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Continue your Spanish language journey in this engaging 5th section of our Introductory Spanish course for adults! Designed for those who have completed Sections 1-4 or are a returning student, or have some basic familiarity with the language, this class builds on foundational skills while emphasizing practical communication and cultural understanding. In this course, you will expand your vocabulary and add to grammar learned in previous session through interactive lessons and real-life scenarios. Key topics include: expanding everyday vocabulary - using subject pronouns and describing people, enhancing listening and speaking skills through conversations, and exploring culture and traditions of the diverse Spanish/Hispanic world. Join us for a fun and friendly class as you gain confidence in your Spanish abilities and develop a deeper appreciation for the language and its cultures.

This beginner-level tap dancing course is designed specifically for senior adult learners who are interested in exploring movement, music, and rhythm in a supportive, low-pressure environment. No prior dance experience is required. The class will introduce foundational tap techniques, basic steps, and simple combinations while emphasizing safety, accessibility, and enjoyment. Participants will learn at a comfortable pace, with modifications and adaptations offered to accommodate a range of physical abilities and mobility levels. The course will conclude with an optional performance opportunity for those who wish to share their progress.  Classes will incorporate warm-ups, rhythm exercises, and short choreographed routines set to a variety of music styles.   

Step into the world of ballet in this welcoming, beginner-friendly class. Each session introduces low-impact ballet movements through barre and floor work to improve balance, flexibility, and coordination. Alongside movement, participants will explore the stories, music, and history behind famous ballets, deepening their appreciation for this timeless art form. With a focus on creativity, connection, and enjoyment, this class provides a supportive environment where you can move at your own pace, express yourself, and build community. The course will conclude with an optional performance opportunity for those who wish to share their progress. Movers of all experience levels are welcome, and adaptive options will be incorporated into every session to ensure accessibility for all.

Learn and discuss the US involvement in space exploration from its beginnings to how far we are going in the future. The class will discuss the technical details of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions. We remember seeing these missions; but did not understand why, I will discuss the why and reasoning behind all these missions. What were these missions to accomplish and their final goals? Show the science and engineering advancements we have made in the Shuttle and International Space Station programs. When will we return to the Moon and how far are we willing to travel into space? Is SPACEX the answer? The big question, “are we alone?” will be discussed. Math and science backgrounds are not required.

Discover China’s rich everyday wisdom—from the soothing warmth of ginger tea to the quiet grace of calligraphy. In six relaxed sessions designed for senior learners, you’ll uncover how food harmonizes your body, why families honor ancestors, how ancient philosophies shape daily life, and why gentle Ba Duan Jin movements (soft, slow Qigong) can calm both body and mind. You’ll try simple brushstrokes, learn easy seated exercises, share cherished memories, and witness how tradition thrives in modern China. No tests, no grades—just vivid stories, compelling images, friendly conversation, and small hands-on discoveries. Join us to connect with new friends, practice gentle, mindful movements, and explore timeless ideas that may even transform how you see your life’s unfolding seasons.

This course will focus on six critical national issues that will be prominent during Fall, 2026, especially during the mid-term election and the results of the election on the composition of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Those six issues are the national debt burden, employment and unemployment, energy use and energy policy, the role of religion in national politics, the influence of money and donors in the electoral process, and the status and direction of immigration and immigration policy. During these separate issue sections, the emphasis will be on defining the issue, the impact of the issue on national politics and national life, and the way the political parties and the government respond to the issue. Since the course will run into mid-December, the course will seek to analyze how the results of the mid-term election will likely influence how each of these issues will be affected by a new House and Senate.