June 2: “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (1947), DVD, 110 min. Walter Mitty is the bravest man alive! – One minute he is a jet pilot gunning down the enemy…the next minute he is a courageous captain sailing the stormy seas! Now the hopeless day-dreamer must pull his head out of the clouds and find the courage to catch the killers or become a victim of his own fantasy explosion. June 16: “Strange Affair” (1944), DVD, 84 min.

In this practical and fun approach to learning a new language, learn how to start little conversations in French. Subjects include greetings, breakfast, clothing, the alphabet, counting, and the days of the week. No purchase of materials is required, but please bring lined paper and a pen. Supports will be emailed to students after each lesson. Teacher Laurel Ponist has enjoyed working with French for 50 years and has taught it at all levels. Maximum 12 students. Enroll by May 30.

In June we will discuss “Sapiens, A Brief History of Humankind,” by Yuval Harari. “From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.” Come join the group and participate in future book selections. Facilitator: Richard Moe

Students will learn how to use the proper tools and techniques in basic cutting, soldering, cementing, and whiting to create a geometric panel you’d swear came right out of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home! The panel will display your favorite medley of seasonal colors in a 15 X 15 zinc frame. There are a variety of patterns to choose from and a rainbow of colors in glass, too! This panel can be displayed outside on a patio or inside in a window! Instrutor Kelly Arndt, no prerequisite required. Maximum of 5 in a class. Enroll by June 2.

During the 10 meetings, we will read about and discuss the similarities and differences in definitions among these powerful feelings, their development, and how they may contribute to difficulties in relationships, in decision making, and in other problems in living. Meetings will also include examining their origins in childhood and adolescence and discussing methods of reducing their occurrence and effects in later adulthood. Facilitator: Gary Stollak

In this practical and fun approach to learning a new language, learn how to start little conversations in French. Subjects include greetings, breakfast, clothing, the alphabet, counting, and the days of the week. No purchase of materials is required, but please bring lined paper and a pen. Supports will be emailed to students after each lesson. Teacher Laurel Ponist has enjoyed working with French for 50 years and has taught it at all levels. Maximum 12 students. Enroll by May 30.

Students will learn how to use the proper tools and techniques in basic cutting, soldering, cementing, and whiting to create a geometric panel you’d swear came right out of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home! The panel will display your favorite medley of seasonal colors in a 15 X 15 zinc frame. There are a variety of patterns to choose from and a rainbow of colors in glass, too! This panel can be displayed outside on a patio or inside in a window! Instrutor Kelly Arndt, no prerequisite required. Maximum of 5 in a class. Enroll by June 2.

During the 10 meetings, we will read about and discuss the similarities and differences in definitions among these powerful feelings, their development, and how they may contribute to difficulties in relationships, in decision making, and in other problems in living. Meetings will also include examining their origins in childhood and adolescence and discussing methods of reducing their occurrence and effects in later adulthood. Facilitator: Gary Stollak

In this practical and fun approach to learning a new language, learn how to start little conversations in French. Subjects include greetings, breakfast, clothing, the alphabet, counting, and the days of the week. No purchase of materials is required, but please bring lined paper and a pen. Supports will be emailed to students after each lesson. Teacher Laurel Ponist has enjoyed working with French for 50 years and has taught it at all levels. Maximum 12 students. Enroll by May 30.

Students will learn how to use the proper tools and techniques in basic cutting, soldering, cementing, and whiting to create a geometric panel you’d swear came right out of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home! The panel will display your favorite medley of seasonal colors in a 15 X 15 zinc frame. There are a variety of patterns to choose from and a rainbow of colors in glass, too! This panel can be displayed outside on a patio or inside in a window! Instrutor Kelly Arndt, no prerequisite required. Maximum of 5 in a class. Enroll by June 2.

Coming to East Lansing Prime Time! Just in time for good weather so you can enjoy outside walking. Presented by certified Good Form Coaches you will get an expert opinion on a good walking process. Gain insight into how to avoid a heavy impact on your body while you walk. Playmaker’s will analyze your stepping pattern and let you know how to improve it. You will have a chance to walk the way you do now, learn a better more efficient way and then get to practice it. You will never walk the same again. Come to our clinic being held on June 27 from 1-3PM in the Executive Conference Room. The event is FREE but you need to register in the Prime Time Senior’s Center at 337-1113. Deadline June 16.

If you have completed the basic copper enamel class and are interested in exploring this beautiful art form further, this class is for you! We will be firing up the kilns to give students with basic enameling experience the opportunity to try out more of the techniques covered in the first class, and to further pursue their individual ideas for this medium. We will provide a brief review, light guidance, and assistance with the kilns, along with two copper pieces per student. Prerequisite: Completion of the basic "Copper Enamel Jewelry" class. Please review and bring your handout packet from "Copper Enamel Jewelry" class. Instructor: Nancy Bradley. Maximum of 5 participants. Enroll by June. 14.

Cut and torn papers from magazines and paintings form a realistic poppy painting on canvas. Try your hand at this fun medium featuring the beautiful poppy! Bring a couple of old magazines and some good scissors. All other supplies included. Maximum 12 participants. Enroll by Jun. 8.

This class is for experienced painters as well as for beginners. We will use traditional, authentic Chinese materials to paint Day Lily, Peony and Lotus. Instructor, Laurel Ponist, has studied Chinese Brush Painting since 2004 and would like to share her love of this art form. Please leave your email address when signing up so that the instructor may contact you with a supply list. Please bring your own materials to the first day of class. Register by June 2. Maximum 10 students.