Sample Fall Classes for Free at Pasadena Senior Center

Every fall the Pasadena Senior Center offers a full lineup of classes for people 50 and older ranging from art and computers to foreign languages and Zumba. Some classes are now offered evenings and Saturdays to accommodate working seniors.

As the registration period for fall classes approaches, anyone can sample the most popular offerings for free by attending half-hour sessions, meeting the instructors and learning more about the courses.

All sample classes, known as Class Tasting, will take place Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 5 and 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St.

Monday, Oct. 5

9 to 9:30 a.m. – Beginner Tai Chi in the West Pavilion
9:30 to 10 a.m. – Advanced Tai Chi in the West Pavilion
9:30 to 10 a.m. – Alexander Technique, East Pavilion
9:30 to 10 a.m. – Meditation and Relaxation in the Community Room
10 to 10:30 a.m. – Eating for Vitality in the South Conference Room
10 to 10:30 a.m. – French I, II and III in the Community Room
10 to 10:30 a.m. – Yoga (evening class) in the West Pavilion
10:30 to 11 a.m. – Arthritis Exercises in the West Pavilion
10:30 to 11 a.m. – Learn Spanish Through Acting in the Community Room
11 to 11:30 a.m. – Chair Tai Chi in the Dance Studio
11 to 11:30 a.m. – International Folk Dancing in the West Pavilion
11 a.m. to noon – Beginner/Advanced Beginner Computer Workshop in the Computer Lab
11:30 a.m. to noon – The Art and Fun of Sewing in the Cliff Benedict Room
11:30 a.m. to noon – Stone Meditation in the Community Room

Tuesday, Oct. 6

9 to 9:30 a.m. – Pep Up Your Life in the Dance Studio
9 to 9:30 a.m. – Salsa Dancing in the West Pavilion
9:15 to 10 a.m. – Pilates in the East Pavilion
9:30 to 10 a.m. – Bellyfit Sage in the West Pavilion
9:30 to 10 a.m. – Swing Dance in the Dance Studio
10 to 10:30 a.m. – Improv Comedy in the Community Room
10 to 10:30 a.m. – Tap in the Dance Studio
10 to 10:30 a.m. – Zumba Gold in the West Pavilion
10:30 to 11 a.m. – Sing-along in the West Pavilion
10:30 to 11 a.m. – Watercolors in the Cliff Benedict Room
11 to 11:30 a.m. – Creative Writing in the Community Room
11 to 11:30 a.m. – Improv Comedy in the Cliff Benedict Room
11 to 11:30 a.m. – Music for Wellness in the West Pavilion
11 to 11:30 a.m. – Plant Parenthood in the Cliff Benedict Room
11:30 a.m. to noon – Yoga (morning class) in the West Pavilion
11:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation in the Community Room

Spotlight on New Classes

Improv Comedy will help you think on your feet, stay socially active and be funny at the same time with instruction by experienced improv comedians.

Salsa Dancing is a zesty, energetic and easy way to learn steps and rhythms ranging from the Cha Cha to the Merengue, with or without a partner.

Sing-along is for everyone who wants to add their voices to songs from days gone by, have fun with others and make beautiful music together.

How to Register

After sampling fall classes for free Oct. 5 and 6 and getting the complete list of classes, schedules and other details, register at www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org (click on Classes and Lectures) or pick up a registration form at the Welcome Desk. The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 9.

Most classes range from $10 to $70 for Pasadena Senior Center members. Scholarships for low-income members are available on a limited basis.

For more information call (626) 795-4331.

Founded in 1959, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent nonprofit agency that offers recreational, educational, wellness and social services to people ages 50 and older in a friendly environment. Services are also provided for frail, low-income and homebound seniors.