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In this workshop, we will explore the method of using Chinese ink to produce traditional Chinese motifs, such as the bamboo. Participants will use customary rice paper, special brushes and ink. Our goal is for each student to complete a painting by the end of the session.

Please click here to see an example of what you will be painting in this course.

Required Materials: Please bring an apron and a disposable plastic tablecloth. All other items required for this session will be provided by the instructor.

Required Materials Fee: $8 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class.

Confidence. Awareness. Real-World Safety Skills.

Feel more confident, prepared, and in control—no matter where you are. This engaging 4-week course is designed specifically for adults 50 and better who want to strengthen their personal safety awareness and learn simple, effective self-defense strategies for everyday life. Led by Sgt. Kim Fine and Officer Angela Howell of the Coastal Carolina University Police Division, this course offers practical, easy-to-learn techniques that can be applied immediately. Whether at home, traveling, shopping, or out in the community, participants will gain valuable skills to help them stay aware, respond confidently, and protect themselves.

This course focuses on empowerment and prevention, giving participants the tools and knowledge needed to feel safer and more confident in their daily lives. In a supportive and welcoming environment, participants will learn how to recognize potential risks, set clear boundaries, and apply realistic safety strategies—without relying on physical strength or prior experience.

Participants will learn how to:

• Stay aware and avoid potentially dangerous situations

• Use their voice and body language to deter threats

• Apply simple techniques to protect personal space and escape safely

• Build confidence in everyday environments such as parking lots, stores, and public spaces

• Remain calm and make informed decisions under pressure

No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn and take proactive steps toward personal safety and confidence.

Don't wait until a fall injures more than your pride! Build confidence in your ability to manage your falls risk through:

• Identification and removal of fall hazards from your home

• Strength and balance exercise

• Understanding how medications play a role in your risk of falls

• Understanding how vision and hearing affect your risk of falling

You are a perfect fit for this 7-week workshop if you are:

• 60+ years of age

• Have fallen in the last year or have a fear of falling

• Live at home or in an independent apartment

Required Materials: All materials will be provided in this FREE class.