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This is an educational class highlighting the importance of knowing when you can sign up for Medicare in order to get the most of your Medicare benefits and avoid late enrollment penalties. Learn how or why you can change or amend your existing plan to better meet your specific needs.

The first session will cover the 4 parts of Medicare: Part A-Hospital Care, Part B-Medical Care, Part C-Medicare Advantage, and Part D-Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Plans.

The second session will cover the differences between HMO, PPO, and Supplemental/ Medigap plans and how to decipher your medical bills. "Do I pay this hospital bill or does the insurance company pay it?"

 Prerequisite: Bridge 1 and 2 or knowledge of Bridge materials.

Topics include: preempts and The Law, leads and carding, 2 club strong opener, 1430 and slam bidding, finesses, defensive thoughts, plus an in-class tournament for master points. Pay the additional $20 card fee to the LB Bridge Center.

Unlock the mystique of an ancient oriental language! Vivid Chinese language learning materials and a focus on interaction, much in-class practice, helps students acquire basic conversational ability. Learn how to participate in daily conversations in Mandarin Chinese. Links to helpful online learning portals will supplement the course.

Class meets twice a week - Tues / Thurs.

Note: This class is a continuation of this topic. Prior attendance is not required.

Clash of Wings 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 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 note the technical developments of the time— new aircraft, new weapons, new tactics-- and the leadership is evaluated.

FREE EVENT FOR OLLI MEMBERS...

With a half-million cardiac arrests each year, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can help save a life if a person’s breathing or heart stops. Why Is CPR Important? Keeping the blood flow active - even partially – extends the opportunity for a successful resuscitation once trained medical staff arrive on site. ALSO: Learn about support for women and the threat of Heart Disease. Come to find out more about the “Red Bags of Courage"

Designed for both new and experienced Mac users looking for a refresher, this class covers the basics, including the differences between the Mac and Windows interfaces and how to customize the Mac to work more like Windows, if desired.

We’ll explore iCloud, Apple’s cloud service, and discuss recent improvements in (and how to use) many of Mac’s built-in apps for file management, photo management and editing, web browsing, document creation, content sharing, and password management.

Additionally, learn how to integrate your Mac with other Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches to boost productivity and creativity. Handouts will be provided, and there will be plenty of time for questions.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Growing and cooking with fresh herbs. The thought is exciting to some, and perhaps a bit intimidating to others.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Rancho Los Cerritos We will meet on site at the Rancho Los Cerritos, a national historic site located in the heart of Long Beach on the ancestral homeland of the Tongva people. The historic adobe house was constructed in 1844 and over the years has served as headquarters for cattle and sheep ranching, tenant housing, a private residence and currently a museum. Our interactive study of Rancho history will include house and garden tours, hands -on activities, visits from living history characters from the Rancho's past and exploration of artifacts.

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. We’ll cover how to stay safe or private when you are using your phone, how to edit and organize all the photos you’ve taken, how to take advantage of the iPhone’s health features and much more. 

What does it mean to truly flourish? In this lively gathering, you will explore a practical, joyful framework with elements for designing a more active, balanced, and connected life. Each week, with interactive activities, we reflect, share, and co-design small choices that add up to a life well lived.

Every session comes alive with wisdom and music. Expect fresh inspiration for living well

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Movement with low impact, non-aerobic practice to prevent disease, protect your health, increase concentration with meditation. Do nothing that hurts or feels uncomfortable.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

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 ukulele; but diverse instruments such as acoustic bass, banjo, harmonica, and keyboards are welcome.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

 Tuscan and Roman Italian Gothic, Renaissance, and Mannerism Periods

No one is immune from receiving deceptive emails, texts, calls, or even letters in their postbox that aim to steal their attention and money. Most people believe they can easily spot every such phishing attempt, yet millions fall for them daily. And with the rise of AI, it’s effectively now almost impossible to know just by reading the content of the message whether the sender is lying. But that doesn’t mean you can’t protect yourself! This class offers strategies to reduce unwanted and troublesome messages from ever reaching your inbox. Additionally, we’ll cover techniques that will minimize the exposure of your sensitive data from breaches and help you to know whether your sensitive information has been leaked, along with important steps to take if that’s happened

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.