ACAA | LIFELONG LEARNING

WHAT DOES THIS BUTTON DO?

Ages 18 and older

Join this open forum Q and 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.

59837 March 3

59838 March 10

59839 March 17

59841 March 24

59842 March 31

59843 April 7

59844 April 14

• Fri., 1-3 p.m.

• $10 ($7 Resident)

59846 April 21

59848 April 28

59849 May 5

59850 May 12

59851 May 19

59855 May 26

• Aurora Center for Active Adults

Smartphone Photography Workshop

Ages 18 and 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 applied 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.

59856 May 1

• Mon., 10 a.m.-noon

• $15 ($12 Resident)

• Aurora Center for Active Adults

Technologypersonal Lesson

Ages 18 and 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.

59857 March 3

59858 March 10

59859 March 17

59860 March 24

59861 March 31

59862 April 7

59863 April 14

59865 April 21

59866 April 28

59866 May 5

59867 May 12

59868 May 19

59869 May 26

• Fri., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• $35 ($28 Resident)

• Aurora Center for Active Adults

Smartphone Coupons And Savings

Ages 18 and 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.

59870 March 7

• Tue., 10-11:30 a.m.

• $18 ($14 Resident)

• Aurora Center for Active Adults

Wellness Sound Healing Meditation

Ages 18 and older

Melt away stress 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 explore meditative practices that work best for you. Class meets once a month. Instructor, Sitira Pope has 8+ years of meditative experience and is a certified Sound Energy Practitioner.

59871 March 1

59872 April 5

59873 May 3

• Wed., 6-7 p.m.

• $15 ($12 Resident)

• Class Instructor: Sitira Pope

• Aurora Center for Active Adults

NEW! VISION BOARD STUDIO

Ages 18 and older

We’ll explore and journal about topics that inspire you and convert dreams and goals into a visual reminder to shape your thoughts into action. You will choose images and objects to arrange on a vision board to help you envision and manifest your goals. Class supplies included.

61179 March 7-28

• Tue., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• $40 ($32 Resident)

• Instructor: Wanda Serino-Washington

• Aurora Center for Active Adults

NEW! JOURNAL TO FLOURISH

Ages 18 and older

We’ll journal to discover simple ways to age and attain a physical and healthy mindset to not only exist, but to flourish! Explore habits of daily living from the most vibrant centenarians and how to apply them in our daily living. Class supplies included.

61184 April 4-25

61192 May 2-23

• Tue., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• $40 ($32 Resident)

• Instructor: Wanda Serino-Washington

• Aurora Center for Active Adults

Older Adult Education Understanding Medicare

Ages 40 and older

This class will cover the basics of Medicare, including the four parts of Medicare—Parts A, B, C and D, eligibility, enrollment, coverage choices, costs and resources for help. The class speaker is a representative from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Please Note: This live class will be broadcast virtually to a room for patrons to view and ask questions.

61205 March 14: Aurora Center for Active Adults

61207 April 11: Beck Recreation Center

• Tue., 1-3 p.m.

61208 May 18: Moorhead Recreation Center (class conducted in Spanish)

• Thu., 9:30-11 a.m.

• Free; registration required

Social Security 101

Ages 40 and older

This class is presented by Josh Weller, a Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration. Josh will cover the basics of Social Security including retirement, disability, survivor and dependent benefits. Please Note: This live class will be broadcast virtually via Microsoft Teams to a room within the ACAA for patrons to view and ask questions.

61209 March 14: Aurora Center for Active Adults

61210 April 11: Beck Recreation Center

61332 May 9: Moorhead Recreation Center (class conducted in Spanish)

• Tue., 9:30-11:30 a.m.

• Free; registration required

AARP-SAFE DRIVING COURSE

Refresh your driving skills in time for your next big adventure! AARP is offering this course online, as well as in person at the Aurora Center for Active Adults! Please call 303.906.5197 or email deabe35@gmail.com to register in advance of class. Classes have a fee of $20 for AARP Members and $25 for Non-AARP members. Cash or Check only, call number above for additional details regarding registration.

March 8

March 22

April 5

April 19

• Wed., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

May 3

May 17 May 31

• Aurora Center for Active Adults

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION EDUCATION

Visit alz.org for additional resources and to take free online courses on dozens of topics, including care strategies and the latest in Alzheimer’s research.

Healthy Living For Your Brain And Body

Ages 18 and older

For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. Most recently, science can provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

61367 March 14

• Tue., 10-11:30 a.m.

• Free; registration required

• Aurora Center for Active Adults