The Milpitas Senior Center offers many types of classes for your enjoyment and benefit. Class participants must be a current Milpitas Senior Center Activity Card Holder.
Class Payment Policy: Registration is on a first come, first serve basis, and full payment is required prior to attending the first class. Early registration is recommended due to the popularity of the classes. Registration begins approximately 2 weeks prior to the new session’s first class (dates are listed in the Senior Connection newsletter). Class fees are calculated at $1.25 per hour of instruction. Refunds will not be issued to participants who miss scheduled classes.
Joy of Color (Oil Painting)
This course teaches students to paint representative landscapes. You do not have to know how to draw to paint well. Using an innovative and proven technique, this course “re-educates” people who often believe they cannot learn perspective-based drawing. Each pupil will select and paint a unique picture, based on what is most appealing. Students must buy their own supplies (supply list is available at the front desk). Instructor: Doreen Walker
One-Stroke Painting
Learn the popular One-Stroke Painting technique. You can use it on paper mache boxes, tin, wood, candles, glass, ceramics, or greeting cards. The supply list is available when you register for the class. Instructor: Lavonne Carrick
Chinese Brush Painting
This class explores the beauty of the Chinese brush painting. You’ll learn how to paint flowers, birds, insects and landscapes on rice paper. Continuous weekly lessons start with basic strokes through demonstrations. Students get to practice strokes in class and learn unique style of brush painting. You will learn the proper way to handle ink, water and color. Instructor: Betty Ling (English & Mandarin)
Hula Dancing
Learn the moves of the Islands by moving your hips and swaying your arms to the rhythm of the music. Instructor: Connie Kasik
Line Dancing (Beginning & Continuing)
Learn the skills of Country-Line dancing in these different levels of Line Dance classes. Prior Line Dance experience is needed to enroll in the Continuing Level. This is a great class to learn and stay in shape. No partner is needed. Instructor: Erlinda Sabato (Beginning) and Connie Kasik (Continuing)
Tap Dance
This intermediate class is a great opportunity to keep moving, meet other people, and get some exercise. Prior Tap Dance experience is needed. Instructor: Connie Kasik
Ballroom Dance
Learn the beginner level of Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Merengue, Rumba, Cha-Cha and East Coast Swing. No need to have a partner since class will rotate partners. Advanced levels will be added to meet students needs. Instructor: Erlinda Sabado
Guitar - Advanced Beginning & Intermediate Levels
Play the guitar by learning the cords and reading sheet music. The Adv. Beginning Guitar class is designed for students who have had some experience playing and offer basic guitar and key instruction. The Intermediate Guitar class is open to the more advanced guitarist and for those Adv. Beginners who are ready to move to the next level. Adv. Beginners or new Intermediate students wishing to register for the Intermediate class must schedule an audition with the Intermediate Guitar Instructor, prior to registering for the Intermediate class. The Intermediate class travels several times each session to perform at offsite locations. Instructors: Bal Daquigan (Advanced) and Chris Shahin (Intermediate)
AARP Mature Driving Class
Brush up on the rules of the road by taking this mature driver’s course sponsored by the AARP. The eight-hour classroom course reviews the rules of the road and how aging affects your driving and safety on the road. Please note: The California Driver’s Handbook is not reviewed in this class. Registration forms are available at the Milpitas Senior Center, or by calling (408) 586-2775. Payment is required when registering (checks made payable to: City of Milpitas). Sign up early, space is limited. Instructor: Dennis Graham
Supervisor:
Jennifer Tagalog
jtagalog@ci.milpitas.ca.gov
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