ERC-904 PASD- Genealogy

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | Genealogy | No class April 29 | Make genealogy more interesting by fleshing out information about ancestors' lives. Learn how and where to find and record information. Discuss how to solve genealogical obstacles. Explore proper genealogy methods to construct a family tree that goes beyond names and dates and incorporates the history of the times.

ERC-904 SSAC- Genealogy

Section Info: Severn Center | Genealogy | No class April 30 | Make genealogy more interesting by fleshing out information about ancestors' lives. Learn how and where to find and record information. Discuss how to solve genealogical obstacles. Explore proper genealogy methods to construct a family tree that goes beyond names and dates and incorporates the history of the times.

HRY-901 ONLN-Forgotten Women

Section Info: Online | Forgotten Women | Notable Women of the World. Read Mavericks, Trailblazers, and World Changers by Zing Tsjeng. Discuss women in science, leadership, writers, and artists who have been forgotten or overlooked. These accomplished women have changed the course of our futures. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions on Mondays from 2-4 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

MUC-905 ONLN-Music Masterpiece

Section Info: Online | Music Masterpiece: Romantic Russians | This course explores the development of Russian music from its early lack of a national tradition to its emergence as a distinctive cultural force. Students will study the rise of native composition with Mikhail Glinka, the nationalist movement of the "Mighty Fistful," and the blending of folk elements with Romanticism. The course concludes with an examination of major Soviet-era influences and composers, including Shostakovich and emigre figures such as Rachmaninov and Stravinsky. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m. is mandatory for section 201.

MUC-905 ONLN-Music Masterpiece

Section Info: Online | Music Masterpiece: Romantic Russians. | This course explores the development of Russian music from its early lack of a national tradition to its emergence as a distinctive cultural force. Students will study the rise of native composition with Mikhail Glinka, the nationalist movement of the "Mighty Fistful," and the blending of folk elements with Romanticism. The course concludes with an examination of major Soviet-era influences and composers, including Shostakovich and emigre figures such as Rachmaninov and Stravinsky. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions on Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 202.

WRI-901 SCSC-Creative Writing

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Creative Writing | Both fiction and nonfiction writers benefit from applying creative writing techniques: hooking-the reader, characterization, setting, conflict, and satisfying endings. Through writing assignments, class discussions, and in-class exercises, you will advance your in-progress stories and discover new ones.

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.

HRY-990 ONLN-Women in WWII

Section Info: Online | Women in WWII | Examine the lives of influential women who have shaped the world in the areas of science, sports, the arts, public service, and government. Explore how, as champions of their causes, these women positively influenced the welfare and conditions of humanity. WW 2-achievements, social and political role. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

HSY-905 ONLN-History Fashion Designers

Section Info: Online | Historical Impact of Iconic Fashion Designers | Explore two iconic fashion designers of the 20th century and the historical world events that influenced the lives of Gabrielle Coco and Chanel and Christian Dior. Examine their intense rivalry. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.

MUC-901 COSR- Great Composers

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Scandinavian and Finnish Composers | This course presents the music of Scandinavian and Finnish composers including Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius, Aulis Sallinen, Einojohani Rautavaara, Carl Nielsen, Kari Tikka, Rued Langgaard, Kaija Saariaho, and others. The music of Iceland will also be included. Their works include concertos, orchestral music, and operas. Throughout the course there will be both audio and video presentations representing the finest works of these varied composers.

SLG-904 ASRC-Sign Language 1

Section Info: Arnold | Conversational Sign Language: Level 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.

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.

SLG-904 PSRC-Sign Language 1

Section Info: Pascal | Conversational Sign Language: Level 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.

SLG-904 SCSC-Sign Language 1

Section Info: South County | Conversational Sign Language: Level 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.

SLG-905 BPSC-Sign Language 1

Section Info: Brooklyn Park | Conversational Sign Language: Level 1 | Examine the fundamental principles of American Sign Language. Explore basic sign vocabulary, syntax structure, finger spelling, and numbers. Discuss the origins of sign language.