) Men's Lounge, from
May 06, 2009 03:15 PM to
May 06, 2009 05:15 PM)
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Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2009, 3:15 - 5:15 p.m. The Villages, Cribari Center, Men's Lounge, Fee: $60
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A Brief History of Financial Bubbles
(Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center, from
Jul 13, 2009 10:00 AM to
Jul 13, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Mondays, July 13, 20 and 27, (three sessions) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Fee: $40, Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center
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Front Page Science
(Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center, from
Jul 13, 2009 01:00 PM to
Jul 13, 2009 03:00 PM)
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Mondays, July 13, and 20, (two sessions) 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., $30, Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center
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Jazz! An Exploration
(Sobrato Community Conference Center, from
Jun 03, 2009 10:00 AM to
Jun 03, 2009 12:30 PM)
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Wednesdays, June 3 - July 1 (five sessions), 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $95, Sobrato Community Conference Center-San José, 1400 Parkmoor Ave (near the intersection of Meridian Avenue and I-280 and the Race St. light rail stop.
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A Survey of Korean Art
(Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center, from
Jul 22, 2009 10:00 AM to
Jul 22, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Wednesdays, July 22 and 29.
2 sessions, 10am-12noon
Sobrato Community Conference Center-San Jose
1400 Parkmoor Avenue, San José, CA 95126
(near the intersection of Meridian Avenue and I-280 and The Race Street light rail stop)
Fee: $25
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Ergonomics for The 50+ Body
(Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, from
Jun 27, 2009 10:00 AM to
Jun 27, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Saturday, June 27 (one session), 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Centennial Recreation Senior Center, Morgan Hill.
Fee: $15
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America Laughs: Erma Bombeck
(Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, from
Aug 03, 2009 10:00 AM to
Aug 03, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Monday, August 3 (one session), 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Centennial Recreation Senior Center, Morgan Hill.
Fee: $15
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Portrait Photography
(Centennial Recreation Center, Morgan Hill, from
Aug 03, 2009 01:00 PM to
Aug 03, 2009 03:00 PM)
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Monday, August 3, 10 and 17 (three sessions), 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Centennial Recreation Senior Center, Morgan Hill.
Fee: $40
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Memoir Writing Workshop
(Saratoga Retirement Community, from
Jun 02, 2009 01:00 PM to
Jun 02, 2009 03:00 PM)
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Tuesdays, June 2, 16, 30, July 14, 28 and August 11 (note: class meets between two-week intervals) 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., $75, Saratoga Retirement Community
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Front Page Science
(The Villages (Cribari Center), from
Jun 15, 2009 12:00 PM to
Jun 15, 2009 02:00 PM)
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Mondays, June 15 and 22, (two sessions) 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m., $30, The Villages, Cribari Center, Patio Room
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Food and Film
(Sobrato Community Conference Center, San José, from
Jun 15, 2009 10:00 AM to
Jun 29, 2009 12:30 PM)
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Mondays, June 15, 22, 29, 10:00 am-12:30 pm.
Lunch follows. Does not include meals. Each person will order from the restaurant menu and pay his/her bill.
Centennial Recreation Senior Center, Morgan Hill
Fee: $30.
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"News Junkies" Discussion Group
(The Villages, Foothill Center, from
Jun 24, 2009 01:30 PM to
Jun 24, 2009 03:30 PM)
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Wednesdays, June 24, July 1, 8 and 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m., The Villages, Foothill Center
Free to Osher members.
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Writing for Children and Young Adults
(The Villages (Cribari Center), from
Aug 12, 2009 10:00 AM to
Aug 12, 2009 12:00 PM)
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Wednesday, August12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, The Villages, Cribari Center Conference Room, Fee: $15
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Design Your Own Native Plant Garden
(IES Classroom Bldg, from
Jul 11, 2009 02:00 PM to
Jul 11, 2009 04:00 PM)
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Saturdays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1 and 8, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., IES Classroom Bldg, 384 S. Second St, (Free parking in the city garage at Second and San Carlos on Saturdays), Fee: $75
