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Drum Circle
with Vincenzo Carrasco, B.A.
Drum Circle is a fun, educational, and accessible musical experience that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and expression! Participants of drum circle will learn about various percussion instruments from all over the world and the proper technique for playing each instrument. The goal is for everyone who participates to discover and share their sense of rhythm which each other, even if just by clapping along! Dancing encouraged!
Building Racial Harmony
with Deborah Dwyer
Gain a greater understanding of the existing unconscious beliefs and patterns that have created the structures of racism in our society. Explore the historic roots that shape perceptions and lead us away from a true regard for ourselves and all people. Increase awareness, effectiveness, and compassion to better play a part in a healing solution for our community. Understanding and healing can take place in an atmosphere of respect for the sacred and intrinsic value of every human being.
Forever Fit - Intermediate Level
available
with Cathy Roe, certified instructor
What makes this so much fun? Moving to great music, our music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. This 50-minute intermediate-level workout uses a chair for both sitting exercises and standing exercises. The standing exercises use the chair for balance if desired. Resistance bands are provided and used to increase both upper-body and lower-body strength. We will work on mobility, flexibility, strength, and balance. You will sing along and smile through the whole class!
Notre Dame Baseball History
with Cappy Gagnon, B.A.
Notre Dame has sent nearly 100 players to Major League Baseball. Many of these players had a great impact on the National Pastime. The instructor is listed as an "expert" by the Baseball Hall of Fame. He also served as the two-time National President of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). Because Notre Dame players have been involved from the beginning of the game until today, the instructor will also weave the history of the game through ND players present during most major events. Each participant shall purchase "Notre Dame Baseball Greats" (Cappy Gagnon, Arcadia Press, 2004) available either on-line or at the ND Bookstore.
Demystifying Medicare
with Megan Rogers
Already on Medicare? About to go on Medicare? Helping a loved one with their Medicare? This class is for you! We will cover your Medicare options; how, when, and where to enroll; when or if you can make changes to what you currently have; how Medicare coordinates with other insurances; provides options if you cannot afford your insurance or medical costs; cover mistakes to avoid; and differences with Medigap Supplemental and Advantage plans.
Intermediate German
with Ron Cosner, M.A.
This semester will focus on finishing up infinitival clauses, relative pronouns and clauses, art, invitations, Oktoberfest, departures, finishing German clubs, and starting on digital life. A copy fee of $2 will be assessed in the first class.
Beginning II Sign Language
with Marcia Haslett, M.Ed.
Our class is for individuals who have basic sign language and fingerspelling skills gained through at least one FLI sign class. We learn additional conversational sign vocabulary and practice asking/answering simple questions; signing phrases & short sentences. Text: Signing for Kids (and Adults!) by M. Flodin, $18; & $7 supplies fee to instructor by second class. Please bring 1 in. 3-ring binder for supplemental practice sheets.
Introduction to the New Testament
with J. Duane Beals, Ph.D.
A survey of the pre-New Testament political and cultural history followed by a review of the nature of New Testament literature, the Gospels and Pauline letters, and the relevance of the New Testament message for today.