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!

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.

Notre Dame has sent nearly 100 players to Major League Baseball. Many of these players had a great impact on the National Pastime. The instructor is listed as an "expert" by the Baseball Hall of Fame. He also served as the two-time National President of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). Because Notre Dame players have been involved from the beginning of the game until today, the instructor will also weave the history of the game through ND players present during most major events. Each participant shall purchase "Notre Dame Baseball Greats" (Cappy Gagnon, Arcadia Press, 2004) available either on-line or at the ND Bookstore.

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.

Our class is for individuals who have basic sign language and fingerspelling skills gained through at least one FLI sign class. We learn additional conversational sign vocabulary and practice asking/answering simple questions; signing phrases & short sentences. Text: Signing for Kids (and Adults!) by M. Flodin, $18; & $7 supplies fee to instructor by second class. Please bring 1 in. 3-ring binder for supplemental practice sheets.

This course will cover features, pricing, and availability of electric vehicles (EV's), home solar, and energy efficient home upgrades. Detailed pricing comparisons and payback analysis will be made between EV's and gas cars and home solar savings versus utility bills. Also, Dave will share his fossil-fuel-free journey by sharing his experience in designing and building his house in Mishawaka, which may be the most energy efficient house in Indiana. Course will conclude with a tour of Dave's house.

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.

How often have you wished you had asked your parents, grandparents, or aunts and uncles about what life was like when they were younger? Young people usually don’t think to ask those questions until older loved ones are not around to answer. So, this is your chance to write down the stories of your life so that the younger generations will benefit from your wisdom, discover how you overcame difficulties or reached goals, and learn what life was like before computers and cell phones. The instructor will present topics for you to choose from, such as memories of your parents, your first job, etc., and class discussions will help spark ideas for your stories. You won’t write a complete autobiography as such, but you will wind up with a collection of memories that will become a cherished legacy for the younger generations in your family. Bring paper and a pen or a laptop if you wish, and don’t worry about spelling or grammar: It’s all about the stories! Copy fee of $1 at first class.