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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Friday, January 1 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Monday, January 4 9:30 am - 10:30 am
with Carol Bokan Ongoing. This class uses chairs for balance and for all seated postures, making yoga accessible to those who are challenged by balance, the ability to get on the floor, or any physical limitations. Receive the benefits of improved breath capacity, strength, and flexibility. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Monday, January 4 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with Jean White Ongoing. A gentle-paced class that will cover all aspects of yoga - including meditation, breathwork, and postures for flexibility and strength. Suggestions will be given for adapting, although students are encouraged to do only what they know is best for their body.Registration required. Fee $5
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Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Monday, January 4 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
with Jean White Ongoing. Learn classic yoga postures in a gentle way—adapted to individual needs and all fitness levels. You’ll improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and breathing. Registration required. Fee $5
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French Conv. Gathering
French Conv. Gathering
Monday, January 4 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This friendly, self-directed French conversation group is for high-beginners to intermediate French speakers who can carry on everyday conversations. We hope that everyone will take the opportunity to speak, and when useful, we will explain to others what words were used and offer communication pointers. This gathering is not intended for beginning French speakers, nor advanced French speakers. No fee; registration required.
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Pilates PLUS
Pilates PLUS
Tuesday, January 5 9:00 am - 10:00 am
with Phyllis Bartling Ongoing. Pilates Plus+ takes it “up a notch” and is a bit more challenging, but still safe! We move at a faster pace and utilize chairs and resistance bands, along with weights and floor exercises. The goal remains the same: to target the core muscle groups to improve and maintain balance, strength and good posture. Registration required. Fee $5.
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T'ai Chi - Beginners
T'ai Chi - Beginners
Tuesday, January 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with John Creech Ongoing. The flowing movements and postures will increase flexibility, improve balance, and strengthen core muscles. Cultivate a deeper sense of relaxation, gain an increased energy level, and experience a sense of confidence. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Better Balance - A
Better Balance - A
Tuesday, January 5 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
Session A: Dates: 12/1–1/14. Session B: Dates: 1/19–2/25. Physical therapists from Dee Physical Therapy will lead two 6-week courses designed to improve your balance and reduce fall risk. This program consists of two classes per week with progressive advancement towards more complex balance exercises. Appropriate for individuals of varied balance abilities; recommendations will be made to adjust exercise difficulty. Newcomers welcome. Fee: Each session $45 for 12 classes. Registration required.
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Spanish Conversation
Spanish Conversation
Tuesday, January 5 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
with Linda Gilbert Ongoing. This self-directed group chats about the week’s activities or interests with a goal of improving fluency through listening and speaking. A no-pressure way to meet new folks, sharpen your mind, and practice your Spanish. Fully enrolled.
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Essentrics™
Essentrics™
Wednesday, January 6 8:30 am - 9:30 am
with Sherry Senior (No class 2/24) Ongoing. As seen on PBS, an ESSENTRICS™ session provides a full-body, weight-free workout that improves how you feel in your body. A dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. It promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, January 6 9:30 am - 10:30 am
with Carol Bokan Ongoing. This class uses chairs for balance and for all seated postures, making yoga accessible to those who are challenged by balance, the ability to get on the floor, or any physical limitations. Receive the benefits of improved breath capacity, strength, and flexibility. Registration required. Fee $5.
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*Mystical Myanmar*
*Mystical Myanmar*
Wednesday, January 6 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
with Carl Herzog Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) is still “quite unlike any land you know about.” We’ll visit the highlights of this relatively unknown and politically isolated nation: the huge, gold-covered Shwedagon Paya Buddhist temple in Yangon—the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in the country, the Golden Rock atop Mt. Kyaiktiyo, the royal palace at Mandalay, the unique floating gardens at Inle Lake, the thousands of temples at Bagan – and much more. Carl, a retired petroleum engineer, and Carlanne lived overseas for 20 years and have travelled in about 100 countries.
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Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Wednesday, January 6 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
with Jill Abilock Ongoing. You can’t always change what you experience in life, but you can change how you experience it. Mindfulness Meditation provides tools that help change how you experience things, increasing fulfillment and happiness, and reducing stress. Registration necessary. No fee.
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Pilates
Pilates
Thursday, January 7 8:30 am - 9:30 am
with Phyllis Bartling Ongoing. This Pilates class, for folks 55+, is designed to be challenging and safe. Pilates specifically targets the core muscle groups to improve balance, strength and posture. Exercises are done on the floor on mats; includes upper-body strength work with hand weights. Bring a small rolled-up towel to put under your head. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Memoir Writing
Memoir Writing
Thursday, January 7 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with Sandi Detwiler
Course currently fully enrolled.
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T'ai Chi - Beginners
T'ai Chi - Beginners
Thursday, January 7 10:30 am - 11:30 am
with John Creech Ongoing. The flowing movements and postures will increase flexibility, improve balance, and strengthen core muscles. Cultivate a deeper sense of relaxation, gain an increased energy level, and experience a sense of confidence. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Better Balance - A
Better Balance - A
Thursday, January 7 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
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Essentrics™
Essentrics™
Friday, January 8 9:30 am - 10:30 am
with Sherry Senior Ongoing. As seen on PBS, an ESSENTRICS™ session provides a full-body, weight-free workout that improves how you feel in your body. A dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. It promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Writing Your Life Story
Writing Your Life Story
Friday, January 8 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
with Laurie McMillan Fridays mornings, 11:00–12:30. Dates: 12/11, 12/18, 1/8 & 1/15. You’ve got your story to tell, but what to include and what to leave out? How can you make your memories interesting to a reader? Explore storytelling techniques and utilize in-class exercises to help launch your own meaningful and important stories. Bring your favorite journal and pen. Newcomers welcome. Registration required. Fee: $48 for the 4-part series of 90-min.classes.
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Italian for Beginners
Italian for Beginners
Friday, January 8 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
with Nicole Librandi Are you dreaming of traveling to Italy someday soon? Of ordering a cappuccino in a sun-drenched piazza? Feeling tongue-tied? Then this class is for you! Now is the time to begin your study of Italian—and have fun along the way! Class size is limited. Fee: $48.
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Italian Intro
Italian Intro
Friday, January 8 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
with Nicole Librandi (6 weeks) If you’ve studied some Italian, but your knowledge of the language is “rusty,” then this is the right place for you. We’ll have fun with the Italian language and culture together, through basic conversation and virtual tours of Italian art, music, style and cuisine. Class size is limited. Fee: $48.
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Italian Refresher
Italian Refresher
Friday, January 8 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
with Nicole Librandi (6 weeks) Join this class to refresh your knowledge of Italian through conversation and grammar updates. Enjoy Italy—virtually— as you practice Italiano through conversation, reading, writing, games and songs. Class size is limited. Fee: $48.
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Monday, January 11 9:30 am - 10:30 am
with Carol Bokan Ongoing. This class uses chairs for balance and for all seated postures, making yoga accessible to those who are challenged by balance, the ability to get on the floor, or any physical limitations. Receive the benefits of improved breath capacity, strength, and flexibility. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Monday, January 11 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with Jean White Ongoing. A gentle-paced class that will cover all aspects of yoga - including meditation, breathwork, and postures for flexibility and strength. Suggestions will be given for adapting, although students are encouraged to do only what they know is best for their body.Registration required. Fee $5
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Mindfulness for Life - Intro
Mindfulness for Life - Intro
Monday, January 11 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with Jill Abilock. Dates: 1/11–2/15. (6 weeks) Enhance your experience of life, one moment at a time! This 6-week course offers a personal toolkit of mindfulness techniques to help you meet life’s challenges with strength and ease, and deepen fulfillment from all of life’s joys. Beginners welcome. Suggested donation: $30 for the 6-week series. Registration required.
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Book Group II
Book Group II
Monday, January 11 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Walking Each Other Home: Conversations on Loving and Dying with Carol Bokan Every third Monday, Dates: 12/21, 1/11, 2/1 & 2/22. A facilitated discussion for those who have already participated in one of the Center’s four-week courses based on this book. The group is currently continuing its discussion of Walking Each Other Home and will likely choose an additional book during this session. Registration required. No fee.
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Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Monday, January 11 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
with Jean White Ongoing. Learn classic yoga postures in a gentle way—adapted to individual needs and all fitness levels. You’ll improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and breathing. Registration required. Fee $5
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French Conv. Gathering
French Conv. Gathering
Monday, January 11 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This friendly, self-directed French conversation group is for high-beginners to intermediate French speakers who can carry on everyday conversations. We hope that everyone will take the opportunity to speak, and when useful, we will explain to others what words were used and offer communication pointers. This gathering is not intended for beginning French speakers, nor advanced French speakers. No fee; registration required.
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Pilates PLUS
Pilates PLUS
Tuesday, January 12 9:00 am - 10:00 am
with Phyllis Bartling Ongoing. Pilates Plus+ takes it “up a notch” and is a bit more challenging, but still safe! We move at a faster pace and utilize chairs and resistance bands, along with weights and floor exercises. The goal remains the same: to target the core muscle groups to improve and maintain balance, strength and good posture. Registration required. Fee $5.
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T'ai Chi - Beginners
T'ai Chi - Beginners
Tuesday, January 12 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with John Creech Ongoing. The flowing movements and postures will increase flexibility, improve balance, and strengthen core muscles. Cultivate a deeper sense of relaxation, gain an increased energy level, and experience a sense of confidence. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Better Balance - A
Better Balance - A
Tuesday, January 12 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
Session A: Dates: 12/1–1/14. Session B: Dates: 1/19–2/25. Physical therapists from Dee Physical Therapy will lead two 6-week courses designed to improve your balance and reduce fall risk. This program consists of two classes per week with progressive advancement towards more complex balance exercises. Appropriate for individuals of varied balance abilities; recommendations will be made to adjust exercise difficulty. Newcomers welcome. Fee: Each session $45 for 12 classes. Registration required.
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Spanish Conversation
Spanish Conversation
Tuesday, January 12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
with Linda Gilbert Ongoing. This self-directed group chats about the week’s activities or interests with a goal of improving fluency through listening and speaking. A no-pressure way to meet new folks, sharpen your mind, and practice your Spanish. Fully enrolled.
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French Book Club
French Book Club
Tuesday, January 12 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
with Alysse Anton Tuesdays, (8 weeks) We’ll discuss Guy de Maupassant’s short story, “Le Horla” — considered a masterly tale of the fantastic. The diary format tells of an invisible force that slowly takes over the penetrating mind of the narrator — losing control over his thoughts, his words, and his deeds. Is it insanity? Or is it the Horla? Language level: High-intermediate to advanced. Please note: Instructor can provide a PDF version of the book. Registration required. Fee: $64 for the 8-week series.
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Essentrics™
Essentrics™
Wednesday, January 13 8:30 am - 9:30 am
with Sherry Senior (No class 2/24) Ongoing. As seen on PBS, an ESSENTRICS™ session provides a full-body, weight-free workout that improves how you feel in your body. A dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. It promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, January 13 9:30 am - 10:30 am
with Carol Bokan Ongoing. This class uses chairs for balance and for all seated postures, making yoga accessible to those who are challenged by balance, the ability to get on the floor, or any physical limitations. Receive the benefits of improved breath capacity, strength, and flexibility. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Coping with COVID
Coping with COVID
Wednesday, January 13 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
with Karen Chatfield Join your peers to discuss coping strategies and share methods you have used to deal with life during the pandemic. This group is designed to provide connections and support as we navigate “the new normal” together. Please note that this group is not intended to be a substitute for therapy or professional mental health treatment. Karen Chatfield, M.A., is a trained spiritual director and energy healer with extensive experience facilitating meetings and providing training in the non-profit sector. Registration required. No fee.
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*Beekeeping & Peace-Making*
*Beekeeping & Peace-Making*
Wednesday, January 13 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
with Anne Outwater After being a first responder at the bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Dr. Outwater has been dedicated to the prevention of violence. She will share her research findings including interventions and next steps – which include entrepreneurship and beekeeping, drawing on her experiences of growing up in Vermont. Anne Outwater, Ph.D., R.N., is the only Fellow inducted into the American Academy of Nursing from Vermont in 2020. She is a faculty member at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Wednesday, January 13 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
with Jill Abilock Ongoing. You can’t always change what you experience in life, but you can change how you experience it. Mindfulness Meditation provides tools that help change how you experience things, increasing fulfillment and happiness, and reducing stress. Registration necessary. No fee.
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Gents Breakast
Gents Breakast
Thursday, January 14 8:00 am - 9:30 am
with Bob Chutter and Friends Second and fourth Thursday mornings, 8:00–9:30. Ongoing. Twice a month, the men gather for (virtual) breakfast and conversation. The group has migrated to an online Zoom format and continues to have presentations on a variety of interesting topics. It’s worth a visit! Please register by the Tuesday before to get the invitation/link.
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Pilates
Pilates
Thursday, January 14 8:30 am - 9:30 am
with Phyllis Bartling Ongoing. This Pilates class, for folks 55+, is designed to be challenging and safe. Pilates specifically targets the core muscle groups to improve balance, strength and posture. Exercises are done on the floor on mats; includes upper-body strength work with hand weights. Bring a small rolled-up towel to put under your head. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Memoir Writing
Memoir Writing
Thursday, January 14 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with Sandi Detwiler
Course currently fully enrolled.
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T'ai Chi - Beginners
T'ai Chi - Beginners
Thursday, January 14 10:30 am - 11:30 am
with John Creech Ongoing. The flowing movements and postures will increase flexibility, improve balance, and strengthen core muscles. Cultivate a deeper sense of relaxation, gain an increased energy level, and experience a sense of confidence. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Better Balance - A
Better Balance - A
Thursday, January 14 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
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Screen Writing for Fun, Part II
Screen Writing for Fun, Part II
Thursday, January 14 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
with Mark Williams
Thursday evenings, 6:30–7:45 pm. Each participant will be creating the beats or turning points in their movie’s story that propels the main character into action. At the start is an inciting incident that causes the main character to break out of denial to make a big change. All the characters in the movie will have backstories with strengths and weaknesses that inevitably lead to the climax of the movie, when the main character’s weakness leads to the night of hopelessness. But from deep within the character, the one forgotten skill practiced their whole life, but never truly appreciated, is used to conquer the darkness. Everyone’s movie is discussed in class each week, and this helps to build the creative energy. Fee: $48 for the 4-week series of 75-min. classes.
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French Coffee Club
French Coffee Club
Friday, January 15 9:00 am - 10:00 am
with Alysse Anton Dates: 1/15–3/5. (8 weeks) Have engaging French conversation with your morning coffee. This course is designed for high-beginner/low-intermediate French speakers who are able to carry on a basic conversation, but who would like to improve confidence and fluidity discussing a variety of topics. This conversation class is not intended for beginning French speakers. Registration required. Fee: $64 for the 8-week series.
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Essentrics™
Essentrics™
Friday, January 15 9:30 am - 10:30 am
with Sherry Senior Ongoing. As seen on PBS, an ESSENTRICS™ session provides a full-body, weight-free workout that improves how you feel in your body. A dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. It promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Writing Your Life Story
Writing Your Life Story
Friday, January 15 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
with Laurie McMillan Fridays mornings, 11:00–12:30. Dates: 12/11, 12/18, 1/8 & 1/15. You’ve got your story to tell, but what to include and what to leave out? How can you make your memories interesting to a reader? Explore storytelling techniques and utilize in-class exercises to help launch your own meaningful and important stories. Bring your favorite journal and pen. Newcomers welcome. Registration required. Fee: $48 for the 4-part series of 90-min.classes.
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Italian for Beginners
Italian for Beginners
Friday, January 15 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
with Nicole Librandi Are you dreaming of traveling to Italy someday soon? Of ordering a cappuccino in a sun-drenched piazza? Feeling tongue-tied? Then this class is for you! Now is the time to begin your study of Italian—and have fun along the way! Class size is limited. Fee: $48.
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Italian Intro
Italian Intro
Friday, January 15 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
with Nicole Librandi (6 weeks) If you’ve studied some Italian, but your knowledge of the language is “rusty,” then this is the right place for you. We’ll have fun with the Italian language and culture together, through basic conversation and virtual tours of Italian art, music, style and cuisine. Class size is limited. Fee: $48.
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Italian Refresher
Italian Refresher
Friday, January 15 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
with Nicole Librandi (6 weeks) Join this class to refresh your knowledge of Italian through conversation and grammar updates. Enjoy Italy—virtually— as you practice Italiano through conversation, reading, writing, games and songs. Class size is limited. Fee: $48.
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Monday, January 18 9:30 am - 10:30 am
with Carol Bokan Ongoing. This class uses chairs for balance and for all seated postures, making yoga accessible to those who are challenged by balance, the ability to get on the floor, or any physical limitations. Receive the benefits of improved breath capacity, strength, and flexibility. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Monday, January 18 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with Jean White Ongoing. A gentle-paced class that will cover all aspects of yoga - including meditation, breathwork, and postures for flexibility and strength. Suggestions will be given for adapting, although students are encouraged to do only what they know is best for their body.Registration required. Fee $5
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Mindfulness for Life - Intro
Mindfulness for Life - Intro
Monday, January 18 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with Jill Abilock. Dates: 1/11–2/15. (6 weeks) Enhance your experience of life, one moment at a time! This 6-week course offers a personal toolkit of mindfulness techniques to help you meet life’s challenges with strength and ease, and deepen fulfillment from all of life’s joys. Beginners welcome. Suggested donation: $30 for the 6-week series. Registration required.
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Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Monday, January 18 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
with Jean White Ongoing. Learn classic yoga postures in a gentle way—adapted to individual needs and all fitness levels. You’ll improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and breathing. Registration required. Fee $5
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Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution
Monday, January 18 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
with Mark Williams Dates: 1/18-2/22. (6 weeks) This fascinating and useful topic can benefit anyone—because we all encounter conflict. Using role-playing and mediation exercises, participants in this 6-week class will learn practical skills, such as: how to calm an angry person down, how to empathize with a person with whom you disagree, and more. Mark Williams is a licensed couples counselor; however, please note that this course is not intended for couples. Fee: $48.
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French Conv. Gathering
French Conv. Gathering
Monday, January 18 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This friendly, self-directed French conversation group is for high-beginners to intermediate French speakers who can carry on everyday conversations. We hope that everyone will take the opportunity to speak, and when useful, we will explain to others what words were used and offer communication pointers. This gathering is not intended for beginning French speakers, nor advanced French speakers. No fee; registration required.
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BLOOD DRIVE
BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, January 19
with the American Red Cross
The Senior Center is always happy to host the American Red Cross blood
drives. If you wish to donate blood, please visit RedCrossBlood.org., or
call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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Pilates PLUS
Pilates PLUS
Tuesday, January 19 9:00 am - 10:00 am
with Phyllis Bartling Ongoing. Pilates Plus+ takes it “up a notch” and is a bit more challenging, but still safe! We move at a faster pace and utilize chairs and resistance bands, along with weights and floor exercises. The goal remains the same: to target the core muscle groups to improve and maintain balance, strength and good posture. Registration required. Fee $5.
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T'ai Chi - Beginners
T'ai Chi - Beginners
Tuesday, January 19 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with John Creech Ongoing. The flowing movements and postures will increase flexibility, improve balance, and strengthen core muscles. Cultivate a deeper sense of relaxation, gain an increased energy level, and experience a sense of confidence. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Better Balance - A
Better Balance - A
Tuesday, January 19 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
Session A: Dates: 12/1–1/14. Session B: Dates: 1/19–2/25. Physical therapists from Dee Physical Therapy will lead two 6-week courses designed to improve your balance and reduce fall risk. This program consists of two classes per week with progressive advancement towards more complex balance exercises. Appropriate for individuals of varied balance abilities; recommendations will be made to adjust exercise difficulty. Newcomers welcome. Fee: Each session $45 for 12 classes. Registration required.
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Better Balance - B
Better Balance - B
Tuesday, January 19 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
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Spanish Conversation
Spanish Conversation
Tuesday, January 19 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
with Linda Gilbert Ongoing. This self-directed group chats about the week’s activities or interests with a goal of improving fluency through listening and speaking. A no-pressure way to meet new folks, sharpen your mind, and practice your Spanish. Fully enrolled.
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French Book Club
French Book Club
Tuesday, January 19 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
with Alysse Anton Tuesdays, (8 weeks) We’ll discuss Guy de Maupassant’s short story, “Le Horla” — considered a masterly tale of the fantastic. The diary format tells of an invisible force that slowly takes over the penetrating mind of the narrator — losing control over his thoughts, his words, and his deeds. Is it insanity? Or is it the Horla? Language level: High-intermediate to advanced. Please note: Instructor can provide a PDF version of the book. Registration required. Fee: $64 for the 8-week series.
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Essentrics™
Essentrics™
Wednesday, January 20 8:30 am - 9:30 am
with Sherry Senior (No class 2/24) Ongoing. As seen on PBS, an ESSENTRICS™ session provides a full-body, weight-free workout that improves how you feel in your body. A dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. It promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, January 20 9:30 am - 10:30 am
with Carol Bokan Ongoing. This class uses chairs for balance and for all seated postures, making yoga accessible to those who are challenged by balance, the ability to get on the floor, or any physical limitations. Receive the benefits of improved breath capacity, strength, and flexibility. Registration required. Fee $5.
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*COVID Update - 10 AM*
*COVID Update - 10 AM*
Wednesday, January 20 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with Jim Hyde This session will provide a quick update on the prevalence of the “new” coronavirus variant, testing (screening, diagnostic and surveillance), and the latest on new vaccine development and vaccination progress here in Vermont. At least half of the time will be devoted to Q&A. Jim is a Professor Emeritus of Public Health at the Tufts University School of Medicine and former Director of Preventive Medicine at the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health.
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Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Wednesday, January 20 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
with Jill Abilock Ongoing. You can’t always change what you experience in life, but you can change how you experience it. Mindfulness Meditation provides tools that help change how you experience things, increasing fulfillment and happiness, and reducing stress. Registration necessary. No fee.
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Pilates
Pilates
Thursday, January 21 8:30 am - 9:30 am
with Phyllis Bartling Ongoing. This Pilates class, for folks 55+, is designed to be challenging and safe. Pilates specifically targets the core muscle groups to improve balance, strength and posture. Exercises are done on the floor on mats; includes upper-body strength work with hand weights. Bring a small rolled-up towel to put under your head. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Memoir Writing
Memoir Writing
Thursday, January 21 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with Sandi Detwiler
Course currently fully enrolled.
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T'ai Chi - Beginners
T'ai Chi - Beginners
Thursday, January 21 10:30 am - 11:30 am
with John Creech Ongoing. The flowing movements and postures will increase flexibility, improve balance, and strengthen core muscles. Cultivate a deeper sense of relaxation, gain an increased energy level, and experience a sense of confidence. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Better Balance - B
Better Balance - B
Thursday, January 21 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
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Play Reading
Play Reading
Thursday, January 21 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
with Sue Foley and Wally Gates Dates: 12/17, 1/21 & 2/18. This is table reading fun – with no stage fright to get in your way. Group meets monthly and is for people who enjoy reading plays aloud or listening to others perform. No experience is needed. Scripts are provided and parts assigned. For further information, contact Sue directly at ssnfoley@icloud. com. Fee: $5 suggested donation per reading.
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Screen Writing for Fun, Part II
Screen Writing for Fun, Part II
Thursday, January 21 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
with Mark Williams
Thursday evenings, 6:30–7:45 pm. Each participant will be creating the beats or turning points in their movie’s story that propels the main character into action. At the start is an inciting incident that causes the main character to break out of denial to make a big change. All the characters in the movie will have backstories with strengths and weaknesses that inevitably lead to the climax of the movie, when the main character’s weakness leads to the night of hopelessness. But from deep within the character, the one forgotten skill practiced their whole life, but never truly appreciated, is used to conquer the darkness. Everyone’s movie is discussed in class each week, and this helps to build the creative energy. Fee: $48 for the 4-week series of 75-min. classes.
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French Coffee Club
French Coffee Club
Friday, January 22 9:00 am - 10:00 am
with Alysse Anton Dates: 1/15–3/5. (8 weeks) Have engaging French conversation with your morning coffee. This course is designed for high-beginner/low-intermediate French speakers who are able to carry on a basic conversation, but who would like to improve confidence and fluidity discussing a variety of topics. This conversation class is not intended for beginning French speakers. Registration required. Fee: $64 for the 8-week series.
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Essentrics™
Essentrics™
Friday, January 22 9:30 am - 10:30 am
with Sherry Senior Ongoing. As seen on PBS, an ESSENTRICS™ session provides a full-body, weight-free workout that improves how you feel in your body. A dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. It promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Poetry Magic
Poetry Magic
Friday, January 22 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
with Laurie McMillan Grab a pen or computer and join us on a poetry odyssey to inspire your writing. As poet Billy Collins says, “Poetry is for giving voice and reminding us there is much more to life than what I’m usually doing.” We’ll write into “the much more” and play with exercises to loosen your inner poetry magician. Fee: $48 for the 4-week series of 90-min. classes.
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Italian for Beginners
Italian for Beginners
Friday, January 22 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
with Nicole Librandi Are you dreaming of traveling to Italy someday soon? Of ordering a cappuccino in a sun-drenched piazza? Feeling tongue-tied? Then this class is for you! Now is the time to begin your study of Italian—and have fun along the way! Class size is limited. Fee: $48.
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Italian Intro
Italian Intro
Friday, January 22 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
with Nicole Librandi (6 weeks) If you’ve studied some Italian, but your knowledge of the language is “rusty,” then this is the right place for you. We’ll have fun with the Italian language and culture together, through basic conversation and virtual tours of Italian art, music, style and cuisine. Class size is limited. Fee: $48.
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Italian Refresher
Italian Refresher
Friday, January 22 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
with Nicole Librandi (6 weeks) Join this class to refresh your knowledge of Italian through conversation and grammar updates. Enjoy Italy—virtually— as you practice Italiano through conversation, reading, writing, games and songs. Class size is limited. Fee: $48.
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Monday, January 25 9:30 am - 10:30 am
with Carol Bokan Ongoing. This class uses chairs for balance and for all seated postures, making yoga accessible to those who are challenged by balance, the ability to get on the floor, or any physical limitations. Receive the benefits of improved breath capacity, strength, and flexibility. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Monday, January 25 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with Jean White Ongoing. A gentle-paced class that will cover all aspects of yoga - including meditation, breathwork, and postures for flexibility and strength. Suggestions will be given for adapting, although students are encouraged to do only what they know is best for their body.Registration required. Fee $5
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Mindfulness for Life - Intro
Mindfulness for Life - Intro
Monday, January 25 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with Jill Abilock. Dates: 1/11–2/15. (6 weeks) Enhance your experience of life, one moment at a time! This 6-week course offers a personal toolkit of mindfulness techniques to help you meet life’s challenges with strength and ease, and deepen fulfillment from all of life’s joys. Beginners welcome. Suggested donation: $30 for the 6-week series. Registration required.
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Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Monday, January 25 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
with Jean White Ongoing. Learn classic yoga postures in a gentle way—adapted to individual needs and all fitness levels. You’ll improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and breathing. Registration required. Fee $5
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Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution
Monday, January 25 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
with Mark Williams Dates: 1/18-2/22. (6 weeks) This fascinating and useful topic can benefit anyone—because we all encounter conflict. Using role-playing and mediation exercises, participants in this 6-week class will learn practical skills, such as: how to calm an angry person down, how to empathize with a person with whom you disagree, and more. Mark Williams is a licensed couples counselor; however, please note that this course is not intended for couples. Fee: $48.
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French Conv. Gathering
French Conv. Gathering
Monday, January 25 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This friendly, self-directed French conversation group is for high-beginners to intermediate French speakers who can carry on everyday conversations. We hope that everyone will take the opportunity to speak, and when useful, we will explain to others what words were used and offer communication pointers. This gathering is not intended for beginning French speakers, nor advanced French speakers. No fee; registration required.
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Pilates PLUS
Pilates PLUS
Tuesday, January 26 9:00 am - 10:00 am
with Phyllis Bartling Ongoing. Pilates Plus+ takes it “up a notch” and is a bit more challenging, but still safe! We move at a faster pace and utilize chairs and resistance bands, along with weights and floor exercises. The goal remains the same: to target the core muscle groups to improve and maintain balance, strength and good posture. Registration required. Fee $5.
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T'ai Chi - Beginners
T'ai Chi - Beginners
Tuesday, January 26 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with John Creech Ongoing. The flowing movements and postures will increase flexibility, improve balance, and strengthen core muscles. Cultivate a deeper sense of relaxation, gain an increased energy level, and experience a sense of confidence. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Better Balance - B
Better Balance - B
Tuesday, January 26 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
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Spanish Conversation
Spanish Conversation
Tuesday, January 26 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
with Linda Gilbert Ongoing. This self-directed group chats about the week’s activities or interests with a goal of improving fluency through listening and speaking. A no-pressure way to meet new folks, sharpen your mind, and practice your Spanish. Fully enrolled.
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French Book Club
French Book Club
Tuesday, January 26 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
with Alysse Anton Tuesdays, (8 weeks) We’ll discuss Guy de Maupassant’s short story, “Le Horla” — considered a masterly tale of the fantastic. The diary format tells of an invisible force that slowly takes over the penetrating mind of the narrator — losing control over his thoughts, his words, and his deeds. Is it insanity? Or is it the Horla? Language level: High-intermediate to advanced. Please note: Instructor can provide a PDF version of the book. Registration required. Fee: $64 for the 8-week series.
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Essentrics™
Essentrics™
Wednesday, January 27 8:30 am - 9:30 am
with Sherry Senior (No class 2/24) Ongoing. As seen on PBS, an ESSENTRICS™ session provides a full-body, weight-free workout that improves how you feel in your body. A dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. It promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, January 27 9:30 am - 10:30 am
with Carol Bokan Ongoing. This class uses chairs for balance and for all seated postures, making yoga accessible to those who are challenged by balance, the ability to get on the floor, or any physical limitations. Receive the benefits of improved breath capacity, strength, and flexibility. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing
Wednesday, January 27 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
with Susan Hyde
Wednesday mornings. Dates: 1/27, 2/10 & 2/24.
Meet at the Senior Center at 10 a.m. to leave for a snowshoe outing. Trips will be for those with mid-level skills. Weather permitting, the outings will be approximately two hours with locations to be determined on trails in Charlotte, such as the Charlotte Nature Park, the Town Trail or the Town Loop. Trips limited to 10 people. Bring your own equipment, snacks and water. To indicate your interest, contact Susan directly at susanfosterhyde@ gmail.com. Registration required, no fee.
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Coping with COVID
Coping with COVID
Wednesday, January 27 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
with Karen Chatfield Join your peers to discuss coping strategies and share methods you have used to deal with life during the pandemic. This group is designed to provide connections and support as we navigate “the new normal” together. Please note that this group is not intended to be a substitute for therapy or professional mental health treatment. Karen Chatfield, M.A., is a trained spiritual director and energy healer with extensive experience facilitating meetings and providing training in the non-profit sector. Registration required. No fee.
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*Bringing Portraits to Life*
*Bringing Portraits to Life*
Wednesday, January 27 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
with Jonathan Silverman How do artists tell stories through portraits? Who would you want to paint your portrait? This presentation explores the world of familiar and unfamiliar portraits from early Renaissance to the 21st century. By showing how artists from difference genres paint and sculpt human expressions, moods, and spirit the presenter helps us understand historic and cultural context, enrich our sense of aesthetics, and reflect on our own identity. Jonathan Silverman is a professor emeritus of Saint Michael’s College where he coordinated the arts education program. He maintains his artistic identity through ceramics and watercolors.
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Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Wednesday, January 27 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
with Jill Abilock Ongoing. You can’t always change what you experience in life, but you can change how you experience it. Mindfulness Meditation provides tools that help change how you experience things, increasing fulfillment and happiness, and reducing stress. Registration necessary. No fee.
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Gents Breakast
Gents Breakast
Thursday, January 28 8:00 am - 9:30 am
with Bob Chutter and Friends Second and fourth Thursday mornings, 8:00–9:30. Ongoing. Twice a month, the men gather for (virtual) breakfast and conversation. The group has migrated to an online Zoom format and continues to have presentations on a variety of interesting topics. It’s worth a visit! Please register by the Tuesday before to get the invitation/link.
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Pilates
Pilates
Thursday, January 28 8:30 am - 9:30 am
with Phyllis Bartling Ongoing. This Pilates class, for folks 55+, is designed to be challenging and safe. Pilates specifically targets the core muscle groups to improve balance, strength and posture. Exercises are done on the floor on mats; includes upper-body strength work with hand weights. Bring a small rolled-up towel to put under your head. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Memoir Writing
Memoir Writing
Thursday, January 28 10:00 am - 11:00 am
with Sandi Detwiler
Course currently fully enrolled.
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T'ai Chi - Beginners
T'ai Chi - Beginners
Thursday, January 28 10:30 am - 11:30 am
with John Creech Ongoing. The flowing movements and postures will increase flexibility, improve balance, and strengthen core muscles. Cultivate a deeper sense of relaxation, gain an increased energy level, and experience a sense of confidence. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Better Balance - B
Better Balance - B
Thursday, January 28 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
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Screen Writing for Fun, Part II
Screen Writing for Fun, Part II
Thursday, January 28 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
with Mark Williams
Thursday evenings, 6:30–7:45 pm. Each participant will be creating the beats or turning points in their movie’s story that propels the main character into action. At the start is an inciting incident that causes the main character to break out of denial to make a big change. All the characters in the movie will have backstories with strengths and weaknesses that inevitably lead to the climax of the movie, when the main character’s weakness leads to the night of hopelessness. But from deep within the character, the one forgotten skill practiced their whole life, but never truly appreciated, is used to conquer the darkness. Everyone’s movie is discussed in class each week, and this helps to build the creative energy. Fee: $48 for the 4-week series of 75-min. classes.
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French Coffee Club
French Coffee Club
Friday, January 29 9:00 am - 10:00 am
with Alysse Anton Dates: 1/15–3/5. (8 weeks) Have engaging French conversation with your morning coffee. This course is designed for high-beginner/low-intermediate French speakers who are able to carry on a basic conversation, but who would like to improve confidence and fluidity discussing a variety of topics. This conversation class is not intended for beginning French speakers. Registration required. Fee: $64 for the 8-week series.
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Essentrics™
Essentrics™
Friday, January 29 9:30 am - 10:30 am
with Sherry Senior Ongoing. As seen on PBS, an ESSENTRICS™ session provides a full-body, weight-free workout that improves how you feel in your body. A dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. It promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. Registration required. Fee $5.
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Poetry Magic
Poetry Magic
Friday, January 29 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
with Laurie McMillan Grab a pen or computer and join us on a poetry odyssey to inspire your writing. As poet Billy Collins says, “Poetry is for giving voice and reminding us there is much more to life than what I’m usually doing.” We’ll write into “the much more” and play with exercises to loosen your inner poetry magician. Fee: $48 for the 4-week series of 90-min. classes.
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Italian for Beginners
Italian for Beginners
Friday, January 29 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
with Nicole Librandi Are you dreaming of traveling to Italy someday soon? Of ordering a cappuccino in a sun-drenched piazza? Feeling tongue-tied? Then this class is for you! Now is the time to begin your study of Italian—and have fun along the way! Class size is limited. Fee: $48.
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Italian Intro
Italian Intro
Friday, January 29 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
with Nicole Librandi (6 weeks) If you’ve studied some Italian, but your knowledge of the language is “rusty,” then this is the right place for you. We’ll have fun with the Italian language and culture together, through basic conversation and virtual tours of Italian art, music, style and cuisine. Class size is limited. Fee: $48.
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Italian Refresher
Italian Refresher
Friday, January 29 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
with Nicole Librandi (6 weeks) Join this class to refresh your knowledge of Italian through conversation and grammar updates. Enjoy Italy—virtually— as you practice Italiano through conversation, reading, writing, games and songs. Class size is limited. Fee: $48.
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