Your Educational Adventure awaits! We incorporate experiential learning, learning by doing and reflecting, into some great activities to get us out into our community and socializing with one another on Fridays.
ALL EDVENTURES DURING SPRING 2026 ARE $25 EACH FOR MEMBERS AND $35 FOR NON-MEMBERS
Dates & Time: Friday, Feb. 6 | 1–2:30 PM Location: 17521 N. Davis Rd., Lodi
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Discover the rustic charm and warm hospitality of Stama Winery, a family-owned estate known for its Mediterraneaninspired architecture and welcoming ambiance. Enjoy a guided tasting of five distinctive wines in the intimate back cellar, personally led by the owner. With rich stories behind every pour, this experience offers an inviting blend of history, flavor, and timeless vineyard beauty
Dates & Time: Friday, Feb. 13 | 10-11 AM
Location: 402 W. Weber Ave., Stockton
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Instructor: Edward Figueroa, Executive Director
Attendees will receive an informational introduction to history, where we are today, and goals for the future. Attendees will be provided with a guided tour of the museum hitting all of the highlights of what the museum works to accomplish each day. Most importantly attendees will hear how important unstructured play is in the development of children.
Dates & Time: Friday Feb. 20 | 10 AM–12 PM
Location: 2350 Cemetery Lane, Stockton
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Instructor: David Yee, Avian Expert and Author
The Stockton Rural Cemetery is not only a beautiful memorial with amazing plots of historical significance, but also an exquisite patch of very mature Valley Oaks set in a wonderfully planned garden. The environment attracts all sorts of bird species year-round. All in a glorious setting
Dates & Time: Friday, Feb. 27 | 10–11:30 AM
Location: 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Instructor: Lisa Cooperman, University Curator
Muse: Calliope at 55 celebrates the history of Pacific’s own art and literary journal. Curated by the publication’s current editors, this show examines the imaginative life of students through painting, drawing, graphic design and poetry. Our tour will include an art and creative writing session.
Dates & Time: Friday Mar. 6 | 1-2:30 PM
Location: 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Your tasting begins with a personal welcome from the owner, sharing their roots as farmers and passion for cultivating the land. Enjoy a curated flight of five handcrafted wines, each made from hand-picked fruit grown sustainably under Lodi Rules. Showcasing the best of Napa Valley, Lodi, and Clarksburg, their premium, award-winning wines reflect their commitment to quality and pride as Ambassadors of California’s finest.
Dates & Time: Friday, Mar. 13, Apr. 10 & May 8 | 10–11:30 AM
Location: 3400 Wagner Heights Rd., Stockton
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members) per date
Instructor: David Yee, Avian Expert and Author
An enjoyable time with David Yee. He will go over birds in a classroom setting then take people out for a short bird outing on the beautiful O’Connor Woods Campus.
Dates & Time: Friday, Mar. 20 | 10–12 PM
Location: 13501 Franklin Blvd., Galt
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Instructor: David Yee, Avian Expert and Author
This amazing Preserve protects some of the largest remaining woodland and marsh habitats left in the Central Valley. The extensive array of boardwalks will allow us to obtain wonderful views of sandhill cranes, geese, ducks, shorebirds, and wintering raptors such as the bald eagle and peregrine falcon.
Dates & Time: Friday, Mar. 27 | 2–3:30 PM
Location: 3732 Carpenter Road, Stockton
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Instructor: Rex Hamilton, Professor of General Education and Religion
The temple features more than 90 vibrant, hand-crafted statues depicting the life of the Buddha, including a striking 50-foot reclining Buddha. A guided tour leads visitors through the temple grounds while explaining the cultural and spiritual significance of Cambodian Buddhism. The experience offers a peaceful, art-rich look into the region’s Cambodian heritage and living traditions.
Dates & Time: Friday, Apr. 3 | 1–2:30 PM
Location: 1150 W. Turner Rd., Lodi
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
This relaxed and engaging experience offers a warm introduction to the winemaking style and the ambiance of Nostra Vita Family Winery. Guests will enjoy a private tasting experience at the Italian-styled winery. A dedicated host will welcome the group, help everyone get comfortably situated in the reserved area, and begin with a flight of their top four sparkling wines.
Dates & Time: Friday, Apr. 17 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Location: 1101 W. Turner Rd., Lodi
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Instructor: David Yee, Avian Expert and Author
There might not be a better spot in San Joaquin County to observe fall migrants than Lodi Lake. This riparian gem along the Mokelumne River and the lake itself attracts many wonderful water bird species.
Dates & Time: Friday, May. 8 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Location: 5151 Pacific Ave., Warren Atherton Auditorium at San Joaquin Delta College
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Peter Jaffe, Conductor
Join the Stockton Symphony for a special, OLLI member only, Open Rehearsal. Watch the orchestra rehearse Classical Concert, Grand Epic— with Richard Strauss’s monumental tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra (many recognize the opening from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey).
Dates & Time: Friday, Apr. 3 | 7:30 am – 1:00 PM
Location: Departing from University of the Pacific, Lot 1 off Persing Ave
Cost: $50 (OLLI members) / $75 (non-members)
MAXIMUM 40 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
Discover the beauty, wildlife, and behind-the-scenes conservation of the Bufferlands in Elk Grove with OLLI at Pacific! This exclusive, half-day outdoor experience invites you to step into a thriving natural landscape for a guided birding tour, a scenic nature walk, and an engaging exploration of restoration and habitat management for native plants and wildlife. This program was partially funded by the San Joaquin Audubon Society, allowing participants to take advantage of this special opportunity to experience a remarkable conservation area.
Relax and enjoy the ride as we travel by coach bus from the University of the Pacific, then dive into expert-led tours with a Bufferlands Natural Resource Specialist and acclaimed avian expert David Yee, who will bring the land—and its birds—to life with fascinating insights and stories.
Trails consist of gravel roads and mowed paths. While there may be a bit of damp, short grass and a few puddles to step around, conditions are looking very good. Participants should plan for a walk of up to 1.5 miles, and comfortable hiking boots or walking shoes are highly recommended.
