Membership in the Adult Concert Band is open to all individuals who have had musical experience. This course will provide intermediate and advanced instrumental techniques and allow students to practice and perfect their performance skills. Individuals interested may visit the class and have a conference with the band director. Concerts are scheduled with input from the Concert Band.

     This slower-paced course was developed for the older adult students who has had no prior computer experience. It includes a basic introduction to the computer using Microsoft Windows. The student performs certain tutorials and lessons created to increase their computer competency and literacy. It includes the patented Brain Fitness Program designed to improve memory, strengthen communicatrion, and sharpen thinking. Through this program the brain has the ability to change and gain back the potential of 10 years of cognitive health.

     This course is designed to develop basic skills and techniques in the fundamentals of Chinese Brush Painting.

     Hand knitting, crocheting, and needlepoint on plastic canvas will be taught (color and composition will be stressed in learning these three forms of needle arts). There will be a non-refundable $25 fee for materials.

     This course helps students aquire the knowledge, correct techniques, skills, and special sewing tips to do basic sewing and to make the most of their wardrobe. There will be a non-refundable $25 fee for materials.

     This beginning course helps students aquire the knowledge, correct techniques, skills, and special sewing tips to do basic sewing and to make the most of their wardrobe. The Intermediate course will focus on advanced sewing and tailoring skills, which will help prepare students for possible future employment. Students will also learn techniques in effectively altering clothers.There will be a non-refundable $25 fee for materials.

     This class will help the student in selection and use of commercial patterns, the fundamental process of garment construction, fitting, elementary design and pattern development, wardrobe planning, grooming and elementary tailoring. There will be a non-refundable $25 fee for materials.

     Line exercise is not difficult and can be quite fun! Even if you feel uncoordinated at first, practice will turn you into a coordinated participant who can master the sequence of steps that each exercise comprises. This beginning class will introduce the student to the basic steps of line exercise with an emphasis on posture, coordination, flexibility, and safety.

     This intermediate class will continue where the beginning class left off. The basic line exercise steps will be set to more advanced musical beats. Line exercise is not difficult and can be quite fun! Even if you feel uncoordinated at first, practice will turn you into a coordinated participant who can master the sequence of steps that each exercise comprises.

     This program is designed to meet the needs of older adults to live a more healthful and happier life. This class will help the student develop cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. This is done through a combination of stretching, range of motion, resistance and toning exercises, weight training, and aerobics set to music.

     This course emphasizes the development and maintenance of a helthy body with a focus on an ancient Chinese philosophy of mediation and physical exercise. It consists of carefully coordinated exercises that follow anatural relaxed pattern of gradual movements and body rotation. The course provides a variety of exercises and self discipline to promote one's mental and physical fitness in the areas of preventative and personal development.

     A course in hand knitting and crocheting in which the student learns methods, yarns, charting, ribbon knitting and how to read printed instructions.

     This class is designed to provide a background of experience in oil painting. Students may choose oil or acrylics. Students will learn basics and be able to make their own composition. Students will be confident and competent in their chosen medium.

     This class will deal with basic and intermediate piano techniques including note reading, fingering, melodic study, chords, popular, classical, and folk literature. It is not necessary to own a piano in order to participate.

     This class is for students who want to explore the world of quilting and will cover basic cutting, piecing, applique layering, borders, and bindings. Students will complete a sampler in class.

     This course offers the student instruction in upholstery and its related areas. This course will cover upholstering, springing, measuring, cutting, sewing, stripping, and frame reconditioning. There will be a non-refundable $25 fee for materials.

     The student will learn the fundamental principles of drawing, design, color, composition, and develop the primary painting skills and techniques for watercolor paint. (Instructor will demonstrate during class sessions.)

     The safe use of modern woodworking machines and hand tools will be taught along with the design, construction, laminating, assembly, and finishing of articles made of wood or laminated plastics. Practical discussions and demonstrations on the use of tools, their purpose, and industrial uses will be conducted. There will be a non-refundable fee for materials. Please check with the teacher for details.