This class provides essential information and practical strategies for individuals with hearing loss, covering the causes and management of tinnitus, the function and use of cochlear implants, effective communication for noisy environments, and crucial emergency preparedness steps. Class instruction will be made accessible with closed captioning displayed on the screen.

With gentle, flowing movement Tai Chi promotes calm mental focus and alignment while building leg strength, endurance, stability and balance. The form we learn progresses gradually from simple to complex and can be modified to be accessible to all. Tai Chi Fundamentals can be practiced on its own as well as prepare you for more complex traditional forms. For many, Tai Chi becomes a health-giving, lifelong practice. Mary Hagen and Kevin Cawley co-teaching.

This is an upbeat, comprehensive course for anyone who needs to understand how Medicare works — not only for people wanting to explore their options, but for those soon to be Medicare-eligible, approaching retirement, or helping relatives or friends with their medical decisions and paperwork. 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.

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.

This course introduces students to the rich and varied ways English words are formed. Together, we will explore how prefixes, roots, and suffixes—known as morphemes—combine to create meaning and shape the vocabulary we use every day. Students will learn the most common morphemes in contemporary English, develop confidence in analyzing word structure, and gain practical skills for understanding, learning, and effectively using new vocabulary. In addition, the course provides an accessible overview of the historical development of English morphemes and vocabulary, offering insight into how the language has evolved over time. Text Required: Exploring English Morphology — $20, available for purchase through the instructor.

Are you curious about how the brain works? Did you know our brain’s main purpose is to keep us alive? Would you like to know how caring for your brain can help build community resilience? If these questions peak your interest, please join us to learn how NEAR-P* Science can help you, your families, and our community flourish. The course will give you practical tips on caring for yourself while diving into the broader mission, vision and goals. Trauma-Informed Care and the local Self-Healing Communities Collective (SHCC) movement (SHCC is also known as Self-Healing Communities of Michiana https://www.selfhealingmichiana.org). All materials will be provided.

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!

Step into the sunshine and let your creativity wander! The Joy of Nature Journaling is a relaxed, playful course for anyone eager to explore the outdoors with curiosity and a sense of fun. No experience needed—just an open mind and a love for the natural world. Learn quick sketching skills, simple nature photography, collage, and gentle guided writing. Your naturalist instructor shares fun facts and easy techniques as you slow down, notice small wonders, and create joyful pages that celebrate the beauty around you. *Runs April 1 - May 6 in the Brown Barn at St. Patrick’s County Park. A journal and a pencil will be provided. Please bring a $5 copy fee to the first class.