HTH-928 ONLN-Gentle Tai Chi

Section Info: Online | Gentle Tai Chi | Tai Chi offers well-documented health benefits, including improved blood pressure, balance, focus, strength, flexibility, endurance, bone density, and immune function, with anti-aging effects. This ancient, mindful movement practice suits all fitness levels-beginners build strong foundations, while experienced students refine skills. Movements are typically done standing but can be modified for seated practice. No equipment is needed; just wear loose, comfortable clothing. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 10-11a.m. is mandatory for section 203.

HTH-928 ONLN-Intermediate Tai Chi

Section Info: Online | Intermediate Tai Chi | This Intermediate Tai Chi class builds on the Yang Style Simplified Short Form learned in Beginner Tai Chi, which is required. Students continue refining slow, smooth movements coordinated with deep breathing to support physical and mental health. This standing, weight-bearing practice often called meditation in motion strengthens cardiovascular health, bones, and balance, supports joint comfort, and promotes mental clarity, improved mood, reduced anxiety, and overall wellbeing. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. is mandatory for section 208.

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.

SLG-904 ONLN-Sign Language 1

Section Info: Online | Conversational Sign Language 1 | Examine the fundamental principles of American Sign Language (ASL). Explore basic sign vocabulary, syntax structure, finger spelling and numbers. Discuss the origins of sign language. Book: Learn American Sign Language James W. Guido ISBN# ISBN 978-1577151074 | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 202.

BNS-915 SCSC-Wildfowl Carving

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Wildfowl Carving | No class May 25 | This course provides detailed instruction on the design, production, and marketing of completed wildfowl carvings that are finished. Topics include techniques of carved and painted wildfowl carvings and business and marketing strategies. An orientation that includes safety procedures is given by the instructor before the class starts. The instructor will provide a supply list for the students.

BNS-915 SCSC-Wildfowl Carving

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Wildfowl Carving | No class May 25 | This course provides detailed instruction on the design, production, and marketing of completed wildfowl carvings that are finished. Topics include techniques of carved and painted wildfowl carvings and business and marketing strategies. An orientation that includes safety procedures is given by the instructor before the class starts. The instructor will provide a supply list for the students.

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.

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.

ATS-904 ONLN-Art History

Section Info: Online | Art History | No class May 25 | This course provides instruction on the worldwide history of art. Specifically, we will use the works of the worlds art masters to analyze and discuss the fundamental principles and elements of art. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 2-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

ATS-904 ONLN-Art History

Section Info: Online | Art History | This course provides instruction on the worldwide history of art. Specifically, we will use the works of the worlds art masters to analyze and discuss the fundamental principles and elements of art. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 2-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 202.

BNS-908 ASRC-Wood Carving-Beg Novice

Section Info: Arnold Senior Center | Wood Carving-Beginner Novice | This wood carving class is designed for absolute beginners, including those with no experience or who have not carved in many years. Instruction focuses on hand tools only-knives and gouges-with no power tools used. Students learn tool selection, basic knife cuts, sharpening, wood selection, pattern application, pyrography, and painting. Because tools are extremely sharp, safety and basic first aid is emphasized. A Kevlar carving glove and leather thumb guard are required. Note: For questions or for a list of required supplies, email Dave Parker at daveparker1000@gmail.com.

BNS-908 PASD-Wood Carving

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | Wood Carving | The purpose of this class is to develop the skills of wood carvers from the novice to intermediate levels. While this class offers a single project to be completed over each semester, other carving styles will be discussed. In this class, only hand tools (knives & gouges) are used and since carving tools are extremely sharp, safety will be emphasized. Tool sharpening & selection, painting, and pyrography will also be covered. In lieu of the semester project, students may work on their own projects with instructor assistance (as time allows). Students will identify art venues and determine sales potential.

HTH-935 ANSR-Stand Tall and Strong

Section Info: Annapolis Senior Center | Stand Tall and Strong | No class May 25 | Strengthen and lengthen postural muscles to improve efficiency of movement during daily activities. Chair and standing exercises using weights, band, and bender ball. Focus is on core strength which includes all muscles supporting the spine. Workout includes leg and arm exercises.

HTH-935 ANSR-Strengthen and Lengthen

Section Info: Annapolis Senior Center | Strengthen and Lengthen | No class May 25 | Postural strengthening with weights and floor work is central to this workout. Guidance and movement accommodations will be suggested for anyone with joint mobility issues. Must be able to work out on a mat on the floor. Chair and standing exercises will also be part of the exercises. Exercise with weights, bands, and bender balls.