ENL-955 ASRC-Favorite Poems

Section Info: Arnold Senior Center | Favorite Poems | No class May 25 | Share, read, and discuss favorite poems, building on the Favorite Poem Project created by Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky. Poetry has a double nature: both inward, close to ones heart and memory, and outward, reflecting communal aspects of culture and public concerns. Because of poetrys dual nature, this course will incorporate participants favorite poems as well as the work of poets from other countries around the world. We will map our personal and community search for meaning and connection.

ENL-955 SSAC-Favorite Poems

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Favorite Poems | Share, read, and discuss favorite poems, building on the Favorite Poem Project created by Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky. Poetry has a double nature: both inward, close to one's heart and memory, and outward, reflecting communal aspects of culture and public concerns. Because of poetry's dual nature, this course will incorporate participants' favorite poems as well as the work of poets from other countries around the world. We will map our personal and community search for meaning and connection.

HSY-950 ANSR- American Revolution

Section Info: Annapolis Senior Center | American Revolution | Explore the ideas behind the American Revolution in the words of the men and women who lived it, from Patrick Henrys incendiary speech of 1775 to George Washingtons Farewell Address in 1796. We will read and discuss writings from, among others, Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, Abigail and John Adams, and Phillis Wheatley. We will inquire into the foundations of freedom, liberty, and democracy in order to build a more perfect union.

HSY-950 ASRC-American Revolution

Section Info: Arnold Senior Center | American Revolution | No class on May 25 | Explore the ideas behind the American Revolution in the words of the men and women who lived it, from Patrick Henrys incendiary speech of 1775 to George Washingtons Farewell Address in 1796. We will read and discuss writings from, among others, Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, Abigail and John Adams, and Phillis Wheatley. We will inquire into the foundations of freedom, liberty, and democracy in order to build a more perfect union.

HSY-950 SSAC-American Revolution

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | American Revolution | Explore the ideas behind the American Revolution in the words of the men and women who lived it, from Patrick Henrys incendiary speech of 1775 to George Washingtons Farewell Address in 1796. We will read and discuss writings from, among others, Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, Abigail and John Adams, and Phillis Wheatley. We will inquire into the foundations of freedom, liberty, and democracy in order to build a more perfect union.

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-354 Composting 101

CTT-917 ONLN-Computer Safety

Section Info: Online | Online Computer Safety for Seniors | Learn ways to stay safe on your computer. Create strong passwords you will remember. Discuss best practices for privacy settings on your devices and social media accounts. Learn to stay safe with SPAM, personal emergencies, and financial scams. Shop with confidence when adding your information to purchase items online. Develop techniques to protect against online fraud. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. is mandatory for section 203.

CTT-917 SCSC-Computer Safety

Section Info: South County | Online Computer Safety for Seniors | Learn ways to stay safe on your computer. Create strong passwords you will remember. Discuss best practices for privacy settings on your devices and social media accounts. Learn to stay safe with SPAM, personal emergencies, and financial scams. Shop with confidence when adding your information to purchase items online. Develop techniques to protect against online fraud.

HTH-901 COSR-Dance

Section Info: Omalley Senior Center | Dance | No class May 25 | This class is designed to strengthen the cardiovascular system plus tone muscles through aerobic dancing. It is a professionally choregraphed workout by Jacki Sorensen for healthy people who want to stay fit in a fun, effective way. Hand-held weights and floor work are used for a portion of the class to help improve strength and flexibility. Easy dance steps are taught and cued throughout. Upbeat music is used beginning with the warm-up to the cooldown. This is a beginner to intermediate class for students who enjoy a wide variety of music and movement.

HTH-902 ANSR-Line Dance Intermed, Adv

Section Info: Annapolis Senior Center | Line Dance Intermediate and Advance | If you have some experience in line dancing and would like a challenge, these classes are for you! They are geared toward intermediate to advanced level students and include more modern or newer dances.

HTH-902 ONLN- Line Dance Beg

Section Info: Online | Line Dance Beginner | No class May 25 | This low impact line dance class is geared toward beginners with guidance through the steps and how to perform circle dances and other similar dances. The history of some dances is occasionally explained. This class addresses the needs of beginners with attention to the best and easiest way to accomplish the dance. Dances can be adapted for students who have physicals limitations. | Note: Attendance in online sessions Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 202.

HTH-902 ONLN-Yoga Nidra

Section Info: Online | Yoga Nidra | No class on May 25 | Yoga Nidra is practiced lying down comfortably with the support of blankets, pillows and other props. The practice invites our attention inward where we float between wakefulness and deep rest. You are guided through various heart-centered meditations. Yoga Nidra takes us into a natural state of homeostasis and balances the nervous system. Yoga Nidra is good for those that struggle with letting go, stress, anxiety and insomnia. Yoga Nidra brings balance to body, mind, heart and soul. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 203.

HTH-903 ONLN-Very Gentle Yoga

Section Info: Online | Very Gentle Yoga | New to yoga? Or have you already tried yoga and would like to experiment more. while also continuing your favorite poses either sitting or standing? No mat needed. We will not be getting down on the floor in this class. Have a chair ready to use (sometimes). We will flow through sitting and standing poses, travel to a special place with a short meditation, and melt your cares away while challenging your balance, your body and mind. Come join us for a relaxing, strength and balance-building Zen experience. All levels welcome. No prior yoga experience needed. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays 12:00-1:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 230.

HTH-903 PSRC-Jazz Dance

Section Info: Pascal Senior Center | Jazz Dance| No class on May 25 | Join us for jazz dancing: movement to fun music while learning creative moves, stretching, and flexibility. This is a fun filled class where you will explore the movement of the body to great music, creative movement, and jazz terminology. The dances are based on Broadway Jazz. Stretches to gain flexibility and isolations are a part of the one-hour class. It incorporates basic ballet which adds to a great activity for balance, coordination, and putting cool moves together.