CRE-912 ONLN-Chinese Calligraphy

Section Info: Online | Chinese Calligraphy | Chinese calligraphy is a refined art form with five main styles-ranging from rough and informal to elegant and stylized. Each character expresses a moment through balance, proportion, and rhythm. Strokes follow a specific order, with even spacing and consistent sizing. The simplicity and meditative quality stem from Zen Buddhism and Taoism. Students will explore art venues and assess sales potential. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 215.

CRE-913 ONLN-Pastels

Section Info: Online | Pastels | This course is for students of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Beginners will learn materials and pastel application methods through demonstrations, while advanced students will explore art principles and new techniques. Students will discover pastels as an exciting alternative to traditional painting methods. Individual attention is provided, and topics like framing, exhibiting, and shipping pastels will be covered. Students will paint their own subjects or images chosen by the instructor, with an emphasis on individuality, taking risks, and working from photographs. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 1-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 204.

CRE-913 SSAC-Drawing and Painting

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Drawing and Painting | Participants will complete several art projects of their own choosing, such as still life, portrait, and landscape, in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. No previous art experience is required. Drawing basics such as line, value, light and shadow, linear perspective, and portrait proportions will be covered using pencil, eraser and drawing paper. Color basics such as primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary, and neutral colors, tint, tone, and shade will be covered using acrylic paint and oil pastel on drawing paper.

YOT-807 Men's Full-Day Basketball

Section Info: Note: Campers must be 9- 14 years old and have completed grade 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 this past school year.

HTH-900 COSR-Ballroom Dance

Section Info: OMalley | Ballroom Dance | Sharpen your dance skills, get exercise, and have fun in this engaging class with Carlos Pabon, former Rhythm and Latin National Champion and respected national competition judge. You will learn the basics of ballroom dance while building a foundation of movement, patterns, and skills for each dance style. Carlos enjoys working with seniors and highlights ballrooms benefits, from physical fitness to memory support. All levels are welcome, and partners are encouraged but not required.

HTH-900 SCSC-Healing Arts and Sciences

Section Info: South County | A range of healing arts topics will be covered including alternative, complementary, holistic, integrative, mind-body, wellness, and world medicine. An overview of natural health foods, specialized diets and nutritional supplements is covered. Also included are self-healing practices of mindfulness meditation, journaling, reflective writing, plus intuitive and creative arts. Subtle energy therapies covered include homeopathy, herbs, essential oils, aroma therapy, acupuncture, bodywork and hands healing, plus Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, and subtle energy movement exercise practices.

HTH-903 ONLN-Belly Dance for Exercise

Section Info: Online | Belly Dance for Exercise | Belly dance celebrates every body type at every stage of life. It has been considered as one of the oldest forms of dance, having roots in all ancient cultures from the orient to India to the mid-East, and has been performed for women during fertility rites or parties preparing a young woman for marriage. Gain strength and tone muscles by learning how to isolate movement in different parts of the body. Increase your flexibility all while having fun dancing to exotic musical rhythms! | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. is mandatory for section 214.

HTH-903 ONLN-Chair Tai Chi

Section Info: Online | Chair Tai Chi | No class May 25 | Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese movement practice offering several health benefits. Exercises consist of slow, graceful movements made while breathing deeply. Seated Tai Chi is a great option for those with limited mobility. Some of the benefits include greater muscle control, improved system management for arthritis and related medical conditions affecting aging adults, better stability, and reduced stress. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 9-10 a.m. is mandatory for section 213.

HTH-903 ONLN-Chair Tai Chi

Section Info: Online | Chair Tai Chi | Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese movement practice offering several health benefits. Exercises consist of slow, graceful movements made while breathing deeply. Seated Tai Chi is a great option for those with limited mobility. Some of the benefits include greater muscle control, improved system management for arthritis and related medical conditions affecting aging adults, better stability, and reduced stress. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions on Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. is mandatory for section 212.

HTH-903 ONLN-Dance

Section Info: Online | Dance | No class May 24 | Learn and practice different popular Line Dances. Steps to each song are broken down before performing. This is a dance class where you will learn technique. No previous dance experience necessary. Just show up ready to have fun. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Sundays from 10-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 206.

HTH-903 ONLN-Latin Dance Aerobics

Section Info: Online | Latin Dance Aerobics | This dance workout combines moves for different Latin rhythms. Participants will get an effective cardio workout while learning to dance to salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, cumbia, and Chacha. Participants will also learn a bit of the history of these dances. No previous dance experience necessary. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Fridays from 4-5 p.m. is mandatory for section 205.

HTH-903 ONLN-Line Dance

Section Info: Online | Line Dance | Learn and practice different popular Line Dances. Steps to each song are broken down before performing. This is a dance class where you will learn technique. No previous dance experience necessary. Just show up ready to have fun. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. is mandatory for section 203.

HTH-903 ONLN-Qigong

Section Info: Online | Qigong | This class explores the health benefits of Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese practice for cultivating energy (Qi) through movement and breath. We'll focus on the 8 Pieces of Brocade, a gentle yet powerful form. Benefits include improved flexibility, relaxation, mental clarity, and overall vitality. Qi Gong helps calm the mind, energize the body, and restore harmony. More Qi means more vitality-when energy flows, health improves. Join us to move, breathe, and find your center. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 10-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 210.

HTH-903 ONLN-Qigong

Section Info: Online | Qigong | This class explores the health benefits of Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese practice for cultivating energy (Qi) through movement and breath. We'll focus on the 8 Pieces of Brocade, a gentle yet powerful form. Benefits include improved flexibility, relaxation, mental clarity, and overall vitality. Qi Gong helps calm the mind, energize the body, and restore harmony. More Qi means more vitality-when energy flows, health improves. Join us to move, breathe, and find your center. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 211.

HTH-903 PSRC- Tap Dance

Section Info: Pascal Senior Center | Tap Dance | No class on May 25 | Come learn fun tap dance routines. Learn a variety of skills and choreographed tap dances. Some tap experience is preferred. Tap dancing will help increase muscular strength, motor skills, cardiovascular conditioning and will sharpen your memory.