Beyond U

Activities instructed by Laura Lerman Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexiility, balance, and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.

Activities instructed by Nawali G. This dance class supports healthy aging, brain memory, and balance.

Activities instructed by James Puntigam Open studio is a weekly gathering time for participants to work on independent Art project in a group setting. A facilitator will be available each week to answer questions, discuss techniques, help spur creativity and maintain a safe working environment. Even though there will be a few reference and art materials […]

Provides an opportunity for participants to learn the ancient Chinese form of moving, meditation, and relaxation while creating balance between the mind and body. The flowing dance-like movements are able to improve muscular strength, flexibility, join movement, balance, and cardio-respiratory fitness.

Activities instructed by Vernice Daniels In this course we will explore the various techniques of meditation. Learn and develop the practical skills of mindfulness meditation, including methods for a) deepening concentration and b) responding skillfully to physical pain, stress, and difficult emotions and thought patterns.

Activities instructed by Alina Morr Come swing with us! Join in the joy of group singing as we sing great music from Blues, Doo Wop and the Motown eras, as well as contemporary popular music. Weekly rehearsals with be accompanied by live jazz piano, played by Director/Accompanist Alina Morr, from the Grammy-Nominated jazz group, Straight Ahead. […]

Activities instructed by Trina Swihart This hybrid beginner-strength class will include full-body exercises to work all major muscle groups.

Activities instructed by John Barber Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living. Handheld weights, exercise ball, resistance bands, and a chair are used for seated or standing support.

Activities instructed by Madelyn Porter This class will provide the opportunity to explore aspects of theater performance and production. Through various theater techniques, such as improvisation, oral history, and storytelling, the group will develop and share their creativity with an audience.

Activities instructed by Jim Puntigam Be yourself and do art. Explore your possibilities in drawing, painting, and collage. This course is for beginners and those who want to review working with the process in art-making. Course goals: working with a variety of materials to understand what is possible; gaining self-confidence in doing art; learning about artists--past and […]

Activities instructed by Eileen Orr Come and be a part of the Joy of Group Singing with “Sing, Lady, Sing!” Rehearsals will include a warmup, working on harmonies, pointers on vocal techniques…… and FUN singing music!

King Sophia This episode will center Spike Lee’s father, Bill Lee, and the film, She’s Gotta Have It, for which he composed the classic soundtrack. The lecture will include a comprehensive account of his complex story and musical evolution, and how he influenced and set the stage for his son. In particular, this conversation will […]

Activities instructed by Trina Campbell For all levels of ability. We will do seated and standing poses with floor work being optional. Plenty of helpful modifications will be suggessted. Gain flexibility, balance, range of motion, and even muscular strength.