Classes for Older Adults   

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 "Spanish Intermediate B" is necessary to take this class. You can also enroll with 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.

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

Please note that this is a HYBRID course; you can come in-person or Zoom in online from home. 

Age range: 20+

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+

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+

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+

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+

Planning a trip to France? This practical and engaging course is designed for travelers with no prior French experience who want to feel more confident navigating real-life situations abroad. We’ll cover essential language skills such as greetings, polite expressions, and how to get around using public transportation. You’ll learn how to check into hotels, buy tickets to museums and events, and—most importantly—how to read and order off a French menu!

The course also includes cultural insights into common courtesies, safety tips, and helpful strategies for visiting popular attractions and discovering off-the-beaten-path experiences. Whether you’re heading to Paris or Provence, this class will help you make the most of your journey.

By the end of the course, students will be able to navigate common travel settings with recognition of appropriate responses and what they are being asked for. Read basic signs, menus and understand cultural norms in France.  No prior French required.

Materials: Students will be provided with a packet and are asked to bring a pen or pencil. The packet is at no cost to students.

Age range: 18+

This course is perfect for anyone new to Korean! You will start by learning the Korean alphabet (Hangul) and basic words and phrases to use in everyday conversations. We will cover speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while also exploring fun aspects of Korean culture – like food, traditions, and modern life. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the Korean language & culture!

Age range: Ages 17+ are welcome.

Required books: 

• Sogang Korean 1A Student's Book
• Sogang Korean 1A Workbook

This course is for those who have completed Beginning Korean Language & Culture 1 or already know some basics. You will build on your skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing while expanding your vocabulary and grammar. Dive into everyday conversations and explore exciting cultural topics like Korean holidays, music, and dramas. Ages 17+ are welcome. Join for interactive activities that will boost your confidence and deepen your appreciation for Korean culture. Let’s level up your Korean!

Age range: Ages 17+ are welcome.

Required books: (These are the same books used for Beginning Korean Language and Culture 1.)

• Sogang Korean 1A Student's Book
• Sogang Korean 1A Workbook

Chi Running: Focus on Form and Run Smarter not Harder. This workshop is for runners of all abilities. Whether you’re a new or seasoned runner, your form can make all the difference in how you feel during and after your workout. Chi Running, based on the principles of Tai Chi is designed to maximize energy and minimize strain, helping you feel energized as you increase your distance and duration. But Chi Running isn’t just about enhancing endurance and speed, it’s also about minimizing impact and reducing the risk of injury. Run smarter, not harder. Learn the essentials of Chi Running —a technique that combines Tai Chi principles with the sport of running. At the workshop, you’ll learn to run in a way that feels natural, protects your joints and builds endurance over time. 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 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: 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. How you walk dictates how stress moves through your body while walking. Discover how efficient walking techniques distribute less stress on your body. 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 smooth whole-body walking which reduces the stress and strain on your hips, back, legs, knees and feet. Learn how to use cadence, cooperate with the pull of gravity, engage efficient arm swing for different walking speeds, how to loosen joints for flexibility and more. The class is suitable for walkers and hikers of all conditioning and experience levels interested in enhancing the health benefits of walking and avoiding injury. The class format includes demonstration, short walking practice sessions, and Q & A/ rest breaks.

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 – Detailed reference materials will be emailed post event.

Age range: 18+

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+

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+

 In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead!  Age range: 18+

 In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead!  Age range: 18+

Get rid of your “stuff” and get paid! There are several apps and platforms that provide an excellent way for you to generate revenue by selling your unwanted used items or by creating a new e-commerce business. This class presents the most popular yet easy to use apps for each of the top categories including Furniture, Electronics, Clothing, Books, Art, and more. Learn which used items sell best and what can’t be sold. Includes photography tips, pros and cons, dos and don’ts, tips and strategies, costs and how you get paid. So, determine which apps are the best match for the items you want to sell. Age range: 18+

 

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, 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+

Instructor will demonstrate how to navigate and interface with Excel’s basic features. See how to create a simple contact list. You will view how to use calculations such as AutoSum and see how to generate simple formulas. Also, learn to use the fill handle, sort existing data, merge and center, move cells and ranges, and wrap text. 

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+

Let’s make your tasks in Microsoft Word a lot easier! You will save time and frustration and see how to properly use tabs. We will go on to explore dictation, easy paragraph functions, and the sort feature. See the beauty of working with soft and hard returns and how to easily create and use tables. Get tips and tricks, as well as use shortcuts to save time. Let’s look at creating headers/footers and using the Format Painter to easily format existing text. (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+

Author and instructor Mike Wilson will demonstrate how to use your smart phone. This class is designed for mature and recent Android users! Mike will cover cell phone topics, such as: the photo app, texting, navigating, apps, contacts, e-mail, camera, the Play Store, settings, and the Internet. Not for iPhone 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+

Author and instructor Mike Wilson will demonstrate how to use your smart phone. This class is designed for mature and recent iPhone users! Mike will cover cell phone topics, such as: the photo app, texting, navigating, apps, contacts, e-mail, camera, App store, settings, and the Internet. Not for Android 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+

Author and instructor Mike Wilson will demonstrate how to use your smart phone. This class is designed for mature and recent iPhone users! Mike will cover cell phone topics, such as: the photo app, texting, navigating, apps, contacts, e-mail, camera, App store, settings, and the Internet. Not for Android 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+

You will see how a host sends an e-mail, invites, and schedules meetings. Even the basic host controls can seem overwhelming, but we will explore those, as well. You’ll learn how to Share Screen, invite, and send links to e-mails. This class is a great place to start before hosting your first Zoom meeting! Join this informative class by Zoom. 

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+

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.

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

Age range: 20+

Class continues after Beginning Conversational Spanish and Intermediate Spanish A. 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.

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

Age range: 20+

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 Books: 

Genki Textbook Volume 1, 3rd edition (Genki (1)) (Multilingual Edition) (English and Japanese Edition)

                                                                              Genki I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Workbook (Japanese and English                                                                                          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: 14+

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.

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+

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+

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+

Your instructor will break down the unknown Microsoft Word stuff. and present them to you in a clear, sensible, and enjoyable way! We will briefly look at the free and paid version of word processors. Then the instructor will open and show basic functions in Microsoft Word. We will go on to explore saving, alignments, bullets, numbering, and indents. (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+

You've tried everything: books, courses, seminars, and therapy, but nothing seems to work. Despite your investment in time, money, and effort, you feel you're still stuck in negative cycles. But, what if you could release your anger and anxiety? The “Release Your Anger and Anxiety” workshop consists of a presentation and physical exercises that will provide actionable steps and techniques to improve emotional well-being, peace of mind, and the freedom to BE!

By the end of this somatic approach workshop, you will have learned how to:

• Be Self-Aware: Develop a deep understanding of their emotional triggers and patterns, so they can stop reacting impulsively and start responding with clarity and calm. This workshop will guide the participants through techniques to recognize and manage their emotions effectively.
• Integrate Mind and Body: Achieve a harmonious connection between the participants’ mind and body to generate a greater sense of awareness and control. This workshop is perfect for individuals who have struggled with disconnection between their thoughts and feelings. Participation in the workshop can lead to more balanced and mindful living.
•  Enhance Interoception: Create an awareness of the participants’ internal states, without feeling overwhelmed or lost in the process. The participants will learn to interpret what’s going on inside them with confidence and use this understanding to make positive changes.
•  Resolve triggers and emotional pain from the past: Learn how to recognize triggers and how to “Ride the Wave” of emotions to resolve emotional pain, once and for all.

Eva Angvert will take workshop participants through the process she uses with individual clients, ensuring that you receive the personal guidance and support you need to achieve real results.

What is the somatic awareness approach? Read more here. 

Age range: 18+

Middle Harbor Shoreline Park in Oakland is a 38-acre park with a bay side tidal mudflat, which offers great opportunities to observe wintering Shorebirds, Plovers, Waders, Ducks, Terns and returning Winter Passerines, even the Tropical King Bird. 

This field trip is ideal for all levels of birding. Beginning birders: come and build your birding skills!

Age Range: These classes are designed for those 11+ (parents can accompany their children) and seniors.  

Location: Middle Harbor Shoreline, Oakland CA. Specific meeting location information will be distributed to attendees prior to the start of class. 

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

About your guide: Rich Cimino was the conservation chair for the Eastern Alameda County Audubon Society and a past member of the California State stakeholder committee challenging the permitting of 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, which is now in its sixteenth year, and a leader of the Eastern Alameda County Breeding Bird Altas. Rich leads international birding tours from the Arctic to the tropics as the owner and field trip leader of Yellowbilledtours.com. 

Looking to improve your cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease or build bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis? Designed for those 40 and over, this weight training and conditioning course will help you build muscle mass and prevent muscle loss that can occur with aging and improve your balance and mobility. You will also learn how to  help prevent overuse injuries that can occur from repeated movements.
What to wear: work-out attire and closed toe shoes are required. 

Please note that this section of this class is for the one class per week pass. 

Instructor Paul Sapsford will utilize experience from teaching weight training classes at LPC since 2008. He studied Kinesiology at St. Mary's University (BSc Hons), and Saint Mary's College of California (MA). Furthermore, he completed the British Amateur Weight Lifters Association's (B.A.W.L.A.) Weight Training Instructor Certificate while attending St. Mary's University, London.

Looking to improve your cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease or build bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis? Designed for those 40 and over, this weight training and conditioning course will help you build muscle mass and prevent muscle loss that can occur with aging and improve your balance and mobility. You will also learn how to  help prevent overuse injuries that can occur from repeated movements.
What to wear: work-out attire and closed toe shoes are required. 

Please note that this section of this course is a 2 days per week pass. You can attend both days each week. 

Instructor Paul Sapsford will utilize experience from teaching weight training classes at LPC since 2008. He studied Kinesiology at St. Mary's University (BSc Hons), and Saint Mary's College of California (MA). Furthermore, he completed the British Amateur Weight Lifters Association's (B.A.W.L.A.) Weight Training Instructor Certificate while attending St. Mary's University, London.

Understand how to use and get the best out of a search engine such as Google for looking up information and doing research. Find out how to search for practically anything online and limit your searching for more accuracy. Great class to open the power of Google search! 

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+

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, the techniques, materials to use, composition, plus aspects of both realism and more expressive painting. Your instructor will include demonstration as you learn. Students completing this course will have the skills to better paint on their own, or even participate in more advanced workshops and art events, such as Paint Livermore.

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+

This is an adult-friendly Windows 11 class! See how to use the desktop and the new taskbar. We’ll also explore the start menu and related features. In addition, you will learn about the new design, the use of widgets, and how Windows 11 is organized. (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+

This is an adult-friendly Windows 11 class! See how to use the desktop and the new taskbar. We’ll also explore the start menu and related features. In addition, you will learn about the new design, the use of widgets, and how Windows 11 is organized. (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+