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Adventures in Dry Wool Felting
ART-09 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12
Thursdays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
Dyed wool is a versatile material that can be used to make realistic 3-dimensional objects or a landscape or animal portrait using a few simple techniques. Both techniques will be explored in this class. No prior experience is necessary. Needles and felting bases will be provided. Materials fee $15, pay instructor at first meeting. Enrollment limited to 12. 

Instructor Laurel Devaney likes to divide her time between gardening, bird research, and exploring different art forms.

AI: The Good, The Bad and the Maybe
CA-02 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 17 24 Oct. 1, 8
Thursdays 12:15 - 1:30 pm
Artificial intelligence is suddenly everywhere—powerful, confusing, and often misunderstood. This class provides an introduction to what AI is, where it stands, and why it matters. We’ll start with the basics: key terms, a short history, and how today’s systems came to be. Then we’ll explore the current AI landscape, including major companies, popular tools, and a comparison of chatbots. We continue by examining the costs, risks, and controversies shaping public debate. Finally, we’ll look ahead to emerging capabilities in coding, autonomous agents, music, and video. No technical background required—just curiosity and a willingness to explore a rapidly changing technology. 

Before moving to Fairbanks in 2023, Instructor Jeff Lee retired from a 45-year career in IT. He remains a hobbyist and amateur writer.

Beginning Calligraphy
ART-02 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5
Mondays 2:00 - 3:15 pm
If you can sign your name, you can learn calligraphy. Literally meaning "beautiful writing," calligraphy is a wonderful skill to learn and a fascinating look at how words were put down on paper, papyrus, clay, and stone throughout human existence. In this class we'll focus on learning the Italic hand, the most common form you see in use today. Once you master that you can make instant magic happen for letters, name tags, art, and a whole lot more. The materials fee covers the basics you need to continue doing calligraphy. If you cannot afford the materials fee please contact the instructor, as he likely can help. Come learn and enjoy! Materials fee: $60, pay instructor at first meeting. Enrollment limited to 15.

Instructor Larry Moen provides comprehensive therapy services as a Licensed Professional Counselor in his private practice, Uncommon Therapy (https://www.utherapy.net/). Previously he has been acting coordinator of the counseling center in Utqiagvik, manager of adult services at Fairbanks Community Behavioral Health Center, treatment director of Children's Services on the North Slope, Dean of Students at Ilisagvik College, and the creator of the social skills curriculum used by Job Corps.
 

Beginning Waltz
DAN-07 (in-person)
Dates: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20
Fridays 12:15 - 1:30 pm
*This course starts late and runs for 7 weeks.
*This course meets at the Pioneer Park Dance Hall! 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
*Participants should bring comfortable, no marking shoes with smooth soles, and water. 
While the class covers the basics of waltz we include more advanced tips so experienced dancers get something out of the class. We love having some ringers in the class! We find that changing partners frequently helps a lot with learning. You don’t need to sign up with a partner - we can adjust on the fly if we have a greater number of leaders or followers! Our focus is on having fun in a supportive environment.

Instructors Barb Lorz and Stan Justice have taken numerous dance classes from many different instructors. They take what works from those classes in their teaching style. They have taught for OLLI for several years.

Blooming Boots
ART-04 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 18, 26, Oct 2, 5
Fridays 10:30 - 11:45 am
This class is a fun and creative way to learn about a unique art form, connect with a quilting community, and leave with a beautiful piece of art to display. Using a fused quilting method, you will create a uniquely Alaskan quilted wall hanging, featuring a pair of flower-filled Extra Tuffs. Materials fee $35; pay instructors at first meeting. The fee covers the cost of most materials. Enrollment limited to 12.

Instructors Lindy Kinn and Robin Benjamin have been quilting partners since 1989, collaborating and inspiring each other to create many beautiful and one-of-a-kind quilts. Robin’s precision and careful planning balance Lindy’s jump in and then figure it out creative drive.
 

Burlesque 101: From Idea to Performance
DAN-06 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8
Thursdays 3:00 - 6:00 pm
*This course meets at The Basement; 541 3rd Ave. Fairbanks, AK 99701.
In this fun and creative introductory class, participants will build a burlesque performance from the ground up. Together, we will explore the process of developing a show concept, designing short skits, selecting music, creating simple choreography, and choosing costumes and simple props that support the performance. Students will collaborate, rehearse, and gain a behind-the-scenes look at how burlesque blends humor, storytelling, movement, and theatrical flair. The class will conclude with a playful in-class showcase in a supportive and comfortable environment.

Instructors Charlie and Rachel Blackwell (see DAN-01)

Burlesque: Behind the Curtain
DAN-01 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 14
Monday 3:00 - 6:00 pm (one meeting)
*This course meets at The Basement; 541 3rd Ave. Fairbanks, AK 99701.
Explore the creative world of burlesque through a behind-the-scenes look at a unique cabaret-style performance in Fairbanks, Alaska. This class will introduce participants to the process of building a themed burlesque show, from auditions and choreography to costuming, scheduling, rehearsals, and final performances. We will look at how dances and skits are developed around a common theme, and how performers work together to bring a show from early ideas to opening night. Along the way, this class will highlight the creativity, confidence, humor, theatricality, and body positivity that make burlesque such a memorable performance art.

Instructors Charlie and Rachel Blackwell are a father-daughter duo who have been lighting up the local burlesque scene for the past five years. Known for their stage presence and playful creativity they’ve performed in numerous shows throughout the community—bringing joy, humor, and a touch of sparkle to every show. With Rachel’s flair for choreography and Charlie’s natural showmanship, they create a welcoming, supportive atmosphere for dancers of all ages and experience levels. Together, they’re passionate about sharing the art of burlesque as a form of self-expression, empowerment, and pure fun.

Calligraphy for the Holidays
ART-06 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9
Mondays 10:30 - 11:30 am
This class is for students who already know the basics of calligraphy, whether through OLLI or learned elsewhere. In this class we'll focus on envelopes, invitations, art pieces, and multiple easy ways to make your calligraphy more striking and decorative. The instructor will walk you through your projects to help you get your best results. You'll be expected to have a basic calligraphy set already. The instructor will provide a wide variety of (cool) additional materials for free. You’ve learned calligraphy, now let's learn how to put it to use to add some magic to the holidays! Enrollment limited to 12.
 

Create a Barn Quilt
ART-11 (in-person)
Session II Add-On: Nov. 17, 19, 20
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2:00 - 4:30 pm (3 meetings)
You will learn how to plan, draft and paint a 2x2 foot barn quilt, creating a unique piece of art to display. A materials fee of $10 (collected at the first class) will cover the cost of primer and paint. Before the first class you will receive instructions on how to choose, purchase and prepare your board for painting and where to find barn quilt patterns for inspiration. Materials fee $10, pay instructor at first meeting. Enrollment limited to 10.

Instructor Sandy Lachman took the Barn Quilt class last fall and taught the class last spring. Experienced quilters will be assisting students as they draft and enlarge their patterns for painting.

Curated Criterion Cinema, I
FLM-02 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14
Wednesdays 2:00 - 5:00 pm (5 weeks)
Explore the Criterion Collection through a dual lens of timeless world masterpieces and gritty international crime cinema. From J-Noir gems and French polars to essential human dramas, this course unearths restored rarities that captured the cultural zeitgeist. Join us to examine how sharp cinematography and diverse storytelling styles have preserved cinema's most powerful visions.    

Instructor Jeffrey Simonson has been watching and studying cinema, and attending film festivals for over 30 years.

Curated Criterion Cinema, II
FLM-03 (in-person)
Session II: Oct 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18
Wednesdays 2:00 - 5:00 pm (5 weeks)
Explore the Criterion Collection through a dual lens of timeless world masterpieces and gritty international crime cinema. From J-Noir gems and French polars to essential human dramas, this course unearths restored rarities that captured the cultural zeitgeist. Join us to examine how sharp cinematography and diverse storytelling styles have preserved cinema's most powerful visions.    

Instructor Jeffrey Simonson has been watching and studying cinema, and attending film festivals for over 30 years.

Data Offense for the Real World: Outsmarting AI Abuse Without the Hype
CA-04 (in-person)
Session II Add-On: Nov. 19
Thursday 5:30 - 6:45 pm (one meeting)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the fastest growing and most damaging fraud and data abuse vectors. This seminar empowers students with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to protect their personal data and privacy in an increasingly forced AI‑saturated world. Through clear explanations, real‑world examples, and hands-on demonstrations, participants will learn how different kinds of AI work, how AI can be leveraged to exploit data and violate privacy, and how to build strong digital and offline habits that reduce vulnerability. The course emphasizes accessibility, clarity, and real‑life application. No AI hype or up-sells, just real strategies for real people concerned about protecting their data and privacy.

Instructor Mamie S. Brown is a Fairbanks attorney and founder of the Law Office of Mamie S. Brown, LLC, where she provides practical, value‑driven legal services to Alaskans and Alaska businesses. She is dedicated to helping protect Alaska’s seniors from AI‑driven scams, digital exploitation, and emerging forms of technological abuse.

English Country Dancing For All, I
DAN-04 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15
Thursdays 12:15 - 1:30 pm (5 weeks)
*This course meets at the Pioneer Park Dance Hall! 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
*Participants should bring comfortable, non-marking shoes with smooth soles, and water.
*Part II builds on concepts learned in Part I, the instructor recommends you take both if you can.
Come learn the basics of English Country Dancing! Enjoy wonderful music from the 1700s to present, and be social and physically active with others in an easy walking format. All dances will be taught step-by-step, then called as you progress through the centuries of this wonderful dance form. The most challenging thing will be remembering which is your left hand or right hand, how to walk, and then turn in a circle! Partners are not necessary.

Instructor Dennis Rogers has been dancing and playing this form of music since the 1970s.

English Country Dancing For All, II
DAN-05 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19
Thursdays 12:15 - 1:30 pm (5 weeks)
*This course meets at the Pioneer Park Dance Hall! 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
*Participants should bring comfortable, non-marking shoes with smooth soles, and water.
*Part II builds on concepts learned in Part I, the instructor recommends you take both if you can.
Come learn the basics of English Country Dancing! Enjoy wonderful music from the 1700s to present, and be social and physically active with others in an easy walking format. All dances will be taught step-by-step, then called as you progress through the centuries of this wonderful dance form. The most challenging thing will be remembering which is your left hand or right hand, how to walk, and then turn in a circle! Partners are not necessary.

Instructor Dennis Rogers has been dancing and playing this form of music since the 1970s. 

Examining the AI World We're Entering
CA-01 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6
Tuesdays 2:00 - 3:15 pm
*Recommended reading: one of two books for class discussion, The Coming Wave by Mustafa Sulerman or Generation AI by Matt Britton.
Artificial Intelligence is becoming the most transformative force in history, reshaping how we think, learn, work, and connect with others. This course examines AI’s benefits and its increasingly serious risks, including deepening inequality, eroding privacy, displacing workers, misinformation, and rewiring the brains of our children. We’ll explore the forces driving this accelerating technological surge, and its effects on daily life and society. We’ll discuss the potential impacts of Artificial General Intelligence, Artificial Super intelligence, quantum supremacy, and the Singularity and we’ll talk about what Alaskans and Americans can do to shape an AI future that either serves human values—or, perhaps, projects us into a new form of life. Enrollment limited to 18.

Instructors Roger Kaye and Rich Seifert are leading this course and will examine the current and potential impacts of the accelerating AI surge.

Hollywood and the H-Bomb
FLM-01 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5
Mondays 12:15 - 3:15 pm
Four films, all black and white, focusing on the fictionalized consequences of the Cold War and nuclear war between the West and the Soviet Union. “On the Beach” (1959), “Doctor Strangelove” (1964), “Fail Safe” (1964), “The Bedford Incident” (1965). Stellar casting on all four films. The history and background of each film will be covered prior to viewing.

Instructor Steve Heckman is a retired Alaska State Trooper, former adjunct with Tanana Community College, and retired history teacher and vice principal of Monroe Catholic High School. He served as an officer in the United States Army stateside from 1971 to 1973.

Improving Our Art: Watercolors
ART-08 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11
Wednesdays 12:15 - 1:30 pm
Focusing on Watercolor, we will observe the different effects materials, atmospheric conditions, and timing may make to our results. By exploring paintings published in art magazines and books, we can improve our own art through critique. We will note the importance of design to give impact to our paintings and to lead the viewer’s eye. Students will bring watercolor materials; the instructor will share materials, and we will play! Enrollment limited to 6.

Instructor Helen Howard has been a member of the Fairbanks Watercolor Society since about 2002. She has taken many workshops and courses from Vladimir Zhikhartsev and other excellent teachers in Alaska and elsewhere.

Jewish Food and Spirituality in Film & Literature
FLM-06 (in-person)
Session II Add-On: Nov. 16, 18
Monday & Wednesday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (two meetings)
We will cook together, watch films, and read while exploring diverse Jewish cultures expressed through food, poetry, history, spirituality, generational wisdom, and lived experience. Materials fee: $20, pay instructor at first meeting. Enrollment limited to 20.

A teacher, a writer, and an immigrant, Dafna Young has lived and thrived in Fairbanks for over two decades.

Line Dancing, I
DAN-02 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7
Wednesdays 12:15 - 1:30 pm
*This course meets at the Pioneer Park Dance Hall! 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
*Participants should bring comfortable, no marking shoes with smooth soles, and water. 
*Part II builds on concepts learned in Part I, the instructor recommends you take both if you can.
Have fun learning how to do line dances. You will learn the main line dance steps and popular line dances. Dances may include but not limited to: The Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Hillbilly Shoes and Wobble. More newer dances may include: The Door, Honky Tonk Highway, Boots On The Ground, and Footloose. Each class meeting will start with a warm up, followed with review and then a new dance.    

Instructor Michele Mouton has been dancing for over 35 years and has taught line dances in several venues. She loves to share her skills and get others dancing.

Line Dancing, II
DAN-03 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11
Wednesdays 12:15 - 1:30 pm
*This course meets at the Pioneer Park Dance Hall! 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
*Participants should bring comfortable, no marking shoes with smooth soles, and water. 
*Part II builds on concepts learned in Part I, the instructor recommends you take both if you can.
Have fun learning how to do line dances. You will learn the main line dance steps and popular line dances. Dances may include but not limited to: The Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Hillbilly Shoes and Wobble. More newer dances may include: The Door, Honky Tonk Highway, Boots On The Ground, and Footloose. Each class meeting will start with a warm up, followed with review and then a new dance.    

Instructor Michele Mouton has been dancing for over 35 years and has taught line dances in several venues. She loves to share her skills and get others dancing.

More Zentangle Fun    
ART-07 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9
Mondays 2:00 - 3:15 pm
Take zentangle to the next level with more new tangles and a project-based approach to using these new tangles, as well as using the tangles already taught in the previous course last spring. Beginners are welcome! Materials fee: $20; pay instructor at first meeting. Enrollment limited to 15.

Instructor Carol Cologie is a retired teacher who enjoys art as a form of relaxation.
 

Movement Pattern Strengthening for Longevity
EX-03 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, Oct. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30 am
*Meets at Accelerated Fitness Alaska, 535 3rd Ave Ste B, Fairbanks, AK 99701
*This course meets twice a week for five weeks.
Instruction on strengthening movement patterns to improve function and the importance of training for strength, flexibility, mobility, stability, and fall prevention. Enrollment limited to 20.

Instructor Torrey Plunk is a decades long athlete, coach, and gym owner who helps people build strong, high performing bodies for lifelong function.

Nature Photography
PHT-01 (in-person)
Dates: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12
Thursdays 2:00 - 3:15 pm
*This course meets for 8 weeks. Please plan to attend most, if not all, meetings.
Get out of the “Auto,” setting! This course will have you shooting like a pro! Learn about ISO, aperture and shutter speed. We’ll teach you how theseA work together and you’ll be creating stunning masterpieces in no time! Enrollment limited to 20.

Instructor Todd Whetstine professional sports and wildlife photographer who loves to teach.

OLLI Films, I: Journeys Around the World
FLM-04 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16
Fridays 2:00 - 5:00 pm (5 weeks)
Where are we: In this world or in Alaska? Films transport us through stories, visualizations, actors and directors, to new/old/imagined places. Let's first journey to other parts of the globe, the later into bits of Alaska hiding in plain sight.

Session I (All With English Subtitles)
The Farewell (2019, 98 mins, mandarin)
Persepolis (2007, 95 mins, French)
Parasites (2019, 132 minutes, Korean)
All Together (2011, 96 mins, French)
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023 108 mins, English)

UAF retiree Ron Inouye enjoys films and particularly the resulting social commentary of the viewers. How successful were the directors and actors? Through discussion often we learn from each other more than may have been intended by the script, dialog, and the editing.

OLLI Films, II: Journeys in Alaska
FLM-05 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20
Fridays 2:00 - 5:00 pm (5 weeks)
Where are we: In this world or in Alaska? Films transport us through stories, visualizations, actors and directors, to new/old/imagined places. Let's first journey to other parts of the globe, the later into bits of Alaska hiding in plain sight.

Session II (English Audio, No Subtitles)
Spirit of the Wind: The George Attla Story (2014, 98 mins)
The Great Alone (2016, 82 mins)
Strangers on the Earth (2017, 97 mins)
Into the Wild (2007, 148 mins)
The Frozen Ground (2013, 105 mins) or Big Miracle (2012, 107 mins)

UAF retiree Ron Inouye enjoys films and particularly the resulting social commentary of the viewers. How successful were the directors and actors? Through discussion often we learn from each other more than may have been intended by the script, dialog, and the editing.
 

Organic Planters, A
ART-01a (in-person)
Date: Sept. 8
Tuesday 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
*Three sections of the same course, feel free to register for one or all.
*Meets at 1790 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
Learn to make planters from branches and birch bark. We will be using some power tools (with training). This is a one day course, but if you need to finish your project you can join us for another day. The class will be held outdoors so please dress for the temperatures. Enrollment limited to 4.

Instructor Carla Reardon has lived in Alaska since the 1970s. She enjoys a wide variety of crafts from sewing to metalsmithing, and likes to relax by reading and doing Sudoku puzzles. If you have any questions about the course, please contact her at 907-457-4836.
 

 

Organic Planters, B
ART-01b (in-person)
Date: Sept. 9
Wednesday 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
*Three sections of the same course, feel free to register for one or all.
*Meets at 1790 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
Learn to make planters from branches and birch bark. We will be using some power tools (with training). This is a one day course, but if you need to finish your project you can join us for another day. The class will be held outdoors so please dress for the temperatures. Enrollment limited to 4.

Instructor Carla Reardon has lived in Alaska since the 1970s. She enjoys a wide variety of crafts from sewing to metalsmithing, and likes to relax by reading and doing Sudoku puzzles. If you have any questions about the course, please contact her at 907-457-4836.

Thursday 11 am - 1:30 pm
*Three sections of the same course, feel free to register for one or all.
*Meets at 1790 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
Learn to make planters from branches and birch bark. We will be using some power tools (with training). This is a one day course, but if you need to finish your project you can join us for another day. The class will be held outdoors so please dress for the temperatures. Enrollment limited to 4.

Instructor Carla Reardon has lived in Alaska since the 1970s. She enjoys a wide variety of crafts from sewing to metalsmithing, and likes to relax by reading and doing Sudoku puzzles. If you have any questions about the course, please contact her at 907-457-4836.
 

Painting on Glass, A    
ART-05a (in-person)
Session I Add-On: Oct. 13
Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
*Two sections of the same course, feel free to register for one or both.
*Meets at 1790 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
We will paint bottles, glassware, or jars with acrylic paint that you can take home and bake in your oven. Your project will then be permanent and washable. The instructor will provide plenty of glass choices, but you can also bring your own. Enrollment limited to 6.

Instructor Carla Reardon has lived in Alaska since the 1970s. She enjoys a wide variety of crafts from sewing to metalsmithing, and likes to relax by reading and doing Sudoku puzzles. If you have any questions about the course, please contact her at 907-457-4836.
 

ART-05b (in-person)
Session II Add-On: Nov. 18
Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
*Two sections of the same course, feel free to register for one or both.
*Meets at 1790 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
We will paint bottles, glassware, or jars with acrylic paint that you can take home and bake in your oven. Your project will then be permanent and washable. The instructor will provide plenty of glass choices, but you can also bring your own. Enrollment limited to 6.

Instructor Carla Reardon has lived in Alaska since the 1970s. She enjoys a wide variety of crafts from sewing to metalsmithing, and likes to relax by reading and doing Sudoku puzzles. If you have any questions about the course, please contact her at 907-457-4836.
 

Remember & Invent: Handmade Books
ART-11 (in-person)
Session II Add-On: Nov. 17, 19 
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 - 11:45 am (two meetings)
Join Northwoods Book Arts Guild members Chris and Vanessa for two days of bookmaking fun. Books will focus on memory and writing, as well as creativity and invention. Techniques for collage, writing, and bookmaking will be integrated in a lively workshop. Please bring copies of photos, letters, ephemera, or other items that will inspire memories. All tools and materials will be provided for use at the class. Materials fee $20; please pay the instructors on the first day of class. Enrollment limited to 10.

Instructors Chris Greenfield-Pastro and Vanessa DeWolf are both members of the Northwoods Book Arts Guild. They are excited to share the skills they have learned through the guild with others and both enjoy bringing the creative process to life in the form of handmade books.

Sketching is for Everywhere
ART-09 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12
Thursdays 10:30 - 11:45 am
This course will focus on the freedom and joy of sketching for personal reward and growth! The group will meet at UPark for the first class, for insights and methods of keeping a personal sketchbook, and the following weeks will be spent at agreed-upon locations to add to that very same sketchbook.

Instructor Ruth Segler is a retired teacher who spends her time painting and traveling. She carries her sketchbook with her wherever she goes to record the world around her and improve her observation skills! Her sketchbooks are prized possessions as they hold her memories as well as show her growth as an artist. Find her at Ruth’s Rocks on Facebook or come see her at the Farmer’s Market in the summertime!

Staying Safe and Protected in a Digital World
CA-03 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10
Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Many aspects of our lives are digital and online these days. This creates convenience for us and opportunities for others to take advantage. Come learn how to stay safe in your own digital world. Find out how to use anti-virus software, how to keep your mobile phone safe, protect your data, learn good password management, and spot scams and fraud. This is a hands-on course, with real-world examples, and simple practical steps you can take to be your own "digital bodyguard." Enrollment limited to 20.

Instructor Chris Beks is a Technology Implementation Specialist at UAF. He has been working with instructional technology in higher education for the past 25 years. He is passionate about how technology can improve our life and loves to share his experiences. In the summer, he spends a lot of his time on the family peony farm.

Staying Safe: Martial Arts for Seniors
EX-07 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11
Wednesdays 10:30 -11:15 am
*Meets at Fairbanks Senior Center, 1424 Moore Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
We are in a daily battle to maintain our independence both physically and mentally. Martial arts techniques have been shown to improve brain function, reaction time, and build confidence. We will do simple stretching and some fun exercises to turn you into a master of your own destiny! This class is suitable for all levels. 

Instructor Arlene Slocum is a 4th degree black belt who has been teaching martial arts for over 30 years. She leads a class at the senior center for Ancient Warriors and specializes in helping seniors with disabilities.

Swim Stroke Development
EX-05 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8
Thursdays 9:15 - 10:30 am
*This course meets at UAF Patty Center Pool, 1790 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99775.
*Please keep an eye out for date/time changes - the Patty Pool is still in the process of scheduling for the Nanook Swim Team and UAF Rec courses.
A class for people comfortable in the water who would like to learn how to swim various strokes, including freestyle with proper breathing, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke. Enrollment limited to 10.

Instructor Jane Reilly swam competitively and taught swimming as a Red Cross certified teacher for many years.

Tai Chi Gung for Spirit, Mind and Body, I
EX-01 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5
Mondays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
*Meets at Fairbanks Senior Center, 1424 Moore Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Tai Chi Gung is known as a “simple yoga.” It helps support us on our journey to longevity by helping us move with ease, breath, and awareness. Strengthen your body while calming your nervous system. Deepen your sense of inner balance and flow. Tai Chi Gung is gentle yet deeply healing as it connects you to the intrinsic powers of nature that your body already knows.

Instructor Devta Khalsa has been training as a Tai Chi Gung instructor under Master Lama Rasaji, one of twelve world masters, for five years. This form of Tai Chi Gung comes from the lineage created over three thousand years ago in Tibet by Lao Tsu.

Tai Chi Gung for Spirit, Mind and Body, II
EX-02 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9
Mondays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
*Meets at Fairbanks Senior Center, 1424 Moore Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Tai Chi Gung is known as a “simple yoga.” It helps support us on our journey to longevity by helping us move with ease, breath, and awareness. Strengthen your body while calming your nervous system. Deepen your sense of inner balance and flow. Tai Chi Gung is gentle yet deeply healing as it connects you to the intrinsic powers of nature that your body already knows.

Instructor Devta Khalsa has been training as a Tai Chi Gung instructor under Master Lama Rasaji, one of twelve world masters, for five years. This form of Tai Chi Gung comes from the lineage created over three thousand years ago in Tibet by Lao Tsu.

Unleash the Power of Your iPhone Camera
PHT-02-Z (distance-delivered) RECORDED
Session II: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13
Fridays 4:00 - 5:00 pm
*Students must have reliable internet access and an active email account.
Learn how to use your iPhone to create knock-your-socks-off photographs! All you need is an iPhone 11 or later, a free app or two, and an internet connection to take eye-popping photographs to share with others on or off social media. Topics include: lighting, composition, editing, color and B&W, portraits, landscapes, nighttime photos, abstract design, and how to get a vintage look.

Instructor Sine Anahita is an MFA Art student at UAF who only recently learned how to make her iPhone produce stunning photographs. She wants to show you what she learned, because she believes that everyone can make art if they just learn how to use the tools they are likely already carrying around in their pocket.

Vinyasa Yoga, A
EX-06a (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8
Thursdays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
*Meets at Fairbanks Senior Center, 1424 Moore Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
*Students must supply their own yoga mat.
Vinyasa yoga for all levels, from beginner on up. Must be able to get up and down from the floor. Practice will include warm-up, pranayama (breathwork), yoga philosophy, vinyasa flow (movement with breath), some core strengthening work, and stretching with final rest. We will “workshop” a pose or two each time, focusing on points of precision. Modifications for poses will be offered. 

Instructor Melanie Engram has been a yoga student for 20+ years in Fairbanks, recently earning her 200-hour teacher certification from Fairbanks Yoga, registered as RYT-200 with Yoga Alliance, Spring 2025. Melanie enjoys teaching Vinyasa yoga, aiming for her students to practice achieving a peaceful mind and strong body.

Watercolor On Yupo Paper
ART-03 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15
Thursdays 10:30 - 11:45 am (5 weeks)
Have you ever wished you could erase what you have painted? Maybe a silly mistake made you want to start over? You can use Yupo plastic paper! It also makes your colors brighter and allows new ways to mix colors. This class will show you how to enjoy using this new modern material. Enrollment limited to 12.

Instructor Peggy Swartz has been a part of the art community of Fairbanks for many years. She loves to explore new ways to use charcoal, watercolor, and pastel in her paintings.