Health & Wellbeing   

This course offers a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, and other common non-Alzheimer’s dementias. We’ll explore the signs, symptoms, and progression of these conditions, how diagnoses are made, and current treatment options. Special attention will be given to the emotional and practical impact on spouses and primary caregivers, including the challenges of transitioning to long-term care. We’ll also examine proactive steps individuals can take to reduce their risk of developing serious cognitive disorders. Each session will feature a structured presentation followed by interactive class discussion.

Sitting in the space you are right now, what colors do you see? Have you ever really noticed them before or asked yourself "why?" In this class, we'll discover how colors affect our emotions and choices, often without us even realizing it.

Each week, we'll explore color in different areas—movies, cultures around the world, fashion, home design, and more. Through friendly discussions and real-life examples, you'll start noticing things you may have never paid attention to before. How does a film's color set the mood? Why do certain stores or restaurants choose specific colors? What do colors mean in different cultures?

No previous knowledge needed—just bring your curiosity and openness to seeing the colorful world around us in a whole new way. Perfect for anyone interested in everyday discoveries.

This course offers a reflective exploration of the joys and challenges of growing older. We begin by examining the societal dismissal and unfair treatment of the aging population—both in our country and in our personal lives. Once these challenges are laid bare, we turn our attention to the need for a kind of spirituality: a deeper understanding of dependence, adaptability, the silencing of our voices, and the experience of living in the shadow of youth.

If society chooses to overlook us despite our wisdom and life experience, do we surrender—or do we resist? Perhaps both. Participants will engage with recent research on aging and be introduced to a range of authors, including the poet Mary Oliver, whose work offers nourishment and insight. While PowerPoint presentations and videos will be part of the experience, the heart of this course lies in shared dialogue. Participants—each a keeper of wisdom—will be invited to contribute their stories and perspectives. This is not a lecture-based course, but a space for meaningful, stimulating discussion.

Spring Yoga II unites a gentle morning yoga practice with meditation & breathing practices. This class will open the body, mind and spirit as the great mother awakens in spring. Learn how our alignment with nature brings increased health and well-being.

This class is a continuation of Chair yoga I, but new students are welcome to join. Chair yoga is designed for students who have physical limitations preventing them from participating in a standard class. During our six-week class together, you will learn sequences to open and align the body from a seated position that you can make part of your daily routine. We will also explore meditation and breathing practices that decrease anxiety and generate a positive connection to the body.

In this course, we will discuss the struggles that often accompany growing older, and how to cope effectively with them. We will consider the physical and cognitive changes that can develop, the various losses that are common with aging, and the effects of society’s attitudes toward older people. We will also emphasize the importance of maintaining autonomy and reimagining one’s purpose in later life. Each session will include a presentation and class discussion.

In this six-session workshop, participants will explore the power of gratitude and the beauty of personal and cultural traditions. Through guided reflection, storytelling, creative activities, and group discussion, we’ll share memories, honor meaningful rituals, and discover new ways to practice gratitude in daily life. This series offers a supportive space to connect, create, and celebrate the stories that make us who we are.