OLLI AT AUBURN
SCHEDULE OF WINTER COURSES 2014
Winter Term 2014 courses begin the week of January 27 and conclude the week
of March 10. All courses, unless designated otherwise, are held at the Clarion Inn
and Suites, 1577 South College Street, Auburn.
2014 ALABAMA POLITICAL LANDSCAPE - A14101
(Gerald Johnson, Presenter; Monday, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.)
A nonpartisan presentation/discussion/opinion seminar on the Alabama political landscape
leading into the 2014 elections. The seminar begins with a general review and application
to Alabama of political culture and behavior in a democratic republic followed by a focus on
political structures, processes and public policy issues. Alabama opinion articles and public
opinion survey data will be used for discussion. Questions that will drive the seminar
include: What is the public policy agenda in Alabama? Who determines it? PIGS? PACS?
PARTIES? PREACHERS? POLLS? POLITICIANS? PEOPLE? How and how well does it
work to contribute to the health and welfare and quality of life of the people of Alabama?
What is the role of the citizen?
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES - A14102
(Howard Hargis, Presenter; Wednesday, 8:30 – 10:15 a.m.)
We will discuss current energy consumption and probable growth: current energy sources
and problems from these sources; alternate sources including solar, wind, geothermal,
wave action, hydroelectric, nuclear, hydrogen, battery technology and conservation. During
the course, slides from the internet and a BBC recording, among other resources, will be
used. Class discussion and questions will certainly be welcome.
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR, PART III - A14103
(Tom McCormick, Presenter; Tuesday, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.)
With the capture of Vicksburg and blockade of Confederacy Coastline, the Confederacy is
isolated. The outcome of the Civil War is no longer in doubt; it is only a matter of time. We
will follow Sherman from Chattanooga to Atlanta and Grant on his march to Richmond. The
ensuing battles were costly for both sides with no clear winners. Spend two sessions
examining the impacts on Confederate and Northern home fronts. Review the wartime
reconstruction and the influence of President Lincoln upon its implementation.
BABY BOOMERS: THE NEW FACE OF AGING - A14104
(Leisa Askew, Presenter; Tuesday, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.)
As the Baby Boomers are turning 65, the face of aging is changing. It is vital that one be
informed and prepared for the journey of aging in place. Knowing the resources that are
available and knowing how and when to utilize the resources are key factors in empowering
oneself. Navigating the Medicare Benefit system can be overwhelming; being “Prepared To
Care” can be frustrating. This course is going to cover “Aging in Place” A-Z. Topics to be
covered are Banking Issues, Normal Memory Loss, Being Prepared to Care, Medicare 101,
Senior Medicare Patrol-Avoiding Medicare Fraud, Aging in Place in your Community, Safety
101-in your home, car, and community, Understanding Insurance Options including TLC,
Burial Reverse Mortgage POA, Estate Planning, Living Wills, and VA Benefits.
BALLET: FROM THE STUDIO TO THE STAGE - A14105
(Mary Waters, Presenter; Tuesday, 12:45 – 2:15 p.m., JCSM)
Largely by means of video, we will trace a series of artistic progressions in dance—mostly
ballet, some “modern.” We’ll begin with the making of dancers in classes and dance
competitions. Focusing on those who succeed (one might say “survive”), we will follow the
professional careers of some dancers both famous and less well-known. We will also watch
scenes from the choreographing, rehearsing, and performing of ballets and modern dances.
Throughout, we will see wonderful dancers in excerpts from works both classical and
contemporary. (This course will not replicate the one offered in 2011.)
BRITANNIA RULES IV: WAR OF THE ROSES - A14106
(Reynolds McLeod, Presenter; Tuesday, 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.)
The Peasants' Rebellion in the 1380s signaled the beginning of a protracted period of civil
war, the killing of kings, and the loss of empire abroad. The Wars of the Roses were simply
another step in a long series of confusion, chaos, and disorder, which finally would end with
economic recovery and the triumph of the Tudors. This term, we will study England from the
Bubonic Plague of the mid-14th century down as far as possible into the late 15th century.
CHINESE CULTURE AND PAINTING - A14107
(Dong Shang, Presenter; Monday, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.)
The Chinese Culture course will introduce students to essential aspects of Chinese
culture through viewing digitalized shows that cover a wide range of topics including
Chinese history, arts, people, society, travel, festivals, food, and general ways of life.
The Chinese Painting and calligraphy course is designed to familiarize students with basic
skills of Chinese painting; learn how to paint objects like plants, flowers, animals; practice
how to do brush work; study the theory of calligraphy; and create calligraphy pieces.
Students will also learn how to appreciate this unique Chinese art form and finally create
their own art works with artistic and Beijing native Dong Shang. Students should pay
instructor $30 for supplies. Class size is limited to 10 students.
CHINESE TRAVEL 101 - A14108
(Dong Shang, Presenter; Monday, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, first three weeks only,
12:45 - 2:15 p.m.)
In this course you will travel to China with artist and Beijing native Dong Shang. The class
introduces students to essential aspects of Chinese culture including Chinese history,
geography, population, ethnic minorities, religions, festivals, food, operas, music, dance,
and other arts. We will discuss practical travel tips including shopping, transportation,
eating, and handling emergencies. China’s top attractions including the Great Wall,
Forbidden City, Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, Yangtze River Cruise, Terra Cotta Warriors and
Horses, and Tibet will be reviewed via DVDs.
CURRENT ECONOMIC TOPICS - A14109
(Don Baker, Presenter; Monday 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.)
This course is a member-led, member-driven discussion group dealing with “Everything you
wanted to know about economics, but were afraid to ask.” Topics are selected by the group
based on current events. Newspapers, magazines, and television are our sources for
discussion. Join us for presentations and stimulating discussion.
THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES ON WILDLIFE POPULATIONS
- A14110
(Paul Smith, Presenter; Monday, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.)
The course will present the impact of environmental changes on the fluctuations of wildlife
populations. Population changes may vary quite widely due to environmental changes in the
normal habitat of animals. The populations of some species may increase while others
decrease to the point that their very existence is threatened. Climate change, global
warming and other environmental factors that play a role in the breeding habits and normal
growth of mammals, birds and other kinds of animals will be discussed. Power Point
presentations, DVDs and internet information will form the basis of our discussions.
Members will be encouraged to find and share examples of the course content with other
members of the class.
FRENCH FOR BEGINNER, PART II - A14111
(Paul Kouidis, Presenter; Wednesday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.)
This course will develop the four main skills involved in foreign language learning: reading,
understanding, writing and speaking. The latter skill will receive special emphasis. There
will be minimal homework. French Beginner students are encouraged to practice their
French with their classmates each Tuesday, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., in the Magnolia Room; this
is an optional and informal gathering without an instructor. French Beginner Text:
Bienvenue, Glencoe French I, (1994 Edition) by Conrad J. Schmitt, (ISBN#
9780026365567); order from your favorite vendor or Amazon.com. Class size limited to 15
students.*
FRENCH CONVERSATION - A14112
(Paul Kouidis, Presenter; Tuesday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.)
This course is a continuation of Conversational French I, II, and III. Spontaneous
conversation skills will be encouraged based on fables and sundry short readings of social
and literary content. Important grammatical concepts involved in such readings will be
briefly reviewed. Minimal homework. So, join us and express yourself! Texts: Abord,
Glencoe French 2 (1994 edition) order from your favorite vendor or Amazon.com and
Manuel de Conversation, Paul Kouidis, $7.00 from OLLI.*
FROM BARBIE AND KEN TO JAYDEN AND ISABELLA: FIFTY YEARS OF GENDER
ROLE CHANGE - A14113
(Virginia O’Leary, Presenter; Monday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.)
From Ken and Barbie to Jayden and Isabella, the most popular gender-based names have
changed over the last fifty years, but what about everything else relevant to gender? The
salary differential between women and men has improved by only a few cents but is still not
equal. Women’s hard-fought rights for control of their health have slipped away. Men may
help a bit more around the house, but they are still compelled to suppress their emotions
and pay the price by succumbing to stress-related disease earlier than women. A new soft
war on women has been identified. Join us for another look at how gender roles have
changed in the U.S. and how far we have yet to go to achieve full equality of opportunity
and treatment at work, at home, in the classroom and on the playing field.
GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AMERICA: THE AMAZON IS NOT A BOOKSTORE - A14114
(Sonny Dawsey, Presenter; Tuesday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.)
Join us on an exploration of South America. We will look at the processes which form the
mountains, plains, rivers, deserts, and climate of this fascinating region. We will also delve
into the variety of human conditions, the indigenous background, and the impact of Iberian
colonization, political turmoil and recent economic development. The presenter grew up in
Brazil and spent his academic career focused on studying the region. The lectures will be
supplemented by many images and illustrations.
GREEN CONSTRUCTION - A14115
(Andy Bell, Presenter; Wednesday, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.)
Learn about residential energy efficiency and indoor air quality for your homes. These
sessions will deal with how the house works, energy-saving strategies and practical insights
for improving the space where you live. While participants will maximize the benefits of the
material presented when building or renovating a home, the information is widely applicable
to everyday living. If you have ever wondered about the claims of window salesmen,
insulation and air-conditioning contractors, money saving offers too-good-to-be-true or what
a heat pump is, then this class is for you.
HATESHIP, FRIENDSHIP, COURTSHIP, LOVESHIP, MARRIAGE - A14116
(Ed Hornig, Presenter; Tuesday, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.)
This class will read and discuss a selection of short stories by this year’s surprise winner of
the Nobel Prize for Literature, Alice Munro. Text: Hateship, Friendship, Courtship,
Loveship, Marriage: Stories (ISBN 978-0-375-72743-6).*
Class size limited to 12 students.
THE HISTORY OF WESTERN CITIES - A14117
(Dan Bennett, Presenter; Tuesday, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, first six weeks only;
2:30 – 4:00 p.m., JCSM)
The course will provide an overview of the historical conditions, strategies, and factors that
influenced and shaped ancient city form and development in the Western Hemisphere. With
that information as background, there will be an examination of the specific issues and
individuals that have influenced city design through the beginning of the 20th
Century. Emphasis will be placed on the social, physical, technological, and cultural
changes that have impacted city form in the United States and Western Europe during that
time. The course will conclude with a general discussion of the factors that have
contributed to city form and development in the U.S. during the late 20th and early 21st
centuries.
KNIT PICKERS: KNITTING FOR THE FUN OF IT - A14118
(Self-led, No Instructor; Tuesday, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.)
Novice and veteran knitters are invited to gather informally on Tuesday mornings to knit and
socialize. Come and bring your own knitting supplies. The Gardenia Room will be available
for your use during the winter term. No requirements, just an interest in knitting!
LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN INSECTS OF THE SOUTHERN U.S. - A14119
(Wayne Brewer, Presenter; Wednesday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.)
This course will cover interesting and important insects found in the suburban landscape
and garden. It will include identification, biology and habits of these insects. Useful books
and other references will be reviewed. Subjects will include a brief overview of insect
diversity, growth and metamorphosis. Biology and habits of important species will be
covered in more detail. Examples of insects that attack trees, shrubs, fruits and vegetables
and the lawn will be covered. I will also discuss some beneficial insect species. I do not
intend this to be a course on pest control although references that I will introduce often
include such information. Wayne Brewer is Professor Emeritus in the Department of
Entomology and Plant Pathology at Auburn University.
LIVING WELL WITH HEARING LOSS - A14120
(Marsha Kluesing, Presenter; Tuesday, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, first six weeks
only, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.)
Auburn University Speech and Hearing clinic audiology assistant clinical faculty will teach a
six-week class that offers positive steps to minimize the breakdown of personal
communication caused by hearing loss. The goal is to provide useful information and
strategies related to hearing and communication so that participants can increase their
quality of life. The presenter is an audiologist at the Auburn University Speech and Hearing
Clinic. Class size is limited to 12 students.
MIND AND THE WORLD: THE RELATIONS BETWEEN PHILOSOPHY AND SCIENCE
- A14121
(Gerry Elfstrom, Presenter; Monday, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.)
Western European science and philosophy emerged as a result of a single shift in
approximately 600 B.C. For much of subsequent history, they have shaped and reshaped
one another. Scientific advance changed the way we view ourselves and our place in the
universe, but our views of our nature and place in the universe also shaped science and
continue to do so. This series of presentations will examine that interrelationship from the
early days of Greek civilization to the present day. Elfstrom has taught philosophy and
Human Odyssey at Auburn for some years.
MOVE IT OR LOSE IT: CARDIO FITNESS - A14122
(Danielle Gomberg, Presenter; Wednesday, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.)
Cardio fit is for active participants who desire safe and effective low-impact, continuous
cardiovascular workout. A variety of easy-to-follow movements promotes heart health and
improved total body conditioning. Hand-held weights and elastic tubing are used during the
strength segments of the class. A portion of the class will focus on proper body mechanics
and core strengthening for fall prevention. Each participant will have a chair for standing
balance activities and seated activity. The class includes seated and standing strength
training. Low-impact aerobic choreography, smooth transitions, and sequenced movements
allow anyone to participate.
NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS - A14123
(Henry Brandhorst, Presenter; Monday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.)
I will start by putting the use of energy (electricity) in the U.S. in perspective compared to
the rest of the world. Then we will discuss the origin of coal, oil and natural gas and how we
use them to create our electric power for the country. The use of municipal solid waste for
electricity generation is also included. Next we will then cover nuclear power – how it is the
same…yet a little different! Finally, we will explore some future options for supplying our
electrical energy. The instructor has spent his entire career in various forms of energy:
solar, nuclear, wind, conventional power plants, etc. He has studied the use of various
forms of energy, their availability and rate of usage. He has presented more than 300
papers in the area of energy and holds several patents. He has lectured to lifelong learning
classes in Washington, D.C., and other areas. In the past, he was the director of the Space
Research Institute at Auburn and is currently a Visiting Professor in the Samuel Gann
College of Engineering working to establish a minor in Nuclear Power Generation Systems.
Currently over 105 students are enrolled in that minor.
ON THE ROAD WITH CHARLES KURALT - A14124
(Gordon Johnson, Presenter; Monday, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.)
For 20 years beginning in 1967, Charles Kuralt wandered America’s byways in search of
the unusual and the overlooked. Logging over a million miles and wearing out six motor
homes, Kuralt won an Emmy and three Peabody Awards and became a household name.
Join us as we view together episodes from this series, which serve as time capsules of a
bygone era. These gentle stories are reminders of what makes America great.
PLAGUES AND PEOPLE - A14125
(Sandy Ewald, Presenter; Tuesday, 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.)
Throughout human existence, periodic epidemics of infectious disease have rampaged
through diverse civilizations, decimating their populations and changing the course of
history. This class will present world history through the lens of humans as part of a larger
ecological system including microbes, wild and domesticated animals, and insects. Major
emphasis will be given to bubonic plague (Justinian plague of the 6th century and the Black
Death of the 14th century), smallpox and measles among the Amerindians in the 16th
century and beyond, cholera in major cities during the 19th century, yellow fever in the New
World, and influenza as a global killer in the 20th century. We’ll end by discussing new
diseases like HIV and emerging diseases that may cause future pandemics.
PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA - A14126
(Carole Birchfield, Presenter; Monday, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.)
Almost everyone knows a great deal about the Presidents, especially the most renowned;
however, sometimes the “stuff” we do not know makes them more human and interesting.
This course will take a lighter look at the presidents through trivia, anecdotes, and stories,
beginning with Andrew Johnson and ending with George W. Bush.
REELTIME - A14127
(Evie Pouncey, Presenter; Monday, 11:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.)
We will continue to show films suggested by class members. This term’s selections
include Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Witness, The Pride of the Yankees, Mr. Roberts, Dark
Victory, Foreign Correspondent, and Laura.
READINGS IN SHAKESPEARE - A14128
(Taylor Littleton, Presenter; Monday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.)
Readings in Shakespeare's Early Plays, circa 1591-1595: Richard III, Love's Labors Lost,
and Romeo and Juliet. Text: Richard III, Love's Labors Lost, and Romeo and Juliet.
Students are encouraged to read the plays and to select a version of these plays that
includes line numbers.*
SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS, PART II - A14129
(Judith & Dennis Hale, Presenter; Monday, 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.)
Relax, have fun, and learn enough Spanish to get along better in Hispanic cultures
while traveling, dining, shopping and relating to the natives. This course begins in the
Fall and lasts three terms. Our text book, the use of Internet resources, and classroom
conversation in Spanish insure progress. How much progress depends on an hour or so
of out-of-class reading and computer activities each week. Texts: East Spanish
Reader and a good bilingual (Spanish-English) dictionary. Class size is limited to 25
students.*
SPANISH INTERMEDIATE - A14130
(Judy Dekich, Presenter; Tuesday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.)
We will usher in the Winter Term with a mug of hot chocolate to inaugurate our new book,
Como agua para chocolate (ISBN 978-0-385-72123-3). Please order from your preferred
vendor. By Mexican author Laura Esquivel, it is a literary and culinary treat. We will read
one chapter each week over winter and spring terms. Audios on Mexican culture, nature
and history will complement the book. Other class time will be spent on grammar and
idioms. Bring the book and your favorite ceramic mug to the first class!
STRETCH ‘N’ FLEX - A14131
(Kirk Swiss, Presenter; Monday, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.)
Lower back bothering you? Just not as flexible as you would like? Gentle, relaxing
stretching can improve your flexibility and mobility and help prevent stress injuries due to
tight muscles. Stretching feels good, so you’re more likely to do it at home, alone or with a
friend. Go at your own pace, never overdo it, enjoy. Wear comfortable clothing and bring
an exercise mat. Open to everyone. You can stretch while sitting if you have trouble
getting down on the floor. Class size limited to 20 students.
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS (INTERMEDIATE) – FINDING YOUR CENTER - A14133
(Sandy Wu, Presenter; Tuesday, 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.)
Created by Dr. Paul Lam’s team of tai chi and medical specialists, Tai Chi for Arthritis is
easy, enjoyable to learn, and brings many health benefits safely and quickly. Medical
studies show this program helps reduce pain significantly and improves health through
increased muscle strength, flexibility, stamina, improved relaxation, balance and
posture. Arthritis foundations give it their full support. This course is especially effective for
arthritis and is suitable for anyone interested in beginning tai chi for health. Wear clothing
and shoes suitable for exercising. For participants of Tai Chi for Arthritis who feel
comfortable with all beginning forms, to learn and practice new forms for TCA and some
Qigong practices. This course is open only to OLLI members who participated in Tai
Chi during the Fall Term 2013.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME, PART I - A14134
(David Housel and John Tidwell, Presenters; Monday, 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.)
Learn about baseball using the Ken Burns Emmy-award-winning documentary Baseball.
The documentary is divided into nine parts, each referred to as an "inning", following the
division of a baseball game. Each "inning" reviews a particular era in time, mentioning
notable moments in the world and in America itself, and begins with a brief prologue that
acts as an insight to the game during that era. This course will be refereed by two baseball
fans that know and love the game. Enjoy discussion and conversation about this epic sports
series. One prerequisite: love of the game!
TELL ME A STORY - A14135
(Gibbs Couch, Presenter; Tuesday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.)
Learn how to craft an original story for telling, how to transform a written story into an oral
story, and get suggestions for telling a story. Majority of class time is allotted to giving
participants opportunities to tell stories and get feedback on how to improve their stories.
WALK THIS WAY: COUCH TO WALKING 5K - A14136
(Linda Christensen, Presenter; Thursday, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.)
A University of Illinois study recently documented that physical activity and, specifically,
walking can contribute to brain connectivity. Join us for this seven-week program designed
to assist you in developing a walking exercise program. Students will meet at Big Dog
Running Company every Thursday to learn about the benefits of walking as well the do’s
and don’ts of starting an exercise program. This course is open to novice and veteran
walkers.
WATERCOLOR BASICS - A14137
(Dick Millman, Presenter; Tuesday, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.)
Discover the magic of putting paint, paper and water together and letting them do what they
want to - with a bit of direction to help them do what YOU want them to do. We will work on
painting convincing skies, foliage, assorted trees, and perhaps a doddering old barn or a
decrepit shack. We will use some tricks for special effects. It will be a combination of
spontaneity and control with some fun along the way. Bring your watercolor paint, paper,
and brushes, especially the large ones, and a board to paint on. The instructor will furnish
salt, wax candle, masking tape and fluid, and other playthings to enliven the
experience. Class size is limited to 10 students.
WHO GETS GRANDMA’S YELLOW PIE PLATE? - A14138
(Vicki McLeod, Presenter; Tuesday, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.)
Everyone has personal belongings that contain special meaning for them and for other
family members. Planning to pass on such items can be challenging and may lead to family
conflict. This course provides practical information about the inheritance of personal
property. We will work through the six major factors to consider: 1) Understand the
sensitivity of the issue of transferring non-titles property; 2) Determine what you want to
accomplish in the transfer; 3) Decide what is “fair” in the context of your family; 4)
Understand that belongings have different meanings for different individuals; 5) Consider
distribution options and consequences; and 6) Agree to manage conflicts if they arise. Text:
The required text Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? will be available at the OLLI
Open House and the first class.*
WHY WE FIGHT - A14139
(Jim Barber, Presenter; Monday, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.)
In the early 1940s, the United States government commissioned some of the best
filmmakers to create propaganda in support of the war effort. The works of the most
famous of those directors -- John Ford, John Huston, Frank Capra, and William Wyler -- are
the subjects of this collection. In contrast to today’s environment (where many politicians
think of Hollywood as the devil and most contemporary political cinema targets the
government as irrational and inequitable) in the 1940s, everyone appeared to be on the
same side. The films in this collection are examples of Cinemocracy, the relationship
between motion pictures and government.
WILL THE 21ST CENTURY BELONG TO CHINA? - A14140
(Dwight St. John, Presenter; Tuesday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.)
Is China’s current prominence historically unprecedented or a restoration of The Middle
Kingdom? Can China sustain its astonishing economic growth, overtaking the USA? If so,
should we worry? Must China eventually become a democracy, or can it remain an
authoritarian, one-party state? Will China be so preoccupied with its many domestic
challenges that it will have no time for world domination? How might China’s new
assertiveness affect its many Asian neighbors? Finally, can the USA and China create a
cooperative relationship, or are we doomed to become adversaries? The instructor, a
retired English professor, has taught in Chinese universities in Changsha, Wuhan,
Chengdu, Guangzhou, and Nanjing over the past 28 years.
WRITING OUR LIVES - A14141
(Terry Ley, Presenters; Tuesday, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.)
“Our lives are like a patchwork quilt, and it is only in the evening of life that we can see the
pattern of what we have woven” (Richard L. Morgan, Saving Our Stories: A Legacy We
Leave). We all have stories to tell! Here is an opportunity to reclaim your memories, write
about them, and share them with a receptive audience of peers. We will write each
Tuesday morning, responding to stimulus prompts provided by the
instructor. Recommended homework: finishing and revising what you have begun in class
and reading self-selected memoirs, biographies, and autobiographies. Text: Local
Wonders: Seasons in the Bohemian Alps by Ted Kooser, University of Nebraska Press,
2002
(ISBN 0-8032-7811-X).*
YOGA FOR THE REST OF US - A14142
(Rachel Little, Presenter; Wednesday, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m.)
This course focuses on gentle stretching, movement, and balance. Breathing techniques
and the practice of mindfulness are woven into each class. Also learn healthy and safe
ways to move in everyday activities. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a mat and a pillow.
Class size limited to 25 students.
ZUMBA FOR THE REST OF US - A14143
(Sean Macdonald, Presenter; Tuesday, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.)
A Zumba workout mixes body sculpting movements with dance steps derived from cumbia,
merengue, salsa, reggaeton, hip hop, mambo, rumba, flamenco, and calypso and Salsaton.
The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. It
targets areas such as the glutes, legs, arms, abdominals, and the heart. A Zumba class is
typically not formulaic in that instructors often add on their own music choices and
choreographies to make their class presentation locally unique.