fall 2008 Class Schedule

PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS

Physical Fitness for Older Adults

Conversational Spanish

Art Classes

Mental Fitness: Memory Enhancement

World Issues

Commercial Acting

Physical Fitness/Aquatics

Orchestra

Instrumental Ensemble

Physical Fitness (TOP)

This course is designed for the older adult and offers instruction in movement to maintain and increase range of motion, build muscular strength, and enhance coordination and balance. The course provides exercises that contribute to sound physical, mental, and emotional well-being. No Registration fee. Class fee: $12 per year. Voluntary Student BodyCard: $2.

Barrington Park
333 S. Barrington Ave., L.A. 90025

Thursday 10:15 am-12:15 pm

Felicia Mahood Senior Center
11338 Santa Monica Blvd. LA , 90025 (at Corinth)

Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 am
Monday, 12:30-2:30 pm (Tai Chi)
Wednesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Tai Chi)
Friday, 12:30-2:30 pm (Tai Chi)

Freda Mohr Center
330 North Fairfax Ave. , LA , 90036 (at Beverly Blvd.)

Monday, 3:30-5:00 pm
Thursday, 1:00-2:30 pm

Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church
15821 Sunset Blvd. Pacific Palisades 90272

Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00-3:00 pm

Pan Pacific Senior Activity Center
141 S. Gardner Street, L.A. 90036 (next to Fairfax Library near Third Street)

Monday & Thursday, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tuesday, 9:00-10:30 am
Wednesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, 12:00-1:30 pm

Plummer Park
Fiesta Hall, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd.,
West Hollywood (Enter at Martel), Free Parking

Thursday, 2:30-4:00 pm

Stoner Recreation Center
1835 Stoner Ave. , LA 90025 (West of Barrington) Park in lot on Missouri or on street.

Mon., Wed. & Friday, 8:45-10:45 am
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30-10:00 am
Monday & Friday, 11:00 am-12:30 pm (Chair exercise)
Monday & Wednesday, 1:00-3:00 pm (Yoga)

United Methodist Church
10497 Wilshire Blvd., West Los Angeles 90024

Thursday, 9:00-11:00 am

University Synagogue
11960 Sunset Blvd., West LA ,90049 (between Bundy and Barrington) (310) 472-1255

Tuesday, 10:15 am-12:15 pm (Yoga)

West Hollywood Park
647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood
(across from the Pacific Design Center)

Monday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Historical And Current Perspectives/World Issues (TOP)

This course encourages the examination of current world issues in the light of historical influences. Instruction includes: investigation into and discussion of local and national events; international events; economical and the global market; the arts, sports, and entertainment; science and technology; religion; and people and life styles. Students utilize a variety of modalities, including: reading, listening to and watching media reporting, documentaries, books, interviews, and personal recollections. No fee. Student Body Card: $2.

Thursday, 1:00-3:00 pm

University Synagogue, 11960 Sunset Blvd., West LA, 90049. (between Bundy and Barrington) (310) 472-1255

Commercial Acting (TOP)

This course provides older adults with the fundamental skills necessary to pursue another career in the field of commercial acting. Included are the fundamentals of acting for commercials, the tools of commercial acting, presentation of self in the interview/audition process, an exploration of related careers as well as the opportunity for students to apply competencies learned in this course by performing in industry and community showcases. Reg. Fee: $20. (Seniors over 60 do not pay reg. fee.) Class fee: $10. Student Body Card: $2. Course Number: 52-02-52

Felicia Mahood Senior Citizen Center , 11338 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025 near Santa Monica and Corinth (310) 479-4119

Monday, 1:30-4:00 pm
Wednesday, 9:30 am-12:00 noon

Pan Pacific Senior Activity Center, 141 S. Gardner Street, L.A. 90036 (Near to Fairfax Library near Third Street).

Thursday, 1:00-4:00 pm

Mental Fitness

Memory Enhancement

This course provides hands-on training in the use of techniques to improve memory skills in the still active senior, and facillitate the use of software applications to improve memory performance, and monitor progress with quantifiable outcomes. Instruction includes: theories on how memory works, reasons for forgetfulness, the effect of aging and stress on memory, the definitions of Alzheimer's desease, dementia, and age associated memory impairment, and practical strategies for improving memory, includes 40+ hours of guided practice using software applications. No registration or class fee. Student Body Card: $2.00.

Park La Brea
Enter Park La Brea on 3rd Street or 6th Street. Stop at Security Gate and ask for map to Tower 36, 350 South Fuller Avenue., Los Angeles (Classroom is downstairs in Computer Hall).

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 2:30 - 5:00 pm

West Hollywood Community Center at Plummer Park
Computer Lab, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood (at Martel Street)

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 1:00-3:30 pm

Art Classes (TOP)

Art Fundamentals

Registration Fee: $20.00, Class Fee: $8.00, Student Body Card Fee: $2.00. Seniors over 60 years of age are exempt from paying registration fees. Non-seniors pay a one-time registration fee of $20.00 per semester, no matter how many classes they take.

Felicia Mahood Senior Center
11338 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles, 90025 - (310) 479-4119.

Tuesday, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm

Plummer Park
West Hollywood Community Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood (Enter at Martel St.)

Friday 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Fairfax Senior Center
7929 Melrose Avenue., Los Angeles, 90040 (1 block east of Fairfax Avenue)

Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Physical Fitness/Aquatics (TOP)

Park La Brea, Meridian Swim Club , 5810 West 6th St. LA (Stop at Security kiosk on Sixth Street for pass and directions.)

Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm
Friday, 10:00-11:30 am

West Hollywood Park Pool, 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood 90069

Monday, 1:30-3:00 pm
Wednesday, 1:30-3:00 pm

Orchestra (TOP)

This class is actually the Palisades Symphony Orchestra, which rehearses each Thursday evening from 7-10 pm at the high school. The Palisades Symphony has been in existence for over 30 years and continues to bring fine music to the community during a very active annual season that includes two concerts with the Brentwood-Palisades Chorale, a concert performance of an opera, a concert featuring local young artists and three regular concerts
with outstanding local soloists. With seven annual concerts we are one of the most active community orchestras in the area. The orchestra is led by conductor Joel Lish who founded the group in 1965 and continues to serve as music director and conductor of this vibrant and educational musical ensemble. New members are welcome to try out. We always have room for new members.
No registration or class fee. Voluntary $2 Student Body Card fee. Instructor: Joel Lish, Conductor

Thursday, 7-10 pm
Palisades High School, 15777 Bowdoin St.,
Pacific Palisades 90272

Instrumental Ensemble (TOP)

This course includes study and performance of
instrumental music in various genres and styles
through group rehearsals and public performances.
This class is taught by Conductor Alvin Mills, founder the Brentwood-Westwood Symphony Orchestra. Instructor: A. Mills.

Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 pm
Paul Revere Middle School
1450 Allenford Ave., LA 90049

Conversational Spanish (TOP)

This course emphasizes the receptive communication skill of listening and the productive language skill of speaking. It deals with developing proficiency in the oral and written use of basic conversational Spanish. Introduction to basic reading and discussion of simple stories and augmentation of basic Spanish conversational language, and an introduction to the basic syntax necessary for correct oral and written communication is covered. Suplementary information on Spanish history, customs and manners is discussed. Registration Fee: $20.00 (Seniors over 60 years of age are exempt from paying registration fees.) No class fee. Student Body Fee: $2.00 per semester.

Pan Pacific Senior Activity Center
141 S. Gardner St., Los Angeles 90036 (Next to the Fairfax Branch Library)

Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm