ACAA | LIFELONG LEARNING

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

BABYSITTING WORKSHOP

Learn infant and child safety, basic first aid, emergency skills and complete fun activities. Receive a Red Cross Super Sitter card upon completion. Bring a drink and snack for each day. Please Note: Students must attend BOTH days of this workshop to receive Super Sitter Certification. This class does not include First Aid/CPR certification. 54534 Sept. 10 & 17 54535 Oct. 1 & 8 54536 Nov. 5 & 12 • Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • $70 ($56 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center LIFELONG LEARNING

BEGINNER BRIDGE

Ages 18 & older Four friends + a standard deck of cards = the most fun card game you will ever play! Discover the basics of this classic game while sharpening your skills and challenging your teammates. This class will take place at Beck Recreation Center. 54540 Sept. 7-Oct. 12 • Wed., 10 a.m.-noon • $70 ($56 Resident) • Beck Recreation Center

SIGN LANGUAGE

Ages 18 & older Expose yourself to a whole new way of communicating through sign language. This class will teach the basic principles of communicating through Sign language. Recommended Text: Signing Made Easy by Rod R. Butterworth and Mickey Flodin. (ISBN:0399514902). 53978 Sept. 2-30 (no class on Sept. 9) 53979 Oct. 7-28 • Fri., 2-3:30 p.m. • $60 ($48 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

BRIDGE REFRESHER

Ages 18 & older Sharpen your Bridge game with this refresher course. Topics covered include the basics of bidding and playing as well as techniques to play more defensively. Emphasis is on creating a supportive and pleasurable climate best suited for learning. 54537 Sept. 7-Oct.12 • Wed., 2-4 p.m. • $70 ($56 Resident) • Beck Recreation Center

MAH JONGG

Ages 18 & older Learn to play Mah Jongg or refresh your skills. Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy and calculation. It also involves a certain degree of chance. Explore this fun game while meeting new friends and play at the ACAA! Students need to purchase annual game card online prior to class by contacting the National Mah Jongg League at 212.246.3052. 53980 Sept. 2-Oct. 7 53981 Oct. 14-Nov. 18 (no class on Nov. 11) • Fri., 1-3 p.m. • $70 ($56 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

DOCUMENTARY & DISCUSSION - HONORING OUR VETERANS - NEW!

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

Ages 18 & older This film follows a restored UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” helicopter on a flight to reunite Vietnam War veterans and families of the deceased with the iconic aircraft three decades after the war as a vehicle for eliciting the stories of ordinary Americans affected by the war. 54688 Nov. 2 • Wed., 1-4 p.m. • Free; registration required • Aurora Center for Active Adults

A TOUCH OF HOME

Ages 18 & older During the Vietnam War 627 adventurous young women threw off society’s expectations and headed out to learn what they could do for their country. The American Red Cross “Donut Dollies” were airmobile to the front lines, dropping into dusty firebases and sweaty base camps to bring a listening ear, a silly game and a friendly smile to combat soldiers. Their year at war armed only with a smile would affect each of them forever. Please stay for a Q & A and discussion with Barbara Lilly, one of the Donut Dollies featured in this film. 54935 Nov. 9 • Wed., 1-3 p.m. • Free; registration required • Aurora Center for Active Adults LIVE RADIO SHOW - NEW!

ARSENIC & OLD LACE RADIO SHOW

Ages 18 & older This performance of Arsenic and Old Lace is taken from the original live radio broadcast in 1948. Actors use a radio script adapted from the popular Broadway play by Joseph Kesselring and film of the 1940s. This troupe comprised of professional actors will recreate the feel of a live radio show of the era with live and recorded sound effects and actors in period costume playing multiple roles. Arsenic and Old Lace is a gleeful, ghoulish comedy. It is quaint. It is cozy. It is joyous. It is full of serial killers, psychotic convicts, dead bodies and the constant threat of murder. Join us if you dare. Light refreshments available. 54607 Nov. 18 • Fri., 1-3 p.m. • $13 ($10 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

TECHNOLOGY- NEW!

SMARTPHONE BASICS (ANDROID)

Ages 18 & older Learn tricks to help operate your smartphone more effectively. Class topics include making calls, creating a contact list, connecting to Wi-Fi, taking and sending photos, email and social media and using apps. Please bring your fully charged smartphone to this class, Android operating system only. All smartphones must have been purchased within the last three years to apply class lessons. 54541 Sept. 12-22 54542 Oct. 3-13 54543 Nov. 7-17 • Mon. & Thu., 10 a.m.-noon • $56 ($45 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

SMARTPHONE BASICS (APPLE)

Ages 18 & older Learn tricks to help operate your smartphone more effectively. Class topics include making calls, creating a contact list, connecting to Wi-Fi, taking and sending photos, email and social media and using apps. Please bring your fully charged smartphone to this class, Apple operating system only. All smartphones must have been purchased within the last three years to apply class lessons. 54544 Sept. 12-22 54545 Oct. 3-13 54546 Nov. 7-17 • Mon. & Thu., 1-3 p.m. • $56 ($45 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

WHAT DOES THIS BUTTON DO?

Ages 18 & older Join this open forum Q&A session to gain insight into how to navigate your smartphone or tablet. This session is chock full of great info to help you become more knowledgeable about your device and aid in ease of use. Bring your device, user manual and your questions! Drop-in classes every Friday. Fee is per class. 54547 Sept. 2 54548 Sept. 16 54549 Sept. 23 54550 Sept. 30 54551 Oct. 7 54552 Oct. 14 54553 Oct. 21 54554 Oct. 28 54555 Nov. 4 54556 Nov. 18 • Fri., 1-3 p.m. • $10 ($7 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP – NEW, ONE DAY ONLY!

Ages 18 & older Learn tricks to help operate your smartphone camera more effectively. Class topics include how to take the best photograph, where they are saved and how to share via text message and email. You will explore some basic photography fundamentals including composition, focus daytime and evening photos as well as optional filters that can be applies and apps that help enhance your photographs. Please bring your fully charged smartphone to this class. All smartphones must have been purchased within the last three years to apply class lessons. 54557 Sept. 26 • Mon. 10 a.m.-noon • $15 ($12 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

TECHNOLOGY- PERSONAL LESSON

Ages 18 & older Interested in some one-on-one support to assist you in navigating your smartphone, tablet, smartwatch or other device? These sessions book for individual hours with an on-site expert. Sessions last one hour and must be booked in advance.Cancellations require 24-hour advance notice of class start.

54558 Sept. 2 54559 Sept. 16 54560 Sept. 23 54561 Sept. 30 54562 Oct. 7 54564 Oct. 14 54565 Oct. 21 54566 Oct. 28 54567 Nov. 4 54568 Nov. 18

• Fri. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $35 ($28 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

TECH-CLEVER PARENT CLASS

Ages 18 & older As a parent, it can be difficult to navigate which apps and websites are safe, and which should be avoided. This class will explore the safety concerns of having increased access to information via the internet, constant communication with friends and how this access can affect your children. View your child’s digital development as an opportunity to be fostered. All smartphones must have been purchased within the last two years to apply class lessons. 54569 Sept. 8 • Thu., 6-8 p.m. • $18 ($14 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

SMARTPHONE COUPONS & SAVINGS - NEW!

Ages 18 & older Discover digital ways to save money through apps on your phone! Explore grocery store chain apps and how to download coupons to your account to see the savings at the register. Class will also touch on local stores and specific discount days, additional deals and ways to maximize your budget each month. 54937 Sept. 13 • Tue., 10-11:30 a.m. • $18 ($14 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

WELLNESS

SOUND HEALING MEDITATION

Ages 18 & older Learn to meditate anywhere, anytime and release thoughts that rob you of energy while incorporating sound healing into your practice. This class will include a guided meditation along with singing bowls and learning what meditative practices work best for you. Class meets once a month and will likely incorporate the sunset, weather permitting. Instructor has seven years of meditative experience and is a certified Sound Energy Practitioner. Class Instructor: Sitira Pope 54570 Sept. 21 54574 Nov. 16 • Wed., 6-7 p.m. • $15 ($12 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

WHAT’S YOUR GUT TELLING YOU?!

Ages 18 & older Ready to feel good in your body and start a roadmap to wellness? Join Sitira Pope, a registered Integrative Nutrition Health Coach to explore how gut health and inflammation can affect your overall health. The class will provide information on gut health and antiinflammatory foods, foods to avoid, how to listen to what your body needs nutritionally and additional wellness tips to support you along your wellness journey. 54575 Sept. 23 54577 Nov. 18 • Fri., 5:30-7 p.m. • $15 ($12 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

GRATITUDE & INSPIRATION JOURNALING

Ages 18 & older Gratitude is the awareness of all the goodness in one’s life. Journaling creates an intention to manifest joy and peace. When one intentionally decides to focus on what they appreciate and are thankful for, gratitude begins to flourish in the everyday. Join us to start a journaling routine and reflect upon your life to manifest joy in a new way. This class will also explore stories, quotes and videos to promote weekly inspiration. Journal included in class fee. Instructor: Wanda Serino-Washington 54578 Sept. 6-27 54579 Oct. 4-25 54580 Nov. 1-29 (No class on Nov. 22) • Tue., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $36 ($29 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults