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.

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.

Have you taken the Beginning American Mah Jongg class and want to play more, with guidance? Want help seeing where your tiles are leading you? Playing with others is the best way to maintain and improve your MJ skills. We'll spend most of every in-person session playing. In between classes I will share a weekly video, where I'll demonstrate a game, narrate what I see in the tiles and how I choose what to do next. There will also be weekly optional homework and an occasional short lesson on a requested topic. Students provide their own 2025 and 2026 National Mah Jongg League cards. $5 copy fee to instructor.

In each of the 20 selected developed countries (10 happy, 10 not so happy) we will explore the history, ethnic makeup, geography, climate, environmental performance, GDP per capita, employment, taxes, cost of living, pensions (social security), housing, life expectancy, diet, corruption, crime, freedom to make life choices, religion, health care, type of government, strength of currency, maternity leave, childcare, education, military service, unfriendly neighbors, public transport, and more. Is there a common thread(s) that makes the happy countries happy, and a common thread(s) that makes the unhappy countries unhappy? We shall see.

Balance class will focus on both skills such as static & dynamic exercises, locomotor activities, strength and endurance training, using multi-joint muscle groups, and posture exercises.

Mahjong is a Chinese game of skill, strategy, and calculation. It is considered a mind sport" and is fun and interesting to play. The game is played with four players using a collection of tiles divided into five or six suits. You will learn the basics of the official game and strategy tips for playing. Researchers believe that playing the game is beneficial for individuals with the beginning signs of dementia, cognitive, and memory difficulties. So, come challenge your mind with Chinese Mahjong.

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.