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All classes are currently being held at: Kehilla Community Center, 1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont (intersection of Fairview and Grand, across from Ace Hardware). To register for these free classes, please fill out the form and return it by fax: 510-595-8173 or by mail: 800 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611 The Creative Retirement Center: A Free Arts and Social Program for Older Adults Bev Schmidt, Director Have you celebrated your 55th birthday? Did you take French in high school and want to practice? Have you always wanted to write? Wish you could knit? We welcome you to any or all of our activities! Join us on Mondays at the Creative Retirement Center at the Kehilla Community Center located at 1300 Grand Avenue (corner of Fairview and Grand) in Piedmont. For more information, call 510-594-2716. Classes will not be held on 9/1. Fine Arts Painting & Drawing— All Media / Richard Gunn  Section 060131: ongoing, no fee Mon, 9:00a – 2:00p A class designed for older adults in which the student will re-learn old skills or learn new skills while experimenting with fine arts media, techniques, color and composition, in order to promote a more productive use of leisure time and create a positive feeling of self-worth. It is a one-on-one, self-paced class geared to the student’s level of ability. Areas of study include composition, perspective, color, use of 9-value gray scale and texture. No class 9/1. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Exercise for Seniors Gloria Matuszewski Section 060131: ongoing, no fee Mon, 9:00a – 10:00a Do you suffer from cramps or stiffness in your legs or arms? Do you tire easily? Wish you had more flexibility? Can you spare one hour a week? Come to the Creative Retirement Center and exercise with fellow seniors. Doctors agree that even moderate exercises can extend your life. In a short time you will feel healthier and have more pep. Vigor and fitness is not the domain of youth. No class 9/1. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Let's Speak French / Nicole Welmond
Section 060131: ongoing, no fee Mon, 12:15p – 1:45p Section 060131: ongoing, no fee Mon, 1:45p – 3:15p Please Note: Each class is limited to 15 students. Join our ongoing, fairly advanced class in a wide range of conversations about a variety of subjects, such as French Literature and Art, Travel, Cuisine, Nature and other events. No class 9/1. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Needlework / Staff Section 060131: ongoing, no fee Mon, 9:00a – 2:00p Students will learn new techniques and improve on existing skills in knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving and needlepoint. All levels from beginning to advanced are welcome. Bring in projects to be finished or start new ones. Some supplies and equipment provided. Students must provide their own materials (yarn, fabric, etc.). No class 9/1. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Tai Chi Ch'uan / Gloria Matuszewski Section 060131: ongoing, no fee Mon, 10:00a – 11:00a A meditative form of exercise practiced by older people in many parts of Asia. It puts the practitioner into a state of inner quiet and also conditions the body. No class 9/1. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart Writing Group / Helen Harris Section 060131: ongoing, no fee Mon, 10:00a – 12:00p Are you writing—or considering writing—essays, short stories, a novel or a memoir? Feedback can be very helpful. Join the Creative Retirement Center Writing Group where you can read and discuss your work with other writers. No class 9/1. Back | Top | View Shopping Cart |