Personal Enrichment A D U LT S 5 0 +
A D U LT S 5 0 +
Mah-Jongg
NEW | Timely Topics:
Mah-Jongg is a fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles
Enjoy a program of lifelong learning with the presentation of
rather than cards. American Mah-Jongg uses a card of standard
fascinating topics through film, biography, reading materials, word
hands against which all games are played. It requires a very small
puzzles, discussion and more. Devoted to the remembrance and
amount of time to learn but results in hours of enjoyment laced
appreciation of significant historical events and people, we’ll use
with a lot of mental stimulation. Come and enjoy a supportive
a variety of skills each meeting to create a stimulating and lively
environment where you will learn to play one step at a time.
learning experience. No books, no tests, just lots of creative learning.
INSTRUCTOR : Elizabeth Fraga LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center
LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center
$43: 4 classes
September: All That Glitters, Golden California
Class 23350
Tue
1:00pm-4:00pm
9/3-9/24
$43: 4 classes
A D U LT S 5 0 +
Class 23471
Bridge Class: club series
Tue
10:00am-11:30am
9/3-9/24
California was admitted to the Union in September so what better
Learn to play bridge or learn to be a better player in a friendly, relaxed, atmosphere by enrolling in one of four bridge courses offered throughout the year. New players should begin with the Club Series class offered in the Fall. Whether you are interested in
month to celebrate her unique history? We’ll learn interesting facts and meet fascinating people as we delve into her different stories; from the early explorers to the beginning of Hollywood
playing bridge just for fun or are interested in serious competition,
Iconic October
these classes will improve your game. Students are introduced
$43: 4 classes
to the basic concepts of the game of bridge, with emphasis on
Class 23472
modern bidding concepts. Sufficient elements of play and defense
From the dedication of the Statue of Liberty to the Norman Con-
are included to allow students to play hands right away. This
quest and the beginning of English; October proves to be a lively
course is also useful to current players who want to improve their
month. We’ll learn about the heroes of the World Series and then
bidding skills Text: Bidding in the 21st Century available to
we’ll jump right into Halloween with the death of Houdini.
Tue
10:00am-11:30am
10/1-10/22
purchase in class for approximately $20. INSTRUCTOR : Lawrence W. Miller, American Contract Bridge
November: History, Near and Far
League Accredited Instructor and Silver Life Master
$33: 3 classes
LOCATION Conference Room, Civic Park Community Center
Class 23473
$63: 8 classes
Join us as we dabble in a range of topics including the discovery
Class 23346
Wed
1:30pm-3:30pm
10/2-11/20
Tue
10:00am-11:30am
11/5-11/19
of King Tut’s Tomb, Hanukkah and Mark Twain. Through a variety of media, lecture and discussion we’ll explore these fascinating subjects all related to November.
A D U LT S 5 0 +
NEW | The Gifts of Aging
December: Cultural and Significant
We all age, but ‘Conscious Eldering’ is optional. Join us as we ex-
$33: 3 classes
amine the experiences of the aging process in order to live a fuller
Class 23895
life We will explore the process and gifts of aging against our own
Join us as we fly with the Wright Brothers; explore Christmas: The
Tue
10:00am-11:30am
12/3-12/17
life experiences and the models of inquiry provided by authors
Sun or The Son and Martin Luther King. Through a variety of me-
such as Erickson, Malow and Eberle. Classes will combine these
dia, lecture and discussion we’ll explore these fascinating subjects
insights with those of caring and supportive peers in a loving and
all related to December.
safe environment through lecture, discussion, exercises, and readings. We will process our life experiences and discover the wisdom to be shared and normalized at this time in our lives. Instructor : Roger Desmarais, PhD, MA LOCATION Oak View Room, Walnut Creek Library $50: 4 classes
Class 23894
Mon
10:00am-12:00pm
9/23-10/14
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