Join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) for its first spring session, "The Joy of Storytelling--Why Stories Still Matter," on Wednesday, February 1 at 2:30 pm in the Satellite Student Union.

Explore the joy of sharing stories and the meaning they provide with author David Mas Masumoto. Ironically, in this digital age, "story" is more significant than ever. Come and participate in the act of story creation. Masumoto is a third-generation farmer growing peaches, grapes, nectarines, and raisins on an organic 80-acre farm, and is author of four books including Epitaph for a Peach.

OLLI is a membership program designed for adults age 50+ who wish to learn in a relaxed, fun atmosphere without grades or tests. The spring semester includes seven general sessions, 13 short courses, and three field trips. Associate memberships are $25 per person for the spring semester; general memberships are $65 for a single or $110 for a couple for the semester. For details, call 278-0008 or email osher@csufresno.edu. The schedule is also available online at http://www.csufresno.edu/olli/activities