Sports Education

Confident Debate: Student Congress 11-14Y

In our Student Congress course, your students will experience fun and engaging legislative sessions where they debate bills and laws. Students improve critical thinking, research, organization, persuasiveness, and listening skills, all while having fun, gaining confidence, and experiencing teambuilding! Experienced instructors, small classes! $20 Materials Fee. No class 4/22.

Classroom at Communication Academy

Badminton Beginner to Intermediate 10-15Y

Players will develop basic serve, overhead, and net play techniques. Classes will integrate both training and rally elements.

Multi-purpose Room at Cupertino Sports Center

Instructor:Communication

Public Speaking and Confident Debate 11-14Y

Get both of our Public Speaking and Confident Debate classes at an automatic discount! You get two fun and engaging classes where students improve their speaking skills, analytical thinking, and persuasiveness! Experienced instructors, small classes! $40 Material Fee.

Instructor:Communication Academy Staff

SafeSitter Babysitting Class 12-15Y

In this course you will learn how to be safe when home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Hands-on instruction includes infant care, planning age-appropriate activities, and how to manage discipline issues. Participants are taught how to prevent and respond to emergencies, with an emphasis on first aid skills, as well as how to recognize child abuse and handle inappropriate adult behavior. This program is designed for mature-minded individuals who are serious about developing their childcare skills and abilities.

Community Hall

Instructor:Santa Clara County Fire Dept. Staff

Instructor:Lifetime Activities Staff

Basketball League 10-17Y

Come practice your skills on the court playing against other athletes. The entire time is dedicated to games. Previous basketball experience recommended.

Sports Court at Cupertino Sports Center

Instructor:Skyhawks Staff

Basketball Skill Building 10-15Y

Students will learn passing, dribbling, and shooting techniques as well as the roles of the guard, forward, and center positions. Offensive and defensive responsibilities will be introduced, along with game rules and vocabulary.

Sports Court at Cupertino Sports Center

Instructor:Lifetime Activities Staff

Adult Handbuilding

18Y+

In this projects-based class, you will explore various building techniques. Discussions will include appropriate clay body selections and finishing styles for each. All materials and firings are included. Students are given complimentary access to Open Studio hours throughout the duration of the session for which they are registered.

Ikebana Flower Arrangement

18Y+

Come learn Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangement, by using seasonal materials to create your ikebana expressions. All levels are welcome. For beginners, please bring ikebana scissors or pruners, a pin frog or flower holder, and a shallow vase to the first class. Material fee of $120 for eight lessons is payable to the instructor at the first meeting.

Craft Room at Quinlan Community Center

Instructor:Gloria Lee

Potter’s Wheel Beginner

18Y+

Come in and learn the fundamentals of throwing pottery on the wheel. The basics are taught and reinforced to demystify the challenges of the wheel. Skills will be introduced with plenty of individual attention in this small class setting. All materials and firings are included. Students are given complimentary access to Open Studio hours throughout the duration of the session for which they are registered.

Instructor:Lisa Molaro

Instructor:Lisa Molaro

Potter’s Wheel Beyond Beginner

18Y+

So you’ve taken a couple of classes but don’t feel quite ready for the big stuff. We will be focusing on consistency and learning some new tricks along the way. All materials and firings are included. Students are given complimentary access to Open Studio hours throughout the duration of the session for which they are registered.

Ceramics Center at Wilson Park

Line Dance 18Y+

You will be dancing to a fusion of salsa, cha cha, mambo, merengue, rumba, two step, tango, hip hop, and the waltz. The simple and fun choreography will help improve your coordination and reduce stress. Level one is great for newcomers.Level two is for dancers who know the basics and are ready to learn more complex step combinations. No class 4/14.

Dance Room at Quinlan Community Center

Instructor:Lisa Molaro

Potter’s Wheel Intermediate

18Y+

For potters who are comfortable with successfully centering and throwing basic forms. Using those foundations, we will be exploring different forms and functional pottery pieces. All materials and firings are included. Students are given complimentary access to Open Studio hours throughout the duration of the session for which they are registered.

Ceramics Center at Wilson Park

Instructor:Lisa Molaro

Watercolor

18Y+

Explore new watercolor techniques like glazing, wet on wet, layering, and more! There will be a focus on composition and color. Still life, landscapes, and figurative work will be explored. New students welcome! Must have all materials before first class. Material list can be found by visiting: bit.ly/3BzCYH9 (case sensitive). No Class 4/14, 4/28, 5/19

Craft Room at Quinlan Community Center

Instructor:Mami Weber

Balance, Core, and More

18Y+

Build strength, stability, and endurance in the muscles that support your core. A strong core will improve your balance, assist in injury prevention, and improve your posture.

Activity Room at Quinlan Community Center

Level One

Instructor:Jenny Tsai

VivAsia Fitness Dance

18Y+

Enjoy a low impact workout with dance movements to Southeast Asian music. You will increase upper body strength and flexibility, while using fans, ribbons, scarves, umbrellas, and drumsticks.

Dance Room at Quinlan Community Center

Instructor:Ruby Chen

Yoga for Wellness

18Y+

You will improve your mind body connection in this traditional Indian style of yoga using stimulation and relaxation technique which helps increase focus and concentration. This style of yoga includes Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Iyengar to improve strength and flexibility.

Activity Room at Quinlan Community Center

Instructor:Asmita Deshpande

Yogilates

Instructor:Rebecca McCormick

18Y+

Start your morning with a stress relieving blend of yoga and mat Pilates. You will focus inward on breathing, practice to achieve new goals, and you will leave this class feeling refreshed and relaxed.

Activity Room at Quinlan Community Center

Instructor:Rebecca McCormick

Zumba

18Y+

Enjoy Latin and international music while practicing easy dance steps. Zumba routines feature aerobic intervals with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.

Activity Room at Quinlan Community Center

Instructor:Grace DuVal

Dance Room at Quinlan Community Center

Group Guitar

Instructor:Li-Fen

Drop-In Fitness Classes

13Y+

Join this class as we teach you to play the fundamentals of the instrument and the music of your generation! In this class you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to become a great guitar player: chords, progressions, scales, and even entire songs from the artists and band you enjoy! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity and sign up today! No experience necessary. Students must bring their own guitars.

Joyful Melodies Music School Classroom

Group Keyboard

13Y+

It is never too late to learn how to play the piano! Our Adult Group Keyboard Class is designed for adults who have no or little experience in piano playing. This class offers a structured yet relaxed environment for you to learn fundamental musical concepts, including musical notation, theory, and rhythm. Our patient and supportive instructors will teach you to play a variety of pieces and styles. In addition, your musical knowledge can help your children develop their own interest in music. Access to piano/keyboard at home is essential.

Joyful Melodies Music School Classroom

Group Ukulele

Instructor:Joyful Melodies Staff

13Y+

This is a beginners class for all who would like to learn to play this popular instrument. No prior experience needed. Come join the fun of making music together! Students must bring ukulele.

Joyful Melodies Music School Classroom

Group Violin

Instructor:Joyful Melodies Staff

13Y+

The group violin class will teach the fundamentals of playing a stringed instrument while focusing on the basics of violin technique. Students will learn to play individually, as well as in an ensemble setting and develop their music theory and ear training along the way. Emphasis will be placed on producing a good-quality sound, and students will have the opportunity to participate in a recital at the conclusion of the class.

Joyful Melodies Music School Classroom

Instructor:Joyful

Green

Multiple Play Passes

Hours

Footgolf

Juniors Only Program

21251 Stevens Creek Boulevard

Cupertino, CA 95014

Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Membership

Membership includes access to Adult 50+ programs, services, classes, socials, and mailing of the newsletter. It’s easy to become an Adult 50+ member:

• Cupertino residents $25

Non-Cupertino residents $30

• Be at least 50 years or better

• Register for membership (available at the Senior Center or online)

Visitor Pass

Thinking about becoming a member? Adults 50+ are welcome to spend the day as a guest with a $5 Visitor Pass. Guest may sign up for any social or select lecture for the day, if space is available, and will receive a temporary parking permit for that day.

Gift Cards

Looking for a gift that encourages having fun and staying active for a friend or family member ages 50 and better? The Cupertino Senior Center offers gift cards redeemable towards membership, classes, and more. Gift cards make great gifts and are available for purchase at the Cupertino Senior Center Front desk.

Stay Active Fund

The Stay Active Fund helps adults 50 years and better to remain active and engaged by participating in activities at the Cupertino Senior Center. This fund provides financial assistance through scholarships to offset the cost for Senior Center membership and registrations for classes and events. The Stay Active Fund is available from January 1 until the funds are depleted. Please contact the Senior Center front desk for more details.