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Join others for cards and board games. No fee.

with Tiny Sikkes
Session I: (no class 9/2) 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 & 10/14.
Session II: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 1/11, 11/18 & 11/25.
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 & Session II: $60, each; or $10 per class.

with Jean White
Session I: (no class 9/2) 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 & 10/14.
Session II: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 & 11/25.
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 & Session II: $60 each; 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: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 & 10/15.
Session II: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 & 11/26.
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 the 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: $56, 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
Ongoing.
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 Janet Yantachka
Bi-Monthly: 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6 & 11/20.
If you would like an easy walk, explore the new Charlotte Town Link Trail with others.
Sign up for a date and meet up at the Senior Center to carpool for a walk on this flat,
gravel path. Call for weather updates after 9:00 a.m. Maps available. No fee. Registration is requested for each week.

with Jill Abilock
Dates: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 & 9/25.
You can’t always change what you experience in life, but you can change how you experience it. Mindfulness Practice provides tools that help change how you experience things, increasing fulfillment and happiness, and reducing stress. Whether you’ve graduated from the 8-week Mindfulness for Life course, or you’re trying out mindfulness practice for the first time, these sessions will provide an opportunity to develop mindfulness skills and also to practice what you’ve learned. Walk-ins welcome! No fee.

with Phyllis Bartling
Session I: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 & 10/10.
Session II: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 & 11/21.
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; bring a small rolled-up towel to put under your head. This also includes upper-body strength work with hand weights.
Registration required. Session I & Session II: $48 each; or $8 per class.

with Diane Burgess and Davey DeGraff  Ongoing.
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.

with John Creech
Session I: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 & 10/10.
Session II: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 & 11/21.
The flowing movements and postures will increase flexibility, improve balance, and
strengthen core muscles. Cultivate a deeper sense of relaxation, increased energy level, and a sense of confidence.
Registration required. Session I and Session II: $48, each; or $8 per class.

This course is currently full.

with Marty Morrissey
Ongoing.
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 Liesje Smith
Session I: (no class 9/6, 9/13, 9/20) 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 & 10/25.
Session II: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 & 11/22.
Build strength, stamina, flexibility, postural stability, and learn how to move fluidly
without causing injury. Through the classes, the neuro-pathways of the brain are
sharpened, resulting in more aliveness and responsivity. Registration required.
Session I: $50; Session II: $40; or $10 per class.

with Kay George
Ongoing.
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
Ongoing.
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: (no class 9/2) 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 & 10/14.
Session II: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 1/11, 11/18 & 11/25.
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 & Session II: $60, each; or $10 per class.

with Jean White
Session I: (no class 9/2) 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 & 10/14.
Session II: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 & 11/25.
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 & Session II: $60 each; 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: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 & 10/15.
Session II: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 & 11/26.
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 the 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: $56, 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
Ongoing.
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.

BEGINNERS with Alysse Anton
Dates: 9/24 to 11/12 (8 weeks)
Learn to navigate the cities, order delicious food, find the cultural hotspots, and not feel
lost (literally and in translation…) when you travel to Montréal, Québec City, or one
of the 35 lands where French is spoken. This interactive class is designed for practical
communication with Francophones.
Registration required. Fee: 8-week series is $85, or $12 per class.
NOTE: This course offers a day-trip to Sutton, a quaint village in Quebec Eastern
Townships at the end to demonstrate all your practical learning. (additional cost)

with Alysse Anton
Dates: 9/24 to 11/12 (8 weeks)
These relaxed, fun circles are designed for intermediate/advanced speakers with
sufficient knowledge of French to carry on regular conversations—but who want to
improve their skills and confidence. Since the conversation on a variety of topics will
stay in the target language, these French circles are not intended for beginning French
speakers. Registration required. Fee: 8-week series is $85, or $12 per class.

Walking Each Other Home:
Conversations on Loving and Dying by Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush, with
Charlotte Library’s Margaret Woodruff and Pam MacPherson.
Dates: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 & 10/23.
A weekly discussion of this uplifting book by two masterful teachers who offer
practical guidance on “how death gives us an unparalleled opening to cultivate
gratitude, compassion, mindfulness, and an abiding joy in the simple beauty of living.”
Pam MacPherson’s years of dedicated care for the dying is reflected in the collection
of her poetry, Vigil: The Poetry of Presence. Registration required. No fee. Meets at the
Senior Center.

with Phyllis Bartling
Session I: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 & 10/10.
Session II: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 & 11/21.
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; bring a small rolled-up towel to put under your head. This also includes upper-body strength work with hand weights.
Registration required. Session I & Session II: $48 each; or $8 per class.

with Diane Burgess and Davey DeGraff  Ongoing.
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.

with John Creech
Session I: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 & 10/10.
Session II: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 & 11/21.
The flowing movements and postures will increase flexibility, improve balance, and
strengthen core muscles. Cultivate a deeper sense of relaxation, increased energy level, and a sense of confidence.
Registration required. Session I and Session II: $48, each; or $8 per class.

This course is currently full.

with Marty Morrissey
Ongoing.
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 Liesje Smith
Session I: (no class 9/6, 9/13, 9/20) 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 & 10/25.
Session II: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 & 11/22.
Build strength, stamina, flexibility, postural stability, and learn how to move fluidly
without causing injury. Through the classes, the neuro-pathways of the brain are
sharpened, resulting in more aliveness and responsivity. Registration required.
Session I: $50; Session II: $40; or $10 per class.

with Kay George
Ongoing.
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
Ongoing.
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 Nicole Librandi

Taste the delicious Italian of food and travel, whether beginning or refreshing your
knowledge. The language itself seems to conjure up magical images: think pasta, gelato, formaggio, musica, Roma, Venezia, bellissima. We’ll practice Italiano in conversations, games and songs involving exploring, shopping, eating in Italy, and more. Join us!
Registration required. Fee: $60 for the series.

Join others for cards and board games. No fee.

with Tiny Sikkes
Session I: (no class 9/2) 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 & 10/14.
Session II: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 1/11, 11/18 & 11/25.
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 & Session II: $60, each; or $10 per class.

with Jean White
Session I: (no class 9/2) 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 & 10/14.
Session II: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 & 11/25.
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 & Session II: $60 each; 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: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 & 10/15.
Session II: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 & 11/26.
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 the 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: $56, Session II: $48; or $8 per class.

WATERCOLOR: PAINTING the COLORFUL AUTUMN
with Lynn Cummings
Session 1: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 & 11/12.
Session II: 11/19, 11/26, (no class 12/3), 12/10 & 12/17
We’ll explore colorful, autumn-themed subjects while practicing traditional and nontraditional watercolor techniques. Some experience with watercolor necessary. Request supply list upon registration. 
Session I (6 classes) Fee: $185 by 10/1, 
Session II (4 classes) Fee: $125 by 11/12. 
Pre-registration and payment must be received at the Senior Center at least 5 working days prior to start of session.

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
Ongoing.
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.

BEGINNERS with Alysse Anton
Dates: 9/24 to 11/12 (8 weeks)
Learn to navigate the cities, order delicious food, find the cultural hotspots, and not feel
lost (literally and in translation…) when you travel to Montréal, Québec City, or one
of the 35 lands where French is spoken. This interactive class is designed for practical
communication with Francophones.
Registration required. Fee: 8-week series is $85, or $12 per class.
NOTE: This course offers a day-trip to Sutton, a quaint village in Quebec Eastern
Townships at the end to demonstrate all your practical learning. (additional cost)

with Alysse Anton
Dates: 9/24 to 11/12 (8 weeks)
These relaxed, fun circles are designed for intermediate/advanced speakers with
sufficient knowledge of French to carry on regular conversations—but who want to
improve their skills and confidence. Since the conversation on a variety of topics will
stay in the target language, these French circles are not intended for beginning French
speakers. Registration required. Fee: 8-week series is $85, or $12 per class.

Walking Each Other Home:
Conversations on Loving and Dying by Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush, with
Charlotte Library’s Margaret Woodruff and Pam MacPherson.
Dates: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 & 10/23.
A weekly discussion of this uplifting book by two masterful teachers who offer
practical guidance on “how death gives us an unparalleled opening to cultivate
gratitude, compassion, mindfulness, and an abiding joy in the simple beauty of living.”
Pam MacPherson’s years of dedicated care for the dying is reflected in the collection
of her poetry, Vigil: The Poetry of Presence. Registration required. No fee. Meets at the
Senior Center.

with Janet Yantachka
Bi-Monthly: 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6 & 11/20.
If you would like an easy walk, explore the new Charlotte Town Link Trail with others.
Sign up for a date and meet up at the Senior Center to carpool for a walk on this flat,
gravel path. Call for weather updates after 9:00 a.m. Maps available. No fee. Registration is requested for each week.

with Phyllis Bartling
Session I: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 & 10/10.
Session II: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 & 11/21.
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; bring a small rolled-up towel to put under your head. This also includes upper-body strength work with hand weights.
Registration required. Session I & Session II: $48 each; or $8 per class.

with Diane Burgess and Davey DeGraff  Ongoing.
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.

with John Creech
Session I: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 & 10/10.
Session II: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 & 11/21.
The flowing movements and postures will increase flexibility, improve balance, and
strengthen core muscles. Cultivate a deeper sense of relaxation, increased energy level, and a sense of confidence.
Registration required. Session I and Session II: $48, each; or $8 per class.

This course is currently full.

with Marty Morrissey
Ongoing.
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 Liesje Smith
Session I: (no class 9/6, 9/13, 9/20) 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 & 10/25.
Session II: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 & 11/22.
Build strength, stamina, flexibility, postural stability, and learn how to move fluidly
without causing injury. Through the classes, the neuro-pathways of the brain are
sharpened, resulting in more aliveness and responsivity. Registration required.
Session I: $50; Session II: $40; or $10 per class.

with Kay George
Ongoing.
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
Ongoing.
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 Nicole Librandi

Taste the delicious Italian of food and travel, whether beginning or refreshing your
knowledge. The language itself seems to conjure up magical images: think pasta, gelato, formaggio, musica, Roma, Venezia, bellissima. We’ll practice Italiano in conversations, games and songs involving exploring, shopping, eating in Italy, and more. Join us!
Registration required. Fee: $60 for the series.