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SAGE Seasoned Adults
Growing Educationally
SPRING 2021
Classes for Seniors 60 and Older
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SAGE Spring 2021 Online Classes
Registration, class, and course description information
With the safety of our students and our instructors of utmost importance, we are piloting our third round of online SAGE
classes. They will be offered in a structured remote format, i.e., taking place on a scheduled day and at a specific time.
You will interact with your instructor and with your classmates, to benefit from the subject matter and stay socially
connected at the same time.
Classes will run from February 8 through May 28. Online classes are not connected to any physical sites, but you will see
familiar classes with your favorite instructors listed. Often, these classes will be offered at the same day and time online as
they were usually held face-to-face. You will be in classes with PGCC students from other SAGE locations and have the
opportunity to enjoy classes taught by different teachers.
→ Online registration opens Friday, January 8 ←
Who can register for these classes? What do you need to be a successful participant?
Prince George’s Community College SAGE classes are Access to a personal computer or tablet with a strong
specifically for seniors 60 and older, but non-seniors and stable internet connection, a camera, and a
may register by paying the full tuition. microphone. For fitness classes, make sure you have
the space to move safely with no obstacles. The video
How will classes be offered? must be positioned so the instructor can see you and
Using Zoom or Blackboard online platforms, classes must be left on during the entire class so the instructor
will meet virtually on designated days and times. can observe you to teach responsively and responsibly.
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How do you register?
Register online using Owl Link. Step-by-step IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding Zoom Links:
directions can be found at the end of this document. *Zoom links will be emailed to students directly from
instructors 24-48 hours before classes start*
You must pay the non-refundable $85 registration
fee online using your credit card. No mail-in
registration is possible. THIS IS NEW AS OF SPRING 2021:
If you are missing your class zoom link, please
If you need assistance with registration, please call email your instructor at their PGCC email address
PGCC’s information technology help desk at which can be found on page 3 of this document.
301-546-0637.
Here is a brief overview of Zoom: Recording of Zoom Classes:
How to download Zoom on your PC (computer): Remote classes may be recorded.
• Open your computer's internet browser and
navigate to the Zoom website at www.Zoom.us. Blackboard:
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click The only instructor using Blackboard is Alice Gray, who
"Download" in the web page's footer. is teaching the computer classes. She will provide
• The Zoom app will then begin downloading. You directions for your participation. If you have questions,
should then click on the .exe file to begin the please email her directly at grayal@pgcc.edu.
installation process.
Spring Online Course Offerings begin on page 4:
How to Use Zoom - Video Link: (w/various course descriptions on pages 17 - 37.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVu9BILRkww&feature=youtu. Use the 5-digit numbers designated in the right-hand
be column to register online for the classes of your choice.
Additional resource: Download Zoom (For MacBook/iPad): The registration system will not allow you to register for
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/203020795-How-To- classes with conflicting times. You cannot register
Install-on-Mac
online after a class has begun.
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Instructor PGCC Email Addresses - Spring 2021
Instructor PGCC Email Address Instructor PGCC Email Address
Allison, Julie allisojd@pgcc.edu Mason, Donna dmason5486@pgcc.edu
Armstrong, Johnnette armstrjc@pgcc.edu Meadows, Bob meadowbj@pgcc.edu
Barthel, Carol cbarthel9246@pgcc.edu Merriman, Wallace wmerrima348@pgcc.edu
Blumenstock, Michael blumenmf@pgcc.edu Miller, Barbara millerbj@pgcc.edu
Boverman, Katrina bovermkm@pgcc.edu Mullin, Jen mullinjs@pgcc.edu
Brown, Barbara brownbj@pgcc.edu Nicht, Sandra nichtsk@pgcc.edu
Bush, Dionne shawbudt@pgcc.edu Patente, Peter patentpj@pgcc.edu
Carrington, Kathy carrinky@pgcc.edu Pilevsky, Dillies dpilevsk4340@pgcc.edu
Choi, Young choiyk@pgcc.edu Rhoads, Bob rhoadsre@pgcc.edu
Cipriani, Vincent cipriavx@pgcc.edu Romero, Christine romerocx@pgcc.edu
Cooper, Evan ecooper2137@pgcc.edu Rubiano, Alberto crubiano@pgcc.edu
Erteschik, Mary ertescme@pgcc.edu Rudd, Bob brudd2622@pgcc.edu
Farrer, Susan farrersr@pgcc.edu Ruffin, Raj pruffin94470@pgcc.edu
Fiester, Robert fiestera@pgcc.edu Sachs, Daniel dsachs68387@pgcc.edu
Garner, Bella garnerbt@pgcc.edu Shell, Susan shellsj@pgcc.edu
Gibbons, Renee gibbonra@pgcc.edu Sieiro, Deborah sieirods@pgcc.edu
Goff, Laura gofflk@pgcc.edu Smith, Cathy smithca1@pgcc.edu
Goodlow, Ollie ogoodlow@pgcc.edu Smith, Patricia smithpx@pgcc.edu
Gray, Alice grayal@pgcc.edu Turner, Marilyn turnermx@pgcc.edu
Green, Rose greenrd@pgcc.edu Vargas, Clemencia cvargas59959@pgcc.edu
Green, Rosemary rgreen843@pgcc.edu Verdi, Juliet verdijc@pgcc.edu
Harris, Heather harrisha@pgcc.edu Vitale-Reddy, Cecelia cvitale81166@pgcc.edu
Kirtland, Arleen kirtlaax@pgcc.edu Weimer, Lee weimerlx@pgcc.edu
Kowalewski, Kim (Mr.) kkowalew3670@pgcc.edu Williams, Paula pwilliam1266@pgcc.edu
Kramer, Stephen kramersa@pgcc.edu Yamamoto, Ruth ryamam100584@pgcc.edu
Love, Denise dlove27408@pgcc.edu
3SAGE Schedule of Classes by Subject
Arts & Crafts Please see course descriptions for MANY of our classes starting on page 17.
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Zentangle: Advanced Exploration Allison, Julie Tues 10am-12:30pm 02/09-05/04
74902
The World of Zentangle - Intro Course Allison, Julie Tues 1:30-4 pm 02/09-05/04
74903
Zentangle: Above & Beyond the Basics Allison, Julie Wed 10am-12:30pm 02/10-05/05
74904
Colored Pencil Drawing for Beginners Farrer, Susan Tues 9:30-11:30 02/09-04/06
75054
Landscape Drawing for Beginners Farrer, Susan Tues 9:30-11:30 04/13-05/25
75055
Collage Basics: Techniques and Design Farrer, Susan Thur 9:30-11:30 02/11-04/08
75056
Landscape Collage Farrer, Susan Thur 9:30-11:30 04/15-05/27
75057
Craft Production Lab Kirtland, Arleen Mon 11 am-12 pm 02/08-05/24
74959
Beginning Crocheting Kirtland, Arleen Mon 1-2 pm 02/08-05/24
74960
Intermediate to Advanced Crochet Kirtland, Arleen Mon 2:15-3:15 pm 02/08-05/24
74961
Beginning Knitting Kirtland, Arleen Tues 1-2 pm 02/09-05/25
74965
Intermediate Knitting Kirtland, Arleen Tues 2:15-3:15 pm 02/09-05/25
74966
Advanced Knitting Kirtland, Arleen Tues 3:30-5:30 pm 02/09-05/25
74967
Beginning Quilting Kirtland, Arleen Wed 1-3 pm 02/10-05/26
74968
Intermediate to Advanced Quilting Kirtland, Arleen Wed 3:30-5:30 pm 02/10-05/26
74969
4Beginning to Intermediate Sewing Kirtland, Arleen Thur 3:30-4:30 pm 02/11-05/27
74972
Advanced Sewing Kirtland, Arleen Thur 4:30-5:30 pm 02/11-05/27
74973
Tunisian Crochet Kirtland, Arleen Fri 12:45-1:45 pm 02/12-05/28
74974
Embroidery - All levels Kirtland, Arleen Fri 2-3 pm 02/12-05/28
74975
Studio Fine Art: Portraits Ruffin, Raj Mon 5-7 pm 02/08-05/24
75012
Painting I for Seniors Ruffin, Raj Sat 9 am - 12 pm 02/13-05/22
75013
Wire Sculpting Verdi, Juliet Tues 1:30-3:30 pm 02/09-05/25
75039
Beg. Jewelry Making Vitale-Reddy, Cecelia Mon 10 am-12 pm 02/08-05/24
75042
Jewelry Making: 4 Techniques Vitale-Reddy, Cecelia Tues 1-3 pm 02/09-05/25
75043
American History
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Great American Conspiracies Rudd, Bob Mon 10 am-12 pm 02/08-05/24
75009
21st Century American History Rudd, Bob Mon 1-3 pm 02/08-05/24
75010
Baby Boomers' Impact on American Rudd, Bob Thur 6-8 pm 02/11-05/27
Political History 75011
5Autobiographical Writing
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Writing Your Memoirs -- All levels Smith, Cathy Tues 10 am-12 pm 02/09-05/25
75024
Writing Your Memoirs -- All levels Smith, Cathy Tues 1-3 pm 02/09-05/25
75025
Writing Your Memoirs -- All levels Smith, Cathy Fri 10 am -12 pm 02/12-05/28
75026
Writing Your Memoirs -- All levels Smith, Cathy Fri 1-3 pm 02/12-05/28
75027
Computer Skills
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Introduction to Personal Computers Gray, Alice Mon 9-11 am 02/08-05/24
(Intro to the Internet is included) 74950
Beginner, Level 1
Introduction to Personal Computers Gray, Alice Tues 9-11 am 02/09-05/25
(Intro to the Internet is included) 74951
Beginner, Level 2
Intermediate Computer Skills Gray, Alice Wed 9-11 am 02/10-05/26
Advanced
74953
Intermediate Computer Skills Gray, Alice Thur 9-11 am 02/11-05/27
Intermediate
74954
Intro to Micro Office 2016 Gray, Alice Fri 9-11 am 02/12-05/28
Windows 10/Office 2016
74955
6Current Issues
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Current Issues Cipriani, Vincent Mon 10 am-12 pm 02/08-05/24
74930
Current Issues Cipriani, Vincent Mon 1-3 pm 02/08-05/24
74931
Current Issues Cipriani, Vincent Tues 10 am-12 pm 02/09-05/25
74932
Current Issues Cipriani, Vincent Fri 12:30-2:30 pm 02/12-05/28
74933
Issues Facing the U.S. Economy-- Kowalewski, Kim (Mr.) Wed 1-3 pm 02/10-05/26
Continued 74977
Finances
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Financial Literacy I Garner, Bella Tues 11 am-1pm 02/09-05/25
74940
Financial Literacy II Garner, Bella Wed 11 am-1pm 02/10-05/26
74941
7Healthy Living (Fitness)
Please consult with your physician for approval before participating in any of the Healthy Living (fitness) classes.
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Aerobics Armstrong, Johnnette Tues 9:30-10:30 am 02/09-05/25
74905
Balance & Flexibility Armstrong, Johnnette Wed 9:30-10:30 am 02/10-05/26
74906
Strength Training Armstrong, Johnnette Thur 9:30-10:30 am 02/11-05/27
74907
Group Dance Armstrong, Johnnette Fri 9:30-10:30 am 02/12-05/28
74908
Line Dance Brown, Barbara Mon 10:30-11:30 am 02/08-05/24
74914
Line Dance Brown, Barbara Thur 10:30-11:30 am 02/11-05/27
74915
Circuit Training (Kickboxing 101) Bush, Dionne Mon 9-10 am 02/08-05/24
74916
Flexibility Exercises & Breathing Bush, Dionne M/Th 10-11 am 02/08-05/27
Techniques 74917
Circuit Training (Core) Bush, Dionne Tues 9-10 am 02/09-05/25
74918
Energizing Chair Exercises Bush, Dionne Tues 10-11 am 02/09-05/25
(Balance Drills) 74919
Circuit Training (Body Weight/ Cardio) Bush, Dionne Thur 9-10 am 02/11-05/27
74920
Energizing Chair Exercises Bush, Dionne Fri 9-10 am 02/12-05/28
(Balance Drills) 74921
Chair Aerobics - Part I Carrington, Kathy MWF 8-9 am 02/08-04/23
74923
Chair Aerobics - Part II Carrington, Kathy MWF 8-9 am 04/26-05/28
74924
8Weight and Strength Training Carrington, Kathy T/Th 8-9 am 02/09-05/27
74925
Chair Yoga Erteschik, Mary Tues 8:30-9:30 am 02/09-05/25
74937
Yoga & Movement Goff, Laura Mon 9-10 am 02/08-05/24
74945
Meditation & Yoga Nidra Goff, Laura Tues 9-10 am 02/09-05/25
74947
Zoom Weight Training Green, Rose T/Th 3-4 pm 02/09-05/27
74956
Zumba Gold Green, Rosemary Fri 1-2 pm 02/12-05/28
74957
Tap Dance Harris, Heather Mon 12:30-2:30 pm 02/08-05/24
74958
Line Dance Love, Denise Wed 1-2 pm 02/10-05/26
74978
Beginner Tap Dance, Level 1 Love, Denise Thur 1-2 pm 02/11-05/27
74979
Tap Dance, Level 2 (pre-req Level 1) Love, Denise Thur 2:15-3:15 pm 02/11-05/27
74980
Line Dance Meadows, Bob Mon 1-2 pm 02/08-05/24
74982
Line Dance Meadows, Bob Tues 1-2 pm 02/09-05/25
74983
ZOOM Fitness Bootcamp - Gold Merriman, Wallace Tues 10:30-11:30 am 02/09-05/25
74984
ZOOM Fitness Bootcamp - Gold Merriman, Wallace Thur 10:30-11:30 am 02/11-05/27
74986
Chair Yoga Mullin, Jen Mon 9:30-11:30 am 02/08-05/24
74988
Chair Yoga Mullin, Jen Wed 8:50-10:30 am 02/10-05/26
74990
Chair Yoga Mullin, Jen Wed 10:30 am-12:10 pm 02/10-05/26
74991
9Meditation for Health and Happiness Mullin, Jen Wed 1-2 pm 02/10-05/26
74992
Yoga--Inter/Adv Mullin, Jen Thur 10 am-12 pm 02/11-05/27
74993
Gentle Restorative Yoga Nicht, Sandra Tues 10:15-11:15 am 02/09-05/25
74995
Chair Yoga Romero, Christine Wed 10-11 am 02/10-05/26
75003
Gentle Mat Yoga Romero, Christine Thur 4-5 pm 02/11-05/27
75004
Intermediate Hatha Yoga Romero, Christine Fri 10-11 am 02/12-05/28
75005
Pilates - Part I Shell, Susan MWF 9-10am 02/08-04/23
75016
Pilates - Part II Shell, Susan MWF 9-10 am 04/26-05/28
75017
Senior Aerobics Shell, Susan T/Th 9-10 am 02/09-05/27
75018
Strength Training Shell, Susan T/Th 10-11 am 02/09-05/27
75019
Chair Yoga Smith, Patricia Mon 10:30-11:30 am 02/08-05/24
75028
Gentle yoga Smith, Patricia Mon 1:30-2:30 pm 02/08-05/24
75029
Movement, Strength, Stretch Smith, Patricia Tues 10:30-11:30 am 02/09-05/25
75030
Gentle Yoga Smith, Patricia Tues 2 pm-3 pm 02/09-05/25
75031
Gentle yoga Smith, Patricia Wed 1:30-2:30 pm 02/10-05/26
75032
Chair Yoga Smith, Patricia Thur 10:30-11:30 am 02/11-05/27
75033
Movement, Strength, Stretch Smith, Patricia Thur 1-2 pm 02/11-05/27
75034
10Cardio, aerobic, & weight training Turner, Marilyn Tues 10-11 am 02/09-05/25
75035
Cardio, aerobic, & weight training Turner, Marilyn Thur 10-11 am 02/11-05/27
75036
Piyochi (combo of Pilates, Yoga & Tai Verdi, Juliet Wed 11 am-12 pm 02/10-05/26
Chi) 75040
Tai Chi - Yang Style 37 Form Verdi, Juliet Thurs 11 am-12 pm 02/11-05/27
75041
Yoga I Weimer, Lee Tues 10 am-12 pm 02/09-05/25
75046
Gentle Pilates Weimer, Lee Wed 10 am-12 pm 02/10-05/26
75047
Pilates Weimer, Lee Thur 8-10 am 02/11-05/27
75048
Yoga I & II Weimer, Lee Sat 8:30-10:30 am 02/13-05/22
75049
Beginner Yoga Weimer, Lee Sat 10:30am-12:30pm 02/13-05/22
75050
Humanities
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Humanities for Senior Citizens Patente, Peter Mon 10 am-12 pm 02/08-05/24
74996
Improvisation
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Continuing the Basics of Improv Yamamoto, Ruth Fri 10 am-12 pm 02/12-05/28
75051
11Languages
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Spanish Beginner 2 Miller, Barbara Tues 10 am-12 pm 02/09-05/25
74987
American Sign Language Rhoads, Bob Mon 10 am-12 pm 02/08-05/24
(Intermediate Level) 75001
American Sign Language Rhoads, Bob Wed 10 am-12 pm 02/10-05/26
(Beginner Level) 75002
Beginner Spanish Rubiano, Alberto Tues 12-2 pm 02/09-05/25
75006
Intermediate Spanish Rubiano, Alberto Thur 10 am-12 pm 02/11-05/27
75007
Tertulia-Jueves Cultural (all levels) Rubiano, Alberto Thur 12-2 pm 02/11-05/27
75008
Advanced Spanish Sieiro, Debbie Tues 10 am-12 pm 02/09-05/25
75020
Beginning Spanish 1 Sieiro, Debbie Thur 2-4 pm 02/11-05/27
75021
Intermediate Spanish Sieiro, Debbie Tues 12:30-2:30 pm 02/09-05/25
75022
Beginning Spanish 2 Sieiro, Debbie Fri 2:30-4:30 pm 02/12-05/28
75023
Beginning Spanish 1 Vargas, Clemencia Wed 1-3 pm 02/10-05/26
75037
Spanish Conversation (For intermediate Vargas, Clemencia Wed 3-5 pm 02/10-05/26
to advanced speakers only.) 75038
12Literature: An Exploration
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Shipwrecks in Three Shakespearean Barthel, Carol Fri 1-3 pm 02/12-05/07
Comedies 74909
The Short Stories & Novels of Charles Kirtland, Arleen Mon 3:30-5:30 pm 02/08-05/24
Dickens 74962
Folk Tales from Around the World Kirtland, Arleen Thur 11 am -12 pm 02/11-05/27
74970
Book Discussion: Contemporary Kirtland, Arleen Thur 1-3 pm 02/11-05/27
American Literature 74971
Short Stories: Mirror of the World, Pilevsky, Dillies Tues 10 am -12 pm 02/09-05/25
Part 3 74999
Short Stories: Mirror of the World, Pilevsky, Dillies Sat 1 pm-3 pm 02/13-05/22
Part 3 75000
Music Appreciation
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Piano I - for beginning students Choi, Young Tues 9-11 am 02/09-05/25
74927
Piano II - for intermediate students Choi, Young Tues 11 am-1 pm 02/09-05/25
74928
Piano III - for intermediate to advanced Choi, Young Tues 1-3 pm 02/09-05/25
students 74929
13Piano - Mixed Levels Cooper, Evan Fri 10-11 am 02/12-05/28
74934
Piano - Mixed Levels Cooper, Evan Fri 11 am -12 pm 02/12-05/28
74935
Guitar Intermediate Fiester, Robert Wed 9:30-11:30 am 02/10-05/26
74938
Guitar Beginner Fiester, Robert Thur 9:30-11:30 am 02/11-05/27
74939
American Popular Song Kramer, Stephen Tues 1-3 pm 02/09-03/30
75058
Advanced/Intermediate Mixed Patente, Peter Tues 9:30-11:30 am 02/09-05/25
74998
Beginner Patente, Peter Tues 11:30 am-1 pm 02/09-05/25
74997
Personal Enrichment
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Guided Meditation Boverman, Katrina Mon 12:30-2:30 pm 02/08-04/05
74912
Guided Meditation Boverman, Katrina Wed 3:45-4:45 pm 02/10-05/26
74913
Health & Nutrition Carrington, Kathy Tues 12-1 pm 02/09-05/25
74926
14COVID: Meditation & Yoga Tools for Erteschik, Mary Mon 3-4 pm 02/08-05/24
Stress Reduction (including stresses 74936
caused by the pandemic)
Mindful Meditation: JOY-Just Observe Goodlow, Ollie Tues 10 am-12 pm 02/09-05/25
Yourself 74946
Fabric Collage Goodlow, Ollie Thur 11am-12 pm 02/11-05/27
74948
Fabric Art Journal Goodlow, Ollie Fri 11 am-12 pm 02/12-05/28
74949
Nutrition Workshop 101 Merriman, Wallace Tues 12-1 pm 02/09-05/25
74985
Meditation for Health and Happiness Mullin, Jen Mon 1-2 pm 02/08-05/24
74989
Self-Awareness: Every Day Feels Like Williams, Paula Fri 1-3 pm 02/12-05/28
Saturday 75044
Soul Collage Williams, Paula Tues 10 am-12 pm 02/09-05/25
75045
Religion
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
The Role of Christianity in Shaping Western Kirtland, Arleen Tues 11 am - 12 pm 02/09-05/25
History 74964
Orthodoxy and Heresy Across the Millennia Sachs, Daniel Thur 10:30am-12:30pm 02/11-05/27
75014
15Resourceful Aging
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Brain Fitness Fun and Games Gibbons, Renee Mon 4-6 pm 02/08-05/24
74942
Brain Fitness Fun and Games Gibbons, Renee Fri 3-5 pm 02/12-05/28
74943
Demystifying Social Policies and Gibbons, Renee Sat 10 am-12 pm 02/13-05/22
Programs for Older Adults 74944
Memory Training Mason, Donna Thur 12-2 pm 04/15-05/20
74981
Science
Focus Instructor Day(s) Times Dates Syn#
Pharmacology Blumenstock, Michael Mon 1-3 pm 02/08-05/24
74910
Meteorology Blumenstock, Michael Wed 1-3 pm 02/10-05/26
74911
16SAGE Spring 2021 Course Descriptions (In alphabetical order by instructors' last names)
Focus Instructor Days Times Dates Syn # Course Descriptions
Continue on your Zentangle journey with advanced techniques, using
color as back and foregrounds, as well as exploring new concepts and
tangles in the traditional method. Participants are required to provide
01 Micron Pen black, 01 Micron Pen brown, #2B Pencil, White Gelly Roll,
White Sakura Bold 10 Gelly Roll, 2 x tortillons (one for pencil and one for
white), white chalk pencil, colored pencils, paper for notes and gold &
silver pen (if desired). Provided supplies includes watercolor pens,
Zentangle:
waterbrush, small spray bottle, paper and tiles as well as sticky craft
Advanced Allison, Julie Tues 10am-12:30pm 02/09-05/04 74902
dots, tiles and watercolor paper. This supply kit is $45 including
Exploration
shipping. (Contact instructor at time of registration to pay for a kit and
have it sent to you. In addition, should you require additional basic
tools, please let her know at that time so that these can be invoiced and
added to your supply kit.) Registration deadline is 1/25/2021. A whole
new Zentangle world awaits you! ** Zentangle: Above & Beyond is a
pre-requisite** To learn more about your instructor, please click on
her name in the Instructor column.
World of Zentangle – Discover this elegantly simple drawing technique,
inspiring creativity and mindfulness. Master “tangles” using repetitive,
guided strokes to create surprising, unplanned compositions. Learn the
fundamentals, then embark on a relaxing journey to advanced
The World of techniques. No previous art experience is necessary to enjoy this art
Zentangle - Intro Allison, Julie Tues 1:30-4 pm 02/09-05/04 74903 form, where there are no mistakes! In addition to the registration fee of
Course $85, there is a $45.00 supply fee (including sales tax and shipping). Once
registered, students should contact Julie for direct payment and
shipment of supplies at julie@harmonyinspiredart.com. Deadline for
registration is 1/25! To learn more about your instructor, please click
on her name in the Instructor column.
17Focus Instructor Days Times Dates Syn # Course Descriptions
Zentangle® Above & Beyond the Basics – This intermediate course takes
Tanglers on a journey to explore exciting new ways to use previously
learned tangles, dip into history and culture with new creative tiles, and
add new tangles to their repertoire. Tickle the imagination and cultivate
creativity with this varied and unique course! In addition to the
registration fee of $85, there is a $45.00 supply fee (including sales tax
and shipping) for a full supply kit. Once registered, students should
Zentangle: Above contact Julie for direct payment and shipment of supplies at
& Beyond the Allison, Julie Wed 10am-12:30pm 02/10-05/05 74904 julie@harmonyinspiredart.com. Custom kits can be put together for
Basics students wishing to bring previous course supplies to class. Please
contact Julie directly for more information. In addition to these supplies,
students should have glue stick, colored pencils (inexpensive 24 set is
fine), eraser, pencil sharpener and blank paper for testing out new
tangles. Prerequisite – The World of Zentangle Introduction course (or
previous tangling experience with permission from instructor required).
Deadline for registration is 1/25! To learn more about your instructor,
please click on her name in the Instructor column.
In the Comedy of Errors, Twelfth Night, and The Tempest, Shakespeare
Shipwrecks in set characters adrift to land on foreign shores, where they must find
Three their way to love and happiness. We will read the plays, which come
Barthel, Carol Fri 1-3 pm 02/12-05/07 74909
Shakespearean from different points in Shakespeare's career, and learn about their
Comedies sources and the staging conditions that help shape them. Participants
will need copies of the texts (any format) of these three plays.
In this class, students will be introduced to pharmacology, which
includes drug structure, cellular, molecular and organ/systems
processes, production, signal transduction/cellular communication,
molecular analysis, interactions, chemical biology, medical and therapy
uses, and antipathogenic abilities. Pharmacodynamics (drug effects on
Pharmacology Blumenstock, Michael Mon 1-3 pm 02/08-05/24 74910 biological systems) and pharmacokinetics (biological systems effects on
drugs) are the two main areas of pharmacology. These and many other
intriguing aspects of pharmacology, from the past to the present day,
will be covered. To view the syllabus for this class, please click on the
class name in the Focus column.
18Focus Instructor Days Times Dates Syn # Course Descriptions
Students will be taught meteorology concepts such as atmospheric
chemistry and physics, weather forecasting and other related aspects.
We will also consider the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season which has
already been a record breaker. Thirteen tropical systems have occurred
in the Atlantic this year, possibly due to above normal tropical Atlantic
Meteorology Blumenstock, Michael Wed 1-3 pm 02/10-05/26 74911 and Gulf of Mexico sea surface temperatures, natural cycles and human
climate change, La Niña, the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation, and an
atypically energetic West African monsoon season. To view the
syllabus for this class, please click on the class name in the Focus
column.
Circuit Training Endurance exercises: Cardio, Tae Bo/Kickboxing moves; Body Weight
Bush, Dionne Mon 9-10 am 02/08-05/24 74916
(Kickboxing 101) class with some floor work.
Stretch, stretch & more stretching and breathing. This class is a mixture
Flexibility
of standing and a lot of floor (supine) exercises. Stretching can help
Exercises &
Bush, Dionne M/Th 10-11 am 02/08-05/27 74917 your body stay flexible and limber, which gives you more freedom of
Breathing
movement for your regular physical activity as well as your everyday
Techniques
activities.
Circuit Training
Bush, Dionne Tues 9-10 am 02/09-05/25 74918 Exercises for endurance and strength; core and floor work.
(Core)
Energizing Chair
Exercises that help improve balance and strength, lubricate joints, and
Exercises Bush, Dionne Tues 10-11 am 02/09-05/25 74919
increase circulation.
(Balance Drills)
Circuit Training
(Body Weight/ Bush, Dionne Thur 9-10 am 02/11-05/27 74920 Exercises for endurance and strength; core and floor work.
Cardio)
Energizing Chair
Exercises that help improve balance and strength, lubricate joints, and
Exercises Bush, Dionne Fri 9-10 am 02/12-05/28 74921
increase circulation.
(Balance Drills)
Strength Training
Exercises using weights, resistance bands, and tubes; core and floor
(Assets/Arms/ Bush, Dionne Fri 10-11 am 02/12-05/28 74922
work.
Abs)
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This class that will not only keep you moving, it's heart healthy. The
Chair Aerobics -
Carrington, Kathy MWF 8-9 am 02/08-04/23 74923 objective is to improve endurance, mobility and cognitive skills while still
Part I
having fun.
Chair Aerobics -
Carrington, Kathy MWF 8-9 am 04/26-05/28 74924 This class is a continuation of #74923. Make sure to register for both!
Part II
Weight and
The weight and strength training class is designed to strengthen your
Strength Carrington, Kathy T/Th 8-9 am 02/09-05/27 74925
muscles and help prevent bone loss.
Training
Health & Class provides information on nutritional facts and contents in food to
Carrington, Kathy Tues 12-1 pm 02/09-05/25 74926
Nutrition promote healthier choices.
This course focuses on topics of current interest and importance found
Current Issues Cipriani, Vincent Mon 10 am-12 pm 02/08-05/24 74930
at the local, national and international level. Discussion is encouraged.
This course focuses on topics of current interest and importance found
Current Issues Cipriani, Vincent Mon 1-3 pm 02/08-05/24 74931
at the local, national and international level. Discussion is encouraged.
This course focuses on topics of current interest and importance found
Current Issues Cipriani, Vincent Tues 10 am-12 pm 02/09-05/25 74932
at the local, national and international level. Discussion is encouraged.
This course focuses on topics of current interest and importance found
Current Issues Cipriani, Vincent Fri 12:30-2:30 pm 02/12-05/28 74933
at the local, national and international level. Discussion is encouraged.
When we practice mindfulness and meditation, we learn to be more
present in our bodies, more present in our breath and more mindful
COVID:
throughout the day, with tools of observation instead of tools of
Meditation &
reaction, particularly during difficult times like we are in now. In this
Yoga Tools for
class series, we will experience simple body awareness movements
Stress Reduction
Erteschik, Mary Mon 3-4 pm 02/08-05/24 74936 (welcome to use a chair) beginning with a few very easy, very relaxing
(including
movements to loosen body tensions then allow ourselves to explore
stresses caused
different forms of meditation and other stress reduction tools in each
by the
session giving ourselves a buffet of relaxation and stress reducing tools.
pandemic)
To learn more about your instructor, please click on her name in the
Instructor column.
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Taught by a certified Yoga Therapist this class is not only one of the
gentlest forms of yoga but also focuses on the evidence-based benefits
of yoga. Students perform seated and standing mindful movements and
Chair Yoga Erteschik, Mary Tues 8:30-9:30 am 02/09-05/25 74937 breathing exercises with the aid of a chair. Benefits include increased
stress reduction which is so important during this time, as well as
increased balance, range of motion and strength. To learn more about
your instructor, please click on her name in the Instructor column.
Colored pencils are a fun, portable, low-cost art medium. This seven-
week course for beginners will explore drawing with colored pencils for
enjoyment, relaxation, and self-expression. Through instruction and
low-stress exercises, students will learn ways to create color drawings
Colored Pencil of items often found at home. The course will discuss materials, color
02/09/04/06
Drawing for Farrer, Susan Tues 9:30-11:30 am 75054 choices, layering and mixing colors, and other techniques. Please bring
Beginners to the first class meeting a set of 12 or more colored pencils,
No class on 3/16
(preferably a set of at least 24 pencils) as well as drawing paper or a
or 3/23!
drawing pad. The pencils should be artist grade, such as Prismacolor
Premier Soft Core pencils (not children’s colored pencils or watercolor
pencils). Some drawing experience helpful but not required
This seven-week course will explore landscape drawing for fun,
relaxation, and self-expression using materials found at home (pencil,
pen, white paper, and photos or magazine pictures of scenery). Through
Landscape
instruction and low-stress exercises, students will learn ways to “see”
Drawing for Farrer, Susan Tues 9:30-11:30 04/13-05/25 75055
for drawing, and will try out techniques for drawing clouds, rocks,
Beginners
water, and trees in the context of landscapes. Composition, light, and
drawing materials will also be discussed. Drawing pencils and drawing
paper are recommended but not required.
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Get started or expand your collage experience as you design and make
your own artworks from a variety of colorful papers and glue. During
this seven-week course, students will create four or more 8” x 10”
collages while learning about collage techniques, design and
composition, how to choose colors, and ways to create interest. Once
Collage Basics: 02/11-04/08 registered, students should contact the instructor at
Techniques and Farrer, Susan Thur 9:30-11:30 75056 farrersr@pgcc.edu for information about supplies. A supply list will be
Design No class on sent to students who prefer to provide their own materials, or you
3/18 or 3/25! may order a supply kit (a selection of papers, backing boards,
adhesive, and a brush) from the instructor for a
$35 materials fee, including tax and postage (paid directly to the
instructor). No previous art or collage experience needed.
Discover collage as a relaxing, fun art form, or expand your collage
experience during this seven-week course. Learn about collage
design, color, and assembly while creating four or more frameable 8” x
10” abstract landscape collage “paintings” with papers and glue.
Composition, color palette, and collage techniques will be covered, and
you’ll learn to create different landscape types (for example, mountains,
Landscape seascapes, or canyons). Once registered, students should contact the
Farrer, Susan Thur 9:30-11:30 04/15-05/27 75057 instructor at farrersr@pgcc.edu for information about supplies. A
Collage
supply list will be sent to students who prefer to provide their own
materials, or you may order a supply kit (a selection of papers, backing
boards, adhesive, and a brush) from the instructor for a $35 materials
fee, including tax and postage (paid directly to the instructor). Collage
experience is helpful but not required.
Students in this class can freely move open chords around, have
knowledge and some mastery of barre chords, and some finger style
Guitar
Fiester, Robert Wed 9:30-11:30 am 02/10-05/26 74938 elements. Material includes music theory, more difficult tunes, scales,
Intermediate
and basic improvisation. Students should have reasonable experience
with note values, as well as the ability to play basic tunes confidently.
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This is for true beginners, or those that have had extremely limited
experience or success at playing the guitar. Students will need their own
guitar, a tuner, and a metronome (app is fine). Topics include string
names, parts of the guitar, chords, strumming, and at least two songs,
Guitar Beginner Fiester, Robert Thur 9:30-11:30 am 02/11-05/27 74939
with any necessary exercises, including how to read a basic chord chart,
and basic note values. Students can gain a nice head-start by going
to www.funkyguitar.com/instruction; scroll down to watch the first
three videos.
Financial Literacy I will cover basic financial issues that most adults will
encounter as they age, and Financial Literacy II will expand on these
Financial Literacy
Garner, Bella Tues 11 am-1pm 02/09-05/25 74940 topics. Some of the topics included are: Social Security benefits, health
I
care costs and choices, insurance needs, estate planning, tax matters,
housing options, and living on a fixed income.
Financial Literacy I will cover basic financial issues that most adults will
encounter as they age, and Financial Literacy II will expand on these
Financial Literacy
Garner, Bella Wed 11 am-1pm 02/10-05/26 74941 topics. Some of the topics included are: Social Security benefits, health
II
care costs and choices, insurance needs, estate planning, tax matters,
housing options, and living on a fixed income.
"A mind is a terrible thing to waste." Brain Fitness Fun and Games
combine mentally stimulating activities with social interaction and a
little competition to maintain and enrich mental sharpness. During this
two-hour session, participants will engage in activities and games that
Brain Fitness Fun target memory, critical thinking, visualization, and cognitive thinking
Gibbons, Renee Mon 4-6 pm 02/08-05/24 74942
and Games abilities overall. A myriad of activities includes Think Fast, Memory
Challenge, Word Games, Solve the Problem, and Group Discussions. So
put on your thinking cap and join instructor Renee Gibbons for this fun-
filled, brain-stretching class that is sure to make you think hard,
compete passionately, and laugh out loud.
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"A mind is a terrible thing to waste." Brain Fitness Fun and Games
combine mentally stimulating activities with social interaction and a
little competition to maintain and enrich mental sharpness. During this
two-hour session, participants will engage in activities and games that
Brain Fitness Fun target memory, critical thinking, visualization, and cognitive thinking
Gibbons, Renee Fri 3-5 pm 02/12-05/28 74943
and Games abilities overall. A myriad of activities includes Think Fast, Memory
Challenge, Word Games, Solve the Problem, and Group Discussions. So
put on your thinking cap and join instructor Renee Gibbons for this fun-
filled, brain-stretching class that is sure to make you think hard,
compete passionately, and laugh out loud.
Seniors are overwhelmed by the amount of information on older adult
social policies and programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid,
Older Americans Act, and the Elder Justice Act. Demystifying Social
Policies and Programs for Older Adults course focuses on federal, state,
Demystifying and local social policies and programs that impact adult adults. The
Social Policies course provides an understanding of the history of these programs and
Gibbons, Renee Sat 10 am-12 pm 02/13-05/22 74944 policies, identifies the pros and cons of these programs and policies, and
and Programs for
Older Adults examines the myriad of challenges seniors face in balancing older adult
policy and programs with real-life situations in healthcare, long term
care, housing, caregiving, disease prevention and management,
disability, and economic security. To view the syllabus for this
class, please click on the class name in the Focus column.
Using yoga and movement, this class offers an opportunity to loosen,
lengthen and strengthen the muscles in the body. Movements are
gentle and can be accessed by beginners through advanced students
Yoga &
Goff, Laura Mon 9-10 am 02/08-05/24 74945 with emphasis on breath and body awareness. Movement may include
Movement
standing poses, seated poses and lying down. A yoga mat is
recommended. Exercises are done without shoes; bare feet
recommended. Pillow or bolster may be needed as prop.
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Unwind the nervous system using walking or still meditation along with
yoga nidra. For walking meditation, a hallway or the length of a room
can be used. In still meditation and yoga nidra, the student will rest
comfortably in savasana on a yoga mat or in a comfortable chair and the
Meditation &
Goff, Laura Tues 9-10 am 02/09-05/25 74947 teacher will use guided imagery and body scanning to promote a deep
Yoga Nidra
body relaxation to address our psychological, neurological and
subconscious needs. By quieting an overactive mind, a deep sense of
calm is achieved. Props needed are a blanket and pillow or a
comfortable chair.
JOY 1 - Just Observe Yourself® (J.O.Y.) is a mindfulness training using
meditation to cultivate awareness and reduce stress. It is based on the
ancient practice of mindfulness, which is about waking up, being fully
Mindful
alive, and being present for the richness of each moment of our lives.
Meditation: JOY-
Goodlow, Ollie Tues 10 am-12 pm 02/09-05/25 74946 Within this awakening, we gain access to our deepest inner resources
Just Observe
for living, healing, and coping with stress. We will explore the seven
Yourself
attitudes for mindfulness mediation. Each class will begin with 30-
minute meditation practice followed by mindful journaling and
creativity exercises.
Fabric collages move beyond traditional quilting by layering fabrics,
color, and design to create images that express your unique voice and
Fabric Collage Goodlow, Ollie Thur 11am-12 pm 02/11-05/27 74948
help reduce stress. Come learn and journey towards developing your
own artistic style.
Create a fabric art journal inspired by your life experiences. Share pages
Fabric Art
Goodlow, Ollie Fri 11 am-12 pm 02/12-05/28 74949 of your favorite season, poem, color, or gratitude for life. Be inspired by
Journal
the world around you.
Have a pile of UFO’s and PhD’s? That’s Unfinished Objects and Projects
Half Done! Join me in choosing a project to complete by organizing a
Craft Production
Kirtland, Arleen Mon 11 am-12 pm 02/08-05/24 74959 production schedule and finding support and encouragement from your
Lab
fellow classmates. I am also available to help with those “snags” that
hold us back.
Beginning Learn the basic crochet stitches and variations, as well as reading
Kirtland, Arleen Mon 1-2 pm 02/08-05/24 74960
Crocheting patterns and charts, while making a beautiful afghan.
Intermediate to
Learn more about pattern reading as you crochet practical and beautiful
Advanced Kirtland, Arleen Mon 2:15-3:15 pm 02/08-05/24 74961
items for sale or gifting.
Crochet
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Enter the world of one of the most popular story tellers of all time as
The Short Stories
we take a look at his life, while we read his shorter and less well-known
& Novels of Kirtland, Arleen Mon 3:30-5:30 pm 02/08-05/24 74962
works such as the Mystery of Edwin Drood and the Old Curiosity
Charles Dickens
Shoppe.
The Role of There has never been a more powerful influence on European and
Christianity in American history and culture than Christianity. Join me in reading
Kirtland, Arleen Tues 11 am - 12 pm 02/09-05/25 74964
Shaping Western Diarmond MacCullogh’s thorough and engaging Christianity: The First
History Three Thousand Years. He tells it all, the good and the bad.
Beginning Learn the basics of knitting as we make practical items to wear or gift
Kirtland, Arleen Tues 1-2 pm 02/09-05/25 74965
Knitting such as a felted purse which you design and embellish
Intermediate Expand your knitting skills while making a skill builder afghan designed
Kirtland, Arleen Tues 2:15-3:15 pm 02/09-05/25 74966
Knitting by the instructor.
Make a one-piece cabled afghan that teaches all the cabling skills you
Advanced
Kirtland, Arleen Tues 3:30-5:30 pm 02/09-05/25 74967 might ever need to know! Once completed, there is no sewing together.
Knitting
You may also work on a project of your own choosing such as a sweater.
Have you always wanted to make a quilt? Learn to construct quilt blocks
Beginning and patterns both by machine and by hand. You’ll have enough blocks
Kirtland, Arleen Wed 1-3 pm 02/10-05/26 74968
Quilting sewn to make a small quilt. The course includes instruction on putting
the quilt together.
Intermediate to
Try your hand at complex and curved quilt blocks that will challenge
Advanced Kirtland, Arleen Wed 3:30-5:30 pm 02/10-05/26 74969
your skills and broaden your quilting horizons.
Quilting
Folk Tales from Hungry to do some traveling? We’ll take a trip around the world
Around the Kirtland, Arleen Thur 11 am -12 pm 02/11-05/27 74970 through these wonderful stories that reflect the culture of their
World communities.
Book Discussion:
Contemporary Discuss works of fiction from contemporary American writers. Books will
American Kirtland, Arleen Thur 1-3 pm 02/11-05/27 74971
be chosen by the class as we go forward.
Literature
Beginning to
Develop the ability to use your sewing machine to make practical items
Intermediate Kirtland, Arleen Thur 3:30-4:30 pm 02/11-05/27 74972
that require basic sewing skills and pattern reading.
Sewing
Project to be determined. Or make the beautiful appliqued jacket with
Advanced
Kirtland, Arleen Thur 4:30-5:30 pm 02/11-05/27 74973 Vogue V1712. (https://somethingdelightful.com/v1712) You can also
Sewing
challenge yourself to construct a pants pattern that fits YOU.
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This beautiful, easy, and relaxing craft combines knitting and crochet to
Tunisian Crochet Kirtland, Arleen Fri 12:45-1:45 pm 02/12-05/28 74974
make lovely fabric items to gift or sell.
Embroidery - All The art of embroidery brings many relaxing hours of crafting. We cover
Kirtland, Arleen Fri 2-3 pm 02/12-05/28 74975
levels cross stitch, crewel, ribbon work, and needlepoint.
This course will provide an overview and discussion of some of the
economic issues facing our nation. Each class will begin with a discussion
Issues Facing the of the economy's progress in recovering from the economic effects of
U.S. Economy-- Kowalewski, Kim (Mr.) Wed 1-3 pm 02/10-05/26 74977 the pandemic. The remainder of each class will cover topics such as
Continued fiscal and monetary policy, inflation, unemployment, economic growth,
federal deficits and debt, income and wealth inequality, and business
cycles. New students welcome; no prerequisites required!
This 7-week course will feature artists, musicians, composers and/or
lyricists, which will include Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Rodgers & Hart,
American
Kramer, Stephen Tues 1-3 pm 02/09-03/30 75058 Cole Porter, Barbra Streisand, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and
Popular Song
many others. Each session will include recordings and film clips that
illustrate the characteristics of music from this time period.
This class will keep you moving and put a smile on your face! The class
Line Dance Love, Denise Wed 1-2 pm 02/10-05/26 74978 will offer many forms of short and easy fun line dances for one's body,
mind and soul.
If you have never taken a tap dance class, this is the class for you. Basic
Beginner Tap
Love, Denise Thur 1-2 pm 02/11-05/27 74979 tap skills are introduced to build a solid basic level of technique, weight
Dance, Level 1
changes and easy tap routines.
Tap Dance, Level 2
This class is for the student who has taken one or more beginner classes
(pre-req Level 1) or is returning to tap and needs a review. This class will cover basic tap
Love, Denise Thur 2:15-3:15 pm 02/11-05/27 74980
techniques to strengthen skills of shuffles, flaps cramp rolls, introduction
to time steps, and more.
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Memory Training presents effective memory-enhancing techniques to
individuals and organizations. The course combines instructor
presentations with group discussions, memory checks, and skill-building
exercises and provides an innovative educational program for people
with mild memory concerns. The course is not intended for people with
Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. We focus on the four
Memory Training Mason, Donna Thur 12-2 pm 04/15-05/20 74981 top memory challenges that people complain about: Forgetting names
and faces; Forgetting to do things in the future…like keeping an
appointment, passing on a phone message, or forgetting why you
walked into a room; Forgetting where you put things like keys, glasses or
a wallet; Inability to immediately recall something you know or “tip of
the tongue” memory challenge. The course was developed by Linda
Ercoli, PhD and Gary Small MD, Director, UCLA Longevity Center.
This strength training boot camp will keep things moving by mixing
strength training with cardio moves for a great workout. No muscle
ZOOM Fitness
Merriman, Wallace Tues 10:30-11:30 am 02/09-05/25 74984 goes un-worked in this fast-paced bootcamp. The main focus of this
Bootcamp - Gold
bootcamp is to increase strength, get toned, build muscle, and burn
calories!
With so many fad diets and misinformation in the media and online, it
can be challenging to determine the safest and most effective way to
Nutrition manage your weight through nutrition and exercise. This workshop will
Merriman, Wallace Tues 12-1 pm 02/09-05/25 74985
Workshop 101 cover the basics of diet, nutrition, and exercise, making right decisions
that will last a lifetime, tips for losing weight, and keeping it off and
strategies for making it happen.
This strength training boot camp will keep things moving by mixing
strength training with cardio moves for a great workout. No muscle
ZOOM Fitness
Merriman, Wallace Thur 10:30-11:30 am 02/11-05/27 74986 goes un-worked in this fast-paced bootcamp. The main focus of this
Bootcamp - Gold
bootcamp is to increase strength, get toned, build muscle, and burn
calories!
While we will review some basic grammar, this course is designed for
Spanish Beginner
Miller, Barbara Tues 10 am-12 pm 02/09-05/25 74987 students who already feel comfortable conjugating Spanish verbs in the
2
present tense.
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Chair Yoga is a gentle class that offers all the benefits of traditional yoga
without the need to get up and down from the floor. Students are able
to practice breathing techniques, explore range of motion and improve
flexibility from a seated position. The chair is also used as a support for
Chair Yoga Mullin, Jen Mon 9:30-11:30 am 02/08-05/24 74988
standing poses that develop both strength and balance. All movements
are slow and can be modified to suit any fitness level. Experience all of
the benefits of yoga while honoring your body’s own wisdom! NEEDED:
yoga mat SUGGESTED: strap and block
Studies show that meditation can lower blood pressure, increase lung
capacity and boost the immune system. For seniors in particular, a
regular meditation practice can improve brain function and sleep quality
while fostering an overall sense of peace and well-being. This course will
Meditation for explore a range of meditation styles including mindfulness, creative
Health and Mullin, Jen Mon 1-2 pm 02/08-05/24 74989 visualization, yoga nidra, and sound. You will also learn simple breathing
Happiness techniques (pranayama) to activate your body’s natural relaxation
response. Students will be given time to reflect on their experiences
through journaling and class discussion. No experience is necessary, and
all backgrounds are welcome to share the peaceful power of group
meditation.
Chair Yoga is a gentle class that offers all the benefits of traditional yoga
without the need to get up and down from the floor. Students are able
to practice breathing techniques, explore range of motion and improve
flexibility from a seated position. The chair is also used as a support for
Chair Yoga Mullin, Jen Wed 8:50-10:30 am 02/10-05/26 74990
standing poses that develop both strength and balance. All movements
are slow and can be modified to suit any fitness level. Experience all of
the benefits of yoga while honoring your body’s own wisdom! NEEDED:
yoga mat SUGGESTED: strap and block
Chair Yoga is a gentle class that offers all the benefits of traditional yoga
without the need to get up and down from the floor. Students are able
to practice breathing techniques, explore range of motion and improve
10:30 am-12:10 flexibility from a seated position. The chair is also used as a support for
Chair Yoga Mullin, Jen Wed 02/10-05/26 74991
pm standing poses that develop both strength and balance. All movements
are slow and can be modified to suit any fitness level. Experience all of
the benefits of yoga while honoring your body’s own wisdom! NEEDED:
yoga mat SUGGESTED: strap and block
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Studies show that meditation can lower blood pressure, increase lung
capacity and boost the immune system. For seniors in particular, a
regular meditation practice can improve brain function and sleep quality
while fostering an overall sense of peace and well-being. This course will
Meditation for explore a range of meditation styles including mindfulness, creative
Health and Mullin, Jen Wed 1-2 pm 02/10-05/26 74992 visualization, yoga nidra, and sound. You will also learn simple breathing
Happiness techniques (pranayama) to activate your body’s natural relaxation
response. Students will be given time to reflect on their experiences
through journaling and class discussion. No experience is necessary, and
all backgrounds are welcome to share the peaceful power of group
meditation.
Yoga--Inter/Adv Mullin, Jen Thur 10 am-12 pm 02/11-05/27 74993 This class is for intermediate/advanced yoga students.
Beginner Yoga introduces basic poses (asanas) and conscious breathing
techniques (pranayama) that are intended to create stability and ease in
the body, breath and mind. Students gently stretch and strengthen key
muscle groups using a variety of yoga styles. Props and modifications
are used to ensure proper alignment and provide comfort. As students
Beginner Yoga Mullin, Jen Fri 10 am-12 pm 02/12-05/28 74994 explore range of motion and balance, breath awareness allows them to
release tension and stay mindful of the present moment. Each class
ends in relaxation pose (savasana) with a brief meditation. Experience
the many benefits of yoga in a relaxed and empowering setting!
NEEDED: comfortable clothes, bare feet, yoga mat SUGGESTED: 2
blocks, a strap, and a large towel or small blanket
This course begins with mindful breathing and gentle movement
practices. The emphasis is on reducing tension in the muscles and joints
Gentle while building awareness of how the body moves in a meditative way.
Nicht, Sandra Tues 10:15-11:15 am 02/09-05/25 74995
Restorative Yoga All sequences will be done lying down, if you need extra cushioning
please have a blanket to fold and place over your yoga mat. You may
also practice on a padded carpeted area.
Students in this course will view the past 100 years of development in
Humanities for
Patente, Peter Mon 10 am-12 pm 02/08-05/24 74996 the areas of history, politics, literature, theatre, religion, music, and
Senior Citizens
other subjects.
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This class will focus on short stories in world literature as works of art,
reflection of the authors’ lives and their human messages with relevancy
to our own thoughts and feelings. Different writers with different
concerns can bring out our deep personal energy for inspired critical
Short Stories: thinking as well as for self-understanding. Authors will include Flannery
Mirror of the Pilevsky, Dillies Tues 10 am -12 pm 02/09-05/25 74999 O’Connor, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Ursula K. LeGuin, Chinua, Achebe,
World, Pt. 3 Alice Munro, John Updike and Raymond Carver. Since all the authors
and short stories are NEW for this course, the instructor will email a
NEW reading list. All short stories can be found on the internet or
emailed to students. The instructor is looking forward to the discussions
around the short story ambiguity and its inherent conflicts!
This class will focus on short stories in world literature as works of art,
reflection of the authors’ lives and their human messages with relevancy
to our own thoughts and feelings. Different writers with different
concerns can bring out our deep personal energy for inspired critical
Short Stories: thinking as well as for self-understanding. Authors will include Flannery
Mirror of the Pilevsky, Dillies Sat 1 pm-3 pm 02/13-05/22 75000 O’Connor, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Ursula K. LeGuin, Chinua, Achebe,
World, Pt. 3 Alice Munro, John Updike and Raymond Carver. Since all the authors
and short stories are NEW for this course, the instructor will email a
NEW reading list. All short stories can be found on the internet or
emailed to students. The instructor is looking forward to the discussions
around the short story ambiguity and its inherent conflicts!
Tertulia-Jueves
Cultural (all Rubiano, Alberto Thur 12-2 pm 02/11-05/27 75008 Thursday Gathering: Spanish Cultural Conversations. All levels welcome!
levels)
There are approximately 50 Great American Conspiracies, more than
enough to study different sets each time the course is offered. We will
Great American
Rudd, Bob Mon 10 am-12 pm 02/08-05/24 75009 also revisit a small number of the most interesting and continually
Conspiracies
evolving ones. This is a non-dvd course and involves class insights and
discussions.
Twenty percent of the century is behind us! Can you believe that? We
will study America from 2020 to the present. Let’s examine the period
21st Century
Rudd, Bob Mon 1-3 pm 02/08-05/24 75010 and what it foretells through 2040 from the standpoints of: causes,
American History
effects and ramifications. This is a non-dvd class involving class
participation.
31Focus Instructor Days Times Dates Syn # Course Descriptions
Baby Boomers' The demographic came of age in electing Ronald Reagan and still
Impact on remains the most influential cohort today but for how much longer?
Rudd, Bob Thur 6-8 pm 02/11-05/27 75011
American We will examine the political, cultural and socioeconomic reasons and
Political History impacts for these through lectures and discussions.
Students will learn to draw realistic portraits by studying proportion,
anatomy, and foreshortening. Using models, students practice rendering
the skull, facial features, and shoulders from a variety of perspectives. A
Studio Fine Art:
Ruffin, Raj Mon 5-7 pm 02/08-05/24 75012 strong emphasis is on dynamic symmetry and the geometrical
Portraits
foundation of the human face from child through adult. Supplies: (Can
be purchased on Amazon.) Graphite Pencil set; Charcoal paper; Eraser;
Small easel stand; Sketch board
This course will offer in-depth exploration of art techniques with an
emphasis on color, mood, texture and composition. Students will create
multi-directional compositions with a variety of materials, paint, images,
found objects. Techniques will include drawing, acrylics, and/or oil
painting. Both traditional and non-traditional approaches are taught.
Many projects may include ordinary objects that can be transformed
into creative works of art. Supplies: (Can be purchased on Amazon.)
Painting I for
Ruffin, Raj Sat 9 am - 12 pm 02/13-05/22 75013 Set of Palette knifes for painting
Seniors
11X14 canvas or canvas board
Palette paper
Paper towels
Van Gogh oil painting set if interested in oil
Liquitex BASICS 5 Tube Acrylic Paint Set, 4x75ml; 1x118ml if interested
in acrylics
Change, and the conflicts over change, have been a central issue in
religious history for almost 2,000 years, in Christianity and, to a lesser
extent, in Judaism. Arrayed on the one side is the orthodox faith,
Orthodoxy and
10:30am- holding to its dogmas; on the other side, those preaching what the
Heresy Across Sachs, Daniel Thur 02/11-05/27 75014
12:30pm orthodox call false doctrines, heresies. We will focus on core theological
the Millennia
doctrines, at the sects and beliefs called out as heretical by the Church,
and end with a discussion on what the Church calls the most grievous
heresy: modernism.
32Focus Instructor Days Times Dates Syn # Course Descriptions
Advanced Learn Spanish through reading, comprehension of text and explanation
Sieiro, Debbie Tues 10 am-12 pm 02/09-05/25 75020
Spanish of idioms and/or grammar questions.
Basic Spanish structure and proper pronunciation. Learn common
Beginning
Sieiro, Debbie Thur 2-4 pm 02/11-05/27 75021 greetings, dates, numbers, gender and number of nouns and how to
Spanish 1
conjugate regular verbs.
Learn Spanish watching videos and interacting with teacher and other
Intermediate
Sieiro, Debbie Tues 12:30-2:30 pm 02/09-05/25 75022 students in open questions of different topics. Build vocabulary and
Spanish
understanding.
For those who already now the basic, can communicate a few sentences
Beginning
Sieiro, Debbie Fri 2:30-4:30 pm 02/12-05/28 75023 and want to build vocabulary and learn the past/future and other
Spanish 2
formulas of Spanish verbs.
This class provides a safe, confidential, supportive space for beginning-
to-advanced writers. Writing prompts are given every week for
participants who like or need them, and people already writing their
Writing Your
memoirs are encouraged to continue on their journey. Whether you
Memoirs-all Smith, Cathy Tues 10 am -12 pm 02/09-05/25 75024
want your family to know you better, want help remembering and
levels
framing (or re-framing) your experiences, or are on a healing or spiritual
journey, this class is for you. You can reach Cathy
at csmith6019@gmail.com for more info.
This class provides a safe, confidential, supportive space for beginning-
to-advanced writers. Writing prompts are given every week for
participants who like or need them, and people already writing their
Writing Your
memoirs are encouraged to continue on their journey. Whether you
Memoirs-all Smith, Cathy Tues 1-3 pm 02/09-05/25 75025
want your family to know you better, want help remembering and
levels
framing (or re-framing) your experiences, or are on a healing or spiritual
journey, this class is for you. You can reach Cathy
at csmith6019@gmail.com for more info.
This class provides a safe, confidential, supportive space for beginning-
to-advanced writers. Writing prompts are given every week for
participants who like or need them, and people already writing their
Writing Your
memoirs are encouraged to continue on their journey. Whether you
Memoirs-all Smith, Cathy Fri 10 am -12 pm 02/12-05/28 75026
want your family to know you better, want help remembering and
levels
framing (or re-framing) your experiences, or are on a healing or spiritual
journey, this class is for you. You can reach Cathy
at csmith6019@gmail.com for more info.
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