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July 21
Shaina Salin-Rakowski, OLLI Program Coordinator and assistant, CSU Channel Islands.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSU Channel Islands provides adults aged 50+ with opportunities to stay intellectually engaged and socially connected. This presentation will introduce OLLI's wide range of programs including courses,
July 21
Shaina Salin-Rakowski, OLLI Program Coordinator and assistant, CSU Channel Islands.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSU Channel Islands provides adults aged 50+ with opportunities to stay intellectually engaged and socially connected. This presentation will introduce OLLI's wide range of programs including courses, social events, day trips, shared interest groups (SIGs) and volunteer opportunities designed to foster lifelong learning and community.
August 4
Jennifer Caldwell, Chief Development Officer of FoodShare, will speak to the group.
August 18
Phil Chandler is with Right at Home, a leading national in-home care company that has been selected as 2026 Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice winners by Activated Insights. They provide world class service to seniors and adults with disabilities in our community.
September 1
Dr. Jim Campos will talk about orange crate labels and the history of Carpinteria and Santa Barbara before statehood.
September 15
Cheryl Aronson, Realtor, will speak to the group
October 6
Clif Somonson , a career oil and gas professional with nearly 50 years of experience acquiring, developing, and operating oil and gas assets in California, will speak to the group.
October 20
Bob Coshland, VSMG member, will talk about Peculiar British Signs.
VSMG 2026 Officers & directors Installation
From left: Lyle Hotzler, President; Paul Mayer, Director; George Ramirez, Vice President; Lin Franklin, Director; Terry Bibbens, Vice President; Jim Bailey, Treasurer; Don Finch, Secretary