Enjoy gaining strength while also gaining flexibility by performing standard Yoga poses sitting in a chair or standing. Breathing will be an important part of the class as we warm up, work on gentle stretches, challenge our balance and strength and go to deeper stretches. All levels welcome. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for. AFAA Certified Instructor: Amy Convey

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

Tai Chi is a series of continuous, connected movements sometimes called a moving meditation. It is relaxing and invigorating at the same time. Tai Chi strengthens muscles, builds bone density, reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and more. It develops balance, focus and control, which will benefit you mentally as well as physically. See Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi by Wayne and Fuerst. Feel free to come in 15 minutes before class to ask questions or warm up. Maximum 15. Instructor: Linda Peet

If you love words and language, this classic game will provide hours of fun! All skill levels are welcome!

In this practical and fun approach to learning a new language, learn how to start little conversations in Italian. Subjects include greetings, clothing, the alphabet, counting, the days of the week and more. No purchase of materials is required, but please bring lined paper and a pen. Teacher Giorgio Burigana is an Italian national born in Venice. Maximum 10. Instructor: Giorgio Burigana

Pickleball is played on a modified court with a paddle and whiffle ball. We are a slower paced, noncompetitive, recreational alternative. Our emphasis is working on skills and having fun — not winning. Come join us and try it out. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for.

Come to the new expanded Read Aloud. We will still be reading aloud from a wide variety of materials (including any of your original work). There will also be time for expressing “what’s on your mind.” Come join us. Facilitator: Judy Wattenberg

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

This more challenging class is for those who have taken Stretch, Flex & Balance I. Maximum 24. AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon

Pickleball is played on a modified court with a paddle and whiffle ball. We are a slower paced, noncompetitive, recreational alternative. Our emphasis is working on skills and having fun — not winning. Come join us and try it out. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for.

Featuring the Movies of the 60s and 70s Dec. 3 • A Study in Terror, 1965, 95 min. Dec. 10 • Bullitt, 2015, 113 min. Dec. 17 • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, 1979, 110 min. Jan. 7 • Clarence Darrow, 1974, 81 min. Jan. 14 • Psycho, 1960, 110 min. Jan. 21 • The Late Show, 1977, 96 min. Facilitator: John Larson

Evil Under the Sun, by Agatha Christie The Secrets We Kept, by Lara Prescott The Black Tower, by P.D. James Facilitator: Nancy Lucas

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

Eager to continue your ukulele practice? Michigan’s Ukulele Ambassador and founder of the Mighty Uke Day Festival, Ben Hassenger, will teach you a variety of more advanced chords and rhythms that you’ll use to play more challenging songs. Intermediate students are encouraged to purchase their own ukulele. All music will be provided. Maximum 60. Instructor: Ben Hassenger

What’s So Funny is a weekly session to learn about, discuss and enjoy humor. Most weeks will focus on a theme, such as political, elder humor, etc. The goals of these sessions are to learn a little, laugh a lot. Facilitator: Judy Wattenberg

This group reads nonfiction on a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, history and more. Group members choose the readings together and are responsible for obtaining their own copies of the material. Everyone is welcome to join this dynamic group! Facilitator: Lisa Thelen

News junkies welcome! If you enjoy talking about the latest news, sports, politics and the economy, or simply listening in on the discussion, consider joining this lively group. Sessions are moderator-led and some feature guest speakers. Join us!

For December, we will read “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote, a novella included in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” The story was adapted for Hallmark television in 1997 and was made into a musical in 2010. It’s available at Schuler Books. Movie and potluck on December 18. Bring your Christmas memories to share. In January and February, we’ll read Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak, which is also available at Schuler Books. Doctor Zhivago was first published in Italy in 1957. Movie and potluck on final day, Feb. 12.

Join line dancing for fun, exercise, and staying involved in a social activity. No partner needed. No experience needed. Instructor: Yvonne Curtis-Major

Pickleball is played on a modified court with a paddle and whiffle ball. We are a slower paced, noncompetitive, recreational alternative. Our emphasis is working on skills and having fun — not winning. Come join us and try it out. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for.

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Humans have always liked to talk about the future, whether it’s tomorrow or 20 years from now. If you’ve an interest in what the world may be like in years to come, wish to share your point of view, and/or sharpen your perspective, please join in. The willingness to listen and consider new ideas and add to the discussion will make this a dynamic group. Topics for future meetings will depend on what the group decides. Maximum 12. Facilitator: Bert Seyfarth

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

Improve posture, balance and flexibility! This class is for beginners but will challenge all fitness levels using chair exercises. Maximum 24. AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon

Pickleball is played on a modified court with a paddle and whiffle ball. We are a slower paced, noncompetitive, recreational alternative. Our emphasis is working on skills and having fun — not winning. Come join us and try it out. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for.

If you’ve taken Beginning Ukulele class and are ready for the next step, but don’t quite feel ready to move up to the Intermediate level, this Beginners Plus class is for you. Students should feel at ease playing C, F, G7, Am, G, D7 and Em chords along with a few strum variations. Students must provide a music stand. Maximum 30. Instructor: Liz Wright

Express your interpretation of a landscape painting using the pointillism technique—your creation can be as abstract or realistic as you decide. $5 supplies fee paid to instructor.Maximum 12. Instructor: Carolyn Donahue

Play this social game of numerical strategy—it will stimulate your mind! Chinese and American versions played.

Zumba — the perfect combination of fun, movement and music designed just for you. We take the “work” out of workout. Come join the fun! Maximum 29.

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

Challenge your eye and hand coordination by tossing bean bags through the hole. All equipment is provided and 2 sets will be set up. Bring your friends for a friendly game or play against the other pair of players. Look for it outside of the Auditorium.

Table Tennis was ‘invented’ in the late 19th century and as of 1988 it has been an Olympic sport. Enjoy time playing table tennis with your friends. Two (2) tables will be set up in room 142. Rules and all equipment are provided.

The tech labs will meet each Friday afternoon from 1–3 p.m. in the computer lab. Please call ahead to let the office know you are planning to attend. Three MSU student groups, Spartans Rebuilding Michigan, Spartan Ambassadors and Phi Sigma Theta, are helping this year. During the university winter break, Llewellyn Drong will be covering the labs.

Participants read literature from Spanish-speaking countries.

Enjoy gaining strength while also gaining flexibility by performing standard Yoga poses sitting in a chair or standing. Breathing will be an important part of the class as we warm up, work on gentle stretches, challenge our balance and strength and go to deeper stretches. All levels welcome. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for. AFAA Certified Instructor: Amy Convey

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

Tai Chi is a series of continuous, connected movements sometimes called a moving meditation. It is relaxing and invigorating at the same time. Tai Chi strengthens muscles, builds bone density, reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and more. It develops balance, focus and control, which will benefit you mentally as well as physically. See Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi by Wayne and Fuerst. Feel free to come in 15 minutes before class to ask questions or warm up. Maximum 15. Instructor: Linda Peet

If you love words and language, this classic game will provide hours of fun! All skill levels are welcome!

In this practical and fun approach to learning a new language, learn how to start little conversations in Italian. Subjects include greetings, clothing, the alphabet, counting, the days of the week and more. No purchase of materials is required, but please bring lined paper and a pen. Teacher Giorgio Burigana is an Italian national born in Venice. Maximum 10. Instructor: Giorgio Burigana

Join other creative-minded folks as they work on Prime Time art class creations or venture into inspired territory of their own. The atmosphere is supportive, fun and inspiring. New people are welcome! No charge for materials if you’re working on a project that’s part of a class you are currently enrolled in. But if you are not enrolled in a class, please pay for the materials or bring your own. (You may pay for scrap glass per pound or purchase your own supplies at Delphi.)

Come to the new expanded Read Aloud. We will still be reading aloud from a wide variety of materials (including any of your original work). There will also be time for expressing “what’s on your mind.” Come join us. Facilitator: Judy Wattenberg

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

This more challenging class is for those who have taken Stretch, Flex & Balance I. Maximum 24. AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon

Speaking casually about death is taboo in many cultures, but death is part of life, and when we talk about it, we help normalize it. Normalizing death helps us better prepare for it. You can’t prepare for something you don’t acknowledge. By having conversations about death, you can help others feel more comfortable about death, too, so it’s not viewed as something morbid, but something absolutely worth talking about. “At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.” — From the Death Cafe website Facilitator: Julie Dillon

Pickleball is played on a modified court with a paddle and whiffle ball. We are a slower paced, noncompetitive, recreational alternative. Our emphasis is working on skills and having fun — not winning. Come join us and try it out. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for.

This fun class will teach you the basic earring technique with Czech glass beads on the practice earrings and Swarovski Crystals for the other earrings. You will be able to make three pairs of earrings in class for yourself or for gifts and will have some options with bead color and size. Minimum 10. Instructor: Donna Graves

Cardio, yoga, pilates, balance and resistance training are in this popular class! All equipment provided. No need to sign up ahead of time. AFAA Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Bill Wiseman

Would you like to get together with others to sing songs and enjoy yourself? If so, you should try playing the ukulele in this entertaining and engaging class. No musical experience necessary! Borrow one of our ukuleles with a $50 returnable check, or bring your own uke. Get ready for some fun! Maximum 20. Instructor: Liz Wright

Evil Under the Sun, by Agatha Christie The Secrets We Kept, by Lara Prescott The Black Tower, by P.D. James Facilitator: Nancy Lucas

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

What’s So Funny is a weekly session to learn about, discuss and enjoy humor. Most weeks will focus on a theme, such as political, elder humor, etc. The goals of these sessions are to learn a little, laugh a lot. Facilitator: Judy Wattenberg

This group reads nonfiction on a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, history and more. Group members choose the readings together and are responsible for obtaining their own copies of the material. Everyone is welcome to join this dynamic group! Facilitator: Lisa Thelen

Once a month for 3 hours, the Prime Time art studio will be set up as a volunteer workspace to create materials for the local nonprofit, Helping Women Period, a group that distributes bladder control products and disposable menstrual products to homeless women and girls in the Greater Lansing area. Feel free to come for all or part of the time. Sewers and non-sewers alike are welcome to help construct small bags later filled with products to be distributed to more than 100 local charities. Some sewing machines will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. And what a wonderful way to use your extra fabric, buttons and ribbon! Menstrual and bladder control supplies are always welcome, too. Feel free to bring food to sustain you as you do your good work. So far, this Prime Time volunteer group has made 371 bags. See www.helpingwomenperiod.org for more information. You can make a difference!

News junkies welcome! If you enjoy talking about the latest news, sports, politics and the economy, or simply listening in on the discussion, consider joining this lively group. Sessions are moderator-led and some feature guest speakers. Join us!

For December, we will read “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote, a novella included in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” The story was adapted for Hallmark television in 1997 and was made into a musical in 2010. It’s available at Schuler Books. Movie and potluck on December 18. Bring your Christmas memories to share. In January and February, we’ll read Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak, which is also available at Schuler Books. Doctor Zhivago was first published in Italy in 1957. Movie and potluck on final day, Feb. 12.

Join line dancing for fun, exercise, and staying involved in a social activity. No partner needed. No experience needed. Instructor: Yvonne Curtis-Major

Ever noticed how some travelers have a small amount of luggage and seem to have everything they need while others are struggling with suitcases the size of a refrigerator? Have you ever noticed that some travelers seem to find things in their suitcases without difficulty and others spend a lot of time searching? Learn the tricks of packing light and keeping things organized. And if you have your own tricks for keeping luggage on the light side, share them with us. I’ve traveled with carry-on luggage to exotic places for 2-4 weeks and even on a trip that included a professional meeting in moderate weather, a field trip to a cold climate, and another side trip to a hot and extremely muggy location. With changing airline rules, I can’t guarantee you can stick to carry-on, but light, organized luggage is still an advantage when traveling. Maximum 10. Instructor: Judy Olson

The Willows of East Lansing and Okemos is sponsoring a wrap party! They will provide paper, tape, tags, bows. You just need to bring in the presents that need to be wrapped. We’ll listen to Christmas music and have hot cocoa. Take advantage of this fun way to get something off your list!

Pickleball is played on a modified court with a paddle and whiffle ball. We are a slower paced, noncompetitive, recreational alternative. Our emphasis is working on skills and having fun — not winning. Come join us and try it out. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for.

Enjoy gaining strength while also gaining flexibility by performing standard Yoga poses sitting in a chair or standing. Breathing will be an important part of the class as we warm up, work on gentle stretches, challenge our balance and strength and go to deeper stretches. All levels welcome. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for. AFAA Certified Instructor: Amy Convey

Join instructor Julie as she leads participants through an indoors (and sometimes outdoors) walking course at the community center. Learn warm up and cool down stretches along with balance exercises you can add to your home walking practice. All levels welcome. No need to sign up ahead of time. AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon

From chip-carving to creating one-of-a-kind figurines and relief images, popular instructor Fred Erbisch will keep you challenged and entertained while crafting heirloom items to keep or give as gifts. Winter sessions will include the following classes: Session 1: Creative Door Stops, Session 2: Fat Giraffes and Session 3: A Herd of Elephants. All skill levels welcome and all tools and materials will be provided. Instructor: Fred Erbisch

Humans have always liked to talk about the future, whether it’s tomorrow or 20 years from now. If you’ve an interest in what the world may be like in years to come, wish to share your point of view, and/or sharpen your perspective, please join in. The willingness to listen and consider new ideas and add to the discussion will make this a dynamic group. Topics for future meetings will depend on what the group decides. Maximum 12. Facilitator: Bert Seyfarth

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

Improve posture, balance and flexibility! This class is for beginners but will challenge all fitness levels using chair exercises. Maximum 24. AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon

Pickleball is played on a modified court with a paddle and whiffle ball. We are a slower paced, noncompetitive, recreational alternative. Our emphasis is working on skills and having fun — not winning. Come join us and try it out. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for.

If you’ve taken Beginning Ukulele class and are ready for the next step, but don’t quite feel ready to move up to the Intermediate level, this Beginners Plus class is for you. Students should feel at ease playing C, F, G7, Am, G, D7 and Em chords along with a few strum variations. Students must provide a music stand. Maximum 30. Instructor: Liz Wright

Express your interpretation of a landscape painting using the pointillism technique—your creation can be as abstract or realistic as you decide. $5 supplies fee paid to instructor.Maximum 12. Instructor: Carolyn Donahue

Play this social game of numerical strategy—it will stimulate your mind! Chinese and American versions played.

This favorite game will challenge your skills of strategy. We are welcoming new players.

Zumba — the perfect combination of fun, movement and music designed just for you. We take the “work” out of workout. Come join the fun! Maximum 29.

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

Let’s go shopping! Even better, let’s shop local! We are excited to offer this opportunity to support local artists and find unique gifts for the holidays at the same time. We’ll head to the Lansing Art Gallery for the Michigan Made, 2019 Holiday Art Exhibition, where you will find artworks that range from fine art to small gifts including jewelry, paintings, pottery, leather goods and more! The Willows of East Lansing is generously providing their bus for our convenience. We’ll get a brief tour of the gallery before we shop. Anything you purchase there will be packaged beautifully and will be ready to give to someone special. Maximum 10. Bus pick up at Hannah Community Center at 10:45; Bus will return at 12:45. (You will have the option to stay for lunch downtown and return separately.) Cost: Bring money for shopping (and money for lunch, if you choose to stay for that)!

Challenge your eye and hand coordination by tossing bean bags through the hole. All equipment is provided and 2 sets will be set up. Bring your friends for a friendly game or play against the other pair of players. Look for it outside of the Auditorium.

Table Tennis was ‘invented’ in the late 19th century and as of 1988 it has been an Olympic sport. Enjoy time playing table tennis with your friends. Two (2) tables will be set up in room 142. Rules and all equipment are provided.

The tech labs will meet each Friday afternoon from 1–3 p.m. in the computer lab. Please call ahead to let the office know you are planning to attend. Three MSU student groups, Spartans Rebuilding Michigan, Spartan Ambassadors and Phi Sigma Theta, are helping this year. During the university winter break, Llewellyn Drong will be covering the labs.

Participants read literature from Spanish-speaking countries.

Enjoy gaining strength while also gaining flexibility by performing standard Yoga poses sitting in a chair or standing. Breathing will be an important part of the class as we warm up, work on gentle stretches, challenge our balance and strength and go to deeper stretches. All levels welcome. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for. AFAA Certified Instructor: Amy Convey

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

Tai Chi is a series of continuous, connected movements sometimes called a moving meditation. It is relaxing and invigorating at the same time. Tai Chi strengthens muscles, builds bone density, reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and more. It develops balance, focus and control, which will benefit you mentally as well as physically. See Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi by Wayne and Fuerst. Feel free to come in 15 minutes before class to ask questions or warm up. Maximum 15. Instructor: Linda Peet

If you love words and language, this classic game will provide hours of fun! All skill levels are welcome!

In this practical and fun approach to learning a new language, learn how to start little conversations in Italian. Subjects include greetings, clothing, the alphabet, counting, the days of the week and more. No purchase of materials is required, but please bring lined paper and a pen. Teacher Giorgio Burigana is an Italian national born in Venice. Maximum 10. Instructor: Giorgio Burigana

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

This more challenging class is for those who have taken Stretch, Flex & Balance I. Maximum 24. AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon

Pickleball is played on a modified court with a paddle and whiffle ball. We are a slower paced, noncompetitive, recreational alternative. Our emphasis is working on skills and having fun — not winning. Come join us and try it out. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for.

Featuring the Movies of the 60s and 70s Dec. 3 • A Study in Terror, 1965, 95 min. Dec. 10 • Bullitt, 2015, 113 min. Dec. 17 • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, 1979, 110 min. Jan. 7 • Clarence Darrow, 1974, 81 min. Jan. 14 • Psycho, 1960, 110 min. Jan. 21 • The Late Show, 1977, 96 min. Facilitator: John Larson

Would you like to get together with others to sing songs and enjoy yourself? If so, you should try playing the ukulele in this entertaining and engaging class. No musical experience necessary! Borrow one of our ukuleles with a $50 returnable check, or bring your own uke. Get ready for some fun! Maximum 20. Instructor: Liz Wright

Evil Under the Sun, by Agatha Christie The Secrets We Kept, by Lara Prescott The Black Tower, by P.D. James Facilitator: Nancy Lucas

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

What’s So Funny is a weekly session to learn about, discuss and enjoy humor. Most weeks will focus on a theme, such as political, elder humor, etc. The goals of these sessions are to learn a little, laugh a lot. Facilitator: Judy Wattenberg

This group reads nonfiction on a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, history and more. Group members choose the readings together and are responsible for obtaining their own copies of the material. Everyone is welcome to join this dynamic group! Facilitator: Lisa Thelen

News junkies welcome! If you enjoy talking about the latest news, sports, politics and the economy, or simply listening in on the discussion, consider joining this lively group. Sessions are moderator-led and some feature guest speakers. Join us!

For December, we will read “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote, a novella included in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” The story was adapted for Hallmark television in 1997 and was made into a musical in 2010. It’s available at Schuler Books. Movie and potluck on December 18. Bring your Christmas memories to share. In January and February, we’ll read Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak, which is also available at Schuler Books. Doctor Zhivago was first published in Italy in 1957. Movie and potluck on final day, Feb. 12.

Join line dancing for fun, exercise, and staying involved in a social activity. No partner needed. No experience needed. Instructor: Yvonne Curtis-Major

Enjoy gaining strength while also gaining flexibility by performing standard Yoga poses sitting in a chair or standing. Breathing will be an important part of the class as we warm up, work on gentle stretches, challenge our balance and strength and go to deeper stretches. All levels welcome. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for. AFAA Certified Instructor: Amy Convey

Join instructor Julie as she leads participants through an indoors (and sometimes outdoors) walking course at the community center. Learn warm up and cool down stretches along with balance exercises you can add to your home walking practice. All levels welcome. No need to sign up ahead of time. AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon

From chip-carving to creating one-of-a-kind figurines and relief images, popular instructor Fred Erbisch will keep you challenged and entertained while crafting heirloom items to keep or give as gifts. Winter sessions will include the following classes: Session 1: Creative Door Stops, Session 2: Fat Giraffes and Session 3: A Herd of Elephants. All skill levels welcome and all tools and materials will be provided. Instructor: Fred Erbisch

Humans have always liked to talk about the future, whether it’s tomorrow or 20 years from now. If you’ve an interest in what the world may be like in years to come, wish to share your point of view, and/or sharpen your perspective, please join in. The willingness to listen and consider new ideas and add to the discussion will make this a dynamic group. Topics for future meetings will depend on what the group decides. Maximum 12. Facilitator: Bert Seyfarth

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

Improve posture, balance and flexibility! This class is for beginners but will challenge all fitness levels using chair exercises. Maximum 24. AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon

Pickleball is played on a modified court with a paddle and whiffle ball. We are a slower paced, noncompetitive, recreational alternative. Our emphasis is working on skills and having fun — not winning. Come join us and try it out. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for.

If you’ve taken Beginning Ukulele class and are ready for the next step, but don’t quite feel ready to move up to the Intermediate level, this Beginners Plus class is for you. Students should feel at ease playing C, F, G7, Am, G, D7 and Em chords along with a few strum variations. Students must provide a music stand. Maximum 30. Instructor: Liz Wright

Express your interpretation of a landscape painting using the pointillism technique—your creation can be as abstract or realistic as you decide. $5 supplies fee paid to instructor.Maximum 12. Instructor: Carolyn Donahue

Play this social game of numerical strategy—it will stimulate your mind! Chinese and American versions played.

Trump always wins in this social and strategic card game.

Zumba — the perfect combination of fun, movement and music designed just for you. We take the “work” out of workout. Come join the fun! Maximum 29.

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

Challenge your eye and hand coordination by tossing bean bags through the hole. All equipment is provided and 2 sets will be set up. Bring your friends for a friendly game or play against the other pair of players. Look for it outside of the Auditorium.

Table Tennis was ‘invented’ in the late 19th century and as of 1988 it has been an Olympic sport. Enjoy time playing table tennis with your friends. Two (2) tables will be set up in room 142. Rules and all equipment are provided.

The tech labs will meet each Friday afternoon from 1–3 p.m. in the computer lab. Please call ahead to let the office know you are planning to attend. Three MSU student groups, Spartans Rebuilding Michigan, Spartan Ambassadors and Phi Sigma Theta, are helping this year. During the university winter break, Llewellyn Drong will be covering the labs.

Enjoy gaining strength while also gaining flexibility by performing standard Yoga poses sitting in a chair or standing. Breathing will be an important part of the class as we warm up, work on gentle stretches, challenge our balance and strength and go to deeper stretches. All levels welcome. Please note: You can only go to the class on the day/time you sign up and pay for. AFAA Certified Instructor: Amy Convey

Fun for all fitness levels, whether you want to strengthen your muscles, recuperate from an injury or move in a fun, friendly environment. Exercising in the water will help your flexibility, agility, balance and core. You’ll have a great workout, and you don’t even have to get your face or hair wet! No need to sign up ahead of time. Water Art Certified Instructors: Amy Convey, Carolyn Haines & Fran Loose

Tai Chi is a series of continuous, connected movements sometimes called a moving meditation. It is relaxing and invigorating at the same time. Tai Chi strengthens muscles, builds bone density, reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and more. It develops balance, focus and control, which will benefit you mentally as well as physically. See Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi by Wayne and Fuerst. Feel free to come in 15 minutes before class to ask questions or warm up. Maximum 15. Instructor: Linda Peet

If you love words and language, this classic game will provide hours of fun! All skill levels are welcome!

In this practical and fun approach to learning a new language, learn how to start little conversations in Italian. Subjects include greetings, clothing, the alphabet, counting, the days of the week and more. No purchase of materials is required, but please bring lined paper and a pen. Teacher Giorgio Burigana is an Italian national born in Venice. Maximum 10. Instructor: Giorgio Burigana