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During each class, a French cinema masterpiece will be presented and followed by a brief discussion. The films represent a variety of genres, Comedies, Musicals, Noir and more. Here is the list of movies:
- A nous la liberté (Freedom for all), René Clair, 1931, which inspired Chaplin’s Modern Times.
- Le Salaire de la Peur (The Wage of Fear), HG Clouzot 1953.
- Les 400 Coups (The 400 Blows), François Truffaut, 1959.
- Le Mépris (Contempt), Jean-Luc Godard, 1963.
- L’Armée des Ombres (Army of Shadows), Jean-Pierre Melville, 1969,
- Z, Costa-Gavras, 1969, Oscar Best international Movie,
- Les Aventures de Rabbi Jacob (The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob), G. Oury, 1973,
- Anatomie d’une chute (Anatomy of a Fall), Justine Triet, 2023

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Discover how AI can simplify everyday life! From AI assistants and scam detection to health tools and creative hobbies, this hands-on course introduces practical AI applications for older adults. No tech experience needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to explore the possibilities of AI in a fun and engaging way. If possible, participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet to try things out during class.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

FREE SPECIAL EVENT
Attendees will learn the basics of the U.S. Space Program including: the Explorer Program, the Apollo Project and the Hubble/Webb Telescope and will view the moon and other astronomic features. They will be able to identify basic locations of the moon while using a telescope and be able to understand the key events of the U.S. space program.

FREE 
Time for questions and personalized ZOOM lessons with Frank to help to learn to play the GUITAR .
This class is in conjunction with the Friday Bluegrass Jam.    No charge for the workshop.

FREE! 
Time for questions and personalized Zoom lessons with Frank to help to learn to play the MANDOLIN.
No charge for workshop.

For Beginners and players who played previously. Learn to play the modern way. Each class includes the play of 8 hands for these topics: introduction to bridge, opening a major, opening a minor, no trump, Stayman, transfers, opening leads, attitude, carding, 1 NT Forcing and 2 over 1.

Pay an additional $20 card fee to the LB Bridge Center.  Class starts early on June 23. 

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Ground Education, a local nonprofit group that works with Long Beach Unified School District to build and teach in public school gardens, will host OLLI members in an ADA compliant local classroom setting and explore the great green world of container and small space gardening. Together we will learn about benefits of vegetable gardening in containers, start seeds in small trays, create a garden journal, discuss soil, plant selection, watering, daily maintenance, and possibly have a visit to a local school garden. We hope that OLLI members will gain confidence and knowledge to grow their own veggies and other plants in containers. Class limit: 10 

Join Jeff to watch and discuss these favorite movies:

Tough Guys- a comedy with Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster

A Place in the Sun- Liz Taylor and Montgomery Clift

Sunset Boulevard- Gloria Swanson

Son of Flubber- A Walt Disney classic comedy

Top Hat- Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

Seven Chances- Classic Buster Keaton short comedy 

All About Eve - with Betty Davis 

Pickup on South Street- Film noir with Richard Widmark

Swiss Family Robinson- an adventure classic with Tommy Kirk

If you’re passionate about food, this workshop is for you. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore food together. Regardless of your background or experience level, join the conversation as we dive into foodrelated topics. We’ll learn from each other by sharing recipes, techniques, equipment, and resources. Topics will vary based on the group’s interests and may include guest speakers, demonstrations, and live meetups. Sessions combine meetings on Zoom with field trips, demonstrations, cookalongs, recipe exchanges, and more. Join us this term to explore new topics and expand culinary horizons. Let’s dish!

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Did you study French in high school or college and wish that you could have continued your studies? Have you been brushing up on French using Duo Lingo but feel a need to have feedback from a live French-speaking person? If so, this course is for you! Come to refresh your memory and ignite your ability to speak and understand French. Guided conversations, vocabulary building, review of essential grammar, and training in proper pronunciation will be supported by a little reading, a little writing, and songs. This course is for those with some knowledge of French and is not intended to be a first-time experience in learning French

This class provides an opportunity for more advanced players to play in a group. Students will analyze and interpret the music and improve their playing! Join us as we progress along the “path to perfection”. This class is for “beyond beginners”.  Class starts after Campers are done at the church location. 

This new operating system has more new features than ever, including a dedicated Password app that stores your passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords and more. Others help customize your iPhone’s home page and an expanded Control Center. Photos improvements allows you to remove people and objects from images, and see your photos by collections you now can browse by topic. You also will hear how to record a phone call, then transcribe that sound file into text. We’ll also touch briefly on the AI-powered features that only a few iPhone models currently can operate.

Enjoy practicing flexibility, strength building, and balance through using different yoga poses or asanas. Participants need to be able to move from a seated position on the floor to standing with ease. Learn relaxation and meditation techniques that help reduce stress, depression and anxiety. Create a flexible and strong mind/body connection.