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Ready to add some sophistication to your guitar playing; perhaps add some new songs & chords for your repertoire? Join us if you would like to learn to play guitar-based music of our roots--folk, 60’s-70’s classic rock, blues. Instruction will be chord-based and song-based and is designed for players advancing their skills. We will be covering Advanced Chords, Strumming, Tabs, “Licks,” Double Stops, Bass Runs, and Barre Chords. An Intro to Lead Acoustic Guitar section will be attached to the class.

Contact instructor for more info before the 1st class if you are interested.  surfteach1@aol.com

Enrich your life a little by engaging the natural world. Learn to play the nature game. No special skills required. Some lessons, a few activities and we will get you up to speed. Three in-person classes. Last class will be a field trip….to be decided.

Learn everything you can do with the photo app, albums, folders, slide shows, editing photos. 3rd party apps will be reviewed and we will discuss what you can do with the photos you have taken. iPad's will be available for use in class for anyone who does not own one.

NOTE:  NOVEMBER 11TH IS A HOLIDAY.  CAMPUS IS CLOSED

Constance Malaambo, R.N., who worked in the Emergency Department for over 30 years will now take you through the process of completing your Healthcare Directive. It is important to understand your options for medical treatment; our choices on exactly what we want; choosing someone to speak for you if needed. We plan our funerals. But the act of dying and how this may occur is up to us and our gift to our loved ones. Please join me in creating this gift. 

NOTE:  NOVEMBER 11TH IS A HOLIDAY.  CAMPUS IS CLOSED

SPECIAL EVENT - FREE TO OLLI MEMBERS

How did traditional dances of Bulgaria get preserved during 400 years of Ottoman occupation? In what formation were dances done in ancient Greece? Why can dances in which dancers strike sticks together be found in diverse regions of the world? After a brief warm up we devote a few minutes to exercises to maintain posture, balance and strength then learn dance step patterns for traditional dances from multiple cultural traditions. We'll learn a bit about the history and communities that generated the dances. Čočeks, Horas, waltzes, Sârbas, Pravos, Kolos keep our hearts, knees and feet moving to a variety of rhythms. Dance incorporates social, cardio, cognitive and expressive activity—an ideal combination to maintain lifelong health. Comfortable shoes that allow for lateral movement and turning on a responsive wooden floor are recommended.. OLLI membership is required.

Dungeons & Dragons has had quite a resurgence but many people are intimidated by playing, finding a group, or running a game. Whether you’ve played as a kid and want a refresher or you’ve never played before, this class will get you battle-ready! You’ll learn the basics of the game, some history, and some Table Top Role - Playing Game (TTRPG) alternatives to D&D.

Once we’re acquainted with the game, we will break into groups of 5 or less and play! We will end with instruction on how to run a game (GM, “Game Master”). $10 fee for materials, including dice and a mini figure. Adventure awaits!

NOTE:  NOVEMBER 11TH IS A HOLIDAY.  CAMPUS IS CLOSED

NOTE:  NOVEMBER IS A HOLIDAY.  THE CAMPUS IS CLOSED.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

“When you read a short story, you come out a little more aware and a little more in love with the world around you.” — George Saunders

THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED FOR FALL SESSION

This course will focus on timeless fashion for women. We will look at color, first impression and how choosing the correct colors will make your skin and face glow with natural beauty. You will learn about your body type and what clothing styles best complement it. Do you know what fashion personality or face shape you have? Knowing this will assist you in selecting glasses, earrings and hair-styles. I will show you how to create a Core-Wardrobe in your fashion personality and how to use your accessories to create more looks with the clothes you already have.

SPECIAL EVENT - FREE FOR OLLI MEMBERS

This talk draws from first-person accounts of people and families who fled Hitler and ended up in a country they never knew existed. In Ecuador, a Jewish community of over 3,000 Jews blossomed for over 25 years and still exists today. The contributions of this small Jewish community in Ecuador cannot be ignored, and several examples of their current impact are summarized and celebrated.

Mushroom Montoya has been involved in the practice of shamanism since 1981. Some things are best learned when experienced, first hand. Learning about shamanism is best learned by going on a shamanic journey. In the class: you'll learn how to journey into nonordinary reality and meet spirit helpers. Shamanism is the oldest spiritual practice known to humankind. A shaman is a man or woman who uses the ability to see “with the strong eye” or “with the heart” to travel into hidden realms. Shamans have and still act as healers, doctors, priests and priestesses, psychotherapists, mystics, and storytellers.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Learn how to use your iPhone camera. Class will cover all the settings you can use for better photos. Tips and tricks for different kinds of photos. How to take better photos and videos. Bring your charged device. iPads are available for classroom use.

This is a romp through Brooklyn, NY, from its beginnings to present day, with videos that epitomize Brooklyn life. The course will highlight many famous people that grew up in Brooklyn and their achievements. It will cover neighborhoods, landmarks and Brooklyn’s impact on the world as well as describing how life in Brooklyn today is different from how it was when many OLLI people grew up there. 

Would you like to take on a knitting project with others who share your love of the art? Bring your desired pattern and materials and we will work through your project together in a friendly instructor-guided environment. You will have fun and success. Students will learn to read and manage their patterns. Seeing others’ projects and successes will inspire students to blossom. Knitters can tackle almost anything with kind support.

This class is for “beyond beginners” only.

This course takes you on a journey through the stories of resistance and rebellion among enslaved people in the Americas. We’ll dive into famous uprisings like the Haitian Revolution, the Amistad Rebellion, and Nat Turner’s Uprising, as well as some lesser-known fights for freedom in places like Brazil, Cuba, and the Guianas. You’ll get to look at firsthand accounts and expert research to figure out what drove these movements, how they were organized, and what they accomplished.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

This class has been designed to introduce senior citizens into the fun and brain-stimulating world of modern board games. This is an interactive class where we will play a different low-complexity game each week in a friendly small group. Everything will be provided-no previous knowledge is required. Come and enjoy learning!

Do you wonder what you can change on your device? This class will cover the settings app on your iPhone or iPad, including camera functions, focus, accessibility, passwords, notifications. We will also cover the settings within other apps. Come learn tips for using your devices more efficiently. iPads are available for classroom use.

NOTE:  NOVEMBER 11TH IS A HOLIDAY.  CAMPUS IS CLOSED

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

 Explore meditation and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda through an engaging 7-week journey designed to support balance, vitality, and overall well-being. Participants learn practical meditation techniques, receive an individualized mantra, and are introduced to Ayurveda—a holistic system of wellness that emphasizes understanding the mind-body constitution. Through simple Ayurvedic practices, students will explore how food choices, daily routines, rest, and self-care can support energy, digestion, sleep, and emotional balance.

Yoga is for Every Body! Chair Yoga provides the advantages of yoga’s amazing health benefits including relaxation and a feeling of well-being with adaptations for all levels of flexibility. This class uses yoga exercises, breathwork, energy work, basic meditation, and acupressure for a total yoga experience. Students report better balance, strength and flexibility as a result of Chair Yoga! This yoga experience is based on Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga (LVCY), Eden Energy Medicine, and Dr. Micheal Reed Gach Acupressure Yoga.

 Do you want to feel younger, look younger, and supercharge your brain? Do you want to improve your posture, stand taller, and walk or move with more ease? Practicing the ancient art of yoga has produced these results for ages!! Join our yoga community, and you will learn to stretch, breathe, laugh, and make friends! Come as you are— all levels are welcome!

NOTE:  NOVEMBER 11TH IS A HOLIDAY.  CAMPUS IS CLOSED

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Come experience this new version of Yo Me Ki® 2026. Yoga is still a mainstay, but we’ll also be adding in other movements to keep our bodies limber. The meditation portion will focus on healing enhanced by the soothing sounds of crystal sound bowls. In the Reiki part, we’ll concentrate on clearing the subconscious mind for a greater sense of well-being. The goal of this class— to leave more relaxed yet focused; thus, enjoying a better quality of life. 

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Come explore this popular art form that is an easy-to-learn and relaxing method of drawing structured patterns. Anyone who thinks he/she is a “nonartist” can learn! Arlene will guide you in teaching techniques and creating hand-drawn patterns into art. The Zentangle Method® develops focus and creativity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and more.