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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.

• Practical Spanish Grammar (Amazon)
• Practical Spanish Grammar (Barnes and Noble)

Age range: 18+

Join us for a unique birdwatching opportunity in eastern Alameda County's Shadow Cliffs East Bay Regional Park and discover the fall migration, post-breeding journeys of our local birds. Learn to recognize local birds by sight or sound. All classes are in the field. We emphasize local fall seasonal birds, both resident and migratory birds. These field classes discuss species, migration cycles, species distribution, habitats, and other field tours. Your guide will offer information on species, so note-taking is encouraged and a list of the bird species seen will be provided. We will also review smart phone apps and field guides. Please come with binoculars.     We will have an open forum discussion on the pressing issue of Climate Change and its impact on the avian world, including shifts in required habitat and its implications for food and nesting. By understanding these issues, we can all play a part in preserving our avian friends' habitats. 

Location: Shadow Cliffs East Bay Regional Park, Pleasanton CA. Parking lot directly behind the entry pay booth. Entry Fee for Shadow Cliffs is $6.00. Students are responsible for this fee. Specific meeting location to the field site will be distributed to attendees.

Please note: Please note that students are responsible for their own transportation and insurance. Sorry, no pets allowed.

Field Trip Leader Bio: Rich Cimino was on the conservation chair for Ohlone Audubon and a past member of the California State stakeholder committee on permitting the Altamont Pass Wind Turbine Resource area. He also volunteered for the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory for twelve years. Moreover, Rich is the creator of the Eastern Alameda County Christmas Bird Count and the owner and field trip leader of Yellowbilledtours.com

Age Range: These classes are designed for young adults 11 and over ( parents can accompany their children) and seniors.          

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 by engaging the power of your core and moving forward from your center.  You’ll also learn focuses and unique tips and visualizations for upper and lower body 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. This class is for anyone – beginners who want to start off “right”, seasoned runners and triathletes who want to increase distance or speed, or if you’re just tired of getting injured. This course will utilize either an indoor or outdoor running track per weather. 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. 
This course will utilize both an indoor and outdoor running track. 

Age range: 15+

The Chi Walking technique emphasizes walking form—the proper and effective biomechanics of walking and draws from the movement principles of Tai Chi to make walking easier on the body by promoting energy efficiency and injury prevention. Developing an efficient walking technique is an essential component in restoring or sustaining your walking practice Through innovative walking drills and exercises you will learn and practice how to: develop and maintain good posture and use the power of your core to create whole body walking, reducing the stress and strain on your hips, back, legs, knees, and feet. Learn how to use cadence and engage efficient arm swing for different walking speeds, how to loosen joints for flexibility 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.

This course will be held indoors. 

With the guidance of Jennifer Thaete, Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, we will review the primary options in creating an estate plan including: Trusts, Wills, Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney; a general overview of Probate, Conservatorship and Estate Taxes will be discussed in concert with the above.  All information is in plain English, and handouts will be provided.