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50 & BETTER Classes
Mind & Body
MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS
Find an ideal meditation style. Open up to simple and effective
techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, improve concentration
and focus, foster creativity, benefit cardiovascular and immune
health, and learn pain management techniques. Discussion
and learning evolve into guided imagery segments and silent
meditation practice, occasionally supported by “sound bath”
implements. (6 classes) No class 11/27
Instructor: Barbara Teller
Location: Calabasas Senior Center Conference Room
DATES DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
10/30 - 12/11 Thu 1:00 - 2:00pm $75/$90
QIGONG/TAI CHI: FINDING YOUR CHI
This class offers a beautifully relaxing, meditative, strengthening
and physically mobilizing Tai Chi Qigong practice. Tai Chi Qigong
Shibashi utilizes breath and arm movement while from a standing
position. As the arm movements are performed, multiple parts
of the body come into play. Qigong offers better mind and body
health and is easily practiced while seated. Through practice,
students begin to find a promising Qi (Chi) residing within
the body. This class also practices the first few movements
of Yang style Tai Chi to help with better balance. (6 classes)
No class 11/28
Instructor: Caroline Hatfield
Location: Calabasas Senior Center Art Room
DATES DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/12 - 10/17 Fri 1:45 - 2:40pm $65/$78
11/7 - 12/19 Fri 1:45 - 2:40pm $65/$78
Hobbies & Interests
ACTING FOR FUN
Let’s do skits, improvisations, pantomimes, and acting games.
Feel confident expressing and creating while in a supportive and
exciting environment. (7 classes) No class 9/23 & 11/11
Instructor: Anita Jackman
Location: Calabasas Senior Center Conference Room
DATES DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/2 - 10/21 Tue 3:30 - 5:00pm $89.50/$107.40
10/28 - 12/16 Tue 3:30 - 5:00pm $89.50/$107.40
BEGINNING FRENCH
Bonjour! Learn to speak and understand basic French. Gain
confidence with vocabulary, pronunciation, useful travel phrases,
basic conversations, common French expressions and fun
French culture. Taught by Mary Ellen, who never spoke a word of
French until age 40, when she was hired as a Disney Performing
Arts Vocal Coach, Dance Coach and dancing Mickey Mouse
for Disneyland Paris. All beginners welcome and encouraged!
(6/7 classes) No class 9/22
Instructor: Mary Ellen Wood
Location: Calabasas Senior Center Conference Room
DATES DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/8 - 10/20 Mon 5:15 - 6:15pm $57/$68.40
11/3 - 12/15 Mon 5:15 - 6:15pm $66.50/$79.80
BEGINNING SPANISH
Come and learn Spanish! Learn basic grammar concepts and
immerse in the Spanish language. In addition, learn about the
cultures and traditions of Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula.
The instruction objective is to engage every participant by
practicing conversations that are useful to the participants not
only in daily lives, but also in travels to Spanish speaking countries.
(6/7 classes) No class 9/22
Instructor: Angel Lerma
Location: Calabasas Senior Center Sports Room
DATES DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/8 - 10/20 Mon 5:00 - 6:30pm $74.94/$89.92
11/3 - 12/15 Mon 5:00 - 6:30pm $87.40/$104.88
BIRD WALK AT KING GILLETTE RANCH
Bring binoculars, a bird guide, and/or camera and join in for a
leisurely stroll around the grounds of King Gillette Ranch. This
area attracts many songbirds, water birds, woodpeckers, and
raptors. Students are always treated to something interesting!
The walk is less than a mile at a very easy pace. *Group leaves
promptly at 8:30am from the flagpole at King Gillette Ranch.
Instructor: Kerry Perkins
Location: King Gillette Ranch
DATES DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/3 Wed 8:30 - 10:00am $7/$8.40
10/1 Wed 8:30 - 10:00am $7/$8.40
11/5 Wed 8:30 - 10:00am $7/$8.40
12/3 Wed 8:30 - 10:00am $7/$8.40
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