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This continuing class is for those with knowledge of Italian. The emphasis will be on speaking, but there will be some focus on grammar, reading and writing.

Founders Hall Tai Chi classes via Zoom 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. 

Offered via Zoom, this is a low–impact exercise program offered throughout the year for muscle conditioning and increased body strength.

This class is for those who want to finish the book they have been working on, and for those who want to start another book.

This is 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. 

Offered via Zoom, this 55-minute exercise program is suitable for most levels, improving body alignment and balance.  Standing dance movement exercises are combined with chair-seated hand weights, abdominal strenthening exercises and flexibility stretches.

These classes are for those who have taken Beginners Italian or have a prior knowledge of the language. The emphasis will be on speaking, but there will be some focus on grammar, reading and writing. This is a good class for those planning a trip to Italy or for those who just want to experience the beauty of the Italian language.

Phase 2 is a continuation of our first program wich covered comedy from the vaudeville era through the 1950s. This second course will feature comedy from 1960-1980. We will highlight variety shows like the Smothers Brothers, Carol Burnett, Johnny Carson, Ed Sullivan, Flip Wilson, etc. We will also focus on sitcoms such as All In the Family, The Jeffersons, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and others. The Flintstones and Candid Camera will also make an appearance, along with funny people like Mel Brooks and some of his contemporaries. The program will once again feature hilarious film clips and historical research on the various shows and characters highlighted. A fun, interactive game format will be utilized, and prizes will be awarded to the participants scoring the most points.

Attendance at the Phase 1 session is NOT a prerequisite to attend Phase 2. Come join us for a continuation of the 100 Years of Comedy entertainment extravaganza!!

This 55-minute Zoom program is a little faster paced and uses hand weights and other tools in standing and floor mat workout routines that strengthen abdominal and lower back muscles, and increase flexibility to improve body alignment and balance.  Participants in this class must be able to use floor mats.

This 55-minute exercise program is suitable for most levels, improving body alignment and balance.  Standing dance movement exercises are combined with chair-seated hand weights, abdominal strenthening exercises and flexibility stretches.

This 55-minute program is a little faster paced and uses hand weights and other tools in standing and floor mat workout routines that strengthen abdominal and lower back muscles, and increase flexibility to improve body alignment and balance.  Participants in this class must be able to use floor mats.

This mostly-seated workout, offered via Zoom, addresses the full body, focusing on flexibility and range of motion. This positive-attitude exercise approach incorporates lifting, reaching, stretching and breathing exercises, which can make even everyday activities easier.

These classes are for those who have taken Beginners Italian or have a prior knowledge of the language. The emphasis will be on speaking, but there will be some focus on grammar, reading and writing. This is a good class for those planning a trip to Italy or for those who just want to experience the beauty of the Italian language.

This singing group meets once a week to work on a variety of music. New members are welcome. The group will not meet October 11.

This mostly-seated workout addresses the full body, focusing on flexibility and range of motion. This positive-attitude exercise approach incorporates lifting, reaching, stretching and breathing exercises, which can make even everyday activities easier.

This course is designed to initiate a discourse on why a country founded on the most basic principles of human rights continues to struggle with the issue of racial justice. We will start with a review of the real history of Reconstruction, not the one you were taught in high school. Next up will be a discussion of Jim Crow Laws and the subsequent battle for civil rights in the 1960's, followed by the law-and-order reaction of the late 1970's and 1980's and finally into the current call for racial justice, the Black Lives Matter Movement.  Each week, the moderator will present material from a range of historians and writers, such as Eric Foner, John Meacham, W.E.B. Du Bois, James Baldwin and Ta-Nehisi Coates.  Poems, letters, plays and song lyrics will be utilized to provide a cultural context to the discussions. Federal legislation, Supreme court decisions, and a wealth of empirical data will also be considered.  Class is limited to 25 participants. Class will not meet September 27.

Bob Klaeger returns with 10 movies about creativity from The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Mr. Turner, and Frida, to Ruby Sparks and Can You Ever Forgive Me? He might even throw in a composer or two. Oh yeah, and there are actors too! Well, you get the idea.

Due to technical requirements, all Zoom attendees will tune in from 1-4PM on Mondays.

'We each have a story to tell.  It needs to be told; it wants out.  Discover your story in this writing workshop where each participant is both a teacher and a pupil. The process is joyful and rewarding, as we hone our skills and learn.' Each week write something of your choice within two pages- an essay, memoir, poem, short story - read it in a friendly environment and receive constructive feedback focused on clarity, grammar, punctuation and organization of the piece. Everyone stands to gain as we sharpen our writing skills. The class will be limited to 11 participants.

Offered via Zoom, a Pilates approach will be used in this core strengthening program. Stretching and use of free weights will strengthen the overall body as well as improve flexibility and balance. The class will use both mats and chairs.

A Pilates approach will be used in this core strengthening program. Stretching and use of free weights will strengthen the overall body as well as improve flexibility and balance. The class will use both mats and chairs.