ACAA | LIFELONG LEARNING

LIFELONG LEARNING

INTRODUCTION TO BRAILLE A-Z

Ages 18 & older Have you noticed braille letters on the signs in public buildings or at the bank and wondered how it was created? In this class you will learn the history of braille and how to write the basic UEB (Unified English Braille) alphabet. We will also explore aspects of the amazing braille technology used to create braille for readers who are blind. 56777 Jan. 4-25 • Wed., 4-5:30 p.m. • $13 ($10 Resident) • Central 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 & Mickey Flodin. (ISBN:0399514902) 56777 Jan. 6-27 56779 Feb. 3-24 • Fri., 2-3:30 p.m. • $60 ($48 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

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. 58805 Jan. 11-Feb. 15 • Wed., 10 a.m.-noon • $70 ($56 Resident) • Beck Recreation Center

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. 58806 Jan. 11-Feb. 15 • Wed., 2-4 p.m. • $70 ($56 Resident) • Beck Recreation Center

MAH JONGG

Ages 18 & older 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 AURORA CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS! Learn to play or refresh your skills. Students can purchase the annual game card at the ACAA front desk for $8 prior to class. 56780 Dec. 2-Jan. 13 (no class Dec. 23) 56782 Jan. 20-Feb.24 • Fri., 1-3 p.m. • $70 ($56 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

DOCUMENTARY & DISCUSSION

Take in a documentary and discuss the takeaways with other viewers in this documentary and discussion series featuring a new film each month. Light refreshments included.

MY OCTOPUS TEACHER

Ages 18 & older My Octopus Teacher follows Craig Foster, a filmmaker who spent a year snorkeling and interacting with an octopus off the coast of South Africa. This nature film is simultaneously a documentary designed to inspire awe in the viewer. In short, octopi are incredible little aliens on earth, essentially. This is the true story of a relationship between humans and nature as well as an inspiring call to action: don’t ignore the wonder that exists around you! 1 hour; 25 minutes. 56784 Dec. 7 • Wed., 1-3 p.m. • Free; registration required • Aurora Center for Active Adults

WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE?

Ages 18 & older Using never-before-heard recordings, rare archival footage and her best-known songs, this is the story of legendary singer and activist Nina Simone. 1 hour; 42 minutes. 56785 Jan. 4 • Wed., 1-3 p.m. • Free; registration required • Aurora Center for Active Adults

14 PEAKS: NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

Ages 18 & older Fearless Nepali Mountaineer Nimsdai Purja embarks on a seemingly impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in seven months. 1 hour; 41 minutes 56786 Feb. 1 • Wed., 1-4 p.m • Free; registration required • 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. 57957 Dec. 5-15 57959 Jan. 3, 5, 9 & 12 (Class on Jan. 2 bumped to Jan. 3 due to holiday) 57961 Feb. 6-16 • Mon. & Thu., 10 a.m.-noon • $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.

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• Fri., 1-3 p.m. • $10 ($7 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. 57965 Dec. 5-15 57969 Jan. 3, 5, 9 & 12 (Class on Jan. 2 bumped to Jan. 3 due to holiday) 57971 Feb. 6-16 • Mon. & Thu., 1-3 p.m. • $56 ($45 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

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 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. 57993 Jan. 30 • 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.

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

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. 58008 Dec.8. • Tue., 10-11:30 a.m. • $18 ($14 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

WELLNESS

SOUND HEALING MEDITATION

Ages 18 & 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. 58814 Dec. 7 58815 Jan. 4 58818 Feb. 1 • Wed., 6-7 p.m. • $15 ($12 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

WHAT’S YOUR GUT TELLING YOU?!

Ages 18 & older Did holiday treat over-indulgence leave you feeling blah? 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 anti-inflammatory foods, foods to avoid, how to listen to what your body needs nutritionally and additional wellness tips to support you along your wellness journey. 58824 Dec. 9 58825 Jan. 6 58826 Feb. 3 • Fri., 6-7 p.m. • $15 ($12 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

SOOTHING SATURDAY MEDITATION

Ages 18 & older Does the thought of planning for the holidays make your jaw clench, neck tense and your stress climb? Do your New Year’s resolutions have you feeling uninspired? Are you looking for some relief from the hustle? Soothe your senses, calm your mind and melt away stress in this Soothing Saturday Meditation class. 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. 58821 Dec. 10 58822 Jan. 14 58823 Feb. 25 • Sat., 9:30-10:30 a.m. • $15 ($12 Resident) • Central 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. 56899 Jan. 10-31 56900 Feb. 7-28 • Tue., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $36 ($29 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults