Upcoming Classes
Women's History Through Literature Series
Fall Semester 2026 - OLLI at Sierra College
A Founding Mother: Abigail Adams
Stephanie Dray’s new historical novel, A Founding Mother, chronicles the amazing life of Abigail Adams. From war-torn streets to the chandeliered halls of power, hers is the unforgettable story of a woman ahead of her time—one whose voice, vision, and valor still resonate powerfully today. Celebrate the life of our second First Lady, as the country celebrates its 250th Anniversary.
Series of 3 classes - lecture & discussion
Class schedule: Tuesdays, Nov 17, 24, and Dec 1
10am - 11:30am - Sierra College Rocklin Campus
2pm - 3:30pm - Lincoln Library's Redwood Room
Registration begins in August
Past Classes & Lectures
Classes Taught Previously at OLLI at Sierra College & OLLI at UC Davis
The First Ladies Series -- Women's History Lecture & Discussion Series
One two-hour class for each First Lady from Martha Washington to Eleanor Roosevelt
How Did I Not Know That? -- Social Justice Book Discussion Series
Books read & discussed in this series include:
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The New Jim Crow
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The Warmth of Other Suns
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Just Mercy
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The Sum of Us
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How the Word Is Passed
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Four Hundred Souls
How Did I Not Know That? -- Environmental Science Book Discussion Series
Books previously read in this series include:
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Finding the Mother Tree
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Braiding Sweetgrass
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Eager
Women's History Through Literature Book Discussion Series
Books previously read in this series include:
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Becoming Madam Secretary
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The Women
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Lessons in Chemistry
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The Personal Librarian
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Remarkably Bright Creatures
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The Language of Flowers