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 Ready to move on to the next level, add sophistication to your guitar playing; something new for your repertoire? Join us if you would like to learn to play rich, guitar-based music of our roots--folk, country, 60’s-70’s rock & roll, & blues. Instruction will be chord-based and songbased, and is designed for intermediate players. Instruction is based upon playing with a pick and will cover Advanced Chords, Right Hand Techniques, Reading Tabs, “Licks,” “Intros,” “Outros,” Double Stops, Bass Runs, and Barre Chords. Looking for performance opportunities within the OLLI community and beyond.

 

How did human beings figure out their physical place in the universe? How special is our human frame of reference? What information about the universe and our place in it, can we get with our naked eyes? From ancient Greece to the present, what have humans understood light energy to be? One needs to “think physically” about what happens in the world and accept explanations for events only in terms of other physical events that you know are possible. The question always is: Why do we believe what we do about the natural world? Why is the daylight sky blue or the evening or morning sky red and yellow? What do stars and constellations tell us? Historically, how did we make sense of this physical world?

 

 How did we accumulate all this stuff? Why can’t we let it go? Many of us are retired and taking a closer look at the space around us. Do you see closets, cupboards, a spare room or a garage full of things you once used but no longer need. Planning a move and finding it hard to decide what to keep? If you have tried before to lighten your load but have not been successful, this class is for you! This class will provide information, strategies, helpful tools and a chance to have your questions answered in a positive and supportive atmosphere.

 

 

Learn everything about the camera app on your Apple device, using camera settings, and taking pictures. Learn the photo app, photo editing, albums, creating slide shows, photo books, how to store your photos. Some 3rd party apps that are available for camera and editing will be reviewed.

 

The gals who brought you the CULTURE VULTURE and COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS series are back with a new set of great LB groups who will educate us about their mission, vision, events and volunteer opportunities available! This term will include Long Beach Opera, SPCALA, International City Theatre, Friends Of The Long Beach Library, Landmark Theater, and more.

*Note: There is a time change; we are now meeting at 3:00 - but you can still feel free to bring a snack!

 

Welcome to the “United Nations of dance & music!” Come dance weekly and learn new steps and meet new friends. We discover that common step patterns underlie traditional dances from various world cultures. Schottiches, Syrtos, Sambas and Polkas, Horas, Pravos, Halays and Tamzaras fill our dance cards. Intriguing rhythms challenge our brains; sustained movements provide cardio exercise; and camaraderie and the joy of dance induces us to smile inside and out. Research in brain activity suggests that synchronous movement with a group activates both sides of the brain and enhances endorphins. Other benefits of dancing include increased strength, balance, coordination and agility. The musical styles, ranging from rousing to peace-inducing, call forth a wide range of feelings as well as a sense of community. Comfortable shoes that allow for lateral movement are recommended. The facility has a responsive wooden floor ideal for dancing.

Your OLLI membership is required.

The class is FREE. Class limit: 40

Leader: Diane Baker, retired teacher, President of the Folk Dance Federation of CA, South. She is a life-long learner, dedicated dancer, and retired physical educator who enjoys world travel and making new friends.

Are you overwhelmed? Do you notice recurring physical discomfort in your body? This experiential class will give you the opportunity to slow down and come back to yourself. We’ll gently explore our own habitual physical and mental responses by way of simple, everyday movements (i.e. sitting, standing, walking, lying down). Learn the foundations for improving posture and balance while reducing stress and tension. With an attitude of curiosity, we will delve into: An introduction to the principles of the Alexander Technique. Experiment with tools for improved physical coordination, relaxation & stress reduction.

 

Have the winter blahs? Looking for a Spring class?

Simply sign up for Four Stories-Four weeks, and you’ll be treated to enticing short stories by excellent writers, some familiar ones, and some you’ve never heard of before. This class is an adventure!

 

 

Today ancient statues and their copies imbue museums, gardens, and public buildings with elegance and a sense of history. Did you know that their blank eyes and gleaming white surfaces were once covered with paint? In this class, we will learn how and why classical statues were painted, and what messages we miss when we ignore their now-invisible colors. We will explore the modern fondness for white marble and how ancient color perception can enrich our awareness of the colors around us. Ultimately, we will learn fresh new ways of reading classical sculpture.

 

 

With the elections behind us, you may be wondering what it means for your money. Is there anything you should be doing differently, financially? Is it prudent to shore up cash, postpone buying a house, invest in the stock market, or wait to retire? It is natural to be concerned when new leadership takes over the white house, because each party brings along their own brand of solutions to address age-old economic issues like inflation, unemployment; retirement related topics like healthcare and social security; and not to mention the fate of the sunsetting provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. John will share tips on how to survive the uncertainty and manage your finances with confidence regardless of a democratic or republican presidency

 

Discover how artificial intelligence can simplify daily tasks and enhance your digital experience. This course introduces AI tools like voice assistants, smart search, and chatbots. Learn to navigate technology confidently and securely.

● Understand the basic concepts of AI and its real-world applications.

● Learn how to use AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, voice assistants, and smart devices.

● Explore AI to refine papers, write email, plan schedule and other daily tasks

● Gain confidence in interacting with AI safely and effectively.

No prior experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore AI’s potential!

 

Ever wonder what you can change on your device? This class will cover the settings available on your Apple device, including camera functions, focus, accessibility, passwords, notifications. We will also cover the settings within apps, how to use filters within apps, how to navigate within an app, and tips for using your devices more efficiently. Bring your charged iPad/iPhone with you to each class.

 

Each week class participants will have a prompt to which they can respond to share a significant story in their lives. We will learn to share, in the tradition of the “Hopi Story Holes” to help weave the fabric of our lives as community.

 Learn tips and tricks to use your devices more effectively or efficiently. Learn how to use control center, app switcher, split screen, Siri, how to get free apps. Learn how to get phone life, daily tip app, advice free apps, show health app, internet reader version. Come find out how to get downloads, search, add to home screen, find my app, and many other shortcuts Bring a charged iPad or iPhone to class.

 

 

Have you wanted to learn the ukulele and didn’t know where to start? This beginning ukulele class will teach you how to tune and strum your uke and provide you with basic chords that will enable you to play many songs. Music is provided. You will need a ukulele, tuner and music stand.

Class limit: 20

Instructors: Carol Baker

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, and diminish back, neck discomfort? Practicing the ancient art of yoga has produced these results for ages!! Come and join our yoga community, and you will learn to stretch, breathe, laugh, and make friends! Come as you are— all levels are welcome!

 

 YoMeKi™ is Yoga + Meditation + Reiki energy—all in one! Try this very healing class to ease away stress and anxiety. The class is divided into three parts. First, you do very gentle yoga poses to loosen and relax the body. Next, you will be led in a peaceful guided meditation to clear your mind and to work on the subconscious. Lastly, you will be the recipient of Reiki energy which helps to balance your mind, body and spirit.

Bring yoga mats, blankets, pillows, etc.—whatever makes you comfortable.