This schedule is current until December 2009.
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IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE Learn to improve your balance with techniques taught in physical therapy classes. We will use gentle wall, chair and floor exercise to stretch and strengthen the muscles needed for good balance. Wear loose comfortable clothing, flat supportive shoes and bring a mat. Handouts will be provided so you can continue these exercises at home. Instructor: Katia Georgieva is a long-time coach and aide for those with balance problems. 6 classes $30 ($27 EC Members) |
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BEGINNING SPANISH The instructor will introduce and review important key Spanish phrases and vocabulary for daily use. Special emphasis will be placed on travel tips and culture. Learn at your own pace in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ricardo Rodriguez, MBA., was born and raised in Lima, Peru and has taught Spanish for over 18 years. 6 classes $60 ($55 EC Members) |
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NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN: IMPACT ON CULTURE AND HISTORY The fascinating women for discussion will include, among others: writer and political activist Zitkala Sa, commercial artist Angel deCora, Chief of the Cherokee Wilma Mankiller, and anthropologist Ella DeLoria. We will also take a fresh look at the real lives of Pocahontas and Sacagawea. Instructor: Julie Hicks, BA., Cultural Anthropology / minor in American Indian Studies, San Francisco State University, is involved with local Native American issues and events. 31) 6 classes $60 ($55 EC Members) |
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TAI CHI CHUAN - BEGINNING TAI CHI CHUAN - CONTINUING Some call Tai Chi a form of moving meditation. Focusing the mind solely on the movements helps one achieve a state of mental calm and clarity. Please wear loose comfortable clothes, flat-soled shoes and bring water to class. Instructor: Lei Wah Wong, Duke University graduate. Was a pioneer in establishing a private business in China in 1979. 6 classes $60 ($55 EC Members) |
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SAN FRANCISCO BAY (VIRTUAL TOUR) Join us for a virtual guide to the what, why and how to experience bayside arts, architecture, celebrations, walkways and parkways. Through informative data, graphic imagery, and stories, Dr. Kite will introduce you to the Bay Area's renowned places and people including: diverse culture, great ships, small boats, source of stone, and estuary. Instructor: Alan Kite, PhD., applied anthropologist at the University of Arizona, producer of diverse cultural interpretive projects for varied southwestern communities. 3 classes $30 ($27 EC Members) |
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SHAKESPEARE AT THE MOVIES: ON HIGHER POWER We will view movie clips from Measure For Measure and Winter's Tale and discuss Shakespeare’s fascinating use of higher power in his dramas. Instructor: Bill Harlan, EdD., has taught Shakespeare for 38 years and is a frequent speaker at both Oregon and California Shakespeare festivals. 4 classes $40 ($36 EC Members) |
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SHAKESPEARE AT THE MOVIES: BAD KING, GOOD KING We will examine two extremes in royal leadership through the film versions of Richard II and Henry V. Instructor: Bill Harlan, EdD., (see bio class #38) 4 classes $40 ($36 EC Members) |
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FINDING HAPPINESS If you are on the road to happiness but still get thrown off course because of difficult people or life conditions, join this small group where you can identify, discuss and overcome your roadblocks to happiness. Instructors: Bob Nozik, MD., Professor Emeritus, UCSF and author of Happy for Life: Here’s How to Do It, and his colleague Jack McCurdie, MA., UCSF lecturer and author. 3 classes $30 ($27 EC Members) |
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THE ORIGINS OF CHRISTIAN ART We will discuss the formative stages of early Christian art (3rd to 5th centuries) when places of worship and burial used decoration clearly acknowledging the new religion. Early Christian artists drew on the existing artistic vocabulary of non-Christian cultures with most of their works functioning as symbols of concepts such as rebirth, salvation, and unity. Instructor: Teodora Navid, PhD., Indiana University, History of Art, has taught college level courses in art history and art appreciation for many years. 3 classes $30 ($27 EC Members) |
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MUSIC AND DANCE DOCUMENTARIES Bring your lunch or snack and join us for four documentaries relating to music and dance. Discussion will follow.
Instructor: Michael Berg, MA., Master of Fine Arts, University of North Carolina. Works for Center REP in W.C. and is a resident costumer for the Ross Valley Players. 4 Movies $6 each ($20 series of 4) |
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HEALTHY EATING: FOODS TO LIVE BY Healthy, delicious and hassle free. Everyone wants to eat like this, but with our hectic lifestyles, it’s not always easy to do. No worries! Join Denise for an informative, healthy eating talk and cooking demo. Learn how easy it is to prepare a meal that is seasonal, organic and packed with nutrients. Come and eat! Instructor: Denise Jardine, NE., is a certified Nutrition Educator, author and lecturer. She has worked for Whole Foods Market, serving as the Community Educator for the greater Diablo area for 8 years. Lecture and food demo $20 ($18 EC Members) |
