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- Gentle Movement and Meditation for Healthy Aging NEW!
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
Qigong is a longevity practice dating back over 5,000 years that combines gentle movement, meditation and breathing. It has been practiced by emperors and peasants, yogis and gurus, and today can be found in longevity practices all over the world. This class is perfect for stress-reduction, improving balance, and connecting with the natural world. The class uses the YOQI method to introduce time-tested longevity practices.
This class is perfect for all levels and is designed to let you go at your own pace. We will explore the physical, mental and seasonal elements of aging and incorporate them into a weekly practice. This in-person movement class can be done standing, seated in a chair or on a cushion. Qigong is a gentle practice that requires no specialized training or equipment other than attuning to your own body and potential.
Required Form: All fitness/movement class students are required to complete the “Activity Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk” form before participating the class. Please click Activity and Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk to download the form and bring the completed form to the instructor on the first day of the class.
Please wear loose fitting clothing or athletic wear. You will need the ability to sit, stand or move for 45- 60 minutes with rest breaks. This is a gentle physical class. If you have medical conditions, seek advice from your health practitioner and make instructor aware of any limitations. Please bring water and yoga mat/cushion (optional).
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- Landscapes in Acrylics
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Item: R15363
Fee: $119.00
Dates: 7/7/2026 - 8/11/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
CEUs: 1.2
Building: BVONL
Room: Live Online
Address: ,
Instructor(s): Lalitha Bandaru
Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
This art course takes inspiration from seasonal landscapes – a perfect way to appreciate the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. With step-by-step instructions and lots of exercises, students will learn to draw and paint from their reference. This course will take students through the basics of acrylic painting, starting with the types of materials and tools that one can use, to the techniques in handling the medium. Students will learn about value, basic composition, color mixing, blending and the mechanics of acrylics. Approaches such as "wet in wet" and working in layers will be introduced. With demonstrations and individual guidance, students will be able to start working on their own piece at their own pace. This course will equip students with basic knowledge and understanding of the medium.
Supply List
- Acrylic paints: recommended are artist or professional grade acrylics. Some of my favorite brands are Liquitex, Golden, Blick studio, Masters touch (Hobby Lobby), Artist Loft (Michaels) brand. I wouldn’t recommend using cheap craft paint for this class to get best results although if that’s what you only have, it’s okay to use for learning and practice. Recommended colors: Titanium white, Ivory Black, Cadmium red, Quinacridone red or Permanent Rose or Alizarin crimson, Cadmium yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna (brown), Hooker's Green or Sap Green Optional colors: Prussian Blue, Viridian Green, any other favorite colors you want to bring
- Flat and Filbert brushes for acrylic painting (synthetic or hog bristle): in variety of sizes – ¾ inch wide, #6, #8, #10, round brush (size 2 or 4 for details), or your favorite brushes
- Palette for color mixing: either, glass, plastic or paper plate - your preference. You can also use a palette paper pad. I use Richeson Gray Matters Paper Palette
- Canvas panels or stretched canvas: One measuring 11”x 14” or 12”x16”
- Canvas pad or mixed media paper for practicing techniques (9”x 12”)
- Water container
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- Turning Memory into Story NEW!
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Item: R15338
Fee: $45.00
Dates: 7/14/2026 - 7/21/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 2
CEUs: 0.4
Building: BVONL
Room: Live Online
Address: ,
Instructor(s): Sanjukta Shams
Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
The focus of this course will be on crafting memoir writing. Many writers carry powerful memories but struggle to shape them into compelling narratives. This workshop teaches participants how to transform memory into structured stories through scene-building, dialogue, reflection, and emotional arc. Participants will learn the difference between scene and summary, how to anchor memory in sensory details, and how to create emotional resonance in personal stories.
Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.
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- Gentle Pilates for Strength & Stability
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Registration is closed.
Designed especially for active retirees, this class focuses on building strength, improving balance, and enhancing everyday movement with confidence and ease. Led by an experienced Pilates instructor, each session offers clear guidance, supportive progressions, and plenty of options to meet you where you are.
Participants will learn foundational Pilates principles - posture, breathing, alignment, and core support - while gently strengthening the legs, hips, back, shoulders, and abdominal muscles. Special attention is given to balance, joint health, and functional movements such as standing, walking, reaching, and getting up and down safely.
Classes are mat-based and low-impact, with the use of chairs and simple props for added comfort and support. No prior Pilates experience is required. This course is ideal for students who want to stay strong, steady, and active - whether for daily life, hobbies, or travel - while enjoying a calm, encouraging community environment.
Please bring a mat and wear stretchy clothes.
Required Form: All fitness/movement class students are required to complete the “Activity Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk” form before participating the class. Please click Activity and Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk to download the form and bring the completed form to the instructor on the first day of the class.
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- Geologic Tales of Washington
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Registration is closed.
This class will meet online on 4/14 and 5/19. On all other days, class will meet in person at N201.
Please join us as we continue our study of Washington geology! Geologic Tales of Washington will build on the geologic story we have been teasing out of Washington's landscape in previous courses. This course is designed to appeal to people new to geology as well as to students who have attended previous classes in this course series. There will be something new for everyone!
Topics discussed will include evolving plate tectonic models, a deeper dive into our glacial history, more on Washington's earthquakes, and new thoughts on Washington's mountain ranges including the beautiful volcanic cones of our Cascades.
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- Photography Composition
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Item: G37277
Fee: $119.00
Dates: 4/28/2026 - 6/2/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
CEUs: 1.2
Building: BVONL
Room: Live Online
Address: ,
Instructor(s): Raymond Pfortner
Registration is closed.
This class will meet online except for 5/19 class which will meet in-person for a photography shoot at location to be announced in class.
Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.
On-location photography shoot on 5/19.
Your camera and your knowledge of how to use it certainly matter when it comes to making memorable photographs. But your knowledge of the principles of composition and when to apply them - and when not to! - matter even more. Explore the key principles one by one with weekly assignments practicing each to share for feedback the following week. Meet the challenge to practice each principle in turn. For all skill levels using any camera, smart phone to mirrorless. All you need is a passion for photography and a wish to make photographs your friends and family will admire.
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