HTH-929 COSR-Self Defense

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | No class May 25 | 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-929 PASD-Self Defense

Section Info: Pasadena 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-929 PSRC-Comprehensive Tai Chi

Section Info: Pascal Senior Center | Comprehensive Tai Chi | This continuing education course provides instruction on improving and maintaining health through education and awareness of movement and balance concepts and practices. Topics include muscle groups, fall prevention, maintaining and improving coordination, and improving balance.

HTH-929 PSRC-Self Defense

Section Info: Pascal Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | No class May 25 | 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-926 MC-Aerobics, Strength

Section Info: Main Campus | Aerobics, Strength | No class April 14, 16, or 21 | This class improves balance, cardiovascular fitness, and strength using weights, balls, bands, bars, and a mat or chair. We begin with a warm-up and stretch, followed by low-impact aerobics to raise the heart rate. Strength and cardio segments alternate, ending with core work and stretching. Thursdays include time in the fitness center. All major muscle groups are trained for a total-body workout-set to great music.

HTH-926 ONLN-Aerobics and Strength

Section Info: Online | Aerobics and Strength | This upbeat cardio class warms the muscles and gets the blood flowing. We then stretch to elongate muscles, ligaments, tendons, and spine, focusing on correct posture by lifting from the sternum and crown of the head. Maintaining good posture helps with balance and fall prevention. Light hand weights and chair routines strengthen the upper and lower body. Each workout is unique and set to great music! | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-1 p.m. is mandatory for section 202.

HTH-928 ONLN-Beg, Intermed Tai Chi

Section Info: Online | Beginning, Intermediate Tai Chi | No class May 25 | Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise that promotes balance, circulation, flexibility, and overall health. Practicing the Yang Style short form helps improve posture, joint mobility, and body awareness through slow, centered movements. Repeated practice strengthens both mind and body, supporting cardiovascular fitness, stress reduction, and mental clarity. Ideal for those seeking improved balance, flexibility, and inner calm. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

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-936 ONLN-Road to Resiliency Yoga

Section Info: Online | Road to Resiliency (Mat and Chair Yoga) | Our trauma-informed yoga class helps ease pain caused by emotional, mental, or physical trauma, which the body remembers even if we don't. New research shows how trauma impacts us and what we can do with that experience. Benefits include strengthening the vagus nerve, creating new neural pathways, improving self-awareness, self-care, and self-love. The class also helps manage stress and pain. Students are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen for journaling activities. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga strap, two blocks, and a blanket if needed. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 9:30- 11am is mandatory for section 201.

HTH-939 ONLN-Chair Yoga

Section Info: Online | Chair Yoga | Gentle yoga stretches and movements are adapted to the chair; or standing, using a chair for support as needed. Each class begins with breathing and body awareness fundamentals. Enhanced verbal instruction and unlimited modifications make this practice comfortable and beneficial for all levels. Emphasis on skills that are practical and versatile for seniors in activities of daily living. If you enjoy an interactive, shared learning experience in a warm, friendly environment - WELCOME HOME! Class is student-centered and engagement-driven via Zoom audio and video. Equipment: yoga "sticky" mat and sturdy, straight-back chair. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Fridays from 9:30-10:30a.m. is mandatory for section 223.

HTH-939 ONLN-Chair Yoga

Section Info: Online | Chair Yoga | This class is an enjoyable and energizing seated yoga class. Emphasis is placed on posture, core strengthening and lengthening muscles used for balance. The class includes yoga breathing techniques, seated warm-ups, and standing strengthening exercises in which the chair is used as a balance aid. We practice seated yoga postures as well as seated rest and relaxation techniques. The standing portion of class can be modified to be done while seated if needed. Suggested Equipment: Sturdy chair, resistance bands | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 206.

HTH-939 ONLN-Chair Yoga and Meditation

Section Info: Online | Chair Yoga and Meditation | No class May 25 | Morning Meditation and Seated Stretch. This interactive combo class merges two ancient healing arts to support overall wellness for today's active senior. No prior experience necessary! Together, we'll explore various approaches to meditation, with origins spanning thousands of years, and cultures from around the globe. Gentle yoga-based stretches, breathing techniques, and body awareness fundamentals are all practiced seated in a chair. Unlimited modifications make this practice accessible and beneficial for all levels. Equipment: yoga "sticky" mat and sturdy, straight-back chair. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. is mandatory for section 222.

ERC-922 COSR-Conflict Res N. Ireland

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Conflict Resolution N. Ireland | Finding Peace: Lessons in Conflict Resolution from Northern Ireland. This interactive, six-week class is open to anyone interested in understanding effective ways to resolve conflict. We will assess community-based approaches to peacebuilding such as storytelling, dialogue, and music, using real-life examples from Northern Ireland, a place that experienced thirty years of communal violence known as "The Troubles," and has since built a lasting peace.

ERC-922 SCSC-Conflict Res N. Ireland

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Conflict Resolution N. Ireland | Finding Peace: Lessons in Conflict Resolution from Northern Ireland. This interactive, six-week class is open to anyone interested in understanding effective ways to resolve conflict. We will assess community-based approaches to peacebuilding such as storytelling, dialogue, and music, using real-life examples from Northern Ireland, a place that experienced thirty years of communal violence known as "The Troubles," and has since built a lasting peace.