With gentle movement T'ai Chi promotes calm mental focus and alignment while building leg strength, endurance, stability and balance. The course progresses gradually from simple to complex, without strain. The basic form that we learn in the class can prepare students for more complex traditional forms. For many T'ai Chi becomes a health-giving lifelong practice. See https://taichihealth.com for more information.

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.

Hearing loss affects one out of eight people in the US. Learn about hearing loss, understand your audiogram, and learn coping strategies. Topics that will also be covered are the impact of relationships, emotional and mental health, over-the-counter hearing aids, technology, and more. Linda, the instructor, has gone from a mild hearing loss in her younger years to a profound loss. Sue, the assistant, experienced sudden single sided hearing loss in her 60's. They draw from their own as well as peers with hearing loss to share their experiences. The format for the 10-week sessions will be a balance of input and discussion. Copy fee of $7.00 to instructor at first class.

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!

We will discuss how medications and supplements affect people as they age and how to anticipate potential problems. Class will be tailored to the needs of people attending. This class is being offered for INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not a substitute for your personal healthcare provider. You will be asked to sign a statement to this effect at the first class. Prior knowledge of medical terminology is NOT needed. Class is 9 weeks, as I may be out of town during the semester.

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.

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.

Are you sore and tired from working out? Too old to exercise? Too busy? Then Tai Chi Chuan Easy 8 Form is perfect for you, regardless of your age, gender, or level of fitness. This 50-minute exercise will increase your strength, energy, flexibility, and emotional outlook. Tai Chi Chaun also lowers blood pressure, reduces blood sugar, and relieves arthritis pain.