Begin, or continue, a journey with Polish. We will build on your knowledge of language, memories and love for all things Polish. With addition of new phrases, simplified grammar, and conversation you will prepare to embark on the next trip to the Chicago Polish store, write a Christmas note in Polish to your loved one or simply reminisce about conversations you overheard growing up. Text and other materials will be announced during the first class and emailed to you.

Tai Chi is a gentle movement that promotes calm mental focus and alignment while building leg strength, endurance, stability, and balance. Tai Chi Fundamentals is taught in a simple to complex progression and can be modified to be accessible for all. Chairs can be used for sitting and support to accommodate different situations or physical limitations. Learning the essential components of Tai Chi is a gateway to traditional forms and can be a health-giving, lifelong practice. See https://taichihealth.com/ for more information. Kevin Cawley assisting.

This semester will focus on comparative and superlative adjectives, CVs, daily personal activities, occupations, readings on Baron von Muenchhausen, and the final topic of health. A copy fee of $2 will be collected in the first class.

After exploring the benefits of free market capitalism, we examine challenges of our time that stress our social order. Climate concerns, income distribution issues, artificial intelligence, and foreign trade are some of the things that cause a lack of trust in the system and that puts free markets at risk. But there are reasons to hope the system can survive and thrive as we look to the future. No formal economic background is needed to join this class.

We will visit the fascinating world of Greek mythology and will learn a little about the history of the time in which the myths came to be, and how they influenced society at that time. We will re-familiarize ourselves with the gods and goddesses and look at some of their stories; how they interacted with each other and with mortals; and how these interactions are still influencing us today through examples from language, literature, the arts, science, and more.

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.

Discover the long standing history of maple sugaring at Bendix Woods County Park. Participants will learn about the process of making maple syrup and venture outdoors for a hands-on demonstration to tap a sugar maple tree. The program will end with a visit to the Sugar House to observe sap being transformed into maple syrup. After the program, a chili lunch and maple desserts will be provided. Cost: $15/person. This is a one-day clas held on Monday, March 3.

Do you know Origami? “Ori” means fold and “gami” means paper in Japanese. A square sheet of paper can transform into something. Chigiri-e is a type of collage. You rip paper with your hand. You will enjoy paper craft in this course. Material fee is $15.00 payable to the instructor at first class. Please bring stick glue, liquid school glue and scissors. No class: March 17