with George Azar, M. Ed.
July 1st, 2026 to April 1st, 2028
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with Ginger Flowers
September 14th to November 16th, 2026
Discover the beauty and benefits of ballet in a welcoming class designed for older adults. This gentle, slow-paced course focuses on stretching, posture, graceful movement, balance, and core strength. Improve flexibility, coordination, and body awareness through movements inspired by classical ballet. No prior dance experience is needed, and there are no performances.
with Dorota Janik, PhD in Organic Chemistry
September 14th to November 16th, 2026
Begin or continue your Polish language journey in this welcoming, conversational class. Learn useful phrases, simplified grammar, and cultural insights while building confidence speaking Polish. Whether preparing for travel, reconnecting with family heritage, or learning for fun, you’ll enjoy a supportive environment. Beginners attend the first half hour, followed by instruction and conversation for continuing learners.
with George Azar, M. Ed.
September 14th to November 16th, 2026
Cardio drumming is a low-impact, full-body workout set to the great music of the '60s, '70s, and '80s. If you have never tried this form of exercise, you are in for a real treat. Using drumsticks, a 65-75cm stability ball, and a 16–24-gallon bucket (with rope handles), we work at our own pace using our arms, legs, and core! All fitness levels are encouraged, even if you must sit. Please purchase your bucket and ball at Meijer, Walmart, or Lowe's. Drumsticks are available from the instructor for $3.
with Linda Loftus, M.A.
September 14th to November 16th, 2026
Learn practical strategies for managing hearing loss and improving daily communication. Topics include the hidden impacts of hearing loss, preparing for audiology appointments, assistive technology, and more. The class combines instruction and discussion, drawing from the instructor’s personal experience progressing from mild to profound hearing loss. Closed captioning provided. $5 copy fee included in cost.
with Michael Davids
September 14th to November 16th, 2026
Learn practical photography techniques to get more from the camera you already own. Topics include composition, lighting, photographing people and pets, and camera settings. Whether you use a smartphone, point-and-shoot, or advanced camera, you’ll receive hands-on instruction, weekly assignments, and plenty of encouragement. Discover how photography can be both creative and fun.
with Kevin Cawley, Ph.D.
September 14th to November 16th, 2026
Gather for a weekly sing-along featuring favorite songs, poems, hymns, and popular classics. Participants can share selections, discuss their significance, and enjoy group singing with instrumental accompaniment. Musicians are welcome to join in, and lyric videos will help everyone participate.
with Robert Jay Malone, Ph.D.
September 14th to November 9th, 2026
Discover the little-known story of William Dunbar and George Hunter, explorers commissioned by Thomas Jefferson alongside Meriwether Lewis. Learn how their expedition into the Louisiana Territory advanced scientific discovery while assessing the region’s economic potential. Explore Dunbar’s expertise as a naturalist and the lasting significance of this often-overlooked journey.
with Cathy Roe, B.S.
September 14th to November 16th, 2026
Enjoy a fun, music-filled workout featuring favorites from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. This chair-based intermediate fitness class incorporates seated and standing exercises, resistance bands, and balance work to improve strength, flexibility, mobility, and coordination. Expect to move, smile, and maybe even sing along.
with Cheryl Herman, M.A.
September 14th to November 9th, 2026
Practice French through lively discussions of Guy de Maupassant’s short stories. Improve vocabulary, speaking confidence, and cultural understanding while exploring the wit, irony, and social insights of 19th-century France. Designed for intermediate French learners. Students must purchase the specified edition of Contes du jour et de la nuit.