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Music Theater Workshop
with Michael Marquez-Snyder, M.A.

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.
Practical Dating Tips For Women Over 50
with Dorothy J. Mincy, M.A.

You were not born to know how to date later in life. Are you wondering if the idea of dating is so complex that it is too scary to contemplate? Are you having trouble getting a clear vision of the person you want in your life? How does online dating work? Will you make the first move? How do you introduce your date to family and friends? Join our hosts, Dorothy and Diane as we discuss the winning dating formula for women over 50 while learning about a dating blueprint that will put your knowledge into action. Come and understand the exact etiquette for dating in your senior years. This class will be part lecture and part discussion.
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Learn to Juggle
with Bill Hooper

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, brain health 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 multiple juggling props such as spinning plates, cigar boxes, Devil Sticks, etc. This course is taught by co-founders of the Michiana Juggling Club, Bill Hooper and Al Eisenhour. Join us – juggling is one of the greatest healthy hobbies for all ages.
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Yoga for Seniors
with Kim Teska, Ph.D.

Gentle yoga class focussing on moving every part of the body with a focus on breath. Everyone will need their own yoga mat, and a 10 ft yoga belt. Wear comfortable clothing. If you have yoga blocks and a blanket, and use them, bring them. Please let the instructor know in private if you have any physical limitations she should know about.
Beginning Sign Language
with Jeanne Peckiconis

Our class is for individuals who have no, or very limited experience with sign language and fingerspelling. We learn new sign vocabulary each week with frequent review and practice. Learn to incorporate facial expression & eye gaze and how hearing loss in any age group greatly affects communication, mood, & social skills. Text: Signing for Kids (and Adults!) by M. Flodin, $18; & $5 supplies fee --both payable to instructor by second class.
Chinese Mahjong - Thursdays
with Cecelia Hossler

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.
Intermediate Juggling - Ball and Club Passing
with Bill Hooper

Intermediate juggling is for all graduates of the learn to juggle class or anyone that can juggle three balls. The class will continue the development cycle for juggling and add in several new props such as spinning plates, Poi, cigar boxes and Rings. Juggling clubs and passing with a partner will be developed with expectations that by the end of this class all participants will be able to juggle three clubs and pass clubs and/or rings with a partner. All participants will be required to purchase three juggling clubs for the course if they do not own. Taught by co-founders of the Michiana Juggling Club, Bill Hooper and Al Eisenhour.
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Having Fun with French: Advanced Beginning French
with Jerry Gloster, M.A.

Students must know all regular present tenses, the passe compose, the imperfect, the immediate future with aller, the irregular verbs: être, avoir, faire, & aller. They also should know the direct & indirect object subject pronouns. 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.
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