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You might remember that Apple announced impressive new A.I. features to their operating systems two years ago, and then, in a rare slip, failed to deliver what they had promised. This spring, Apple is finally releasing significant upgrades to “Apple Intelligence,” including much-anticipated improvements to Siri.

This class will cover these features, the new Siri, and— importantly—how to get the most from them. There is no reason to be afraid of this kind of A.I. These capabilities are game changers that will fundamentally improve (and make easier) the way in which you interact with your phone, iPad, and Mac.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Explore the rich world of art history through engaging discussions and visual examples. This class invites you to discover influential artists, movements, and cultural moments that have shaped the art world, encouraging connection and conversation along the way.

Prerequisite: Bridge 1 or knowledge of Bridge 1 materials.

Topics include: major suit transfers,“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. 

This class is being offered in conjunction with the exhibit at LACMA, “Realms of the Dharma”, on view through July 12th.

Starting with some basic questions: Who was the Buddha? What is Buddhism? We’ll then move on to the origins of Buddhist art in India and examine how Buddhism and the visual image of the Buddha adapted to new cultures as it was transmitted throughout Asia (the Himalayas, Central Asia, China, Korea, Japan, SE Asia). Objects on view at LACMA will be supplemented with objects, sculpture, painting and architecture from other museums and archaeological sites.

Finally, we may attempt to answer how Buddhist thought and practice are reflected in the art

Explore a hidden facet of art history with us as we discuss and view watercolors in the “California Style” that thrived between the 1920's and mid-60's. Learn about these multi-talented artists who against the backdrop of the Depression and WWII began to experiment with bold design and color. They used broad brushstrokes and stylized landscapes to render local scenes of everyday life in California. We will focus on Millard Sheets and his circle including major watercolor artists Phil Dike, Rex Brandt, Emil J. Kosa Jr., and Phil Paradise. Many artists who worked in the burgeoning entertainment industry including luminaries such as Lee and Mary Blair (Disney), Tyrus Wong (Disney) and Dong Kingman (Universal) will be discussed in depth. Discover how our California artists re-imagined the medium of watercolor and exported it to the world.

“Drawing for All - Beginning” is a great introductory or refresher course. In this course we cover the Elements and Principles of Art. You will learn basic skills and techniques as a beginning artist or sharpen your skills. “Drawing for All” will teach basics and allow you time to hone skills.
See below or Contact Valerie for the list of materials needed.
*Sketchbook: preferably one that lays flat. Last semester we found that the spiral binding interfered with ruler usage. *pencils:2B,4B,6B *erasers: magic rub, and kneaded rubber *charcoal: vine charcoal is thin little sticks, compressed charcoal are 3” long rectangles *gloves or paper towels, baby wipes etc. You’re going to get dirty *graphite sticks if you have them. No need to go buy them. *sharpeners *ruler *color pencils: prismacolor, crayola, prang work better than rose art, bazic *crayons: crayola, prang work better than rose art, bazic *markers: water based crayola, prang or any brand. This is good for starting basics. We'll add more as we get going. If you see something you want to try, pick it up and we'll play with it
These stores have a variety of art supplies, pencils, paints, brushes, papers, etc.
Daiso: 1926 N. Lakewood Blvd. LB 90815
Five Below: 5545 Stearns St. LB, 90815

This class will cover essential investing and explore opportunities in a declining interest rate economy. Increasingly volatile markets can create opportunities and potential pitfalls.

Learn the principals of selecting stocks, bonds, and other investments, with a focus on using investment income to fund retirement. We will explore the public and private markets (private equity, private credit and hedge funds) and discuss what are right for your goals. Learn to read financial statements and to translate confusing financial jargon.

We will discuss the world of crypto currency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). Learn the role of a financial advisor and identify fees and costs. Time is allotted each session for individual questions and answers.

No products or services are sold, endorsed, or marketed.

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.

 Less clutter, more storage-sound like a dream? It can be your reality. Learning the ABCs of managing your clutter results in a peaceful life.

A: Act-If you want to do it, act on it now.

B: Break It Down-A project is easier to do if you break it into manageable parts.

C: Containerize-Store belongings in seethrough, plastic containers. And more.... 

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Samuel Hahnemann, a physician, born in 1755 began exploring a new way of treating patients in a time when mercury, leeches, bloodletting was used, thereby creating principles that he came to call homeopathy. We have been using this medicine for over 200 years. 

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

It's an exciting time to have a smartphone. But every year there are more features, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all the changes. Learn about many iPhone features and services ranging from phone care to the current Apple AI, how to manage your email, messages, and contacts, and the different ways you can personalize your iPhone.

Become a Lifewell Changemaker in this four-week class for active elders ready to share life wisdom and create social impact.

Gain practical skills in transformational leadership, group facilitation, coaching techniques, and mastery of ABCD Living. Working in collaborative trios, you will design a real-world community service project that bridges generations, reduces social isolation, and strengthens civic connection—preparing you to lead future Lifewell Wisdom Circles and contribute to the growing Lifewell Sharing Movement aligned with LA28 wellness initiatives.

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.

In an encouraging setting for all level of writers, this class will provide an opportunity to create a collection of short writings that reflect the moments that have shaped you as a person. Do you recall a time in childhood which helped steer who you became as an adult? Maybe you nursed a parent through their last moments and never shared the experience. These memories could be shared in a writing collection.

Each week students will write two single pages at home in response to a prompt provided by the instructor. The papers will not be reviewed for grammar or spelling, but students must read aloud their writings in a friendly group setting. At the end of the course, this collection of short writings will serve as a memoir keepsake.

Join OLLI members from across the nation in this online class, designed to help students develop or improve a daily movement program. This is an introduction to Qigong, T’ai Chi and Somatic Meditation.

There will be handouts to support you as well as links to video on YouTube and an optional DVD available from the instructor (not included in cost of course).

Participants will need to be able to lie down and get up from the floor and be able to move about comfortably in a home space while watching Zoom.

We are a group of amateur musicians and vocalists, beginner to experienced, gathering to have fun and make music. We play and sing together to develop our personal instrumental skills. Song sheets with chords of favorite Folk, Blues, Country and Pop tunes are compiled in a Song-book, and provided digitally. The Jam class is built around guitar and ukulele; but diverse instruments (bass, banjo, harmonica) are welcome.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

It’s easy to visit web sites and use apps in ways that jeopardize your privacy and security. By default, most web sites and social media accounts scatter your digital data in ways that you may not even realize and that will certainly come to haunt you later. “They already have all of my information; there’s nothing I can do” is not the answer!

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

This course will introduce participants to different pieces of 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 the activities in a positive learning environment that supports each learner regardless of current fluency levels.

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. Using demonstration 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.

Struggling with your passwords? Modern computing devices offer builtin, free, secure, and private password management tools that eliminate the hassle of manually managing them.

Using those tools protects your data from malware attacks and prevents you from accidentally providing your passwords to fraudulent websites. This class will walk you through getting your passwords in order, including making them impossibleto- guess and making them meaningfully unique on every account you have. We’ll also spend time on passkeys—what they are, how they differ from passwords, and how to create and use them (and if you should) when they’re offered by an online account provider.