This course offers practical strategies for rising above negativity. Topics covered include effective communication, the power of forgiveness, and transforming fear into faith. Learn how to shift anger into acceptance and increase self-awareness. Participants will explore tools to foster a positive mindset, build resilience, and improve emotional well-being. Whether facing personal challenges or navigating difficult relationships, this course provides actionable tips for creating a more balanced, empowered life.

Lunch & Learn Series: Healthcare Resources - 6 Classes: 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/7 - ALL @ 11:30 am. Topics will vary each week with a focus on dementia and associated care resources. Lunch will be included in each class. Class limit is 20. Classes will be held at: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana 111 Sunnybrook Ct. South Bend, IN. 46637

Our class will enjoy watching a different movie from the ‘30s, ‘40s, and ‘50s for each of our class sessions. The films cover a wide variety of cinematic styles from drama to comedy, musicals to noir, and everything in between. Our hosts (Judith, Jeff, and Randy) will frame the week’s movie with an introduction and summary analysis, as well as interesting tidbits and trivia. The emphasis is on fun, film critique, and information sharing among class members. Class comments and questions are welcomed. There are no fees or homework associated with our class.

Chess – the Game of Kings!! No prior knowledge of chess needed. Learn how the pieces move, how to checkmate (win), several basic openings, and chess etiquette. The class will cover the rules, tactics, strategy, and history of chess to include famous players such as Bobby Fischer. There will be time at the end of each class to refine your chess skill against other students. Towards the end, there will be a simultaneous match against the instructor, and a tournament among the students. But why learn chess? Chess has been shown to improve memory and help protect against dementia. Also, it is a great game to play with grandkids. There is a $3.00 copy fee. Chess sets will be available.

In the workshop, students will learn about the many elements that differentiate music theater from plays and operas. During the course of the workshop, students will explore sound with movement, improve their pronunciation, further develop their vocal quality, and learn about character development. By the end of the workshop, students will have learned one to two pieces of their choosing that they will be able to perform in any place, at any time. The final class will be a recital that is open to the public.

This course will teach you how to juggle and pass with a partner, juggling scarves, balls or even clubs for those that advance. Juggling is one of the best exercises for hand eye coordination, as well as a terrific and fun cardio exercise. All students will begin learning with scarves and progress at their own pace to three balls, then clubs, with many learning to pass multiple juggling props. This course is taught by Co-Founders of the Michiana Juggling Club, Bill Hooper and Al Eisenhour. Join us - juggling is a great skill for all ages. $25 fee for juggling balls and scarves

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.

Students must know all regular verb conjugations in the presebt tenses, be familiar with the passe compose, the imperfect, the immediate future with aller, etc. They should also be know the irregular verbs: être, avoir, faire, & aller. Text: Easy French: Step-by-Step, Mastering High Frequency Grammar for French Proficiency--Fast by Myrna Bell Rochester, McGraw-Hill Education, 2009. $5 copy fee due the first day of class. 8 classes guaranteed, including the first and last weeks of the semester.