Classes

Ballroom Dancing & Salsa: Part 1 – Learn to dance and effortlessly move across the floor as the dancer you were truly meant to be. Members of the class will learn the traditional ballroom dances (fox trot, waltz etc.) as well as the exciting salsa dances. Bring your experienced dancing feet, novice but anxious feet or both your left feet to share in this fun experience.
Wednesdays: 3:00pm –4:30pm (Feb.22nd – Apr. 11th)
$55 for members/$85 for non-members

Ballroom Dancing & Salsa Part 2– This is a continuation of the class that started in January. This group has learned 6 dances which they will continue to master. It is also open to dancers with some experience. Former Fred Astaire and Arthur Murray dance instructor, Bob Rodriguez, will continue to amaze his students on how easy and fun it is to dance.
Wednesdays:1:00pm – 2:30pm  (Feb.22^nd – Apr. 11^th)
$55 for members/$85 for non-members
 
Beginning Bridge: March Session –  Have you always wanted to learn to play bridge? Have you not played bridge in several years and would like to learn the style of bidding used in the 21^st Century?  Students will learn the fundamentals of the exciting game of bridge.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 9:00am – 11:00am (Mar. 5th – Mar. 23rd) [There is no class on Wed. Mar.  7th}
$80 members/$110 non-members
 
Intermediate Bridge – This class is on hiatus until late April. Please call the Center to put your name on a waiting list.
 
Supervised Bridge Play– This class is on hiatus until late April. Please call the Center to put your name on a waiting list.
 
Computer Basics –   This course is designed for the person who wants to learn how to use his/her computer. It will start with an overview of the computer and what an operating system is. Students will learn how to use the internet, how to set up and use an email account and an introduction on how to use word processing programs.
Tuesdays and Fridays: 12:30pm – 3:00pm (Session 3:  Jan 31st– Feb. 10th)  (Session 4: Feb. 14th – Feb. 24th) (Session 5: Feb. 28th – Mar. 9th) (Session 6: Mar. 13th – Mar. 23rd)
Mondays and Wednesdays: 1:00pm – 3:30pm (Feb. 13th – 22nd)
$55 for members/$85 for non-members.
 
Computer Basics 2 – This program is designed for students who have completed the Center’s Beginning Computer Course. (If you have not had Computer Basics, but need an intermediate class we suggest you sign up for a Computer Tutorial.) In this course students will continue their exploration of Word Basics learning about page layout, checking spelling and grammar, and printing. In addition they will start to explore common tasks in Word such as line and paragraph spacing, working with columns, and formatting pictures among other items. This class will also introduce working with tables, graphics and mail merge.
Tuesdays  10:00am – 11:30am
(Session 4: Jan. 31st  – Feb. 21st)  (Session 5: Feb 28th – Mar 20th)
$40 for members/$70 for non-members

Computer Tutorials – Instruction is individualized depending on the needs of the student. In other words, you get to design your own class. Some possible topics that can be covered are emails and attachments, scanning documents and uploading photos.
Thursdays Offered at two times: 9:30am -10:30am and10:30am -11:30am
Group Lesson   $25member/$55 for non-member (Up to 2 people may be in a group)
Private Lesson $35 member/$65 for non-member
 
Beginning Drawing Class – Aways wanted to be able to draw?  Well, now you can by enrolling in this fun-filled art class that will teach you to actually draw what you can see or what’s in your imagination.  Using pencils, colored pencils, charcoal and all sorts of tricks of the trade will make you the artist you always wanted to be. All materials will be supplied.
Wednesdays and Fridays: 3:00pm – 5:00pm (Feb.1st – Mar. 2nd)
$90.00 for members/$120 for non-members
 
Beginning Facebook Class– Have you been wondering what the Facebook craze is all about? This 2 session “hands on” course will cover creating, configuring and using a Facebook profile account. In addition to creating your account, you will learn how to add friends, view and send Facebook emails, edit and tag photos, join a network and create, view and RSVP events.
Mondays: 10:00am – 11:00am
(Feb. 6th and 13th)  (Feb. 20th and 27th)  (Mar 5th and 12th)  (Mar 19th and 26th )
$30 members/$60 non-members
 
Cooking Class: “What’s the Dish by Chef Lynne” - Join Executive Chef Lynne McCleery for a six week cooking class. Each week a different topic ranging from soups, to pastas to wholesome lunches will be presented. During each lesson the student will learn easy ways to prepare nutritional foods while using a restricted budget. In addition students will learn how to do packet cooking, which allows them to make items to freeze.
Thursdays: 1:30pm – 3:00pm (Jan.  19^th – Feb. 23rd)
$35members/$65 non-members
 
Creative Writing: A Mini-Session for Spring –In this four week Creative Writing class, students study the craft of writing. They begin with Writing Aerobics, a ten minute creative stream of consciousness writing. Then they explore a craft issue such as the use of dialogue, plot development, character development, or how to develop memoir themes.
Fridays 9:30am – 11:30am  (March 9th – March 30th) 
This class is SOLD OUT! We will be glad to take names and put them on our Creative Writing Interest List.
 
i pad class – This class will introduce you to your i pad  and enable you to become proficient in most areas of basic operation. We will cover settings, taking pictures, organizing and entering data, texting, updating and backing up with i tunes  and i cloud as well as down loading “apps” There will be plenty of time for a question and answer session as well as help with individual problems.
Session 2: Thursday, March 8^th: 12:30pm – 2:30pm            
Session 3: Thursday, March 29^th: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
$15 members/$45 non-members

 
i phone class – This class will introduce you to your i phone  and enable you to become proficient in most areas of basic operation. We will cover settings, taking pictures, organizing and entering data, texting, updating and backing up with i tunes  and i cloud as well as down loading “apps” There will be plenty of time for a question and answer session as well as help with individual problems.
Tuesday, February 21st: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Session 2: Thursday, March 22^nd: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
$15 members/$45 non-members
 
Mah Jongg Lessons – Have you always wanted to learn to play the game of Mah Jongg? Now is your chance. Pauline Freidan, a player with 55 years experience, will teach you the joys of the game. The class will include the history and concept of the game along with methods of forming winning hands, playing to win, aggressive play and defensive play.   There will also be instructive guidance each week during play.  
Fridays, March 2^nd – 30^th ~  2:30pm – 4:30pm
$25 members/$55 non-members

The Mizell Players: Winter Season- This program is designed for a group of friendly theater enthusiasts who would like to hone their skills in various theatre genres in order to develop an interactive program which can be shared with residents in various assisted living facilities.  No experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun, laugh and make new friends in a non judgmental setting.  This class will be facilitated by Joan McGillis who has over 30 years of experience producing, directing, acting and teaching theater.
Wednesdays : 3:00pm – 5:00pm (Jan. 11^th – Mar 14^th)
$45 members/$75 non-members 
 
Pastel Art Studio – Come and explore your artistic talents. Whether you are a beginner or have been drawing for years this studio will allow you to continue to learn and explore different techniques when working in pastels.
Fridays: 9:00am – 11:30am
$5 for members per session /$10 non-members – per session
 
Introduction to Spanish: Part B – In Spanish, part B, you will continue to learn vocabulary, pronunciation and some basic structures of the language and of course, grammar.  This class will give you practice in learning the skills to speak to Spanish speakers on a variety of day to day and travel topics. The class emphasizes Spanish spoken in Mexico and Latin America.  We will continue using the text 5 Minute Spanish by Berlitz Publishing. ISBN 978-981-268-456-1 and may be ordered at Barnes and Nobel or on line at Amazon.com. If you’ve already had some Spanish, then you would probably fit right into Spanish Part B.  The class is being taught by Richard Cabitto. If you want to ask him any questions, give him a call at 760-770-6040 or e-mail him at racabitto@yahoo.com
Wednesdays and Fridays: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (Jan. 11^th – Mar. 16^th)
$95 for members/$125 non-members

Walk Among the Stars… 4 Neighborhood Walks -Join your friends and Roger Freeman, an aficionado of celebrity homes, as he leads a tour through a different neighborhood each week sharing the history of the stars that lived there. This is a great way to see the various neighborhoods of Palm Springs and have a healthy walk at the same time.
Week 1 (March 22nd) Old Las Palmas     
Week 2 (March 29th) The Movie Colony
Week 3 (April 5^th) Deepwell
Week 4 (April 12^th) Vista Las Palmas
Thursdays -  March 22^nd – April 12^th:  9:00am-10:30am
$20 for members/$50 for non-members