Barbara Lee Senior Center -
Classes
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 3 weeks prior to the new session’s first class (dates are listed in the Senior Connection newsletter). Class fees are calculated at $2.00 per hour of instruction. Refunds will not be issued to participants who miss scheduled classes.
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) 586-3400. Payment is required when registering (checks made payable to: City of Milpitas). Sign up early, space is limited. Instructor: Dennis Graham
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
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)
Guitar - Advanced Beginning:
Play the guitar by learning the cords and reading sheet music. The Advanced Beginning Guitar class is designed for students who have had some experience playing and offer basic guitar and key instruction. Instructor: Bal Daquigan
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
Line Dancing (Beginning - Intermediate Levels):
Learn the skills of Line dancing in these classes. Prior Line Dance experience is needed to enroll in the advanced and intermediate levels. This is a great class to learn and stay in shape. No partner is needed. Instructor: Can Tu Ly.
| Barbara Lee Senior Center | Hours: |
| 40 North Milpitas Boulevard | Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Phone: (408) 586-3400 TDD: (408) 586-3425 | |
| Supervisor: Aaron Bueno |
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