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Ballroom Dancing - 1 & 2
Instructor: Tony Plasil
Students will learn the basic patterns and character of the most popular ballroom dances, as well as how to recognize the music. They will learn the basics of leading and following and develop timing and rhythm. At the end of this series of classes, students should feel comfortable dancing through an entire song at parties and weddings.
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Ballroom Line Dancing
Instructor: Tony Plasil
Seniors love Ballroom Line Dancing because it is fun, easy to learn and they can dance to all the beautiful ballroom music without a partner. “Ballroom line dancing” is line dancing with a twist. Students will learn the basic steps of many ballroom dances (e.g., Foxtrot, Cha Cha, etc.) in a line dance format. Students will also learn the most popular line dances such as “New York New York,” “Mambo 5,” “Electric Slide,” and others. Students will learn the basic patterns and character of each dance, as well as how to recognize the music. At the end of each class, students should feel comfortable dancing through an entire song at dance parties and weddings.
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Funky Line Dancing
Instructor: Hector Ramirez
A fun, energetic dance class designed for older adults who love to move, groove, and stay active! This class blends easy-to-follow line dance steps with funky rhythms, great music, and lots of positive energy. It’s called funky because it adds style, flavor, and modern beats to traditional line dancing—making fitness feel like a party!
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Zumba
Instructor: Hector Ramirez
This class is designed to get your heart pumping, your body moving, and your spirit lifted all at your own pace. Whether you love Latin beats or catchy tunes, you ‘ll enjoy easy to follow dances that make exercise feel like a party. Join us for a joyful way to stay active, have fun, and connect with others through music and movement!
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Chair Aerobics
Instructor: Hector Ramirez
This course offers a combination of low-impact and chair aerobics and the use of weights. Participants will tone their muscles and increase flexibility.
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Chair Pilates
Instructor: Hector Ramirez
Join us for this full body Pilates workout. All exercise is performed in a seated position and are perfect for seniors and beginners. This class focuses on improving posture, core strengthening and stretching.
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Intentional Mat Pilates
Instructor: Cara Torricelli
Experience a holistic journey merging intentional presence and Pilates for enhanced core strength, flexibility, and vitality. Dynamic exercises lead to a deeply integrative Savasana, solidifying physical and mental benefits. Whether new or seasoned, this transformative class leaves you centered, rejuvenated, and connected to your inner and outer self. Please bring your mat and your full presence as we strengthen together.
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Meditation
Instructor: Avry Budka
Meditation = Concentration = Equanimity. This ancient equation is the basis of our practice in meditation class. We will gain skills in many different meditation techniques from various lineages as together we train our minds for better focus in order to meet each moment of life in greater awareness, peace and presence. Open to all levels of meditators, from first timers to practiced sitters, because we can all use more tools to learn to rebalance our minds, hearts and lives! Bring an open mind, your natural curiosity and a smile!
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Pep Up Your Life
Instructor: Donald Milares
Designed to improve strength, balance and flexibility, this introductory level class will improve the way you feel about your health and body, while increasing muscle mass and bone density. Participants work at their own pace and within their own comfort range.
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Qigong and Tai Chi
Instructor: Chris Tucker
This class combines the basic concept and theory of chi and chi movement to enhance your physical and spiritual well-being and increase your youthful vitality and longevity. You will learn the eight-section brocade and 25 step short form. In addition to this, you will be introduced to the 105 step long form. This class helps improve blood flow, reduces stress and hypertension, and lowers the heart rate and blood pressure. Strength and balance are improved and increased through the slow, fluid movements, which are often referred to as meditation in motion.
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Step To the Beat Aerobics
Instructor: Michaela Niesen
This class will help improve your cardiovascular system by challenging your heart and lungs. Participants will use their own body weight and improve agility, mobility, and balance. We will warm-up, exercise and cool down. Participants will enjoy walking or stepping to the beat. This class is fun, interactive, and great for individuals with all levels of fitness!
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Strength Training in the Fitness Center
Instructor: Michaela Niesen
This class encompasses chair aerobics and uses dumbbells to develop overall strength. Students will also have the option of using the fitness center and learning how to use workout machines. This class consists of full body exercises to improve bone density and muscle mass.
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Yoga
Instructor: Margie Rosenblum
Yoga is valuable for everyone: the young, the old, beginners, and advanced practitioners. Each student proceeds at his or her own pace. Yoga’s emphasis is on the precise alignment of the body in the asanas (poses) and the careful sequencing and timing of the asanas.
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Yoga and Presence Practice
Instructor: Avry Budka
Join us for a practical yet fun blend of yoga and meditation—movement and awareness. These ancient practices designed to bring balance, strength; flexibility and mindfulness are still appropriate and available to us all today. Create unity of mind, body and spirit! Learn to breathe properly and work at your own level.
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Acting with Pasadena Playhouse, Introductory
Instructor: Will Pellegrinni
Dream of being an actor or missing your days on the stage? There is no moment like the present! Discover the joy of performance in this welcoming introduction to acting class designed specifically for older adults. Through fun exercises, improvisation, and short scene work, participants will build confidence, creativity, and stage presence. No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to play, connect, and express yourself!=
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The Art & Joy of Sewing
Instructor: Cate Shaffer-Shelby
Learn to sew or enhance your existing sewing skills! Both beginning and advanced students are welcome. As we navigate the current safety and distancing requirements, instructor Cate Shaffer-Shelby will teach all levels of sewing in this class. You will learn the basic techniques of sewing, ranging from taking proper measurements, understanding fabrics, working with patterns, cutting the garment/project, threading & operating a sewing machine and basic garment construction techniques. For those without sewing machines, we have several machines and other sewing tools available for use when in the class. Students are responsible for supplying their own fabrics & sewing notions/supplies. This class is limited to 22.
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Art for All Eyes
Instructor: Carol Jeffers
Art for All Eyes is a series of three workshops open to all curious-minded people, regardless of visual acuity or background in art. Each workshop is based on the premise that art enriches lives because it draws upon thinking, listening and questioning, as much as it does upon seeing. Through class discussions of selected works of art, class members will offer their interpretations, discern what questions the works ask of them, and gain deep insights into themselves and humankind. It is not a course in art history per se, though dates, periods, styles, and artists’ bios may come up, but only in furtherance of the class discussions. Come join the dialogue and bring art to life.
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Bridge 4 – Conventions and Doubles
Instructor: Melanie Moran
This course is designed to expand the adventurous bridge player’s use of conventions to include the following convention categories: essential, competitive, slam exploration, responder game forcing, and specialized techniques. Enhance your fun and knowledge by familiarizing yourself in these areas while challenging yourself in the ever-growing world of bridge. Make new friends and join us with old ones on this adventure.
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Creative Sketching
Instructor: Sue Blanchard
In this class we will focus on imaginative sketchbook work where creativity takes the lead over traditional drawing techniques. While some drawing experience is helpful, it is not required as we will explore personal expression and cultivate curiosity through experimentation. Don’t worry about “not being able to draw a straight line” …here we will embrace imperfection!
Classes will include playful prompts, guided exercises and supportive feedback to spark inspiration and help tune into your creative voice, overcome artistic blocks and build a joyful (and sometimes therapeutic) sketchbook habit. Expect to walk away with a sketchbook filled with artwork personal to each individual and the tools to keep your creative flame alight wherever it leads you.
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For the Love of Poetry
Instructor: Sally Abood
You will rediscover the magic of American poetry with icons like Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and Nobel Prize winner Louise Gluck. Let poet Sally Abood guide you to a deeper appreciation and love for timeless masterpieces that will touch your heart and soul!
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French I
Instructor: Teresa Cortey
An introduction to French for those who are completely new to the language or who have forgotten their previous study of it. Touristic expressions, a general presentation of grammatical structure, and the present tense will be covered. Naturally, as language and culture are inseparable, the class will have wider than a linguistic focus. Hopefully, this class will provide a non-stressful but meaningful new dimension for everyone—a gateway to another culture and a new means of self-expression.
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French IB
Instructor: Teresa Cortey
A continuation of elementary French -further study of the present tense, vocabulary acquisition, conversation practice for students who do not need to start at the very beginning: as in every French class, culture and language being inseparable, equal emphasis will be placed on both.
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French II
Instructor: Teresa Cortey
Continued grammar and vocabulary building and, specifically, introduction to the subjunctive as well as more in-depth study of more elementary grammar. Naturally, as language and culture are inseparable, the class will have wider than a linguistic focus. Individual presentations, suggested, but not required, will be encouraged, and some introduction to literature provided. Songs will be studied for their linguistic value as well as their potential for musical appreciation.
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French III
Instructor: Teresa Cortey
Continued vocabulary building, practice in communication, and, specifically, the subjunctive mood will be emphasized and an introduction to the literary tenses made. The focus of the class will naturally be cultural as well as linguistic. Some poems and one short story, and study of songs for their linguistic value will be included. Individual presentations will be encouraged, though not required.
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French IV
Instructor: Teresa Cortey
Continued practice in communication, vocabulary building, study of the literary tenses, more short stories or poems, songs considered for their linguistic value and voluntary student presentations will be included. The focus of the class will naturally be cultural, and literary as well as linguistic.
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French V
Instructor: Teresa Cortey
Intensive review of major grammatical concepts, increased practice in communication, more exploration of literature. Individual presentations encouraged but not required; songs introduced for their linguistic value. As always, the focus of the class will be cultural and literary as well as linguistic.
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"Let Us Play" Improv
Instructors: Mark and Ilona Jennings
Join us for a playful, participatory class of theater and improv games designed to unlock creativity, free the imagination, ignite spontaneity, increase mental focus, build confidence, and nurture group connection. Tap into the wells of creativity and spontaneity that reside within us all in a safe, supportive, and warm-hearted atmosphere as we embrace the joy of playing together.
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Oil Painting
Instructor: Gilda Fathi
Ignite your artistic passion with vibrant oil painting and drawing classes for adults. Discover the timeless art of oil painting in this immersive course designed for beginners and intermediate artists alike. Learn essential techniques, including color mixing, brushwork, layering, and composition, while exploring the rich, vibrant qualities of oil paints. Through hands-on projects and guided instruction, you’ll create your own artworks, from still life to landscapes. Develop your unique style, gain confidence in your skills, and unlock your creative potential in a supportive, inspiring environment. No prior experience required, all levels are welcome. Just bring your passion for painting!
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Spanish, Level 1
Instructor: Hector Ramirez
Welcome to Spanish! This class will be a fun introduction to greetings, vocabulary, and grammar in a foreign language. Class will be a fun learning experience with a qualified Spanish teacher in which we will share in class discussion and conversation.
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Spanish, Level 2
Instructor: Hector Ramirez
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world. In this intermediate level course, you'll be able to strengthen your grammatical skills to be able to speak, write and read in this second language. Class will touch upon vocabulary with an emphasis on conversation. This class will help you interact with others who have a grasp of the language already.
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Spanish, Level 3
Instructor: Hector Ramirez
Advanced Intermediate Spanish furthers the study of grammar, vocabulary, and cultures of Spanish speaking countries. Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. At the end of this class students will have more precise and fluent skills to carry out advanced intermediate conversations.
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World of Shakespeare
Instructor: Scott Myers
Whether you've always loved The Bard and see as many of his plays as you can, or whether you just wish you'd paid more attention in English class, we’ll have fun with some timelessly current literature. Combining reading, discussion, and video, we’ll explore two great plays that share a common setting—and the powerfully relevant theme of intolerance—The Merchant of Venice and Othello.
