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- Navigating the New Reality of Aging: Practical Guidance for Families, Caregivers, and Future Advocates NEW!
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America’s aging population is rapidly growing, creating new challenges — and new opportunities — for families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and communities. Explore what aging looks like today and how the needs of older adults are evolving. Gain insight into the emotional, physical, financial, and social realities seniors and their families face, while learning how preparation, education, and community support can dramatically improve quality of life.
This class is especially valuable for:
- Adult children beginning to navigate care decisions for parents
- Individuals considering careers in senior services
- Anyone wanting to better advocate for older adults.
The session combines education, discussion, and practical guidance to help students feel more informed, empowered, and prepared.
Age range: 18+
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- A Practical Computer Class for Older Adults
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 10/5/2026 - 10/5/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Days: M
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Michael Wilson

Have you taken computer classes before and been totally lost? Well, this unique class is for those who are looking for simple and practical instructions. We will discuss the popular YouTube website that offers 1000s of free informative and entertaining videos, show a few email tips and tricks, demonstrate online shopping, visit AARP and other related websites for seniors, use some shortcut keys, and navigate Google Search to do research and get information. So, if you have been frustrated with other classes, consider taking this refreshing and informative computer class for older adults! You won’t be disappointed!
Please note that this is a LIVE REMOTE class, meaning that your class is live online during the date and time listed. You will be sent a zoom meeting link prior to the start of class. The instructor does not record classes.
Age range: 18+
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- Advanced Spanish 3B
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This course is designed for people who have completed at least 2 years of Conversational Spanish. A more complex look at Spanish grammar is a part of this class. Learn even more about different Spanish cultures throughout the world. Improve your reading and comprehension as well. In this conversation course, you will be given the opportunity to communicate using the Spanish you have been learning through former classes. This practice will enhance your travel, work, and everyday interactions with Spanish-speaking people.
Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Spanish 2B or instructor permission. Please reach out to our office to receive instructor permission 925-424-1467.
Required Text: Advanced Spanish Grammar, by Marcial Prado available online. Please purchase the book prior to the first class meeting.
Please note that this is a HYBRID course; you can come in-person or Zoom in online from home.
Age range: 20+
HYBRID: This course has the option of meeting in-person or online, live remote, during the scheduled dates and times.
No class 11/25
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- AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Older Adults: So Easy and Practical!
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 9/18/2026 - 9/18/2026
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: F
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Michael Wilson

Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. Find quick written solutions to problems based on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materials you are looking to create. AI will quickly generate any text for you based on your interest. Take your search, research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! Also, never worry about grammar and spelling errors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed!
Please note that this is a LIVE REMOTE class, meaning that your class is live online during the date and time listed. You will be sent a zoom meeting link prior to the start of class. The instructor does not record classes.
Age range:18+
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- AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Older Adults: So Easy and Practical!
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 10/18/2026 - 10/18/2026
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Su
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Michael Wilson

Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. Find quick written solutions to problems based on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materials you are looking to create. AI will quickly generate any text for you based on your interest. Take your search, research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! Also, never worry about grammar and spelling errors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed!
Please note that this is a LIVE REMOTE class, meaning that your class is live online during the date and time listed. You will be sent a zoom meeting link prior to the start of class. The instructor does not record classes.
Age range:18+
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- All about Pictures-Finding, Organizing, Editing, and Saving on Your Computer!
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 10/4/2026 - 10/4/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: Su
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Michael Wilson

During this class you will learn how to manage pictures on your computer. Also, find out how to name, rename, and move pictures into folders to get organized. We will take a look at using the Photo Gallery and minor editing of pictures, such as cropping and making enhancements. We will use pictures for desktop backgrounds and insert a picture into Microsoft Word to manipulate for flyers, invitations, and other printed materials. This is a great class held over Zoom. (Not for Apple/Mac users.)
Please note that this is a LIVE REMOTE class, meaning that your class is live online during the date and time listed. You will be sent a zoom meeting link prior to the start of class. The instructor does not record classes.
Age range: 18+
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- Bathroom Remodel Tips
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Fee: $39.00
Dates: 9/9/2026 - 9/9/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Days: W
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Jill Hornbeck

If you are thinking of doing a bath remodel, this class is for you! You will learn what you should consider before you do a remodel—budget, design considerations, contractor selection, and more! Resources and tips will be given along with how to budget for your new bath. Most importantly, you will learn about fine tuning the small details in a bath design that can often turn into costly mistakes.
Age range: 18+
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- Beginning Conversational Spanish
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Beginning Conversational Spanish starts with language fundamentals including the alphabet, pronunciation, basic vocabulary and grammar rules. Emphasis is placed on simple conversational situations. Students learn sentences and phrases they need to express themselves in Spanish at work and while traveling.
Required Text: Practical Spanish Grammar, by Marcial Prado (ISBN: 0-471-13446-5) available online. Please purchase the book prior to the first class meeting.
Age range: 18+
No class 11/26
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- Beginning French Language and Culture 1
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Oui, c’est possible! Whether you’re preparing for travel, interested in French culture, or simply looking to exercise your brain, this class will help you get started on your French language journey.This French for beginners class is designed for adult learners with little or no prior experience in French, as well as those who have studied French in the past and wish to refresh their skills.Through interactive lessons focused on pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural immersion, students will begin to understand and communicate in French. Class activities include listening and speaking practice, short readings, and shadowing native speaker examples.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Pronounce the French alphabet, vowels, and consonants accurately
- Introduce yourself and greet others in French
- Use numbers, days, months, seasons, and tell time
- Identify and use subject pronouns with common verbs
- Conjugate regular and selected irregular verbs in the present tense
- Understand the gender of nouns (masculine/feminine), use French articles appropriately
- Familiarity with common foods in cafés, and markets. Talk about quantities of foods.
- Use common expressions in everyday situations
- Ask and answer simple questions in French
- Read short French texts and demonstrate basic comprehension
Required Book: Please puchase French Workbook for Dummies 1st Edition by Laura K. Lawless
Age range: 16+
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- Chi Running: Focus on Form for Ease, Energy, and Endurance
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This workshop is for runners of all abilities: beginners who want to start off right, recreational runners, seasoned runners and triathletes who want to increase distance or speed, and runners who are tired of getting injured. The Chi Running technique emphasizes running form and draws from principles of Tai Chi to make running easier on the body by promoting energy efficiency and injury prevention. You will be guided through exercises and drills designed to leave you with a clear sense of what the Chi Running technique feels like in your body. You will learn and practice how to: develop, maintain, and body sense good posture and alignment and how to avoid over-using your legs. You will discover how engaging the power of your core and moving forward from your center together with alignment and relaxation help you reduce effort and increase speed. You’ll also learn focuses and unique tips and visualizations for efficient arm swing, cadence and more to help conserve energy, vary speed and avoid injury. We will not be doing lots of running, so no matter what condition you’re in, have no fear.
Location will be either the indoor or outdoor track, depending on weather conditions.
Registration number is limited to ensure personal attention, so register early to guarantee a place in the class. Bonus – Reference materials will be emailed post event. For more information about the class, please view here.
Age range: 16+
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- Chi Walking: Focus on Form for Ease, Energy, and to Prevent Injury
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Walking is the most accessible form of exercise. However, how you walk dictates how stress moves through your body while walking. The Chi Walking technique emphasizes walking form—the proper and effective biomechanics of walking and is based on key principles from Tai Chi—shift your workload to the core muscles and move from your center to make walking easier on the body. Most walkers overuse their legs for propulsion, which can lead to fatigue, overuse, impact and injury. Through simple, mindful walking drills and exercises you will learn and practice how to: develop and maintain good posture and use the power of your core for walking and balance, engage efficient arm swing for different walking speeds, breathe more freely and increase endurance. You will also learn how to loosen joints for flexibility, engage your whole body and more. Suitable for individuals of all conditioning and experience levels interested in enhancing the health benefits of walking and avoiding injury. The class will be on the indoor track and classroom. Registration number is limited to ensure personal attention so register early to guarantee a place in the class. Bonus – Reference materials will be emailed post event.
Age range: 18+
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- Cuban Salsa Dance for All Levels
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Discover the vibrant rhythms and dynamic movements of Salsa Cubana! Whether new to salsa or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for you. This course is designed to teach you the fundamental steps and techniques of Cuban Salsa, ensuring you build a solid foundation. No partner or prior experience is required – just bring your enthusiasm and energy. By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident on the dance floor and ready to shine.
Age range: 18+
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- Cuban Salsa Dance for All Levels
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Discover the vibrant rhythms and dynamic movements of Salsa Cubana! Whether new to salsa or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for you. This course is designed to teach you the fundamental steps and techniques of Cuban Salsa, ensuring you build a solid foundation. No partner or prior experience is required – just bring your enthusiasm and energy. By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident on the dance floor and ready to shine.
Age range: 18+
No class on 11/27.
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- Defining and Demonstrating Basic Computer Terms for Beginners
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 10/11/2026 - 10/11/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Su
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Michael Wilson

Do you know how a basic backup of pictures is done? How about what a web address is, and how to use it? Do you have a working knowledge of what a browser is, saving documents, and email attachments? The instructor will define and demonstrate other very basic terms from A-Z. Some terms include search box, PDF file, scrolling, wi-fi, folders, and operating systems (Windows). If you are a recent learner and struggle with basic computer terms, this class is for you!
Please note that this is a LIVE REMOTE class, meaning that your class is live online during the date and time listed. You will be sent a zoom meeting link prior to the start of class. The instructor does not record classes.
Age range: 18+
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- Dementia Awareness & Supporting Cognitive Health NEW!
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This session provides a practical and compassionate introduction to dementia and cognitive decline.You will learn how dementia impacts not only the individual experiencing memory changes but also the emotional well-being of families and caregivers. The course focuses on recognizing warning signs, improving communication, reducing stigma, and providing supportive approaches that help individuals maintain dignity, connection, and quality of life. Rather than focusing solely on diagnosis and disease, this session helps students better understand the human experience of dementia and how meaningful support can make a significant difference.
This class is especially valuable for:
- Adult children caring for or supporting aging parents
- Family caregivers navigating memory concerns
- Individuals considering careers in senior care, healthcare, home care, or senior living
- Professionals wanting a deeper understanding of dementia and cognitive health
Age range: 18+
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- Don't Throw it Away - Sell it Online!
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Fee: $59.00
Dates: 10/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Kevin Boyd
Get rid of your “stuff” and get paid! There are several phone apps that provide an excellent way for you to sell your unwanted used items locally for cash. This class presents the most popular yet easy to use apps for each of the top categories: furniture, tech/electronics, clothing, books, vehicles, art, jewelry and more. Learn which used items sell best, what can’t be sold, and how to avoid scammers. Includes photography tips, pros and cons, dos and don’ts, tips and strategies, costs and how you get paid. Determine which apps are the best match for the items you want to sell.
Age range: 18+
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- Estate Planning: Trust v. Will
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Join Jennifer Thaete, Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, as she reviews and discusses the primary legal documents most commonly used in creating an estate plan including: Trusts, Wills, and Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney; she will cover the Pros and Cons of these options; and a general overview of Probate and Conservatorship will be discussed in concert with the above. All information is in plain English, and handouts will be provided.
Age range: 18+
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- Estate Planning: Trust v. Will
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Join Jennifer Thaete, Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, as she reviews and discusses the primary legal documents most commonly used in creating an estate plan including: Trusts, Wills, and Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney; she will cover the Pros and Cons of these options; and a general overview of Probate and Conservatorship will be discussed in concert with the above. All information is in plain English, and handouts will be provided.
Age range: 18+
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- For the Non-Designer: Design Business Cards, Flyers, Invitations, and More!
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 9/30/2026 - 9/30/2026
Times: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: W
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Michael Wilson

Learn to edit beautiful looking designs for practically any type of online or print project. The instructor will show how to easily get and use the free user-friendly Canva program. This class is for novice and beginning designers and non-designers. You will be amazed at how professional your projects will look. Why pay designers hundreds of dollars when you can do it yourself!
Age range: 18+
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- For the Non-Designer: Design Business Cards, Flyers, Invitations, and More!
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 11/17/2026 - 11/17/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Tu
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Michael Wilson

Learn to edit beautiful looking designs for practically any type of online or print project. The instructor will show how to easily get and use the free user-friendly Canva program. This class is for novice and beginning designers and non-designers. You will be amazed at how professional your projects will look. Why pay designers hundreds of dollars when you can do it yourself!
Age range: 18+
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- How to Potentially Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
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You’ve paid into the Social Security program for over 30 years, and doesn’t it make sense to learn how to get the maximum Social Security Benefits you’re entitled to? There are four major mistakes that you don’t want to make when you file for Social Security Benefits.
- Mistake of Taking Retirement Social Security Benefits Early
- Not planning for Widow’s Social Security Survivor Benefits
- Divorced Spousal Survivor Benefits
- Factors to Consider When Applying for Social Security Benefits
The good news is that they are all easy to avoid with a little preplanning. Don’t wait until the last minute to discover your benefits options.
Age range:18+
Please note: Community Education and Las Positas College to not offer or endorse financial advice. Please consult your financial and/or investment advisor regarding changes to your financial planning situation.
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- How to Potentially Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
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You’ve paid into the Social Security program for over 30 years, and doesn’t it make sense to learn how to get the maximum Social Security Benefits you’re entitled to? There are four major mistakes that you don’t want to make when you file for Social Security Benefits.
- Mistake of Taking Retirement Social Security Benefits Early
- Not planning for Widow’s Social Security Survivor Benefits
- Divorced Spousal Survivor Benefits
- Factors to Consider When Applying for Social Security Benefits
The good news is that they are all easy to avoid with a little preplanning. Don’t wait until the last minute to discover your benefits options.
Age range:18+
Please note: Community Education and Las Positas College to not offer or endorse financial advice. Please consult your financial and/or investment advisor regarding changes to your financial planning situation.
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- Intermediate Spanish 2A
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Class continues after Beginning Conversational Spanish series. Students build upon their prior knowledge to develop the foundational vocabulary necessary to carry on basic conversations such as greetings, farewells, addresses, phone numbers, directions, and interaction with other Spanish speakers. Students also learn more about how Spanish culture differs in various Spanish speaking countries throughout the world. Students' conversation and reading abilities will improve with this intermediate series.
Required Text: Practical Spanish Grammar, by Marcial Prado (ISBN: 0-471-13446-5) available online. Please purchase the book prior to the first class meeting.
Age range: 18+
No class 11/26
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- Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture
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Fee: $99.00
Dates: 9/15/2026 - 10/13/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Days: Tu
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Liane Aanderaa (she/her/hers)
This carefully designed introductory course provides students with the foundational skills to speak, read, and type Mandarin Chinese at a basic level. The course emphasizes the use of the Pinyin Romanization system to support accurate pronunciation and effective language learning. Students will also begin working with simplified Chinese characters, learning how to recognize and type them using Pinyin-based input methods.
Designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of the Chinese language, this course offers a supportive environment for developing essential communication skills. In addition to language instruction, students will explore key elements of Chinese culture, enriching their understanding of the language in context.
Materials: All course materials are provided free of charge and shared via Google Classroom.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Use the Pinyin Romanization system as a pronunciation guide for Mandarin Chinese
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Recognize and type simplified Chinese characters using Pinyin input methods
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Develop basic skills in speaking, reading, and typing Mandarin Chinese
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Gain an introductory understanding of Chinese culture and traditions
Age range: 16+
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- Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture
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Fee: $160.00
Dates: 9/9/2026 - 12/9/2026
Times: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: W
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location:
Instructor: Debora Belardino

Are you interested in taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), living or studying in Japan, or working in the animation and gaming industry? This class is for the academically inclined individual not afraid to take a deep dive into the complicated world of Japanese grammar, reading, and writing. We will cover both hiragana, katakana, and an introduction to Kanji. Let’s study Japanese!
Instructor Belardino: The instructor is half Japanese, lived in Japan for almost twenty years, is credentialed, and is a certificated language teacher. She is also a member of the American Association of Teachers Japanese and the California Association of Japanese Language Teachers.
Required Book: GENKI 1 Textbook and Workbook 3rd Edition
The textbook introduces the Japanese language in a manner that is extremely easy to understand. If you have any sort of disability, please let the instructor know, and she will be more than happy to accommodate your needs.
Age range: 13+
Please note: This is a live remote class. You will meet on zoom during the scheduled days and times. The instructor will email the zoom link and important information before the first class meeting. Any sort of recording, either via Zoom or third party software, is strictly prohibited for this course. Thank you for your understanding. Her goal is to transform the “remote” environment into a safe, engaging, space where students can freely ask questions, and have an enjoyable learning experience. She does request that all students who sign up for her classes turn their cameras on to optimize the virtual learning experience.
No class 11/11 and 11/25.
No class 11/11 and 11/25.
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- Introduction to Voice-Over (VO) and Podcasting
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Fee: $45.00
Dates: 10/14/2026 - 10/14/2026
Times: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Days: W
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: John Morris

In this workshop, instructor and professional voice coach, John Morris, will share a comprehensive introduction to Voice-Over (VO) and Podcasting followed by hands-on experience using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry.
This course is live-remote. The instructor will send you a meeting link prior to the beginning of class.
Age range: 18+
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- Kitchen Remodel Tips
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Fee: $39.00
Dates: 9/16/2026 - 9/16/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Days: W
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Jill Hornbeck

If you are thinking of doing a kitchen remodel, this class is for you! You will learn what you should consider before you do a remodel—budget, design considerations, contractor selection, and much more. Resources and tips will be given along with how to budget for your new kitchen. Most importantly, you will learn about fine tuning the small details in a kitchen design that can often turn into costly mistakes.
Age range: 18+
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- Live, Work, Retire Abroad Affordably
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Fee: $49.00
Dates: 10/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Robert Cohen

Imagine living abroad! Many people now opt for this adventure and enjoy a higher standard of living while living their dream. Join us and learn how to stretch a fixed retirement income or find work overseas that pays room and board.
Discover the top ten countries where Americans can live better than they can here and how to do it! Get tips about evaluating your finances, figuring out how far your dollar will go, housing, transportation, food, government discount programs, access to healthcare, and job opportunities. It is all here!
Are you ready to begin an exciting new life?
Age range: 18+
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- Middle Harbor Shoreline Park Birding Walk
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Join us for a birding adventure at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park in Oakland, a beautiful 38-acre waterfront park overlooking the San Francisco Bay. This prime birding destination offers excellent opportunities to observe shorebirds and waterfowl as they migrate south from the Arctic across the Western Hemisphere during the fall migration.
Location: Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland CA. Class will meet in the parking lot in front of the restrooms.
Please note: Please note that students are responsible for their own transportation. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Age range: family friendly 11+ (parents must accompany their children)
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- Retirees Side Hustle: 17+ Ways to Make an Income from Home NEW!
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Fee: $39.00
Dates: 9/26/2026 - 9/26/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: Tu
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Preethi Fernando

A supplemental income is refreshingly welcoming for most retirees. Turn your knowledge, hobbies, education, passion, and wealth of experience into dollars from the comfort of your home! Whether you want to discover new ways of making an income or want to turn your years of work experience into generating income, side hustles are plenty. Freelance writing, dog walking, online tutoring, resume writing, selling crafts online, are just a few. These flexible opportunities allow retirees to use their experience, set their own schedules, stay mentally active, and make a side income.
Age range: 18+
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- Retirees Side Hustle: 17+ Ways to Make an Income from Home NEW!
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Fee: $39.00
Dates: 11/10/2026 - 11/10/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: Tu
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Preethi Fernando

A supplemental income is refreshingly welcoming for most retirees. Turn your knowledge, hobbies, education, passion, and wealth of experience into dollars from the comfort of your home! Whether you want to discover new ways of making an income or want to turn your years of work experience into generating income, side hustles are plenty. Freelance writing, dog walking, online tutoring, resume writing, selling crafts online, are just a few. These flexible opportunities allow retirees to use their experience, set their own schedules, stay mentally active, and make a side income.
Age range: 18+
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- Sell it on eBay!
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Fee: $99.00
Dates: 10/5/2026 - 10/7/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Kevin Boyd

Learn how to create a seller account, upload photos, accept online payments, and determine shipping costs. Gain insider tips and tricks and learn how to avoid traps. Lean about what to sell and not sell, where to get FREE shipping supplies, and FREE home pickup. Learn proven listing strategies that get the most clicks, draw the highest bids, beat your competition, and close the sale. Covers eBay marketing research and how to find a profitable niche. Includes marketing and photography tips that make your items “Pop.” Plus, learn how to sell antiques, collectibles, and large items you don’t want to ship. Taught by a multi-award winning instructor and published eBay author from Seattle.
Age range: 18+
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- Shadow Cliffs Birding Walk
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Join us for a educational walk through Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area where you will observe the return of the winter bird species.You will learn to identify these birds by their field marks, with special attention to east-west migratory species, such as the Loggerhead Shrike, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Say’s Phoebe, Pine Siskins, and Townsend's Warbler. Additionally, the group will identify various shorebirds and even raptors. Beginning birders welcome! This educational walk involves walking through the park grounds, possibly up to a mile, so please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes.
Location: Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area, Pleasanton CA. Please park in the "Shadow Cliffs North Beach parking lot." Entry fee for Shadow Cliffs is $6.00. Students are responsible for this fee.
Please note: Please note that students are responsible for their own transportation. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Age range: family friendly 11+ ( parents must accompany their children)
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- Smart Planning for Today's Retirees NEW!
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 10/6/2026 - 10/13/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Modality: Live remote: live online meetings
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Jesse Coffee

Retirement Intelligence is a practical, education-focused course designed for individuals and couples approaching or in retirement who want greater clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. You will learn how the key pieces of retirement planning fit together including income planning, Social Security and pension decisions, investment risk, taxes, healthcare costs, and long-term sustainability using real-world examples and clear, easy-to-understand frameworks. The course emphasizes informed decision making, helping you identify potential gaps, avoid common retirement pitfalls, and understand the trade-offs behind the choices you face. By the end of the course, you will have a clearer picture of where they stand and what next steps may be appropriate for their retirement plan.
Age range: 18+
Please note: Community Education and Las Positas College to not offer or endorse financial advice. Please consult your financial and/or investment advisor regarding changes to your financial planning situation.
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- Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve Birding Walk NEW!
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During our Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve birding walk, you will observe winter species returning to the area. We will spend time learning to identify these birds by their field marks, focusing on east-west migratory species, such as Red-breasted Sapsucker, Pygmy and Red-breasted Nuthatch, Say’s Phoebe, Pine Siskins, and wintering warblers. Beginning birders welcome! This educational walk involves walking through the park grounds, possibly up to a mile, so please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes.
Location: Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve. We will meet by the Sunol Visitor Center. Entry fee for Sunol is $5.00. Students are responsible for this fee.
Please note: Please note that students are responsible for their own transportation. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Age range: family friendly 11+ ( parents must accompany their children)
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- Tai Chi for Wellness & Balance: A Beginner-Friendly Mind-Body Practice
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Experience the gentle power of Tai Chi in this welcoming, beginner-friendly class designed to support your mind and body. Tai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese movement practice known for its flowing motions, meditative pace, and wide-ranging health benefits.
In this course, you’ll learn simple, accessible movements from Tai Chi. We’ll focus on improving balance, posture, and flexibility while reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being. Each session includes guided movement, breathing techniques, and brief discussions on how Tai Chi supports healthy aging, stress relief, and mental clarity.
Perfect for adults seeking a mindful way to stay active—whether you're brand new to Tai Chi or returning after time away. This is a safe and supportive space to slow down, reconnect with your body, and build wellness from within.
Benefits you'll experience:
- Increased balance, coordination, and mobility
- Reduced stress and improved focus
- Gentle support for joint health and relaxation
- A deeper sense of calm and body awareness
Level: Beginner, no experience required
Age range: all ages welcome
Recommended clothing: Wear comfortable clothing and bring water—no special equipment needed.
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- UC California Naturalist Course: Exploring the Mount Diablo Range
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Fee: $525.00
Dates: 8/27/2026 - 11/14/2026
Modality: Hybrid: mix of live remote and in-person
Instructor: Christine Gehrig-Downie

Discover the rich natural and cultural heritage of the East Bay Hills and Mount Diablo Range in this California Naturalist course. Through a blend of online classes with guest lectures, and in-person field trips, participants explore the region’s diverse habitats—from oak woodlands and chaparral to serpentine grasslands—while learning about its geology, ecology, and deep cultural significance to Indigenous peoples. Participants who complete the course are certified as UC California Naturalists and are eligible for 4 undergraduate units through UC Davis.
Within the framework of the UC Environmental Stewards, this course combines science, service and place-based learning.
You will engage in:
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Science curriculum exploring the geology, soils, hydrology, vegetation communities and wildlife of the East Bay Hills and Mount Diablo;
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Field trips and hands-on investigation at local natural areas in the East Bay hills and Mount Diablo to directly observe and document ecological patterns;
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Guest lectures and community science projects that link you to ongoing conservation, restoration and citizen-science efforts in the region;
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Project-based learning that empowers you to design or participate in stewardship activities—whether monitoring a sensitive species, mapping habitat change, or assisting a local land-trust initiative.
By the end of the course, you will not only have gained a strong foundation in the natural history and ecology of this unique California landscape, but you will also be prepared to take an active role in natural resource conservation, education, and restoration.
Age range: 14+
Schedule Details:
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Live online meetings: 8/27 through 11/12, Thursdays 6:30 to 9:00 pm
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Scheduled Field Trips: Field Trips are scheduled the following Saturdays, estimated time 9 am to 1 pm. Details for each field trip will be provided by your instructor.
- 9/12 Topic: Geology & Interpretation ( Mount Diablo Summit)
- 9/26 Topic: Plants, Rangelands & Fire (Mitchell Canyon)
- 10/17 Topic: Water & Invertebrates ( Wildcat Creek)
- 11/7 Topic: Animals (Pine Canyon)
Stewardship Project Presentations and Graduation: Saturday, 11/14, 10 am to 1 pm in Building 1000, Room 1007
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- Understanding Senior Housing & Care Options NEW!
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Choosing the right senior housing or care option can feel overwhelming for families. Many people are unfamiliar with the differences between care levels until a crisis occurs, leaving families stressed, emotional, and unprepared. This course provides a practical and easy-to-understand overview of the senior care continuum, helping you and your family understand what options exist, how they differ, when each may be appropriate, and how to evaluate care choices based on an individual’s needs, safety, and quality of life. The course focuses on education, empowerment, and helping students feel more confident when navigating one of the most important decisions families may face.
This class is especially valuable for:
- Adult children helping aging parents navigate care decisions
- Family caregivers exploring senior housing and support options
- Individuals considering careers in senior living, healthcare, or aging services
- Anyone wanting to better understand the senior care continuum and how to make informed decisions
Age range: 18+
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- Watercolor for Beginners
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Have you thought about watercolor painting but do not know where to start? This course if for beginners or those who would like to refresh their basic watercolor skills. With the guidance of local artist Thomasin Dewhurst, you will practice the art of watercolor painting by learning the techniques, materials to use, composition, plus aspects of both realism and expressive painting. The first lesson includes a brief world history of watercolor. Your instructor will include demonstrations as you learn. You will come away with the skills needed to better paint on your own or even participate in more advanced workshops and art events.
The materials fee of $10 includes all of the tools and supplies that you will need during the course. This is due to the instructor the first day of class. Cash only.
Age range: 16+
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- Yoga for Real Life: Strength, Mobility & Somatic Awareness 8 Session Pass NEW!
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An accessible yoga and movement class combining somatic practices and functional movement for everyday life. You will improve mobility, balance, strength, body awareness, and confidence through adaptable yoga, breathwork, and practical movement skills, such as safely getting up and down from the floor. This class is appropriate for all bodies and experience levels.
Age range: 18+
Materials: Please bring your own yoga mat.
This section is for the 8 session pass.
We have a single session pass available as well.
No class: 10/6/26
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- Yoga for Real Life: Strength, Mobility & Somatic Awareness Single Session Pass NEW!
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An accessible yoga and movement class combining somatic practices and functional movement for everyday life. You will improve mobility, balance, strength, body awareness, and confidence through adaptable yoga, breathwork, and practical movement skills, such as safely getting up and down from the floor. This class is appropriate for all bodies and experience levels.
Age range: 18+
Materials: Please bring your own yoga mat.
This section is for a single session pass.
We have an 8 session pass available as well.
No class: 10/6/26
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