HTH-928 SCSC-Self Defense

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | This course provides instruction on how to defend yourself using your body's own natural reactions, how to spot dangers and potential threats. Students will learn how to stop an attacker in his tracks by acting early and learn how and where to strike to escape quickly. Topics include using your voice as a weapon, enhancing your awareness skills, learning avoidance and de-escalation skills, and how to have a survival mindset.

HTH-928 SCSC-Self Defense

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | This course provides instruction on how to defend yourself using your body's own natural reactions, how to spot dangers and potential threats. Students will learn how to stop an attacker in his tracks by acting early and learn how and where to strike to escape quickly. Topics include using your voice as a weapon, enhancing your awareness skills, learning avoidance and de-escalation skills, and how to have a survival mindset.

HTH-928 SSAC-Tai Chi

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Tai Chi | Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise that promotes balance, chi circulation, health, and longevity. The Yang Style short form guides students through a natural range of motion over their center of gravity. Consistent practice improves posture, circulation, joint flexibility, and body awareness while integrating mind and body. Benefits include improved balance, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, reduced stress, and enhanced mental wellbeing.

LAN-328 Basic French

Section Info: Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

LGA-932 ONLN-Spanish Literature

Section Info: Online | Spanish Literature | Read and discuss the main idea, theme, author, and cultural relevance from a Spanish novel. The class will be conducted in both Spanish and English; background in the Spanish language is advised. Advanced Spanish or Intermediate Spanish is a recommended prerequisite or instructor permission. Note: Book selection will be emailed to the students. The book may be read in English; however, the Spanish version will be read in class. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

LGA-942 ONLN-Beginning French

Section Info: Online | Beginning French for Senior Adults | No class May 25 | Explore the French language. Learn essential vocabulary, pronunciation and basic grammar through engaging activities, cultural insights and everyday conversation practice. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions on Mondays from 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. is mandatory for section 201.

PHO-920 ONLN-Intermediate Photo

Section Info: Online | Intermediate Digital Photography | No class May 25 | Examine the technical aspects of digital photography at the intermediate level. Familiarity with camera controls is suggested. Explore the use of depth of field and different types of light and color balance in portraits to enhance photography. Increase basic skills to advance knowledge of techniques to improve photography. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

CRE-912 ASRC-One Stroke Painting

Section Info: Arnold Senior Center | One Stroke Painting | Explore one-stroke painting. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced students. Learn basic strokes like flat stroke, U-stroke, daisy stroke, bud stroke, tear drop stroke, easy petal strokes, shell strokes/wiggle strokes, leaf strokes as well as learning about the supplies needed. Discuss opportunities for marketing and sale of completed projects. Supplies needed for class will be discussed at the first session. It is recommended that students wait to purchase supplies. Attendance at the first session is highly recommended.

CRE-912 SSAC-Greeting Card Design

Section Info: Severn | Greeting Card Design | No class May 25 | Students will discover the Art of Greeting Card Design through history and present-day creations. Includes hands on design techniques, style and subject matter, creative writing, marketing, and advertising information. Students will identify art venues and determine sales potential.

CTT-929 ONLN-Canva: A.I. Design

Section Info: Online | Canva Essentials: A.I. Design | This course is designed for beginners and intermediate users. Explore free templates, stock photos, and graphics to create stunning social media posts, presentations, print designs, photo books and photo slideshows. Gain skills to design professional-quality visuals with ease. The FREE version of Canva is acceptable for the course. Note: Attendance in online class sessions Fridays from 9:00 - 10:45 a.m. is mandatory for section 201.

ENG-928 COSR-African American Lit.

Section Info: Omalley | African American Literature | No class May 25 | Study African American poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama from the 18th century to the present. Explore and discuss the major literary, political, and social currents in American and African American culture.

ERC-912 ONLN-Medicare & Medicaid

Section Info: Online | Medicare and Medicaid: The Essentials | Gain confidence in understanding these crucial programs. Examine key aspects of Medicare and Medicaid and practice using web resources. Explore the recommended criteria to use when selecting coverage, how to work with claims and the future planned changes to these government programs. Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 202.

ERC-924 SCSC-Unlocking Your Mind

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Unlocking Your Mind | No Class May 25 | Discover six essential behaviors that will help maintain and boost your brain's stamina and performance. Science-based strategy blends with practical, everyday habits to strengthen cognitive health, enhance focus and support emotional well-being. Learn how nutrition, physical activity, mental stimulation, stress management, social connectivity and sleep work together to unlock the brain's full potential.

HTH-925 ONLN-Strength & Stretch

Section Info: Online | Strength and Stretch | No class April 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, and May 25 | This class is an exercise program designed for strength, flexibility, and balance. Students perform exercises without any additional equipment or use light hand-held weights and resistance bands. This class is designed to encourage a healthy routine to strengthen and stretch the individual student to be able to perform functional or everyday activities. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8-9 a.m. is mandatory for section 201.

HTH-928 ANSR-Beginner Tai Chi

Section Info: Annapolis Senior Center | Beginner Tai Chi | No class May 25 | This Beginner Tai Chi class offers a gentle, standing exercise program for mental and physical wellbeing, featuring Yang Style Simplified Short Form as taught by Master Cheng Man-Ch'ing. Slow, smooth movements combined with deep breathing promote strength, balance, and relaxation. Often described as "meditation in motion," Tai Chi supports cardiovascular health, bone strength, balance, joint comfort, and overall mobility, while also improving mood, focus, and emotional wellbeing