Learning Adventures for Seniors

LEARNING ADVENTURES FOR SENIORS


ACC at The Glen

Acting at Any Age
Cory Seelye-Dixon	No. 10003W
Tuition: $75.00	6 sessions
Thursdays, Oct. 1-Nov. 12, 2009, 2:30pm-4:30pm (No class Oct. 15)
The Glen at Hiland Meadows

Students will participate in acting exercises and games which will help them develop acting skills by introducing improvisation, blocking techniques, script memorization, character and scene analysis, and ensemble work with scene partners. The class will culminate in either a two person scene study or monologue. No prior theatre experience is necessary. Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably. Release your inner actor! *Sorry, we cannot honor audits for this course.

Art - for the Fearful and Reluctant Artist
Laura Provo-Parker	No. 10030
Tuition: $65.00	5 sessions
Tuesdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 17, 2009, 6:30pm-8:30pm
The Glen at Hiland Meadows

This course is for all who aspire to find the artist inside them. In this "safe" and nurturing environment, learn how to loosen up and lost your fear of becoming and being an artist. This course will include drawing and painting from observation and participants will work in pencil, acrylic paint and several other media. No experience is necessary. Come and have some fun! Note: A $25-35 materials fee for supplies will be collected by the instructor on the first evening of class. *Sorry, we cannot honor audits for this course.

Chair Yoga
Tobey Gifford	No. 10009W
Tuition: $60.00	8 sessions
Fridays, Oct. 2-Nov. 20, 10:30am-11:30am
The Glen at Hiland Meadows

Chair Yoga is the practice of classical yoga poses adapted for the chair. Chair Yoga is for anyone interested in the many benefits of yoga without having to be on the floor or having to change into special clothes. Anyone who can sit in a chair can do Chair Yoga. These are the benefits can you expect from practicing from Chair Yoga: • Stimulate blood flow to the arms, legs and hands reducing stiffness and fatigue • Make the movements easier for those who may have back or hip ailments and are uncomfortable on the floor • Improve posture and balance • Build strength and flexibility • Promote deep and effective breathing and relaxation techniques Try Chair Yoga – you’ll be glad you did! Please note: Community members welcome. *Sorry, we cannot honor audits for this course.

Lifestories: A Memoir Writing Workshop
Elizabeth Cassidy	No. 10022W
Tuition: $72.00	6 sessions
Mondays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 2009, 2:15pm-4:15pm
The Glen at Hiland Meadows

Writing memoirs helps you share the stories of your life. You can use writing to look into the events, decisions, times, and places which have shaped your perspective of your world. Pass on your family stories. Preserve your family heritage. Relive the joys and lessons of your life. Join us for five weeks of sharing and learning. In this class we will use journal writing to recall our personal stories and choose the ones we wish to share with others. Whether this will be your first attempt at writing your memoirs or you’ve been working on them for years, come and join this fun group. Everyone is welcome. Please note: Community members welcome. *Sorry, we cannot honor audits for this course.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Brenda Arley	No. 10029W
Tuition: $300.00	10 sessions
Wednesdays, Sept. 23-Nov. 18, 2009, 6:00pm-8:30pm and Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, 9:00am-4:30pm (Sept. 23, 6:00pm-8:00pm; Sept. 30, 6:00pm-9:00pm; Nov. 18, 6:00pm-9:30pm
The Glen at Hiland Meadows

This Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course is an 8-week course (9 classes) based on systematic and intensive training in mindfulness meditation and mindful hatha yoga. Enrollment in the course takes place at an orientation session that will be held prior to the start of the course. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was founded in 1979 by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. During its 30 year existence, MBSR has been well researched. It has become an internationally acclaimed mind-body program designed to teach participants how to apply mindfulness in their everyday lives so as to more effectively deal with stress, physical and psychological pain, illness and the pressure and demands of everyday living. People willing to participate in their own health and well-being have reported to benefit from this stress reduction program. To view a video clip of Dr. Kabat-Zinn speaking about MBSR go to www.youtube.com and enter in the search box Jon Kabat-Zinn Stress Reduction 1 of 6. The program provides: guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices and gentle stretching and mindful yoga; group dialogue and mindful communication exercises to enhance awareness in everyday life; daily home assignments, home practice manual, guided mindfulness practice CDs. Participants provide: commitment to him/herself and to learning ‘how’ to take care of him/herself; yoga mat and meditation cushion (optional, chairs are available). This highly participatory, supportive, structured, experiential learning program begins with a required orientation session for the purpose of receiving information about the course and determining one’s readiness to make the commitment to the course. Participants are asked to attend all weekly classes, the all-day class and to practice daily home assignments for 45-60 minutes/day. There is no fee for attending the orientation session. It is open to anyone interested in exploring enrollment in the course either at this time or at a future time. The purpose of the orientation is to explain the program in more detail as well as the commitment required of participants who register for it. Registration for the program will take place that evening after the orientation. Please note: (1) No advanced registrations will be taken. Individuals interested in registering for this program can only register at the orientation. (2) It’s strongly suggested that participants bring a yoga mat and a meditation cushion to all sessions. (3) Community members welcome. *Sorry, we cannot honor audits for this course.

The American Short Story - Reading and Discussion
Suzanne Delman	No. 10010W
Tuition: $65.00	4 sessions
Wednesdays, Oct. 21-Nov. 11, 2009, 2:00pm-4:00pm
The Glen at Hiland Meadows

If you love to read and enjoy talking about what you’ve read, then join this reading and discussion group. Participants will explore one short story a week. Stories will be in chronological order and will be chosen on the basis of historical, social, or literary importance. *Sorry, we cannot honor audits for this course.

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