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Discover how AI can simplify everyday life! From AI assistants and scam detection to health tools and creative hobbies, this hands-on course introduces practical AI applications for older adults. No tech experience needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to explore the possibilities of AI in a fun and engaging way. If possible, participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet to try things out during class.

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Attendees will learn the basics of the U.S. Space Program including: the Explorer Program, the Apollo Project and the Hubble/Webb Telescope and will view the moon and other astronomic features. They will be able to identify basic locations of the moon while using a telescope and be able to understand the key events of the U.S. space program.

This class is designed to take your skills to the next level. You will expand your chord knowledge and speed in changing chords. In addition, you will learn new strumming patterns and fingerpicking to enhance the joy of playing music. and make you a better player. Completion of Beginning Ukulele and or a solid understanding of chords and ability to transition between chords is required.

We will begin the class learning the guitar nomenclature and how to tune the guitar. We will go through strumming techniques, and then through basic chord structures and how to change from one chord to another. Finally, we will work on playing our favorite song. Students need a guitar-steel or nylon string (preferred) guitar and a smile!

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Explore thought-provoking, contemporary nonfiction books in this engaging book club for life-long learners who want to stay informed and connected to the world. In this discussion-based course, we’ll explore compelling books on politics, history, public policy, and current events— examining how these topics shape our society and daily lives. Each session invites thoughtful conversation, critical thinking, and shared reflections in a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment.

Class will meet twice (July 25 and August 29). Students are expected to have read the book before each meeting. Summer books:

July 25 – Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond

August 29 – The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee Leader: 

For Beginners and players who played previously. Learn to play the modern way. Each class includes the play of 8 hands for these topics: 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 an additional $20 card fee to the LB Bridge Center.  Class starts early on June 23. 

Prerequisite: Bridge 1 or knowledge of Bridge 1 materials. Topics include: major suit transfers, “Standard American” bidding, “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.

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Learn everything about the camera app on your Apple device. Using camera settings, how to take pictures. Learn the photos app, photo editing, making albums, creating slide shows, how to store photos. 3rd party apps will be reviewed and accessories discussed.

Stay informed and have your say on the news of the day. Instructors will choose a few current event topics each week, give a brief presentation for each and then ask for thoughtful comments and questions from the class. These discussions are very much valued and are the core of the class. Class members are also encouraged to choose a topic of their own and present it for discussion.  Class leaders will change weekly. 

Spirit of Aloha comes alive in hula! Learn basic hula with graceful movements while embracing Hawai’i’s rich history. Be kind to your body with low impact storytelling through dance and music that brings you joy. No experience required. All levels welcome. More than an enchanting dance, “Hula is the language of the heart, therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people.” - King David Kalākaua
* Learn hula with safe, low impact dance movements.
* Hula with no need to be perfect but to dance with joy and aloha.
* Understand Hawai’i’s proper hula movements and its history of storytelling.
This is a basic hula class – for beginners, non-dancers, enthusiasts, or former dancers who want to re-visit hula for pure joy.

Explore Islam's relevance in modern society, from countering social media's impact on self-worth to balancing modesty and progress. Discover Islamic prophecies related to contemporary issues, examine Islam through Biblical perspectives, and understand Muslim American contributions. Delve into Shariah law's principles and adaptability. This course offers a comprehensive, thought-provoking journey through Islam's timeless wisdom and its application to current challenge

Learn the fundamentals of finger style, Travis picking, finger rolls, thumb independence, and chord melodies. Review knowledge of chords and positions. Learn a variety of song styles, including: traditional, folk, country, blues, and jazz.

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Looking for cool stuff this summer? Sign up for 'Four Stories - Four Weeks' and you'll be reading and discussing stories by excellent writers, some familiar and some you've never read before--all this in the company of others who love reading adventures.   New time for Summer.

Join Jeff to watch and discuss these favorite movies:

Tough Guys- a comedy with Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster

A Place in the Sun- Liz Taylor and Montgomery Clift

Sunset Boulevard- Gloria Swanson

Son of Flubber- A Walt Disney classic comedy

Top Hat- Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

Seven Chances- Classic Buster Keaton short comedy 

All About Eve - with Betty Davis 

Pickup on South Street- Film noir with Richard Widmark

Swiss Family Robinson- an adventure classic with Tommy Kirk

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Have you ever thought about starting a family tree or an extensive genealogy and did not know where to begin? Maybe you have shoeboxes filled with portraits, old documents, and other items that would be useful if only they were organized? This is your chance to begin this project! First you have to identify a method of creating a lasting legacy. Then gain a familiarity with genealogical websites. Next explore a range of online resources useful for genealogical research. And finally, determine whether DNA is a useful option. The time and energy put forth with this project will be well-worth it –the completed project will be a mainstay in your family, especially if many family members already have passed. Family members: children and adults, will treasure the memories and learn similarities they have to their ancestors—this alone is a treasure.

Learn everything about how iPads work. How to add apps, and what each individual apps can do. Move apps into folders, use control center, dock, find my apps, camera and photos apps, apple pencil, apple air tags, and apple settings. We will discuss any apps the class wants to learn There are iPads available to use in the class if you are thinking about buying your own!

No prior experience with printmaking necessary. Hands-on class with all materials and tools supplied for the first class session, we will even supply a pencil for you to take notes. Explore the art, history, materials, of this modern interpretation of a printing process dating back to the early 19th Century. Make one-of-a-kind prints by applying ink to a soft GELLI® printing plate and manipulating the ink in a variety of ways that transfers to paper for display or repurposed to a variety of art and craft projects. If you have seen GELLI® printing demonstrated on YouTube, and you’d like to try the technique before buying a lot of equipment; this is the class for you. Please read the syllabus for more information about SUPPLIES or materials needed.
Contact Peter for supplies...     Note: Class Limit 15

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 Beginning students will have the opportunity to learn either knitting or crochet. They will learn basic stitches, stitch abbreviations and simple pattern interpretation. Beginners please bring size 4 worsted weight yarn (look on yarn package for this information) and either size 8 knitting needles or size H crochet hook.

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

This class provides an opportunity for more advanced players to play in a group. Students will analyze and interpret the music and improve their playing! Join us as we progress along the “path to perfection”. This class is for “beyond beginners”.  Class starts after Campers are done at the church location. 

Beginning with simple words and phrases is hardly new news! I will try to combine methods as practiced in the US Army Language School (when I was there, now the Defense Language Institute, West Coast) and The Berlitz Corporation. Learning should be enjoyable and students will be speaking and hearing from day one. Additionally, familiarity with German and Spanish are helpful as there are always parallels among European languages. We aim for a good second-grade appreciation for the language written, heard and spoken! Learning the Cyrillic alphabet is important, along with pronunciation and word recognition.

This class is designed for anyone who wants to improve the flow of energy throughout their body and work on balance. My Tai Chi process will enhance your overall system harmony and incorporates many different styles. My teachings are open and available to anyone who wants to heal and feel fluidity in their life. Students may find that, over time, they exude a glow or energetic illumination!.   NOTE: time change to 11:30.  

This class will cover information about travel requirements in USA and overseas. We will discuss air travel, cruising, and car trips. In addition, we will discuss travel apps for your apple devices, Insurance, TSA, passports, accessories for your devices, and information that will make travel easier.

FREE EVENT
This presentation gives students the opportunity to first learn about various eye conditions that affect a significant portion of the population and the experiences of having these conditions. Students will learn about optical devices designed to assist those with vision loss. Additionally, this course explains Braille Institute’s role in assisting members of the blind and low vision community in living their most fulfilling lives.

These sessions will explore how American workers get cheated out of wages, a situation that takes billions out of paychecks every year. Despite state and federal laws, the problem has become so severe as to constitute the norm rather than the exception in some industries. We will explore the history of wage payment; the origins of overtime; how different industries compensate workers; exemptions from certain laws; child labor violations, and what we can do to address the problem. Supplemental materials will be provided to all students. Your instructor promises to keep it light and easy to understand. 

This workshop offers an opportunity to improve your watercolor painting focusing on fundamental elements such as colors, value patterns, perspectives, and composition. It is intended for students who have experience with watercolors. Bring your own materials and reference photos. Mike gives lessons from 10:00 - 12:00, but all students contribute to the class by sharing experience, feedback and critiquing each other’s work. Students decide on their own hours to work independently or with lessons.

Enjoy practicing flexibility, strength building, and balance through using different yoga poses or asanas. Participants need to be able to move from a seated position on the floor to standing with ease. Learn relaxation and meditation techniques that help reduce stress, depression and anxiety. Create a flexible and strong mind/body connection.

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!