HTH-945 ONLN-Strength and Stretch

Section Info: Online | Strength and Stretch | No class May 24 | This class is designed to improve muscle strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. Students will achieve this by performing strengthening and stretching exercises that target functionality of the legs, hips, back, shoulders, and arms. About 80% of the class is standing, 20% of the class is on the floor. Most exercises are performed using body weight and hand weights. Some exercises are done using a chair or on the floor using a mat. Modifications are provided for all fitness levels. Suggested Equipment: Hand weights (5lbs or less), Chair, Mat. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions on Sundays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. is mandatory for section 214.

HTH-945 PASD-Zumba Toning

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | Zumba Toning | A unique way to improve your body through the combination of dance and fitness with a focus on FUN which ensures you'll "stick with it"! This whole-body workout to great music will tone arms and legs, strengthen your core, and improve your balance. The class is very senior-friendly as it allows the participant to easily modify any movement due to ability or needs. Light "Toning sticks" are used; while like traditional hand weights, they are constructed to allow for improved movement. Come dance your way to leaner muscles and a more sculpted shape.

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.

ENG-928 SCSC-African American Lit.

Section Info: South County | African American Literature | 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.

LGA-949 SCSC-Intermediate Spanish

Section Info: South County | Intermediate Spanish for Senior Adults | Continue improving your Spanish language skills. Strengthen your vocabulary, explore regular and irregular verbs, and gain confidence with compound and subjunctive tenses. Enjoy engaging conversation practice that brings the Spanish language to life.

CTT-904 ASRC-Social Media: Best Pract.

Section Info: Arnold | Social Media: Best Practices and Tips | No class May 4, 11, and 25 | Explore the five most popular social media sites. Discover the best practices to stay safe online and learn how to safely share pictures and videos and keep in touch with family and friends.

CTT-940 PSRC-Canva Basics

Section Info: Pascal | Canva Basics: Graphic Design | Explore the main features of Canva and practice using the free templates to generate print designs, greeting cards, digital presentations, social media posts and photo slide videos. Learn to access stock photos, videos, and templates.

MUC-911 PSRC-Fundamentals of Ukulele

Section Info: Pascal Senior Center | Fundamentals of Ukulele | No Class May 25 | Learn ukulele fundamentals. Explore a brief history of the ukulele, fundamentals of basic music theory, forms of notation, chord chart reading, major scales and music history with related information of the basics of a variety of genres. All skill levels welcome; beginners are encouraged.

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.

HSY-911 Online-Books of the World

Section Info: Online | Preserving the Books of the World: Then and Now | Discover how libraries began and hear stories about people who have spent their lives protecting and collecting books and how they will continue in the digital age. Identify famous bookstores around the world, and explore book festivals, book towns, and even look at novels about books. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

HSY-915 ASRC-Hieroglyphics

Section Info: Arnold Senior Center | Introduction to Hieroglyphics | No Class May 25 | Explore the history, structure, and use of Egyptian hieroglyphs, one of the most iconic writing systems in the world. This course will be a blend of lectures, interactive lessons, and practical exercises, including hands-on work with real hieroglyphic texts. By the end, students will have a solid foundation in Egyptian hieroglyphs, as well as an appreciation for their cultural and historical significance.

HSY-915 SSAC-Hieroglyphics

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Introduction to Hieroglyphics | Explore the history, structure, and use of Egyptian hieroglyphs, one of the most iconic writing systems in the world. This course will be a blend of lectures, interactive lessons, and practical exercises, including hands-on work with real hieroglyphic texts. By the end, students will have a solid foundation in Egyptian hieroglyphs, as well as an appreciation for their cultural and historical significance.

BNS-910 COSR-Sewing-Level 2

Section Info: Omalley | Sewing: Design, Sew and Sell, Beginner 2 | Build upon skills acquired in Sewing: Design, Sew and Sell, Beginning 1 (BNS-901). Explore new and varied projects and discuss effective methods to market and sell completed projects. Prerequisite: Completion of Clothing I: Design, Sew and Sell (BNS-901) or Sewing: Design, Sew and Sell-Beginning 1 (BNS-909) or instructor permission required.

HOR-902 ONLN-Basic Gardening

Section Info: Online | Basic Gardening | Learn what makes right plant, right place principles work in your garden. Discover how to choose, grow, and multiply the plants in your garden. Discuss how to build healthy soil for perennials, trees, shrubs, and vegetables and identify proper techniques for mulching, pruning, watering, and maintenance of a thriving landscape. Native plants as well as ornamentals will be discussed. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 201.

HOR-902 SSAC-Basic Gardening

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Basic Gardening | No class on May 23 | Students will learn basic gardening techniques for the home garden to take them through the gardening year, from design through planting, maintenance, harvest and ecological methods of putting the garden to bed in the fall. We will cover soil composition, planting, pruning, propagation and care of seedlings, pest control and plant disease.