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.

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!

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.

Explore the rise and reach of the world’s most influential nations. This course examines the political, economic, military, and cultural forces that define modern superpowers, from their historical emergence to their role in shaping today’s global order. I will provide all notes, maps and items essential for class. All the students will be paper and writing pencil. Class will be held in the Genesis room at Hamilton Grove.

This beginning Spanish class is for those with little or no prior experience in Spanish. The emphasis will be on learning common vocabulary, pronunciation, basic grammar (the present tense) and getting comfortable sharing simple conversations. Please purchase the book Spanish Easy and Fun, copyright 2023, before the first class. The class will cover units 1-10 in the book. To fully utilize the audio component of the book, students will need access to a computer or smartphone. There will be a $5 fee, collected at the first class, to cover photocopying.

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!

Students enrolled in Explore Your Voice will learn breathing, articulation, and phonation

techniques. During the course, students will work on songs they have chosen. Each week, the instructor will work with them on their songs, and by the end of the course they will have learned one to two songs and have improved their speaking and singing voices. Most of all, they will have had fun! The final class will be a recital that is open to the public.

Join international operatic tenor, Pavarotti competition winner, and ND professor (retired) Mark Beudert for a free-wheeling discussion of All Things Operatic, with a concentration on upcoming local live and broadcast performances.