Thursday   

Want to film your life and the lives of your family and friends? You can use the camera on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or an action camera like a GoPro. Learn how to shoot, edit, and enhance videos on each device, when it is best to use which one, filming techniques, smartphone video apps, useful accessories, plus creating scripts, background music, voice narration, editing tools, and AI as a tool to do and edit videos. Discover how to connect your work to other devices, achieve the best video quality, frame rates, and explore the differences between action cameras like GoPro and others. Bring your charged device to each class.
Prerequisite: Comfortable using your charged devices.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Ever been curious about an app, but don’t know how to get started using it? Join this class and choose from popular free apps like; WhatsApp, LinkedIn, YouTube, Uber, Google Maps, Eventbrite, or AI apps like Canva, IoT, invideo AI, Bluesky, Gemini, Llama, Copilot. Many are part of the social media environment. Or you could learn about gifs, memes, or how to navigate the huge selection on Amazon, the App Store, or Google Play Store. This hands-on class helps you practice using the apps you choose. You can learn on all devices and platforms, including computers or mobile devices. Please bring a charged mobile device to class.

Maximizing your online presence with AI integration.
Find out how easy it is to build your own website, blog, chat or webinar. Make your own site or watch how it is done. We will explore popular website builders, including use of AI tools with WIX. Learn strategies to reach your intended audience, attract visitors to your site, enhance communications through social media channels, build loyalty, and maintain your site. All devices are welcome, but know how to use your device if you want the full experience. Enjoy this class by just learning about the most important tools of Internet communications. 

Whether you are an experienced singer or have always desired to sing, this creative chorus is for you. Together we will gain confidence in our individual natural singing abilities and musicianship. Performances will be scheduled when we are fully prepared. Bring $5.00 for music. A pencil with eraser and a 1” BLACK 3 ring binder are required.
First two weeks (July 10 & 17)   class meets at  

Our Savior's Lutheran Church      370 Junipero Avenue       Long Beach, 90814      

Stay informed and have your say on the news of the day. Instructors will choose a few current event topics each week, give a brief presentation for each and then ask for thoughtful comments and questions from the class. These discussions are very much valued and are the core of the class. Class members are also encouraged to choose a topic of their own and present it for discussion.  Class leaders will change weekly. 

Spirit of Aloha comes alive in hula! Learn basic hula with graceful movements while embracing Hawai’i’s rich history. Be kind to your body with low impact storytelling through dance and music that brings you joy. No experience required. All levels welcome. More than an enchanting dance, “Hula is the language of the heart, therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people.” - King David Kalākaua
* Learn hula with safe, low impact dance movements.
* Hula with no need to be perfect but to dance with joy and aloha.
* Understand Hawai’i’s proper hula movements and its history of storytelling.
This is a basic hula class – for beginners, non-dancers, enthusiasts, or former dancers who want to re-visit hula for pure joy.

Learn the fundamentals of finger style, Travis picking, finger rolls, thumb independence, and chord melodies. Review knowledge of chords and positions. Learn a variety of song styles, including: traditional, folk, country, blues, and jazz.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

In this class, participants prepare memoirs that detail memorable life experiences. Each week, members have the opportunity to share the essays they have written in advance. Participants are asked to honor an 800-word/5- minute reading time limit in order to accommodate all class members. Each author will receive supportive feedback related to his/her submission. Discovering one’s personal writing style, voice, and effectiveness are part of the fun we enjoy in this class. 

Due to the JCC activities during Summer, the Needlework Café will be meeting at a new time, but still same location! Ongoing students will bring a project to work on in class with assistance from the instructor as needed. 

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

 Beginning students will have the opportunity to learn either knitting or crochet. They will learn basic stitches, stitch abbreviations and simple pattern interpretation. Beginners please bring size 4 worsted weight yarn (look on yarn package for this information) and either size 8 knitting needles or size H crochet hook.

If you are familiar with basic principles of Tai Chi Chuan and have practiced in the past, come to this Intermediate class in the classic movements of Yang Style tai’ chi. Students will apply five basic principles: relaxation, separation of weight, waist turn, upright body and virgin hands. While Tai Chi has its roots in Taoist philosophy and the martial arts of Qi Gong, this form was developed for its health benefits. It seeks to create balance, flexibility and strength and awareness and connection between the body, the mind and the animating life force of Tao. Beginners meet on Tuesdays.

FREE EVENT
This presentation gives students the opportunity to first learn about various eye conditions that affect a significant portion of the population and the experiences of having these conditions. Students will learn about optical devices designed to assist those with vision loss. Additionally, this course explains Braille Institute’s role in assisting members of the blind and low vision community in living their most fulfilling lives.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

This is a great introductory or refresher course. We cover the Elements and Principles of Art. Whether you are a beginning artist, intermediate or seasoned veteran that just needs a refresher, this class can help you let go of your inner critic and boost your confidence and art skills. We use a wide variety of materials for the fun experience of it. I do encourage the intermediate artists to push themselves a little bit harder. I promise you will see growth in your work.