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TONE & BALANCE
Tone and balance teaches participants how to improve balance,
core strength, back health, and joint mobility. Various exercises
are done sitting on a chair, some standing, and some using the
support of the wall. Get ready to improve core stability, feel
more confident with balance and have fun! Please bring hand-
held weights and a resistance band to class. (8/6 classes)
No class 11/24
Instructor: Jenny Klossner
Location: Founders Hall located behind the Calabasas Library
DATES DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/8 - 10/27 Mon 1:00 - 2:00pm $87/$104.40
11/3 - 12/15 Mon 1:00 - 2:00pm $66/$79.20
ZUMBA GOLD
Zumba Gold is “exercise in disguise”, perfect for everybody,
and every body! It’s a modified, lower-intensity Zumba class,
created specifically for active adults looking for a low-impact,
energizing and exciting workout. Zumba Gold combines
inspiring Latin and around-the-world music with easy-to-follow
choreography, featuring moves from merengue, salsa, cha-
cha, cumbia, bachata and many more international styles. The
class focuses on cardiovascular health, muscle conditioning,
range of motion, coordination, flexibility, balance, and most
importantly, fun! Bring a bottle of water, come ready to sweat
and smile a lot… and prepare to leave feeling empowered,
energized, and so glad to have joined the party! (8 classes)
No class 9/23, 10/2, 11/11 & 11/27
Instructor: Mary Ellen Wood
Location: Founders Hall located behind the Calabasas Library
DATES DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/2 - 10/21 Tue 10:00 - 11:00am $66.50/$79.80
11/4 - 12/16 Tue 10:00 - 11:00am $57/$68.40
9/4 - 10/23 Thu 10:00 - 11:00am $66.50/$79.80
11/6 - 12/18 Thu 10:00 - 11:00am $57/$68.40
Music
ALL AMERICAN OPERA
This class examines a sample of operas with American themes,
or operas written by American composers. Beautiful music
and interesting stories. Operas include: West Side Story (9/25),
The Ghosts of Versailles (10/9), Streetcar Named Desire (10/23),
Moby Dick (10/30), Highway (11/6), Candide (11/13), Dead Man
Walking (11/20), Mahagonny (12/4). (8 classes)
No class 10/2 & 10/16
Presenter: Steve Kohn
Location: Calabasas Senior Center Conference Room
DATES DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/25 - 11/20 Thu 10:30am - 12:00pm $22/$26.40
Activity/event dates, times and fees subject to change.
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BOB DYLAN: A JEWISH LENS
The 1960s saw a surge of talented musicians, with Bob Dylan
standing out as a leading figure whose songwriting rose to
the level of serious literature, earning him the Nobel Prize in
Literature in 2016. Deeply influenced by his Jewish background,
Dylan’s lyrics often draw on Jewish tradition and biblical themes,
particularly the Hebrew prophets. These lectures explore the
Jewish elements in his work and seek to demonstrate the value a
Jewish perspective brings to the overall understanding of his art.
This course is taught using audio, video, text analysis, and group
discussion.
Presenter: Clifford Wilcox, Ph.D
Location: Founders Hall located behind the Calabasas Library
DATES DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
11/7 & 11/14 Fri 10:00am - 12:00pm $15/$18
DEBBIE FRIEDMAN: FOLKSINGER AS
JEWISH FEMINIST REVOLUTIONARY
In the early 1970s, Debbie Friedman (1951-2011), a Jewish
summer camp and choir leader, transformed synagogue
music by blending traditional Hebrew and English lyrics with
contemporary folk-rock. Beginning in St. Paul and later in
Chicago, she introduced a joyful, accessible “summer camp” style
that resonated across generations. Challenging both musical
and gender norms, Friedman revolutionized Jewish worship
and left a lasting impact on modern Jewish practice. This lecture
offers a brief overview of her life and her musical and social
contributions.
Presenter: Clifford Wilcox, Ph.D
Location: Founders Hall located behind the Calabasas Library
DATES DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
10/17 Fri 10:00am - 12:00pm $10/$12
MUSICAL THEATER MONDAYS
Musical Theater Mondays emphasize vocal technique, with a
focus on group numbers, solos, and duets. Attention is given to
the music of each piece while also working on the scenes from
which the songs originate. The class provides an opportunity to
refine singing skills and deepen the understanding of how the
music and dialogue work together to tell a story. This is a fantastic
opportunity for performers to build skills, gain confidence, and
experience the joy of musical theater in a supportive and creative
environment. (7 classes)
Instructor: Kyla Williams
Location: Calabasas Senior Center Multipurpose Room
DATES DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/8 - 10/20 Mon 10:00am - 12:00pm $92/$110.40
11/3 - 12/15 Mon 10:00am - 12:00pm $92/$110.40