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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. Learn how or why you can change your existing plan to better meet your specific needs.

The first class 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 HMO, PPO, and Supplemental/Medigap plans and how to decipher your medical bills.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Students will explore the historical aspects, aesthetic compositions, and the lives of influential artists and architects representing the Italian Mannerism and Baroque periods and the Italian and French Rococo period (1520-1790).

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

This course will explore the significant role that the City of Long Beach played in aviation history. From the early days of airplanes using the beach for take offs and landings to Long Beach’s new moniker, Space Beach, the course will cover the many developments of aviation. It will also focus on the individuals who contributed to aviation’s evolution. There will be two 90 minutes long field trips that include touring the historical Long Beach Airport terminal and visiting Rosie the Riveter Park.

For Beginners and players who played previously. Learn to play bridge the modern way. Each class includes the play of 8 hands related to the subject taught. Topics include 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 the additional $20 card fee to the LB Bridge Center.

Class will  continue beyond Session to December 1.

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. We will note the technical developments of each campaign time—new aircraft, new weapons, new tactics--and the leadership.

SPECIAL EVENT - FREE TO 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”

This class will cover essential investing and opportunities in a rapidly changing economy. We will address the principals of selecting stocks, bonds, and other investments, with a focus on using investment income to fund retirement. We will explore public and private markets (private equity, private credit and hedge funds) and discuss if these investments are right for your goals. Learn how to read financial statements, to translate confusing financial jargon, and view the evolving world of crypto currency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.).

Time will be allotted each session for questions and answers. No products or services are sold, endorsed, or marketed.

Combining history and art history, we’ll cover six of the most significant dynasties and empires of India. We’ll span almost 5,00 0 years of history from the Indus Valley civilization of 3,000 bc up to the advent of the British Raj in the mid-19th century. We’ll study the Maur yans, Kushans, Guptans, Cholas and Mughals. Within that time frame we’ll weave in various threads of art history, architecture, sculpture, painting, religion and philosophy. For example: the origins of yoga, the great Sanskrit epics, the birth of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, and more. Overarching themes will be the cultural contributions of India as well as its importance in ancient and pre-modern world trade routes. 

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

If you are curious and would like to experience your life in more uplifting ways, this course is for you. Author Mary Ruth Velicki shares practical tools and perspectives for living with more peace, awareness, and joy in everyday life. Through engaging presentations, personal stories, and reflective activities, participants will explore ways to open their body, mind, and heart.

Topics include:

• Opening the body /calming the body-mind • Appreciating the connection between body, mind, and spirit

• Opening the mental-emotional state

• Exploring energy and intuition

• Experiencing more presence, love, and connection

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. The Jammin’ class is built around the guitar and ukulele; but diverse instruments such as acoustic bass, banjo, harmonica, and keyboards are welcome. Bring a capo, music stand and your instrument.

Give yourself permission to play! Explore a variety of creative projects while experimenting with paper, fabric, thread, paint, and more.

No experience needed—just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to try something new in a relaxed, supportive environment. 

It turns out the vast majority of headaches, security issues, tech expenditures, and e-waste are preventable. Through my books, podcast, and speaking tour, I de-mystify and explain the IT industry in plain English. Topics I explain:

- The core components of a computer

- Why Antivirus software is obsolete - WHY software becomes more complicated every day The Four New Threats:

-Legalized Spyware

-Cryptolocker/Ransom/Hostageware

-Update Attacks -Support Scams AND MORE…..

Introduction to the function of sleep, normal sleep, circadian rhythms of sleep, sleep deprivation, clinical sleep medicine (classification of sleep disorders and treatments), identification of sleep stages and abnormalities using physiological recordings, role of sleep for learning and memory. 

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 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 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.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

This is a new format class by Watercolor Mastery instructor Anne Kupillas, who will lead you to paint intermediate to advanced paintings using three steps. Each week, we will explore approaches such as painting from Large to Small, Light to Dark, Thin to Thick paint consistencies, and Wet to Dry. Subjects will vary across genres (landscape, still life, portrait, etc.). This course is an instructor Demo/ student Paint- Along with Q&A, rather than a step-by-step format. Students will need to keep up! You will need basic supplies plus a hairdryer (a full list will be sent upon registration).