HTH-929 SSAC-Self Defense

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Senior Self Defense | This course provides instruction on how to defend yourself using your bodys 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-929 SSAC-Self Defense

Section Info: Severn 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 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 303.

HTH-928 ONLN-Beginner Tai Chi

Section Info: Online | Beginner Tai Chi | This beginner Tai Chi class introduces a gentle standing exercise based on the Yang Style Simplified Short Form taught by Cheng Man-ching. Slow, flowing movements and deep breathing improve balance, strength, and relaxation while supporting cardiovascular health, joint comfort, mobility, and overall mental and physical wellbeing. | Note: Beginner Tai Chi. Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 309.

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.

HTH-928 SSAC-Tai Chi

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Tai Chi | Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese practice that promotes balance, circulation, and overall health. The Yang Style short form uses slow, centered movements to improve posture, flexibility, and body awareness. Regular practice supports balance, cardiovascular fitness, stress reduction, and greater mental and physical wellbeing.

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 302.

HLH-518 Tai Chi Sword (jian)

Section Info: Note: No class June 19 or July 3.

HLH-518 Tai Chi Sword (jian)

Section Info: Note: No class June 19 or July 3.

HLH-518 Tai Chi Sword (jian)

Section Info: Note: No class June 19 or July 3.

HTH-925 ONLN-Strength & Stretch

Section Info: Online | Strength and Stretch | 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 301.

ATS-904 ONLN-Art History

Section Info: Online | Art History | No class on September 7 | 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 301.

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 302.

CRE-912 ONLN-Acrylic Painting

Section Info: Online | Acrylic Painting | This course is designed to guide you through the history of acrylics, set up, product essentials and technique. We will delve into creating magnificent paintings quickly and easily with direction, individuality, and imagination. We will also expand into marketing and sales of art on and offline. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. is mandatory for section 305.