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Prerequisite: Bridge 1 or knowledge of Bridge 1 materials. Topics include: major suit transfers, “Standard American” bidding, “Two Over One” bidding one no trump forcing, overcalls, takeout doubles, negative doubles, plus an in-class tournament for master points. Pay an additional $20 card fee to LB Bridge Center.

Clash of Wings (Part 2)  is a wide-ranging survey of the great air campaigns of World War II extending from the first bombs dropped in Poland to the atomic weapons exploded in Japan. It covers all theaters from the frozen steps of the Soviet Union to the nightmare heat of Pacific jungle fighting. In each theater, the principal focus is on the people doing the fighting, and it is important to note that the ordinary soldiers, sailors, and airmen fought with dignity and courage irrespective of their country or their cause. As each campaign is analyzed, we will take note of the technical developments of the time— new aircraft, new weapons, new tactics-- and the leadership is evaluated.

The class will focus on geopolitical hot spots, including updates on China’s internal challenges, China vs. US and our global allies, the global impact of technology, Health Care and other new geopolitical challenges.

This class will feature a Shakespeare play each week with the intention of making the plays understandable in modern times. We will try to explain the play both in the time period, and when it actually took place and the time period it was written. Shakespeare can be considered the Norman Lear or Woody Allen of his time. Come see why.

It’s an exciting time to have a smartphone. But every year there are more interesting features, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all the changes. Learn about a wide range of iPhone features and services ranging from phone care to current Apple AI, how to manage your email, messages, and contacts, the different ways you can personalize your iPhone, how to stay safe or private when you are using your phone, how to edit and organize all those photos you’ve taken, how to take advantage of the iPhone’s health features and much more.

Movement with low impact, non-aerobic practice to prevent disease, protect your health, increase concentration with meditation. Do nothing that hurts or feels uncomfortable. Objectives: Develop better balance; increase physical strength by stretching muscles, tendons; and supply greater amounts of oxygen to the body through deep breathing. Equipment: BRING YOUR OWN POLE. Purchase a collapsible painter’s extension pole that opens to 3-4 “ longer than your height, with rubber (not plastic) end caps (Ace Hardware or Lowe’s). Wear tennis shoes and loose, layered clothing.

We are a group of amateur musicians, instrumentalists and vocalists, beginner to experienced, gathering to have fun and make music. We play and sing together while developing our personal instrumental skills. Basic song sheets with chords of favorite Folk, Blues, Country and Pop tunes are compiled in the Session’s Songbook and are provided digitally. The Jammin’ class is built around the guitar and ukelele; but diverse instruments such as acoustic bass, banjo, harmonica, and keyboards are welcome.
 

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

This course will introduce participants to Spanish children’s literature. Each selection will be used to engage class members in oral Spanish skills by focusing on vocabulary development, comprehension and speaking. The instructor believes in a natural approach to language acquisition, encouraging all participants to be fully involved in a positive learning environment that supports each learner regardless of current proficiency level. Beyond beginners are preferred.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

This course introduces basic principles of Tai Chi Chuan through the learning of the classic movements of Yang Style tai’ chi. It is meant for Beginners. Through demonstrations and practice of movements 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 of Tai Chi was developed primarily for its health benefits.

The ancient yoga principles for living a good life are noble and aspirational. The five moral restraints (nonviolence, not hoarding, not stealing, not lying and not giving into excessive desires) and the five moral observances (purity, contentment, tolerance, study expansion and surrendering) will be presented in accessible ways to implement in daily life. Come enjoy and experience a novel way of maneuvering through today’s challenging world.