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CITY OF EAST LANSING
PRIME TIME Make the best of the rest of your life
A Quarterly Newsletter for the 55+ Community • 2007 Nationally Accredited • March, April, May 2021
Town&Gown
Prime Time’s intrepid pickleball play-
ers have been meeting at Patriarche
Park during the pandemic. This group
above played on a relatively balmy
Town & Gown is a popular program, which had its December day, but other days the
inaugural run late last fall. Created and sponsored by a group shoveled snow off the courts
collaboration among MSU’s AgeAlive, the Social Science before playing. They will continue to
play outdoors most likely until next
Scholars Program and Prime Time, the discussion series
fall. Join in on this much loved activity,
features MSU faculty (and some students) sharing their which is both invigorating and fun.
research on a wide variety of topics. Town & Gown
presentations are online via Zoom and are free of charge
at this time. One attendee called the talks “Interesting, At the time of publishing,
interactive and intellectually engaging.” Read more about
Prime Time is planning
to open its doors on April 1.
this spring’s lineup on pages 4-6.
Prime Time’s Mission,
Vision and Values FROM OUR DIRECTOR,
Mission Statement
KELLY ARNDT
The new year 2021 came in quietly for many of us. It appears the end of the
To serve as a community focal
pandemic is in sight as more and more people receive the Covid-19 vaccine. How-
point for senior citizens and their
ever, to be on the safe side, we are looking at reopening the Prime Time Seniors
families in an atmosphere of Program for in-person classes on April 1. We are optimistic most will have re-
respect, trust, empowerment and ceived vaccinations by then. Staff members want to have their vaccination before
support. reopening to insure everyone’s safety as well. We’ve come this far by doing the
right thing. We must stay the course.
Vision Statement It’s been said, you can’t appreciate home until you have left it. The warmth of a
friend’s presence brings joy into our home at Hannah, and we have all missed that
A professional organization
terribly. But we hope it won’t be too much longer before we are able to gather
committed to both advocating for
together once again, and these times of isolation will be behind us. We will never
and contributing to the health, forget what it has taught us: community is important, and we need each other.
enrichment, social and supportive Of course, there is always the possibility that, once again, we won’t be able to
service needs of East Lansing open on the date we want to, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed.
residents age 55 and older. While we wait to return, we encourage you to restore yourself with nurturing
activities that will provide comfort and joy in your life. In this issue of our newslet-
Value Statement ter, we have both in-person classes listed as well as several online courses using
Zoom. Check them out! Hope to see you in person soon.
We value diversity, and will
News from the Friends
strengthen and support the
integration of older people into
the life of our community. Many thanks to those who have continued to contribute to the Friends in
response to our annual fundraising drive at the end of 2020. Stuffing envelopes
We value independence, and will
and coordinating the mailing was a challenge in these socially
serve as a community focal point
distanced times, but we persevered! The Friends also received a
assuring access to a comprehensive
generous bequest from the estate of John Wales, one of our
array of supportive services. founding members. We are discussing how to use the funds to
We value good health, and memorialize John while serving East Lansing seniors. We look
will offer health and wellness forward to continuing to support Prime Time in these difficult
opportunities that will encourage times.
healthy lifestyle behaviors and The Board has been meeting bimonthly by Zoom. We
discourage disability and disease. anticipate several openings on the Board in the coming months. Of special
concern is the immediate need for a replacement of EJ Buss as Treasurer. EJ is
We value customer service, and also a former President, and has contributed enormously of her time and exper-
will serve our clients and those tise over the years. Anyone who might be interested in joining us or has questions
who help us to serve our clients, is invited to email me. –John Goddeeris, President, goddeeri@gmail.com
with respect, sensitivity and
confidentiality.
We value education, and will WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!
provide life-long learning
opportunities that will meet We welcome our new members, and we’re glad you’re here. Please say
the needs and interests of our hello to these nice folks when you get a chance.
community’s retirees. Carl Campanella, Kathy Esselman, Molly Greene, Mary Haas, Eleanor Marazita,
Elizabeth Marazita, Pam Morgan, Paul Potts, Haniyyah Zakiyyah-Rhodes
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PRIME TIME NEWS
What to expect when you SAP, Virtual Senior Center offer safe
come back to Prime Time
We’re excited to have you come
experiences for area seniors
back, but please follow these
precautions to keep yourself and L ast winter, Prime Time combined
forces with MSU’s Osteopathic SENIOR
others safe. Medicine’s advocacy program for
aging issues, AgeAlive, and the MSU AMBASSADOR
• When you come into the build-
ing, your temperature will be
taken and you’ll complete a brief
Social Science Scholars to put to-
gether a grant-funded initiative to PROGRAM
connect college students and seniors
health screening.
• You will be required to wear a
to help combat social isolation. That AARP Challenge Grant so that we
mask that covers both your nose program is called Senior Ambassa- could offer free VSC memberships
and your mouth at all times. dor Program (SAP). The original to several local seniors. We started
• You will need to follow the direc- intent was to have the pairs meet in signing people up in early December
tional arrows and practice social person, but with the pandemic, all and continue to look for those who
distancing. connections are now made virtu- could benefit from having free access
• You will follow the practice of ally. We have 10 active pairs that to things like virtual tours, operas,
only one person in the Prime connect once a week and continue health workshops and trivia nights.
Time office at a time. to get positive reports from those VSC offers endless opportunities to
involved. As the pandemic continued connect and socialize, as well as learn
To sign up to get a COVID-19 vac-
into fall, the group researched addi- and stay active.
cine, please visit http://hd.ingham.
org/ and click on “Coronavirus
tional ways for seniors to stay safely If you are interested in participat-
Updates and Response.” engaged during this time. We came ing in either program, please email
across Virtual Senior Center (VSC), elprimetime@cityofeastlansing.com
a program based in New York that and let us know. We are excited about
offers 1,300 interactive programs to these new ways to safely connect to
SPRING DONATIONS its participants, many of whom are others at a time when staying safe
Carol Brownell home bound. AgeAlive received an often means staying home.
Update: Age-Friendly Communities
The corona virus has slowed East The Committee did send a letter to Science Scholars Program offers Town
Lansing’s Age-Friendly Communities’ EL City Council expressing concern and Gown where area seniors can
(AFC) progress. When the virus hit about a developer’s request to drop an hear MSU scholars share cutting edge
the AFC Steering Committee was over age 55 requirement for residency research with follow up discussion on
in the process of setting priorities, in some of their units. Providing age the presentation. You can participate in
documenting the start of community appropriate housing is one of the goals one or both activities by going to www.
based activities, and seeking supportive that age-friendly communities is work- agealive.org. See more about Town and
resources. This was due to the shut- ing the achieve. Gown starting on page 4.
down of face-to-face meetings and the Two current activities that are part The February 18 meeting will
requirement to hold on-line meetings. of the AFC’s progress are the Senior include a presentation by the MSU stu-
The Committee met in October and Ambassador Program (SAP) and dents participating in the SAP program
December of 2020 via the Internet. The MSU’s AgeAlive and the Social Science and review/adjustment of AFC goal
next AFC meeting will be on Feb. 18, Scholars Program. SAP provides area timelines due to the corona virus delays.
2021. Please check the City’s website seniors with weekly on-line conversa- –Jim Levande, Senior Commission Member
for details. tions with MSU students. The Social
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Town&Gown
A discussion series for seniors in the Greater Lansing area
to connect and engage with MSU faculty and one another
T he Town & Gown series provides Greater Lansing area
seniors with opportunities for social connection and
engagement in meaningful activities. Created by MSU’s
psychology — and answer questions from participants.
To register for one or more of these sessions, please visit
the AgeAlive website (www.agealive.org) and complete
AgeAlive, the Social Science Scholars Program and Prime the registration form. For more information, please email
Time, the series involves weekly discussions via Zoom agealive.sap@msu.edu. In order to make this exciting ini-
led by MSU faculty and alumni who talk about their tiative sustainable, in due course a modest participation fee
cutting-edge research on a wide variety of fascinating and will be introduced for those able to pay. We look forward
accessible topics — from history and geography to law and to seeing you at a Town & Gown session.
Friday, 5 p.m., Friday, 5 p.m., CJ Sivak Friday, 5 p.m.,
March 5, 2021 March 12, 2021 Erykah Benson March 19, 2021
Nate Penning
Mikayla Ward
Roxy Sprowl
Katie Denzin
Gabe Wrobel Kjerstin Thorson The Greenspaces Hidden in Plain Sight:
Dept. of Anthroplogy Dept. of Advertising & Public Relations Effects of Vacant Lots on Human Health
The Hidden Dead: Osteoarchaeological Per- The Power of Platforms: Seeing Politics CJ is a Social Science Scholar sophomore
spectives on Maya Mortuary Ritual in Caves through Social Media who is double majoring in Urban &
& Rockshelters of Central Belize Dr. Kjerstin Thorson’s research focuses Regional Planning and Linguistics. They
on how people use digital and social are currently working with the Space,
Dr. Gabe Wrobel is the director of the
media to learn about and participate Health, and Community Lab at MSU
Central Belize Archaeological Survey
in politics, especially youth and young with an interest in diverse solutions to
Project. He completed his PhD at Indiana
adults. Thorson also explores how politi- improving the urban environment.
University, Bloomington, in 2004. His
main research involves the excavation and cal messages spread across digital media,
and how the social sharing of media Sins of Omission: Race, Ethnicity and
interpretation of skeletal remains from What’s Missing from US High School
cave sites used for about 2,000 years by messages is shaping the way we see the
History Textbooks
Maya populations in what is now Belize. political world.
Erykah, Nate, Mikayla, Roxy and Katie
are all Scholars who are members of a
Meet the Social Science Scholars who will serve as moderators research team that is analyzing the image
and textual content of three leading high
Chris Eyke Wisdom Tyler school history textbooks in order to mea-
is a junior Henry is Hoguet sure how adequately and accurately they
at MSU a junior at is a junior
and a Social capture the experiences of non-white
MSU dou- at MSU
Science ble majoring studying Americans.
Scholar in Urban Political
studying and Regional Planning and Science. After graduation
International Relations and Pre-Law with a minor in Cit- Tyler plans on either attend-
History with a focus on Euro- ies. After graduation Wisdom ing law school or pursuing
pean Studies. After graduation plans to obtain her master’s a career in environmental
Chris plans on obtaining a degree in Urban Planning and advocacy.
master’s degree in Security attend law school.
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TOWN & GOWN
Tuesday, 5 p.m., Wisdom Henry Tuesday, 5 p.m., Tuesday, 5 p.m.,
March 23, 2021 Tyler Hoguet April 6, 2021 April 13, 2021
Emily Saxon
Neighborhood change In Chicago: A Case
Study of Gentrification, Disinvestment,
and Displacement and their Consequenc-
es on African Americans
Randy Napoleon Wisdom Henry is a junior at MSU Shahnaz Masani
College of Music double majoring in Urban and Regional Lyman Briggs College
Creating a Life as an Artist Planning and History with a minor in Is DNA Destiny? Editing Genes,
Born in Brooklyn and raised in Ann Ar- Cities. She is passionate about housing Genomes and Species
bor, Randy Napoleon began his journey equality for marginalized groups in Dr. Shahnaz Masani received her Ph.D.
in jazz immediately after finishing his major cities. After graduation Wisdom in genetics from MSU and teaches biolo-
studies at the University of Michigan. A plans to obtain her master’s degree in gy. Her doctoral work involved using the
highly accomplished player of the jazz Urban Planning or History. gene editing technology CRISPR/Cas9
guitar, who spent several years touring, to shed light on how the immune system
Napoleon joined the MSU College Public Land in the United States: Differ- works. Masani is currently researching
of Music faculty in fall 2014. He has ent Models and Different Outcomes how improvements can be made in the
performed on or arranged over seventy Tyler Hoguet is a junior at MSU major- teaching of biology.
records and released five of his own, has ing in Political Science with minors in
played on The Tonight Show and Late History, Public Policy, Fish and Wild-
Night With David Letterman (among life, and International Development. Tuesday, 5 p.m.,
other programs), and has performed at Tyler’s research has focused on public April 20, 2021
such venues as the Royal Albert Hall land use and how public land is funded
and The Sydney Opera House. in the United States.
Comparing Sexual Misconduct
Tuesday, 5 p.m., Prevention Strategies
March 30, 2021 Emily Saxon is a senior Psychology
Scott Wolfe
major with minors in Spanish and
School of Criminal Justice
Public Health. She has helped develop
Using Science to Understand Policing
the Senior Ambassadors Program and
Dr. Scott Wolfe received his Ph. D.
has conducted research on how so-
from Arizona State University in 2012.
cial-distancing is affecting experiences
Wolfe’s research focuses on policing,
of loneliness among elders in the East
Nathan Moore organizational justice, legitimacy, and
Lansing area as well as on the prevention
Dept. of Geography criminological theory. He is current-
Climate Change: Global and
of sexual assault on college campuses.
ly engaged in a study, funded by the
Amazonian Perspectives
Upon graduation, she has plans to take
Bureau of Justice, to help the Saginaw
Dr. Nathan Moore received his Ph.D. in a gap year before going on to a Master’s
Police Department and other local and
Earth and Ocean Sciences from Duke degree in Social Work followed by a
federal law enforcement agencies to
University in 2004. His research inter- career in non-profit leadership, higher
develop focused deterrence strategies
ests focus on regional climate modeling, education, or public policy.
to combat gang-related violence.
land cover and land use change, inte-
grating models of human and natural
systems, and food security.
Please see TOWN & GOWN on page 6
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TOWN & GOWN, cont.
Tuesday, 5 p.m., Tuesday, 5 p.m., Tuesday, 5 p.m.,
April 27, 2021 May 11, 2021 May 25, 2021
Nazita Lajevardi Jennifer Cobbina Brendan Mullan
Dept. of Political Science School of Criminal Justice Dept. of Sociology
Why Hostility Towards Muslims Hands Up, Don’t Shoot: Why the Protests in The Demography of East Lansing, Mich.
Matters for Politics Ferguson and Baltimore Matter, and How Dr. Brendan Mullan received his Ph.D.
Dr. Nazita Lajevardi received her Ph.D. They Changed America In Demography from the University of
from the University of San Diego in 2017 Dr. Jennifer E. Cobbina received her Pennsylvania and has gone on to write
and her J.D. in 2012 from the Universi- Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, St. books, articles and policy publications
ty of San Francisco School of Law. Her Louis, in 2009. Some of her research fo- on topics ranging from demography,
work focuses on issues related to race and cuses on how race, gender and neighbor- development, migration, and inequality.
ethnic politics, political behavior, voting hood context impact victimization risks Mullan previously served as the Asso-
rights, and immigration. Her latest book, among minority youth. Cobbina’s latest ciate Dean for Academic and Student
“Outsiders at Home: The Politics of book “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot: Why Affairs and as the Acting Director of the
American Islamophobia,” offers the first the Protests in Ferguson and Baltimore Center for Integrative Studies at MSU.
systematic examination of the status of Matter, and How They Changed Ameri- In addition to his research and outreach
Muslim Americans in U.S. democracy. ca” is an on-the-ground assessment of the and service, Mullan leads the first year
protester-driven movement around race, Social Science Scholars research seminar
justice, and policing in America. at MSU.
Tuesday, 5 p.m.,
Tuesday, 5 p.m.,
May 4, 2021 Tuesday, 5 p.m., June 1, 2021
May 18, 2021
Deborah Moriarty
College of Music Walter Hawthorne
A Life in Music
Hiram Fitzgerald Dept. of History
Dept. of Psychology Enslaved.org: Peoples of the Historical
Deborah Moriarty is professor of piano
Origins of Violence in Males: Slave Trade
and chair of the piano area at MSU’s Why Fathers Matter Dr. Walter Hawthorne is a professor of
College of Music, where she is a recipient Dr. Hiram E Fitzgerald, University Dis- African History and the Associate Dean
of the Distinguished Faculty Award. A tinguished Professor emeritus, earned his of Academic and Student Affairs in the
Massachusetts native, she made her debut Ph.D. degree in developmental psychology College of Social Science at MSU. Haw-
with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at in 1967 from the University of Denver. thorne’s research focuses on the history
age 11. A medal winner in the “Concours Prior to his recent retirement, Fitzgerald of slavery and the slave trade. His most
Debussy,” she is an active recitalist and was associate provost for University Out- recent book, “From Africa to Brazil:
soloist with orchestras throughout the reach and Engagement. He has published Culture, Identity, and an Atlantic Slave
eastern United States and has performed extensively in such fields as the study of Trade 1600-1830,” examines the slave
in Belgium, Japan, Colombia, Mexico, infant and family development in com- trade from Upper Guinea to Amazonia
China, Italy, Uzbekistan, India, and the munity contexts, the impact of fathers on Brazil. Hawthorne also works with the
former Soviet Union. early child development, and broad issues MSU Digital Humanities on a variety of
related to the scholarship of engagement. projects.
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ART CLASSES
The price of the course includes supplies unless otherwise noted in each write-up below. All classes on this page are
offered in the Art Studio. Thank you to our spring Art Studio sponsor: Carol Brownell
Carving for Fun
Thursdays, 10 a.m.–Noon Apples in Watercolor
From chip-carving to creating Thursdays, April 8–22, 1–4 p.m., Cost: $60 (M), $65 (NM)
Wood carving is made accessible This project calls for a unique technique that will create a lot of “happy acci-
and fun in this class where popular dents.” We will draw, transfer, then throw in all the color at once. This “neg-
instructor, Fred Erbisch, starts ative painting” will draw out the subject in the foreground. $5 supply fee to
you off with basic shapes already instructor. Instructor: Carolyn Donahue
formed. Session 1 will be fairy doors
and Session 2 will feature little
sailors. All skill levels are welcome
Water Lilies in Collage
and all tools and materials will be Thursdays, May 13–27; 1-4 p.m., Cost: $60 (M), $65 (NM)
provided unless otherwise noted. Explore this fun medium for creating interest in paper layers, which will really
Instructor: Fred Erbisch lend itself to your water lilies scene. As a bonus, we’ll make our own paper
rather than using magazine cut-outs. $5 supply fee to the instructor.
DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
1 4/8–22 $24.50 $29.50 4/1
2 5/13–27 $24.50 $29.50 5/6 Fairy Doors will be a Zoom class. Please see page 11 for details.
Wire Sculpture Open Art Studio
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.–Noon
Drawing 2 Wednesdays, April 7–28
1-2:30 p.m. Join other creative-minded folks
Wednesdays, May 5–26 Cost: $60 (M), $65 (NM) as they work on Prime Time art
1-2:30 p.m.
Like sculpting with wire, class creations or venture into
Cost: $60 (N), $65 (NM)
“Imagination allows you to bend inspired territory of their own. The
If you are interested in pushing the rules of the temporal world.” atmosphere is supportive, fun and
yourself to grow as an artist, (Amy Sherald). This course is a inspiring. New people are welcome!
then welcome! In this class, we will basic exploration of wire sculptural No charge for materials if you’re
be furthering techniques learned concepts and technical processes working on a project that’s part of a
in Beginning Drawing as well as using various materials to translate class you are currently enrolled in.
learning new and more complicated ideas into three-dimensional But if you are not enrolled in a class,
techniques. We will explore new form. We will explore the use please pay for the materials or bring
avenues of expression though the of media and materials, extend your own. (You may pay for scrap
majority of work will still focus on three dimensional thinking by glass per pound or purchase your
direct observation. Experimental means of additive, subtractive, own supplies at Delphi.) Please call
techniques and concepts will also and construction approaches ahead to secure your space.
be addressed. More emphasis will to sculpture, and broaden the
be placed on creating complex, understanding and appreciation
sustained artworks by utilizing of contemporary sculpture. For Open Enamel Studio
design principles (balance, unity, sculptors who work in this way, Tuesdays, 1–3 p.m.
etc.) and self-analysis. Remember, the forms that are observed in Prime Time art studio will be open
it’s more about effort and nature serve as a starting point from 1–3 p.m. for open enamel
participation, not skill level. I would for a kind of creative play. This studio. There is a $15 fee for materials
love to see you continue to further approach has been likened to that and kiln use. Please call ahead to sign
your artistic skills by taking Drawing of the composer of music, who up so Lana knows whether to turn the
2. Let’s set a good example to the manipulates the elements of his art kilns on. Please bring your mask and
Drawing 1 class so they can see in a similar manner. Let’s compose metal. You can use our enamels or
what hard work can create! Ask together! Ask for supply list when bring your own. Please call ahead to
for supply list when you sign up. you sign up. Maximum 6. Instructor: secure your space.
Maximum 6. Instructor: Richard Tanner Richard Tanner
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HEALTH & FITNESS CLASSES
M=Members NM=Non-Members All classes need a minimum of five participants. Please enroll & pay at least seven days prior to the first class.
Aqua Fitness
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Fun for all fitness levels, whether you
want to strengthen your muscles,
recuperate from an injury or move
in a fun, friendly environment.
Exercising in the water will help your
flexibility, agility, balance and core.
You’ll have a great workout, and you
don’t even have to get your face or
hair wet! Please register ahead of
time. You will be signing up for a
month at a time now. Your punch
cards will be honored, but we will
not be selling them again. Water Art
Certified Instructors: Carolyn Haines &
Amy Convey Aqua Fitness
Please note: We have cut back to
three days a week instead of five
because of attendance, but will
reconsider if attendance picks up. Zumba Adaptive Yoga
Saturdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Enjoy gaining strength while also
gaining flexibility by performing
Mondays Zumba — the perfect combination of
standard Yoga poses sitting in a
DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY fun, movement and music designed
chair or standing. Breathing will be
1 4/5–26 $26 $31 3/29 just for you. We take the “work”
an important part of the class as we
out of workout. Come join the fun!
2 5/3–24* $26 $31 4/26 warm up, work on gentle stretches,
Zumba Licensed Instructor: Shelly Kaye
*No class 5/31 challenge our balance and strength
DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
and go to deeper stretches. All lev-
Wednesdays 1 4/3–24 $22 $27 3/27 els welcome.
DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY 2 5/1–29 $27.50 $32.50 4/24 AFAA Certified Instructor: Amy Convey
1 4/7–28 $26 $31 3/31
2 5/5–26 $26 $31 4/28
Mondays (9–10 a.m.)
Line Dancing DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
Thursdays Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m. 1 4/5–26 $20 $25 3/39
DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
Join line dancing for fun, exercise, 2 5/3–24* $20 $25 4/26
1 4/1–29 $32.50 $37.50 3/25
and staying involved in a social *No class 5/31
2 5/6–27 $26 $31 4/29 activity. No partner needed. No Mondays (10:15–11:15 a.m.)
experience needed. Instructor: DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
Yvonne Curtis-Major
We’re offering DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
1 4/5–26
2 5/3–24*
$20
$20
$25
$25
3/29
4/26
four fitness classes 1 4/7–28 $20 $25 3/31 *No class 5/31
2 5/5–26 $20 $25 4/28
on Zoom in March. Thursdays (9–10 a.m.)
DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
Please see page 11 1 4/1–29
2 5/6–27
$25
$20
$30
$25
3/25
4/29
for more details.
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HEALTH & FITNESS CLASSES
M=Members NM=Non-Members All classes need a minimum of five participants. Please enroll & pay at least seven days prior to the first class.
Wild Walkers Club Active Senior Exercise Stretch, Flex &
Thursdays, 9:45–10:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Balance I
Join instructor Julie as she leads Cardio, yoga, pilates, balance
Thursdays, 10:45–11:45 a.m.
participants through an indoors and resistance training are in
this popular class! All equipment Improve posture, balance and
(and sometimes outdoors) walking
provided. Please register ahead of flexibility! This class is for beginners
course at the community center.
time. You will be signing up for a but will challenge all fitness levels
Learn warm up and cool down
month at a time now. Your punch using chair exercises.
stretches along with balance
AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon
exercises you can add to your home cards will be honored, but we will
walking practice. All levels welcome. not be selling them again. AFAA DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
Please register ahead of time. You will Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn 1 4/1–29 $27.50 $32.50 3/25
be signing up for a month at a time Haines & Bill Wiseman 2 5/6–27 $22 $27 4/29
now.
AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon Mondays (9:15–10:15 a.m.)
DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
DATES
1 4/5–26
MEM
$22
NON MEM
$27
SIGN UP BY
3/29
Stretch, Flex &
1 4/1–29 $12.50 $17.50 3/25
2 5/6–27 $10 $15 4/29
2 5/3–24* $22 $27 4/26 Balance II
*No class 5/31 Tuesdays, 10:45–11:45 a.m.
Wednesdays (9:15–10:15) This more challenging class is for
Pickleball DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY those who have taken Stretch, Flex
& Balance I.
Pickleball is played on a modified 1 4/7–28 $22 $27 3/31
2 5/5–26 $22 $27 4/28 AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon
court with a paddle and whiffle ball.
We are a slower paced, noncompet- DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
itive, recreational alternative. Our Fridays (9:15–10:15) 1 4/6–27 $22 $27 3/30
emphasis is working on skills and DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY 2 5/4-25 $22 $27 4/27
having fun — not winning. Come 1 4/2–30 $27.50 $32.50 3/26
join us and try it out. Currently, 2 5/7–28 $22 $27 4/30
pickleball is being played outside at
Patriarche Park and will most likely
continue to do so until next fall.
Times and dates to be determined.
We’re offering
New players, please contact Carolyn
Haines for information at chaines@
four fitness classes
cityofeastlansing.com. Players are
wearing masks and gloves to keep
on Zoom in March.
everyone as safe as possible.
Please see page 11
for more details.
Even though we are opening on April 1, we will still be following
COVID-19 safety guidelines, including limiting class sizes, wearing
masks and practicing social distancing. Stretch, Flex & Balance
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ZOOM CLASSES
M=Members NM=Non-Members • Please enroll & pay at least seven days prior to the first class.
ZOOM INFO: It’s great you’re going to be taking a class using Zoom technology! You will receive an email invitation from
your instructor or a Prime Time representative, which will ask you to join the Zoom meeting. Make sure the Prime Time
office has a current email address on file for you. The email will come right before the class is to begin, or it might be sent
to you earlier. Watch your email.
Beginning Ukulele
New to Zoom! Thursdays, April 1–May 20
1–2 p.m., Via Zoom
Are you new to Zoom or have questions about Cost: $65 (M), $70 (NM)
participating in a Zoom session? This is an opportu-
Have you tried to learn to play guitar or another instru-
nity for a “practice session” in which you will be led
ment and become frustrated? Would you like to get
through the basics of what you need to know: how
together with others to sing songs and enjoy yourself? If
to get into a session, muting and unmuting, putting
so, you should try playing the ukulele in this entertaining
your name on the screen, etc. No Zoom experience
and engaging class with instructor, Liz Wright. No musi-
is required, but you must have internet access and
cal experience is necessary! Borrow one of our ukuleles
a desktop, laptop, iPad (or similar) or smartphone.
with a$50 returnable check, or bring that uke that’s been
Sessions will be by appointment, with at most
gathering dust in your closet—get ready for some fun!.
two students in each (a student may have a family
Maximum 20. Instructor: Liz Wright
member or other support person nearby during the
class but the student will be carrying out instruc-
tions). You will need to set up a time by sending an Beginner Plus/Intermediate
email to ELansOlson@gmail.com with answers to
the following questions: Ukulele Classes
1. Have you participated in any Zoom sessions? Wednesdays, March 10-April 21
11 a.m.–Noon, via Zoom
2. Which platforms are available to you, Cost: $71 (M), $76 (NM)
e.g.,Windows desktop, Windows laptop, MacPro,
iPad, iPhone, Android phone, etc. If you’ve learned the basic chords and strums and are ready
to learn more sophisticated chords, strum patterns, and
3. Are you available most afternoons between 1 maybe even a little melody playing; this class is for you!
and 6 p.m. and/or evenings between 7 and 8:30 We’ll explore alternative chord shapes such as barre chords,
p.m.? reggae and calypso rhythms, dynamics, transposing, and
more in this involving and educational class; full of camara-
4. What is your phone number in case you are derie and laughs. Students should feel at ease playing C, F,
having difficulty getting into the session? G7, Am, G, D7 and Em chords along with a few strum vari-
ations and we will progress from there. The online sessions
will be available on video when the class is over for regis-
The Zoom information for your session will be sent tered students to use for review. Instructor: Ben Hassenger
to you along with a proposed time slot. Free of
charge. Instructor: Judy Olson, ELansOlson@gmail.com
The Power of Positive Shrinking
(Your Home)
Self-Care in Challenging Times Tuesday, March 16, 2–3:30 p.m., via Zoom
Thursdays, Mar. 4-25, 3-4 p.m., via Zoom Cost: $20 (M), $25 (NM)
Cost: $40 (M), $45 (NM)
Are you considering moving to a smaller house or perhaps
In difficult times, we may struggle to take time for ourselves, a condo? Come get the low-down on downsizing. We'll
but it’s more important than ever that we do just that. Learn cover practical tips on determining what to keep and what
some techniques to help you stay grounded and well. to share, what to look for in your next move, and how to
Instructor: Julie Dillon. prepare your home for sale. Maximum 12. Facilitator:
Kristin Keiswetter Clark
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FITNESS CLASSES Adaptive Yoga Current Events
Tuesdays, 1–2:45 p.m. Via Zoom
Enjoy gaining strength while also
gaining flexibility by performing
Stretch, Flex & standard Yoga poses sitting in a
Keep up with local, national and
world-wide news, including the
Balance I chair or standing. Breathing will be economy, sports, politics and the arts.
an important part of the class as we
Tuesdays, March 2–30 warm up, work on gentle stretches, • Your views are important. All
11 a.m.–Noon, via Zoom challenge our balance and strength points of view are considered.
Cost: $27.50 (M), $32.50 (NM) and go to deeper stretches. All Bring us your own topics.
Improve posture, balance and levels welcome. via Zoom AFAA • We are a “learning center”!
flexibility! This class is for beginners Certified Instructor: Amy Convey • Our discussions are lively and
but will challenge all fitness levels courteous.
using chair exercises. AFAA Certified Tuesdays (9:30–10:30 a.m.) • We bring a variety of
Instructor: Julie Dillon
DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY backgrounds and perspectives
1 3/2–30 $25 $30 2/23 to the group.
• Your viewpoints are welcome.
Active Senior Exercise Thursdays (9–10 a.m.) Join us!
Mondays, March 1–29
DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
You must register ahead of time.
1 3/4–25 $20 $25 2/25 You will be signing up for a month
9:15–10:15 a.m., via Zoom
Cost: $27.50 (M), $32.50 (NM) at a time now.
DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
Cardio, yoga, pilates, balance and
resistance training are in this pop-
Zumba 1 3/2–30 $10 $16 2/23
ular class! Please register ahead of Saturdays, March 6–27 2 4/6–27 $8 $13 3/30
time for the whole month. Feel free 9:30–10:30 a.m., via Zoom 3 5/4–25 $8 $13 4/27
to log in at 9 a.m. to chat with your Cost: $22 (M), $27 (NM)
friends. AFAA Certified Instructor: Zumba — the perfect combination of
Carolyn Haines fun, movement and music designed Life Stories: Writing
just for you. We take the “work” out
of workout. Come join the fun! Your Memoirs
Zumba Licensed Instructor: Shelly Kaye Fridays, April 2-May 21
1-3:15 pm, via Zoom
Cost: $76 (M), $81 (NM)
Fairy Doors Through this much-loved participatory
class, you’ll shape your memories
Friday, April 23, 10 a.m.–Noon, via Zoom, Cost: $20 (M), $25 (NM) into stories. The new online structure,
Fairy doors can be found in many locations, but usually are set into the base through Zoom during Covid-19
of a tree. I have a fairy door in my hallway in my home which matches my restrictions, is safe and convenient.
décor and is a magnet for any youngster. Some parents use fairy doors to Turn social distancing upside down
stimulate their children's imaginations and prompt creative thinking, de- by connecting with others working
scribing the fairies as creatures that use their magical powers to protect on their own memoirs. Have fun
children from bad dreams, grant their wishes if they are well-behaved, and while accomplishing something
replace lost teeth with small rewards. Start your story by joining us from the important. This class is for people
comfort of your home as we hand-craft our own mosaic fairy door with spe- just starting to write their memoirs,
cial trinkets or pieces you love! Materials can be picked up at Prime Time people who’ve gotten bogged down
before the class. Instructor: Kelly Arndt in their memoirs, or people who want
to recharge their memoirs by learning
from and with others. New writers
welcome! Maximum 16. Instructor:
Nancy Seubert
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Death Cafe Intro to Italian Conversation
Wednesday, April 21 Tuesdays, April 6–May 25, 1–2 p.m., Room 142, Cost: $80 (M), $85 (NM)
1-2:30 p.m., Lounge In this practical and fun approach to learning a new language, learn how to
Cost: $2 donation goes toward start little conversations in Italian. Subjects include greetings, clothing, the
providing drinks and snacks alphabet, counting, and the days of the week, etc. No purchase of materials is
Speaking casually about death is required, but please bring lined paper and a pen. Teacher Giorgio Burigana is
taboo in many cultures, but death is an Italian national born in Venice. Instructor: Giorgio Burigana
part of life, and when we talk about
it, we help
normalize it.
Normalizing Read Aloud Group What’s So Funny
death helps us Tuesdays, 9:30–11 a.m., Lounge Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–Noon, Lounge
better prepare Come to the new expanded Read Want to lower your blood pressure,
for it--you can’t Aloud. We will still be reading aloud breathe more deeply and forget your
prepare for from a wide variety of materials woes? Come to What’s So Funny and
something (including any of your original work). laugh. Drop in & enjoy all types of hu-
you don’t There will also be time for expressing mor. Just follow the sound of laughter.
acknowledge. By having “what’s on your mind.” You must It’s not just jokes. You must register
conversations about death, you can register ahead of time. You will be ahead of time. You will be signing
help others feel more comfortable signing up for a month at a time up for a month at a time now.
about death, too, so it’s not viewed now. Facilitator: Judy Wattenberg Facilitator: Judy Wattenberg
as something morbid, but something DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
absolutely worth talking about. DATES MEM NON MEM SIGN UP BY
1 4/6–27 $8 $13 3/30
Facilitated by Julie Dillon. 1 4/7–28 $8 $13 3/31
2 5/4–25 $8 $13 4/27
2 5/5–26 $8 $13 4/28
“At a Death Cafe people, often
strangers, gather to eat cake, drink
tea and discuss death. Our objective
is ‘to increase awareness of death
with a view to helping people make
the most of their (finite) lives’. A Death
Cafe is a group directed discussion of
death with no agenda, objectives or
themes. It is a discussion group rather
than a grief support or counselling
session. -- From the Death Cafe
website (https://deathcafe.com/)
Even though we are opening
on April 1, we will still be
following COVID-19 safety
guidelines, including limiting
class sizes, wearing masks and
What’s So Funny
practicing social distancing.
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