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TASTE OF ASIA
Learn how to make Asian cuisine with simple recipes. Impress
family and friends with classic and popular dishes like spring
rolls, chicken satay, noodles, and different types of curries.
Instructor: Pia Ramachandran
Location: Calabasas Senior Center Multipurpose Room
DATE DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/24 Wed 10:30am - 12:30pm $69/$82.80
11/5 Wed 3:00 - 5:00pm $69/$82.80
TO DIE IN EGYPT
What happens to the dead in ancient Egypt? Gods, mummies,
secret tricks, and making it in the afterlife. Stories from the
Egyptian Book of the Dead. Join Scott Jones, a docent at the
Getty Villa, as he explores the fascinating life after death of the
ancient Egyptians.
Presenter: Scott Jones
Location: Founders Hall located behind the Calabasas Library
DATE DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
11/18 Tue 10:00 - 11:30am $13/$15.60
UPCOMING METEOR SHOWERS AND
THE AUTUMN NIGHT SKY
Learn to see the next three great meteor showers and how
best to spot the autumn constellations. Class includes a review
of NASA and JPL programs. Learn how to easily spot the (ISS)
International Space Station as it crosses the night sky. Discover
great photos and art in astronomy. Upcoming star parties, and
public astronomy events are discussed.
Presenter: Neill Simmons
Location: Founders Hall located behind the Calabasas Library
DATE DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/4 Thu 2:00 - 3:30pm $10/$12
VIVA LA VIDA: THE LIFE AND WORK
OF FRIDA KAHLO
Frida Kahlo’s passionate interest in the cultures of Mexico
served as a backdrop for her idiosyncratic and intensely
autobiographical body of work. Fueled by a series of tragedies
in her life, she created a series of complex and often disturbing
images of herself. Yet she also created lush, fantastic imagery in
her works, serving to create a powerfully complex personal style
that is one of the most original and dramatic of the 20th century.
Presenter: Eleanor Schrader
Location: Founders Hall located behind the Calabasas Library
DATE DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
11/12 Wed 10:30am - 12:00pm $24/$28.80
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WATER BIRDS
This geographical location, near the Pacific Ocean and many
lakes and waterways, contains many interesting birds that
prefer a habitat in or near the water. There are so many shore
birds and water birds that a program can be dedicated to them.
Kerry presents his photographs of many of these birds, as well as
information regarding the species.
Instructor: Kerry Perkins
Location: Founders Hall located behind the Calabasas Library
DATE DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
11/25 Tue 1:00 - 2:00pm $3/$3.60
WHISPERS OF THE AMAZON
Join an immersive lecture exploring the art and challenges of
photographing the Amazon Rainforest and Ecuador’s Yasuni
National Park. Scott Jones recently returned from two weeks
deep in the Amazon rainforest with an award-winning National
Geographic photographer. Join as he reveals through his
photography the beauty of elusive wildlife, and the indigenous
peoples of Ecuador. Explore off-the-beaten path areas of the
Mindo Cloud Forest, Quito, and the Amazon rainforest and
discover techniques for capturing the rainforest’s beauty,
amazing wildlife, and breathtaking biodiversity. Learn how light,
composition, and patience transform this unique environment
into stunning visual stories. This session also delves into the
role of ecotourism and conservation photography in preserving
ecosystems like the Nap River region, where indigenous
communities have revitalized biodiversity. Perfect for nature
lovers, photographers, and conversationalists.
Presenter: Scott Jones
Location: Founders Hall located behind the Calabasas Library
DATE DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
10/28 Tue 10:00 - 11:30am $13/$15.60
YIDDISH BINGO
The “classic” game played in Yiddish, with all materials provided
by the instructor.
Instructor: Marganit Lish
Location: Founders Hall located behind the Calabasas Library
DATE DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/16 Tue 1:00 - 3:00pm $20/$24