Classes for Older Adults

CLASSES FOR OLDER ADULTS Classes for Older Adults

Everyone over 18 is welcome. Free Virtual Workshop. Registration required. For workshop information, call (323) 848-6302; for any technical registration issues (ActiveNet), please contact recreation staff at Recreation@weho.org. *Must have a smartphone, tablet, or computer and internet to access and download the Zoom app. Once you have registered for the workshop, you will receive an email with a Zoom link. Attendees should have writing materials available for exercises and note-taking. Participants will be encouraged to actively engage in group exercises.

VIRTUAL UCLA MEMORY TRAINING

Everyone over 18 is welcome. Free Four-Week Virtual Class. Registration required. New students may not join after the 2nd session.

This is a four-week virtual class that will teach strategies and exercises to improve your long-term memory and ability to retain and recall information. Developed by UCLA, this memory class provides practical ways to help you: Keep track of keys, phones, or other items. Retain and recall dates, phone numbers, and addresses, and put names with faces. It is essential that participants have appropriate writing surfaces to engage in the virtual class exercises that include memory checks, handouts, and note-taking. Instructor: Monica Dunahee

CLASS# DATES DAY TIME FEE AGE

14698 January 6 – 27 Fri 1 pm – 2:30 pm Free 18+

VIRTUAL MAKING MY SMARTPHONE WORK FOR ME

The City of West Hollywood’s Aging in Place, Aging in Community Strategic Plan launched the “be Well WeHo” program to promote wellness at any age. The be Well WeHo program presents the “Making My Smartphone Work for Me” workshop that meets virtually via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month at 1 pm to discuss topics associated with common cell phone features. Let us help you customize your iPhone or Android smartphone to make it work better for you! About the Instructor: Monica Dunahee has taught a UCLA Memory Training workshop for more than ten years to a wide variety of audiences of all ages. A self-confessed geek, she has also written and taught a wide variety of computer classes and served on the American Society on Aging's Lifelong Learning Committee.

*Must have a smartphone, tablet, or computer and internet to access and download the Zoom app. Once you have registered for the workshop, you will receive an email with a Zoom link. Please be sure your phone is fully charged.

VIRTUAL CAMERA BASICS

The Making My Smartphone Work for Me workshop in December will focus on “Camera Basics.” During the session, participants will cover the basic elements of using your camera on your phone (setting the flash, changing from rear to front view, taking video) and ways to review, share and delete photos. As a bonus, we’ll take a quick peek at a couple of online sites that might be fun over the holiday!

CLASS# DATES DAY TIME FEE AGE

14697 December 21 W 1 pm – 2:30 pm Free 18+

VIRTUAL KEEPING IN TOUCH

The Making My Smartphone Work for Me workshop in January will focus on “Keeping in Touch.” During the session, participants will look at ways to manage their contacts, including adding, deleting, and editing contacts, creating speed dials; and even syncing contacts with their preferred email account.

CLASS# DATES DAY TIME FEE AGE

14696 January 18 W 1 pm – 2:30 pm Free 18+

VIRTUAL STAYING SAFE

The Making My Smartphone Work for Me workshop in February will focus on “Staying Safe on Your Phone.” During the session, instructor will help participants identify and prevent risks on their cell phone. It’s easier than you think!

CLASS# DATES DAY TIME FEE AGE

Classes for Older Adults

Everyone over 18 is welcome. Free Virtual Workshop. Registration required. For workshop information, call (323) 848-6302; for any technical registration issues (ActiveNet), please contact recreation staff at Recreation@weho.org.

BE WELL WEHO, THE MINDFULNESS SERIES

The City of West Hollywood’s Aging in Place, Aging in Community Strategic Plan launched the “be Well WeHo” program to promote wellness at any age. The Mindfulness Series is part of “be Well WeHo” and is designed to support mental and physical health. The Mindfulness Series meets virtually via Zoom on the second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm. About the Instructor: Maggie Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a private therapy practice. She is also a Reiki Master and Shamanic Practitioner.

*Must have a smartphone, tablet, or computer and internet to access and download the Zoom app. Once you have registered for the workshop, you will receive an email with a Zoom link. Attendees should have writing materials available for exercises and note-taking. Participants will be encouraged to actively engage in group exercises.

VIRTUAL POWER OF ORGANIZING & DECLUTTERING

In this workshop, participants will gain new skill in letting go of attachment to “stuff” and learn how living in an organized space can benefit their mental health. Participants will learn new tools and techniques to create and maintain an organized environment.

CLASS# DATES DAY TIME FEE AGE

14702 December 14 W 3:30 pm – 5 pm Free 18+

VIRTUAL TOOLS FOR CREATING A LOVING RELATIONSHIP

In this workshop, participants will learn the foundation of a healthy and loving relationship. The class will explore how emotions affect relationships, including: controlling, denying, blaming, shaming, and dependency. Each attendee will learn techniques to help with designing and/or rebuilding a loving relationship.

CLASS# DATES DAY TIME FEE AGE

14703 January 11 W 3:30 pm – 5 pm Free 18+

VIRTUAL DEALING WITH FEAR

This workshop will explore good fear and bad fear, and its impacts on the body. Participants will learn how to connect with their feelings of fear and tap into the courage to move forward.

CLASS# DATES DAY TIME FEE AGE

14701 February 8 W 3:30 pm – 5 pm Free 18+

CLASSES FOR OLDER ADULTS Classes for Older Adults

SUCCULENT WORKSHOP

Make your very own succulent arrangement that you get to decorate and take home! You will learn the basic steps on how to take care of your succulent. Materials are included. Location: Great Hall Courtyard Staff: Haylee Min: 3 | Max: 8

CLASS# DATES DAY TIME FEE AGE

14814 December 3 Sat 10 am – 11 am $15 18+

Senior in-person classes at Plummer Park FREE to ALL seniors age 55+.

TAI CHI

Movements are gentle and graceful, and a safe way to relieve arthritis pain and gain balance, strength, and flexibility. Location: Plummer Park, Room 1 & 2 Instructor: Gina Banks Day: Mondays and Thursdays | Time: 10 am – 11 am

GAIT & BALANCE

Learn how to improve your posture and use your body efficiently and safely! Proper posture and greater flexibility improves your balance and helps prevent falls. It can also help you to avoid fatigue and muscle strain. Location: Plummer Park, Room 1 & 2 Instructor: Kathy Warners Day: Wednesdays and Fridays | Time: 11 am – 12 pm

CHAIR YOGA

Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. It also makes yoga accessible to more people. Try this alternative to conventional forms of exercise. It really works! Location: Plummer Park, Art Room 2 Instructor: Susan Heldfond Day: Wednesdays | Time: 3 pm – 4 pm

AFTERNOON FITNESS

This exercise class is for those with low mobility, conducted in a seated position. Reduce stress and fine tune your body by challenging your muscular endurance and strength. Location: Plummer Park, Room 1 & 2 Instructor: Marina Goldshteyn Day: Mondays and Thursdays | Time: 3 pm – 4 pm

ARGENTINE TANGO

Come join us as we learn the Argentine Tango-“The Dance of Love”! Dress comfortably and please be on time. No partner or dance experience necessary. Location: Plummer Park, Room 1 & 2 Instructor: Jose Espinoza Day: Sundays | Time: 1 pm – 2 pm

For additional information please contact JFS WHCSC Activity Coordinator Marina Goldshteyn at mgoldshteyn@jfsla.org or (323) 422-0291.