Country dance, popular in the British Isles and in America since colonial times, might remind you of the dancing you see in movies based on Jane Austen novels -- or the hoedowns in westerns. Couples progress through the dance doing figures you will learn in the course, such as allemande, dosido, circle, star, promenade, and swing. We will learn some country dances from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, as well as American contra dances. Dancing will exercise our bodies, including our brains. Before the end of the course you should have the confidence to participate in monthly Michiana dances. Roy Somerville assisting.

Become acquainted with the iPhone and iPad and have fun while you expand your skills in this hands-on class. The class will focus on the basics, but will also cover tips, tricks, and apps which save time and steps and provide new features as time permits. Synergies between the iPhone and iPad will be emphasized. An iPhone running the current iOS 18 operating system or iPad running iPadOS 18 is required. A copy fee of $5.00 is due to the instructor at the first class. Jane Keller will be co-teaching.

Ever wonder how our amazing immune system works? It's all about how the body detects and eliminates harmful threats or invading pathogens that, if left unchecked, will cause disease or worse. This course will examine our immune system in detail, concentrating on how specific cells, biochemicals and barriers interact to protect us. Knowledge of basic biology is helpful, but not necessary as applicable concepts will be explained and questions answered.

This class is for beginning and intermediate writers. Find your own style, while having fun putting your thoughts, experiences, fantasies, and life stories on paper. Whether writing a cherished memoir for your family, a nail-biting thriller, a romantic comedy, a daily journal, thought-provoking poetry, or even a children's book, this class is for you. Excerpts from Pauley's award-winning memoir Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings will be read and discussed. No class the week of March 17-21. Needed for class: Notebook, pen, textbook: Adventures in Writing: 101 Creative Writing Exercises, by Melissa Donovan, $10: Copy fees: $5 (both payable to instructor)

A class for students who have had a minimum of 3 FLI semesters of sign training and want to increase sign & fingerspelling accuracy. You will use that new vocabulary to ask/answer questions and have ASL internet links of native signers to view on your own. No pressure--participate as you are able. Reference text: M. Flodin's Signing for Kids (& Adults), $18. $7 supplies fee payable to instructor by second class.

French Verbs, the heart of the French language, is one of the more difficult aspects of learning the language. This course is a comprehensive review / study of verbs in French with multiple exercises, vocabulary and supplementary relevant materials. It’s aimed to help students attain greater efficiency in the usage of verbs in written correspondence, in active conversation, or in reading French. We will continue from where we left off in the Fall: studying compound tenses. Text: French Verb Tenses: Total Verb Study Program, premium 4th ed., by Trudie Maria Booth. Best to use the premium 4th ed. so we can all be in sync with each other. Available from Amazon or Barnes & Nobles, etc. First and last class of the semester guaranteed.

Do you have a computer question? Can’t figure out how to get to your emails. Confused by the cloud. Want to learn more about the App Store? Bring your computer questions to open office hours, and I will try to answer them. Bring any questions related to computers, cell phones, or even iPads. Mac or Windows, iOS or Android, no matter how big or small - all questions are welcome. Co-instructor: John Chapleau. This is a drop-in service. No FLI tuition is required.

This class is for true beginners. You will learn the basic rules, how to keep score, how to find places to play, and groups to play with. You will learn to serve legally, maintain a rally, and place the ball where you want it to go. Each class will include a short lecture, drills, and open play. You don’t have to be an athlete to have fun with friends, children, grandchildren, and even strangers you may meet along the way. Paddles and balls provided. Note: You may register for only one pickleball class each semester to accommodate as many students as possible. Caution: To play this game safely, you must be able to bend your knees to pick up a ball from the ground. You should also have a good sense of balance so you can reach for the balls. If you have any doubts, please check with your healthcare provider.