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Founders Hall Tai Chi classes teach the long form of the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan.  This 'soft' form of martial arts is considered a safe and effective isometric exercise.  Tai Chi is known to help improve balance, flexibility, strength and coordination as well as aid in the ability to manage stress.

The Tai Chi Beginner classes and  Beginner Workshop classes start in January with the study of the first of the three sections of the form and, over the full year, progress through the study of the second and third sections of the traditional Tai Chi long form.

A low–impact exercise program offered throughout the year for muscle conditioning and increased body strength.

This class is for those who have completed one or two semesters of the French Beginner class or have had some exposure to French.  This is not a total beginner class.  In addition to conversational skills and comprehension, the course will stress basic grammar, reading and writing.  Barron’s Learn French the Fun and Fast Way by Elisabeth Bourquin Leete will be used for this class. It may be purchased through the registration form for $27.

Founders Hall Tai Chi classes teach the long form of the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan.  This 'soft' form of martial arts is considered a safe and effective isometric exercise.  Tai Chi is known to help improve balance, flexibility, strength and coordination as well as aid in the ability to manage stress. 

A low–impact exercise program offered throughout the year for muscle conditioning and increased body strength.

Enjoy bridge playing the same hands as other pairs (duplicate). This approach will challenge your skill regardless of ‘luck of the deal.’  If you are registering with a partner, please include your partner’s name on the registration form.  This class is limited to 62 participants.  Pre-requisite for Duplicate Bridge is proficiency with duplicate bridge rules and play.  Assisted Bridge on Tuesdays affords an opportunity to learn the mechanics and etiquette of Duplicate Bridge. 

This course is a continuation of our survey of the nation’s defining beliefs as expressed in more contemporary circumstances. Because of the necessarily sequential nature of the selections, the class is limited to those who participated in Part 1. Before our first meeting, please read Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

A challenging exercise program that uses free weights and other tools in standing, sitting and floor workout routines to strengthen abdominal and lower back muscles, and increase flexibility to improve body alignment and balance. Participants must be able to use floor mats in Intermediate level classes.

A challenging exercise program that uses free weights and other tools in standing, sitting and floor workout routines to strengthen abdominal and lower back muscles, and increase flexibility to improve body alignment and balance. Participants must be able to use floor mats in Intermediate level classes.

Test your pickleball skills as part of an informal ladder league. Players registering for the session will be randomly placed on a ladder and grouped with three other players for matches to be played each Friday. Players move up and down the ladder based on their game results. A fun way to practice pickleball with groups of similarly skilled players. Class meets at Parks and Recreation Center gym.  No class February 14.

A challenging exercise program that uses free weights and other tools in standing, sitting and floor workout routines to strengthen abdominal and lower back muscles, and increase flexibility to improve body alignment and balance. Participants must be able to use floor mats in Intermediate level classes.

Joe Ellis will present.

A challenging exercise program that uses free weights and other tools in standing, sitting and floor workout routines to strengthen abdominal and lower back muscles, and increase flexibility to improve body alignment and balance. Participants must be able to use floor mats in Intermediate level classes.

This class is for those with prior knowledge of the language or with the equivalent of three years of high school French. The emphasis will be on improving speaking fluency and expanding vocabulary. This will be achieved through discussion of current events and reading of news articles and selected French literary works. The course will also build on the basic framework of French grammar and reinforce sentence structure and pronunciation.

Botanical, Birds/Feather, Wildlife, Butterflies/Caterpillars, Etc.

After exploring a variety of journal examples that cover many topics and fields of interest, each student will be guided toward choosing and developing his/her own distinctive artistic illustration and writing styles. Design and construction of hand-made journal booklets (fasteners, specimen pockets, binding, pen/pencil sleeves) may also be covered.

Need help with your electronic devices? A volunteer will be in the Computer Lab on Fridays from 2-4PM to answer questions and assist you. No fee.

See Founders Forum for listing of upcoming movies.