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with Margaret Woodruff
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 & 2/19.
Start the new year with some old friends! Join Charlotte Library Director Margaret
Woodruff to explore winter with favorite authors, as we read and discuss short
stories that highlight this frosty season.  Short story packets available at the
library and Senior Center prior to the first meeting date. Meets at the senior center.
Possible readings:

"The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Ernest Hemingway
"Winter Dreams" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
"Lost in the Snow" by Mark Twain
"The Lady with the Pet Dog" by Anton Chekhov
No fee. Registration required.

with Marc Hughes
Dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 & 2/19.
In this simple, fun course, we will explore your talent within, by doing step-by-step
demonstrations on what it takes to draw cartoon people and how to make them express
their emotions using just dots and lines. We will go beyond the overused “stick figure,”
by adding several special effects that will help you tell a story with your own cartoon
characters. This is a great talent to share with the younger set! Fee: $36 for the series, or
$8 per class.

with Phyllis Bartling
Session I: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/2, 1/9 & 1/16
Session II: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 & 2/27.
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. Session I & Session II: $48 each; or $8 per class.

with Diane Burgess and Davey DeGraff
This is a welcoming place to come and share your love of handwork. Bring your rug
hooking, knitting, or other fiber project to work on together. No fee.

This course is currently full.

with John Creech
Session I: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, (no class 1/2), 1/9, 1/16 & 1/23.
Session II: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, & 2/27.
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. Session I: $48; Session II: $40; or $8 per class.

with Marty Morrissey
T’ai Chi is recognized worldwide as an unparalleled exercise program for mind/body training to help improve balance, flexibility, stability, and overall health. For students
familiar with the form. Registration required. No fee.

with Lynn Cummings
Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30.
Want to make some art but you’re feeling intimidated? In this fun, supportive and creative class, you’ll paint “from the heart” with prompts from the instructor to get you going.
All paintings will be unique, and as a former student said, “I haven’t had this much fun
since kindergarten!” Be sure to pay the fee upon registration (at least a week prior to
beginning) in order to secure your spot on the roster. Supply list available upon request
at registration. 
No experience necessary. Fee: $120 for the series of four.

with Sherry Senior
Dates: 12/20, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 & 2/21.
PLEASE NOTE: INTRODUCTION to ESSENTRICS^TM, is full and no more participants can be accommodated for the remainder of this series.The regular ESSENTRICS^TM course will be offered in the Spring Schedule starting in March.
As seen on PBS, an ESSENTRICS^TM, session provides a full-body, weight-free workout
that improves how you feel in your body through a dynamic combination of stretching
and strengthening that works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. It
promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. It is
described in books entitled Aging Backwards, and it is also known as Classical Stretch.
No fee for this introductory series.

with Kay George
You are invited to bring whatever you are working on and enjoy the ideas and
encouragement that this friendly, relaxed group has to offer. No fee.

with Sylvia Levine
Based on the Living Strong program, these exercises help increase strength, muscle
mass and bone density using hand and ankle weights. Balance exercises enhance agility and decrease the likelihood of falls, while flexibility exercises increase joint mobility and reduce the risk of injury. Weights are provided. No fee.

with Laurie McMillan
Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 & 2/14.
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. 
Fee: $60 for the 5-part series; $12 per class.

Join others for cards and board games. No fee.

with Tiny Sikkes

Session I: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 & 1/13.
Session II: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24.
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. Session I: $70; Session II: $60; or $10 per class.

with Jean White
Session I: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 & 1/13.
Session II: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24.
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. Session I: $70; Session II: $60; or $10 per class.

with Lane Morrison and Lorna Bates
A 15-minute, skill-building lesson begins the afternoon. We then draw names for partners, and friendly games ensue. Those unfamiliar with duplicate bridge are welcome to observe and join in when you feel ready to play. No fee.

with Lynn Cummings
Dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 & 2/11.
(Note: 1/14 class is 8:30-11:30)
We’ll paint new winter-related subjects and maybe something tropical thrown in for fun on those cold winter days. Supply list available upon request at registration. Be sure to pay the fee upon registration (at least a week prior to the start) in order to secure your spot on the roster. Some watercolor experience necessary.
Fee: $185 for the series of six.

with Phyllis Bartling
Session I: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 1/7 & 1/14.
Session II: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 & 2/25.
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, target the core muscle groups to improve and
maintain balance, strength and good posture.
Registration required. Session I & Session II: $48; or $8 per class.

with Maria Acosta
This 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. No fee.

with Sylvia Levine
Based on the Living Strong program, these exercises help increase strength, muscle
mass and bone density using hand and ankle weights. Balance exercises enhance agility and decrease the likelihood of falls, while flexibility exercises increase joint mobility and reduce the risk of injury. Weights are provided. No fee.

with Jean-Carol Dunham, Nan Mason & Nancy Rosenthal 
For those new or experienced in the Chinese style of mahjong, you are welcome to join
this informal get-together. No fee.

 with Diane Burgess
Dates: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 & 2/11.
Learn the basics of rug hooking while creating a small project. Tools, materials, design,
wool quantity, color planning, and finishing of your project will be covered. No supplies
needed for first class. Hook and fabric kit included in fee. Used frames are available to
use for the duration of class. Students will need to purchase the wool brought to class to
complete their project. New frames can be purchased to continue rug hooking on your
own at class end.
Maximum 10. Registration required. Fee: $110, payable at the start of the course, or before.

This informal, self-directed French conversation group is intended for high-beginners to intermediate French speakers with sufficient knowledge of the language to carry on everyday conversations. We hope that everyone will take the opportunity to speak, and we intend to interrupt conversations at various points, explaining to others what words were used, and what communication obstacles we still face. This gathering is not intended for beginning French speakers, nor advanced French speakers. 
No fee; no registration required. (Note: Our regular French language instructor, Alysse Anton, will be returning on 3/10.)

with Margaret Woodruff
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 & 2/19.
Start the new year with some old friends! Join Charlotte Library Director Margaret
Woodruff to explore winter with favorite authors, as we read and discuss short
stories that highlight this frosty season.  Short story packets available at the
library and Senior Center prior to the first meeting date. Meets at the senior center.
Possible readings:

"The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Ernest Hemingway
"Winter Dreams" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
"Lost in the Snow" by Mark Twain
"The Lady with the Pet Dog" by Anton Chekhov
No fee. Registration required.

with Marc Hughes
Dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 & 2/19.
In this simple, fun course, we will explore your talent within, by doing step-by-step
demonstrations on what it takes to draw cartoon people and how to make them express
their emotions using just dots and lines. We will go beyond the overused “stick figure,”
by adding several special effects that will help you tell a story with your own cartoon
characters. This is a great talent to share with the younger set! Fee: $36 for the series, or
$8 per class.

with Phyllis Bartling
Session I: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/2, 1/9 & 1/16
Session II: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 & 2/27.
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. Session I & Session II: $48 each; or $8 per class.

with Diane Burgess and Davey DeGraff
This is a welcoming place to come and share your love of handwork. Bring your rug
hooking, knitting, or other fiber project to work on together. No fee.

This course is currently full.

with John Creech
Session I: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, (no class 1/2), 1/9, 1/16 & 1/23.
Session II: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, & 2/27.
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. Session I: $48; Session II: $40; or $8 per class.

with Marty Morrissey
T’ai Chi is recognized worldwide as an unparalleled exercise program for mind/body training to help improve balance, flexibility, stability, and overall health. For students
familiar with the form. Registration required. No fee.

with Sherry Senior
Dates: 12/20, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 & 2/21.
PLEASE NOTE: INTRODUCTION to ESSENTRICS^TM, is full and no more participants can be accommodated for the remainder of this series.The regular ESSENTRICS^TM course will be offered in the Spring Schedule starting in March.
As seen on PBS, an ESSENTRICS^TM, session provides a full-body, weight-free workout
that improves how you feel in your body through a dynamic combination of stretching
and strengthening that works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. It
promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. It is
described in books entitled Aging Backwards, and it is also known as Classical Stretch.
No fee for this introductory series.

with Kay George
You are invited to bring whatever you are working on and enjoy the ideas and
encouragement that this friendly, relaxed group has to offer. No fee.

with Sylvia Levine
Based on the Living Strong program, these exercises help increase strength, muscle
mass and bone density using hand and ankle weights. Balance exercises enhance agility and decrease the likelihood of falls, while flexibility exercises increase joint mobility and reduce the risk of injury. Weights are provided. No fee.

with Laurie McMillan
Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 & 2/14.
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. 
Fee: $60 for the 5-part series; $12 per class.

Join others for cards and board games. No fee.

with Tiny Sikkes

Session I: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 & 1/13.
Session II: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24.
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. Session I: $70; Session II: $60; or $10 per class.

with Jean White
Session I: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 & 1/13.
Session II: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24.
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. Session I: $70; Session II: $60; or $10 per class.

with Lane Morrison and Lorna Bates
A 15-minute, skill-building lesson begins the afternoon. We then draw names for partners, and friendly games ensue. Those unfamiliar with duplicate bridge are welcome to observe and join in when you feel ready to play. No fee.

with Lynn Cummings
Dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 & 2/11.
(Note: 1/14 class is 8:30-11:30)
We’ll paint new winter-related subjects and maybe something tropical thrown in for fun on those cold winter days. Supply list available upon request at registration. Be sure to pay the fee upon registration (at least a week prior to the start) in order to secure your spot on the roster. Some watercolor experience necessary.
Fee: $185 for the series of six.

with Phyllis Bartling
Session I: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 1/7 & 1/14.
Session II: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 & 2/25.
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, target the core muscle groups to improve and
maintain balance, strength and good posture.
Registration required. Session I & Session II: $48; or $8 per class.

with Maria Acosta
This 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. No fee.

with Sylvia Levine
Based on the Living Strong program, these exercises help increase strength, muscle
mass and bone density using hand and ankle weights. Balance exercises enhance agility and decrease the likelihood of falls, while flexibility exercises increase joint mobility and reduce the risk of injury. Weights are provided. No fee.

with Jean-Carol Dunham, Nan Mason & Nancy Rosenthal 
For those new or experienced in the Chinese style of mahjong, you are welcome to join
this informal get-together. No fee.

 with Diane Burgess
Dates: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 & 2/11.
Learn the basics of rug hooking while creating a small project. Tools, materials, design,
wool quantity, color planning, and finishing of your project will be covered. No supplies
needed for first class. Hook and fabric kit included in fee. Used frames are available to
use for the duration of class. Students will need to purchase the wool brought to class to
complete their project. New frames can be purchased to continue rug hooking on your
own at class end.
Maximum 10. Registration required. Fee: $110, payable at the start of the course, or before.

This informal, self-directed French conversation group is intended for high-beginners to intermediate French speakers with sufficient knowledge of the language to carry on everyday conversations. We hope that everyone will take the opportunity to speak, and we intend to interrupt conversations at various points, explaining to others what words were used, and what communication obstacles we still face. This gathering is not intended for beginning French speakers, nor advanced French speakers. 
No fee; no registration required. (Note: Our regular French language instructor, Alysse Anton, will be returning on 3/10.)

with Margaret Woodruff
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 & 2/19.
Start the new year with some old friends! Join Charlotte Library Director Margaret
Woodruff to explore winter with favorite authors, as we read and discuss short
stories that highlight this frosty season.  Short story packets available at the
library and Senior Center prior to the first meeting date. Meets at the senior center.
Possible readings:

"The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Ernest Hemingway
"Winter Dreams" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
"Lost in the Snow" by Mark Twain
"The Lady with the Pet Dog" by Anton Chekhov
No fee. Registration required.

with Marc Hughes
Dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 & 2/19.
In this simple, fun course, we will explore your talent within, by doing step-by-step
demonstrations on what it takes to draw cartoon people and how to make them express
their emotions using just dots and lines. We will go beyond the overused “stick figure,”
by adding several special effects that will help you tell a story with your own cartoon
characters. This is a great talent to share with the younger set! Fee: $36 for the series, or
$8 per class.

with Phyllis Bartling
Session I: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/2, 1/9 & 1/16
Session II: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 & 2/27.
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. Session I & Session II: $48 each; or $8 per class.

with Diane Burgess and Davey DeGraff
This is a welcoming place to come and share your love of handwork. Bring your rug
hooking, knitting, or other fiber project to work on together. No fee.

This course is currently full.

with John Creech
Session I: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, (no class 1/2), 1/9, 1/16 & 1/23.
Session II: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, & 2/27.
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. Session I: $48; Session II: $40; or $8 per class.

with Marty Morrissey
T’ai Chi is recognized worldwide as an unparalleled exercise program for mind/body training to help improve balance, flexibility, stability, and overall health. For students
familiar with the form. Registration required. No fee.

with Sherry Senior
Dates: 12/20, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 & 2/21.
PLEASE NOTE: INTRODUCTION to ESSENTRICS^TM, is full and no more participants can be accommodated for the remainder of this series.The regular ESSENTRICS^TM course will be offered in the Spring Schedule starting in March.
As seen on PBS, an ESSENTRICS^TM, session provides a full-body, weight-free workout
that improves how you feel in your body through a dynamic combination of stretching
and strengthening that works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. It
promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. It is
described in books entitled Aging Backwards, and it is also known as Classical Stretch.
No fee for this introductory series.

with Kay George
You are invited to bring whatever you are working on and enjoy the ideas and
encouragement that this friendly, relaxed group has to offer. No fee.

with Sylvia Levine
Based on the Living Strong program, these exercises help increase strength, muscle
mass and bone density using hand and ankle weights. Balance exercises enhance agility and decrease the likelihood of falls, while flexibility exercises increase joint mobility and reduce the risk of injury. Weights are provided. No fee.

with Laurie McMillan
Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 & 2/14.
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. 
Fee: $60 for the 5-part series; $12 per class.

Join others for cards and board games. No fee.

with Tiny Sikkes

Session I: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 & 1/13.
Session II: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24.
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. Session I: $70; Session II: $60; or $10 per class.

with Jean White
Session I: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 & 1/13.
Session II: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24.
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. Session I: $70; Session II: $60; or $10 per class.

with Lane Morrison and Lorna Bates
A 15-minute, skill-building lesson begins the afternoon. We then draw names for partners, and friendly games ensue. Those unfamiliar with duplicate bridge are welcome to observe and join in when you feel ready to play. No fee.

with Phyllis Bartling
Session I: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 1/7 & 1/14.
Session II: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 & 2/25.
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, target the core muscle groups to improve and
maintain balance, strength and good posture.
Registration required. Session I & Session II: $48; or $8 per class.

with Maria Acosta
This 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. No fee.

with Sylvia Levine
Based on the Living Strong program, these exercises help increase strength, muscle
mass and bone density using hand and ankle weights. Balance exercises enhance agility and decrease the likelihood of falls, while flexibility exercises increase joint mobility and reduce the risk of injury. Weights are provided. No fee.

with Jean-Carol Dunham, Nan Mason & Nancy Rosenthal 
For those new or experienced in the Chinese style of mahjong, you are welcome to join
this informal get-together. No fee.

This informal, self-directed French conversation group is intended for high-beginners to intermediate French speakers with sufficient knowledge of the language to carry on everyday conversations. We hope that everyone will take the opportunity to speak, and we intend to interrupt conversations at various points, explaining to others what words were used, and what communication obstacles we still face. This gathering is not intended for beginning French speakers, nor advanced French speakers. 
No fee; no registration required. (Note: Our regular French language instructor, Alysse Anton, will be returning on 3/10.)

with Margaret Woodruff
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 & 2/19.
Start the new year with some old friends! Join Charlotte Library Director Margaret
Woodruff to explore winter with favorite authors, as we read and discuss short
stories that highlight this frosty season.  Short story packets available at the
library and Senior Center prior to the first meeting date. Meets at the senior center.
Possible readings:

"The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Ernest Hemingway
"Winter Dreams" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
"Lost in the Snow" by Mark Twain
"The Lady with the Pet Dog" by Anton Chekhov
No fee. Registration required.

with Marc Hughes
Dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 & 2/19.
In this simple, fun course, we will explore your talent within, by doing step-by-step
demonstrations on what it takes to draw cartoon people and how to make them express
their emotions using just dots and lines. We will go beyond the overused “stick figure,”
by adding several special effects that will help you tell a story with your own cartoon
characters. This is a great talent to share with the younger set! Fee: $36 for the series, or
$8 per class.

with Phyllis Bartling
Session I: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/2, 1/9 & 1/16
Session II: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 & 2/27.
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. Session I & Session II: $48 each; or $8 per class.

with Diane Burgess and Davey DeGraff
This is a welcoming place to come and share your love of handwork. Bring your rug
hooking, knitting, or other fiber project to work on together. No fee.

This course is currently full.

with John Creech
Session I: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, (no class 1/2), 1/9, 1/16 & 1/23.
Session II: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, & 2/27.
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. Session I: $48; Session II: $40; or $8 per class.

with Marty Morrissey
T’ai Chi is recognized worldwide as an unparalleled exercise program for mind/body training to help improve balance, flexibility, stability, and overall health. For students
familiar with the form. Registration required. No fee.

with Sherry Senior
Dates: 12/20, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 & 2/21.
PLEASE NOTE: INTRODUCTION to ESSENTRICS^TM, is full and no more participants can be accommodated for the remainder of this series.The regular ESSENTRICS^TM course will be offered in the Spring Schedule starting in March.
As seen on PBS, an ESSENTRICS^TM, session provides a full-body, weight-free workout
that improves how you feel in your body through a dynamic combination of stretching
and strengthening that works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. It
promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. It is
described in books entitled Aging Backwards, and it is also known as Classical Stretch.
No fee for this introductory series.

with Kay George
You are invited to bring whatever you are working on and enjoy the ideas and
encouragement that this friendly, relaxed group has to offer. No fee.

with Sylvia Levine
Based on the Living Strong program, these exercises help increase strength, muscle
mass and bone density using hand and ankle weights. Balance exercises enhance agility and decrease the likelihood of falls, while flexibility exercises increase joint mobility and reduce the risk of injury. Weights are provided. No fee.

Join others for cards and board games. No fee.

with Tiny Sikkes

Session I: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 & 1/13.
Session II: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24.
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. Session I: $70; Session II: $60; or $10 per class.

with Jean White
Session I: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 & 1/13.
Session II: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24.
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. Session I: $70; Session II: $60; or $10 per class.

with Lane Morrison and Lorna Bates
A 15-minute, skill-building lesson begins the afternoon. We then draw names for partners, and friendly games ensue. Those unfamiliar with duplicate bridge are welcome to observe and join in when you feel ready to play. No fee.

with Phyllis Bartling
Session I: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 1/7 & 1/14.
Session II: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 & 2/25.
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, target the core muscle groups to improve and
maintain balance, strength and good posture.
Registration required. Session I & Session II: $48; or $8 per class.

with Maria Acosta
This 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. No fee.

with Sylvia Levine
Based on the Living Strong program, these exercises help increase strength, muscle
mass and bone density using hand and ankle weights. Balance exercises enhance agility and decrease the likelihood of falls, while flexibility exercises increase joint mobility and reduce the risk of injury. Weights are provided. No fee.

with Jean-Carol Dunham, Nan Mason & Nancy Rosenthal 
For those new or experienced in the Chinese style of mahjong, you are welcome to join
this informal get-together. No fee.

This informal, self-directed French conversation group is intended for high-beginners to intermediate French speakers with sufficient knowledge of the language to carry on everyday conversations. We hope that everyone will take the opportunity to speak, and we intend to interrupt conversations at various points, explaining to others what words were used, and what communication obstacles we still face. This gathering is not intended for beginning French speakers, nor advanced French speakers. 
No fee; no registration required. (Note: Our regular French language instructor, Alysse Anton, will be returning on 3/10.)