New Year, New Classes at the Senior Center
by Mary Recchia, Activities Director

The hustle and bustle is over, and new classes await your participation here at the Senior Center. Please stop by for a full description of the courses listed below or to pick up a copy of the full course schedule.
CHI KUNG - For Balance, Stress Relief and Revitalized Health, with Susan Baldwin on Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 p.m. Dates: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/19. These slow, gentle, joint-safe movements are especially appropriate for seniors. Reduce stress and pain using this simple, centuries-old Chinese technique. Registration necessary. Course fee: $42.
CHAIR YOGA with Tiny Sikkes on Mondays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dates: January 12, 19, 26. Using chairs for balance and for all seated postures, this class makes yoga accessible to those who are challenged by balance, the ability to come to the floor or any physical limitations. The January 12 class will be open to all who would like to give it a try. Registration necessary. Fee: $30.
GENTLEMAN’S EATERY with Mahlon Haines on Thursday mornings from 7 to 10 a.m. starting January 15, every other week. Whether you’re single, want to upgrade your skills or maybe never thought you’d need to learn to cook, here’s a chance to experience the joys and practicalities of cooking while having fun at the same time! Come check it out at our Kick-Off Breakfast with a menu of pancakes with maple syrup, sausage, juice and coffee. Registration required. Suggested donation: $5 to cover the cost of food.
THE ART OF INDIAN COOKING with Gopi Advani on Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5. Learn the art of Indian cooking and add some spice to your life! For folks who have taken classes preciously, Gopi plans to add lunch and brunch menus to her cooking lessons during this session. Registration necessary. Maximum 10. Fee: $15 per lesson includes all materials.
CHASE THE BLUES AWAY with Samuel Lurie, M.Ed., CHt on Friday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on January 16, 23 and 30. Winter blues getting you down? Long nights and short days keeping you from connecting with other people? Learn how to use the power of your mind to reduce stress and feel happier, healthier and more vibrant. Registration required. Fee: $10 per class or $25 for all 3.
Our glorious Senior Luncheons are held every Wednesday at noon. Reservations are necessary in advance and can be made by calling the Senior Center at 425-6345. A $4 donation is requested to help cover costs. Those who do not wish to share lunch with us are welcome to drop in around 1 p.m. to enjoy the after lunch offerings.
CREATING A SLIDESHOW OF YOUR TRAVELS with Dale Hyerstay on Wednesday afternoons in January from 1 to 3 p.m. Dates: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28. You just went on this fantastic trip. Now you want to make an amazing presentation to share. Dale will walk you through the steps of preparing your photos with Apple’s powerful presentation software to help tell your story effectively and dramatically. Registration required. No fee.