Our class is for individuals who have no, or very limited experience with sign language and fingerspelling. We learn new sign vocabulary each week with frequent review and practice. Learn to incorporate facial expression & eye gaze and how hearing loss in any age group greatly affects communication, mood, & social skills. Text: Signing for Kids (and Adults!) by M. Flodin, $18; & $5 supplies fee --both payable to instructor by second class.

Mahjong is a Chinese game of skill, strategy, and calculation. It is considered a "mind sport" and is fun and interesting to play. The game is played with four players using a collection of tiles divided into five or six suits. You will learn the basics of the official game and strategy tips for playing. Researchers believe that playing the game is beneficial for individuals with the beginning signs of dementia, cognitive, and memory difficulties. So, come challenge your mind with Chinese Mahjong.

InterPlay is a creative form of movement/dance and play appropriate for all ages and abilities. Class begins with a warm-up and then moves into a series of “forms” that allow you to play with movement, simple stories, and voice. The forms are taught incrementally and are easy to learn, allowing you to connect with your inner self and with others. No one is judged or put on the spot, and you can sit out and observe whenever you care to. InterPlay integrates body, mind, heart and spirit, and is the perfect antidote to stress. Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to move.

In the last year, two books written by South Bend authors have been published. The first is ARA by Mark Hubbard about the life of the legendary Notre Dame football coach. The second is Mr. Churchill in the White House by Robert Schmuhl, retired ND professor, about the British Prime Minister's visits there during two presidencies. The course will discuss each book for five weeks.

This course will explore and expand upon the unique cultural heritage of Italy’s regions relative to their culinary preferences and innovations. We will review major grammar points and develop conversational skills pertinent to travel to Italy. Supplementary cultural materials will be provided by the instructor. Our text will be Italian Through Food by Andrea Parisi (available on Amazon).

This course is for people who feel comfortable with the present and past tenses in Spanish and want to deepen their understanding of Spanish grammar and communication. We will learn the future and subjunctive tenses, among other verb forms, and will engage in classroom conversation. Please purchase the book Spanish Easy and Fun (c. 2023) before the first class. This course will cover units 21-30 in the book. To get the most out of the audio component of this class, students will need access to a smartphone or computer. A $5 fee will be collected at the first class to cover photocopying.

This class will begin with a brief overview of the current state of the automotive industry and how it affects your purchase and ownership experience. The course will then explore the sales process, acquisition timing, lease vs. purchase, and finance alternatives. We will then look at maintenance practices and how they affect your vehicle. The course will conclude with resale alternatives, trade-in vs. outright sale. This class will build on the previous first class and will include the use of internet research to maximize your buying position. Having an Internet capable device, such as a phone, tablet, laptop is preferable for this course.

Age or musical experience should not keep you from exploring your passion for music. We will work together to learn at least one song each week with sheet music and chords. This class is for the beginner student or anyone wanting to learn to play with chords. Please purchase Hal Leonard's "Best Songs Ever/Super Easy Piano Songbook for Beginners and Adults" (available on Amazon for $18.99) and bring it to the first session. Blue Skies and Can't Help Falling In Love will be one of our first songs from the book. You will NOT need to bring a piano or keyboard to class but should have one for practicing.