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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleGENERAL INFORMATIONTable of ContentsGeneral Information...................................................................1Registration Procedures..............................................................2Email...........................................................................................3Student ID Cards.........................................................................3Parking........................................................................................3Donation Form............................................................................4Calendar of Classes..................................................................5-7Class Descriptions..................................................................8-28Maps....................................................................................29-30

Board of Trustees Sydney K. Kamlager, President Mike Fong, Vice President Gabriel Buelna, Ph.D. Andra Hoffman Ernest H. Moreno Scott J. Svonkin Steven F. Veres Christopher Martinez, Student Trustee

District Administration Francisco C. Rodriguez, Ph.D. Chancellor Deputy

Chancellor (Vacant) Robert B. Miller, D.P.A.,

Vice Chancellor of Finance Resource Development Ryan M. Cornner, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor of Educational

Programs and Institutional Effectiveness Albert J. Roman, D.P.A.,

Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Jeffrey M. Prieto, J.D., General Counsel David Salazar, AICP, Chief Facilities Executive

The Encore Program has made every effort to make this Class Schedule accurate and may, without notice, change general information, courses, or programs offered.

For complete college information, see Pierce College General Catalog. Federal Privacy Rules Regarding Student Information Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records. For more information visit the U.S. Department of Education.

Contact InformationOffice: VLGE 8310A (behind South Gym)Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 4 pmComputer Lab hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 3 pmTelephone: (818) 710-2561, (818) 710-4163Pierce College ENCORE web site

General Mailing Address:ENCORE, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Avenue, #341Woodland Hills, CA 91371

Encore is a Pierce College education program designed specifically for older adults (50+), but all students over 18 are welcome. Courses address the needs of older adults focusing on topics that promote independence, advocacy, community engagement, personal growth, physical and cognitive health, economic self-sufficiency and subject matter that relates to older adults’ life circumstances and positive aging skills. Encore offers free noncredit classes and fee-based classes through Community Extension.

Encore Mailing List: Current students are already on the list. Others can call 818.710.2561 to have a catalog mailed.

Donations to the ENCORE Program provide for special projects, events, supplies and equipment. Checks payable to: Pierce College Foundation – Encore; use form on page 5. Donations of any size are appreciated. Thank you for your support!

Special Services: Students with disabilities can contact Special Services. Authorization, based on verification of disability, is required before accommodation can be made. Special Services is located in the Student Services Building. For questions, call (818) 719-6430.

Emergency procedures: From any pay phone on campus: dial *80. From any campus extension: dial 4311. From cell phones: dial (818)710-4311. Campus “Blue Lights” are tall blue cylinders topped by bright lights. Press large red button to immediately connect to the Sheriff’s station.

Academic Courtesy is common sense respectful behavior given by the students to each other, to professors and college staff. Disobedient, disruptive or disorderly behavior exhibited by any student will result in disciplinary action in accordance with District policies and procedures.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleREGISTRATION PROCEDURESAre you taking classes in Fall 2018, or did you take classes in Spring 2018?

If “Yes”, review “Check Registration Appointment” directions.

If “No”, review the “Apply to Pierce College” directions that follow this paragraph.

Apply to Pierce College Complete the online application at home or at our office (Appointments: 818.710.2561 / Walk-ins: 8:30 to 3).

1. Go to www.piercecollege.edu.2. Click Apply Online at the top right.3. At the bottom, click Click Here to Begin

Application.4. Click Create an Account and follow the prompts to

create a username and password. Record them. (If you do not wish to provide your SSN, go to the bottom of the page and click box indicating you do not wish to use your SSN.) Click Continue.

5. Click Start A New Application.6. Read the introduction. Click Start Application.7. Answer ALL questions. Click Submit.

a. Educational Goal: select Educational Development

b. Intended Major: select IGETC--General Education

8. Fill out entire college application, answering questions about your educational background.

You are now waiting for an e-mail with your student ID # which begins with an 8 or a 9; it is not your CCC ID#. Disregard messages requesting transcripts. Note: Please check your e-mail Spam folder.

Have you received your student ID #?Yes: Proceed to ‘Check Registration Appointment’ directions that follow this paragraph. On the login screen, follow directions which say ‘1st time signing in?’ No: Call us if at least two weeks have elapsed since you applied.

Check Registration Appointment1. Go to www.piercecollege.edu.2. Click Class Registration.3. Type your user name (student ID #) and

password.4. Click Reg Date & Deadlines. Select Spring 2019.5. Look for Non-Credit under Session.

Note: Online registration appointments are issued by the Los Angeles Community College District. We cannot change registration appointments.

During your registration period (as stated in the previous paragraph), register for classes:

1. Go to www.piercecollege.edu.2. Click Class Registration. Click Spring 2019 when

asked. Type your user name (student ID #) and password.

3. Click Enrollment Shopping Cart.4. Select Spring 2019. Click Continue.5. Type in 5-digit class number in Enter class number

box.6. Click Enter (Click Waitlist box to be on the waiting

list).7. Click Next. To add another class, repeat steps 5-7.8. In Select column, check box next to each class &

click Enroll.9. Click Finish Enrolling.

Waiting lists: Clear Shopping Cart. Repeat steps 1-9; pay special attention to step 6.

To add classes after the semester starts:Attend the first session. If the instructor gives you a Permission Code, clear Shopping Cart, repeat above steps 1-9, and enter it in the ‘Permission Code’ box in step 6.

Instructors may add students throughout the semester as space becomes available.

Due to time constraints, phone assistance is limited. For further assistance, come to our computer lab in the Encore office.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class Schedule

Parking PermitsPurchase at Business Office

$20 – Cash Only Picture ID Must be currently enrolled in a Spring 2019 class

Purchase OnlineUse the Student Portal to pay with credit card or check. Permits must be picked up at the Business Office. There is no mail-in.

General Parking InformationVisit or call the Business Office regarding parking permits at (818) 719-6432.

Parking Permits are required starting the third week of the Spring 2019 semester.

Permits must be displayed clearly from rear view mirror.

Parking Permit Refunds: All refunds must be claimed in person at the Business Office by presenting parking permit and receipt. Check with the Business Office for the parking permit refund deadline.

Lost/stolen permits: The Business Office may sell you a new permit depending on availability.

One day/30 Minute Parking Permits: Available from pay validation machines. Machines accept cash or credit cards but do not give change.

$3 one-day permits are available in Lots 1, 6, 7, & 8 and can be used in any parking lot on campus.

$1 - 30 minute parking permit is available in Lot 1 and only for use in spaces marked 30 minutes in Lot 1

EmailStudents are encouraged to check their email regularly for class cancellations, changes and announcements.

Log-in to LACCD Email:1. Go to piercecollege.edu.2. Click on Students, then Student Email.

To FORWARD LACCD email to your personal email:1. Log in to your LACCD email (see above).2. Click on the cog wheel icon located on the top right

and select Options.3. Click Search All Settings. Type f. Click on Forwarding.4. Enter email address you would like to have your

emails forwarded to in box directly under Forwardmy email to.

5. Click Save.

Student ID CardCarry your Student ID Card with you at all times.Where to get a Student ID Card: CopyTech, located in the College Services Building, behind the Brahma Café(refer to map in this catalog).

Students need to provide:1. Student ID number. Call the Encore office if you do not

know your Student ID number.2. Proof of current enrollment. Students can download

their schedule at CopyTech OR bring a print-out of their schedule. For CopyTech hours: (818) 710-4422

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DONATION FORMWhether you are a long time Encore supporter or giving for the first time, thank you for supporting Encore! Donations to the Encore Program provide for special projects, events, supplies and equipment. Please use this form to mail in your donation to:

Pierce College Foundation – Encore6201 Winnetka Avenue #341Woodland Hills, CA 9137

Donor Information Name________________________________________________________________________________________________Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________City_________________________________________________State Zip Code______________Phone________________________________________________________________________________________________

DonationMy check is enclosed in the amount of $______(Checks payable to: Pierce College Foundation - Encore)

This gift is: In appreciation of the Encore program In appreciation of an Encore Instructor In Memory

Remember someone special by giving a gift in their memory. Encore will send a card acknowledging your thoughtful donation to the person of your choice:Name________________________________________________________________________________________________Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________City_________________________________________________State Zip Code______________Phone________________________________________________________________________________________________Name________________________________________________________________________________________________Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________City_________________________________________________State Zip Code______________Phone________________________________________________________________________________________________

In HonorGive a gift to honor someone for a birthday, anniversary, to celebrate the birth of a grandchild or otherName________________________________________________________________________________________________Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________City_________________________________________________State Zip Code______________Phone________________________________________________________________________________________________

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CALENDAR OF CLASSES Spring 2019 Feb. 4 - May. 24Monday:

Class # Meeting time Name Room Course Title12204 8:30 to 10:30 am Shvetsov, Kristel SGYM 5402 Body Movement21812 10:40 am to 12:40 pm Shvetsov, Kristel VLGE 8111 Chair Exercise12655 10:40 am to 12:40 pm Tinto-Singer, Sandra SGYM 5402 Body-Mind Fusion12410 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Thornton, John Paul BEH 1308 Russian Art and Culture25326 1 to 4 pm James, Kathryn VLGE 8330 Chinese Brush Painting / “Splash Ink”26254 1 to 3 pm Jensen, Karin VLGE 8111 Chair Exercise22423 1 to 3 pm Domine, James MUS 3401 Development of Broadway Musicals13113 1:30 to 3:30 pm Feldman, Maureen VLGE 8209 Stay Connected with Ease21813 1:30 to 3:30 pm Meyer, W. Craig EARTH 4101 Science for the Layperson12383 2:20 to 4:20 pm Thornton, John Paul CFS 91126 Great Artists and their Models17697 2:30 to 4:30 pm Schamus, David COSC 1507 Basic Computer Survey

Tuesday:Class # Meeting time Name Room Course Title12309 7:25 to 9:25 am Feldman, Rick NGYM 5601 Yoga11893 8 to 10 am Tapper, Karen SGYM 5402 Body Movement11838 8:30 to 10:30 am Lacelle, Bryon Pool Aquatic Fitness22468 9 to 11 am Thornton, John Paul VLGE 8344 Painting Portraits13686 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Pitt, Deborah VLGE 8343 Beginning and Intermediate Painting25327 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Tirr, Catherine VLGE 8341 Watercolor: In Plain Sight12721 10 am to 12 pm Levick, Mark Off-site Current Events12073 10:10 am to 12:10 pm Tapper, Karen SGYM 5402 Body Movement27067 11 am to 1 pm Shvetsov, Kristel VLGE 8111 Chair Exercise12362 11:15 am to 1:15 pm Thornton, John Paul IRIS 0914 Great Artists and their Models13207 1 to 3 pm Levick, Mark BUS 3206 Sports Current Events13649 1 to 4 pm Pitt, Deborah VLGE 8344 Abstract Painting and Color with Mixed Media13994 1 to 4 pm Tirr, Catherine VLGE 8341 Drawing with Color Media: Our World22562 1 to 3 pm Perret, Joseph BUS 3207 Advanced Exploration of Internet26249 1:30 to 3:30 pm Holland, Kathleen ELM 1720 Women in Politics11140 1:30 to 3:30 pm Follett, Richard IRIS 0914 The Hebrew Prophets and the Christian Gospels25324 1:30 to 3:30 pm Feldman, Rick VLGE 8111 Yoga12499 2:15 to 4:15 pm Thornton, John Paul MUS 3401 Russian Art and Culture

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleWednesday:

Class # Meeting time Name Room Course Title12017 9 to 11 am Shvetsov, Kristel SGYM 5402 Body Movement21296 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Kraus, Peter VLGE 8344 Beginner Watercolor25333 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Scarbro, Caroline VLGE 8343 Gouache Painting12626 11:10 am to 1:10 pm Tinto-Singer, Sandra SGYM 5402 Body-Mind Fusion25322 11:15 am to 1:15 pm Cummins, Diana VLGE 8111 Chair Yoga21495 11:15 am to 1:15 pm Brostoff, Neal MUS 3401 Classical Masterpieces12850 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Adajian, Blanca BUS 3200 Historical Roots of Modern Topics11262 12:50 to 2:50 pm Streimer, Rita VLGE 8343 Quilting12704 1 to 3 pm Levick, Mark Off-site Current Events13919 1 to 4 pm Kraus, Peter NGYM 5602 Pastel Portraiture25336 1 to 4 pm Scarbro, Caroline VLGE 8330 Figurative Painting13858 1 to 4 pm Thornton, John Paul VLGE 8341 Renaissance Painting - Egg Tempera25845 1:30 to 3:30 pm Sloan Goben, Louise BUS 3218 The Story of Religious History in America12222 2 to 4 pm MacDonald, Amy VLGE 8111 Chair Exercise12611 2 to 4 pm Tinto-Singer, Sandra MUS 3423 East meets West11719 2 to 4 pm Domine, James MUS 3401 Development of Opera

Thursday:Class # Meeting time Name Room Course Title12241 8 to 10 am MacDonald, Amy VLGE 8111 Chair Exercise11860 8:30 to 10:30 am Cummins, Diana SGYM 5402 Body Movement12133 9 to 11 am Hefter, Deborah Pool Aquatic Fitness22017 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Kraus, Peter VLGE 8330 Intermediate/Advanced Drawing13768 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Pitt, Deborah ART 3312 Life Drawing21496 9:45 to 11:45 am Thornton, John Paul BEH 1308 Russian Art and Culture25988 10 am to 1 pm Tirr, Catherine VLGE 8341 Building Blocks of Composition, Acrylic Painting11972 10:40 am to 12:40 pm Tapper, Karen SGYM 5402 Body Movement12346 10:50 am to 12:50 pm MacDonald, Amy NGYM 5601 Basic Yoga/Mat Pilates12905 12 to 2 pm Levick, Mark BEH 1308 Current Events25325 1 to 4 pm Kraus, Peter VLGE 8330 Perspective & Composition Basics12806 1:30 to 3:30 pm Sloan Goben, Louise IRIS 0914 Religions of the World – Western Traditions11570 1:30 to 3:30 pm Pitt, Deborah ART 3312 Beginning and Intermediate Drawing14079 1:30 to 4:30 pm Tirr, Catherine VLGE 8344 Watercolor: The Natural World13487 2 to 4 pm Kaapuni, Greg BUS 3218 Foundations of Western Society21497 2 to 4 pm Thornton, John Paul IRIS 0901 Great Artists and their Models21494 2 to 4 pm Nisan, Rita VLGE 8341 Digital Photography23363 2:30 to 4:30 pm Simmonds, Antoinette BUS 3207 Intermediate Microsoft Office 201611746 2:30 to 4:30 pm Avakian-Akkus MUS 3400 Encore Singers

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleFriday:

Class # Meeting time Name Room Course Title12271 8 to 10 am MacDonald, Amy NGYM 5601 Intermediate Yoga/Mat Pilates14023 9 am to 12 pm Kraus, Peter AT 3800 Watercolor/Pastel Painting 11925 9 to 11 am Tapper, Karen SGYM 5402 Body Movement13627 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Pitt, Deborah ART 3312 Intermediate & Advanced Painting27121 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Scarbro, Caroline ART 3309 Life Drawing25844 9:30 to 11:30 am Lacelle, Bryon Pool Aquatic Fitness25323 10:45 am to 12:45 pm MacDonald, Amy VLGE 8111 Chair Exercise11695 11 am to 1 pm Piazza, Stephen ELM 1728 The Valley is Alive with the Sound of Music!12688 11:10 am to 1:10 pm Tinto-Singer, Sandra SGYM 5402 Body-Mind Fusion27166 12 to 2 pm Murphy, Hank COSC 1507 Intermediate Computer Skills22018 12:30 to 3:30 pm Kraus, Peter AT 3800 Beyond Drawing 13028 1 to 3:30 pm Windrum, Kenneth BUS 3200 20th Century Film12450 1 to 3 pm Cheney, Ed ART 3300 Art and Culture in Southern California13606 1 to 4 pm Scarbro, Caroline ART 3312 Oil and Acrylic Painting14006 1 to 4 pm Thornton, John Paul BUS 3217 Watercolor11823 2 to 4 pm Piazza, Stephen ELM 1728 Superstar Singers--Stage, the Screen & Studio

Important DatesSemester begins Monday, February 4, 2019Semester ends Friday, May 24, 2019

HolidaysFebruary 15-18 Presidents' DayMarch 28-April 5 Spring Break**includes Cesar Chavez Day

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleTopics of InterestOlder Adult 60CE—Senior Topics

Class #13028 20th Century FilmWindrum, KennethFriday 1 to 3:30 pmRoom: BUS 3200Class will discuss the relationship between Hollywood motion pictures and the American society surrounding, reflecting and influencing the practices of the film industry in the year 1977. Note: This short term class ends 05/04/2019.

Class #13113 Stay Connected with EaseFeldman, MaureenMonday 1:30 to 3:30 pmRoom: VLGE 8209New technologies have changed how just about everything works these days, from booking air travel, making medical appointments, buying movie tickets to communicating with friends and family, near and far. Even if you don't use a smart phone, understanding the changes in how we communicate is a necessity-- and trying to learn new technologies on your own can feel absolutely overwhelming. Don’t give up! Stay Connected with Ease brings you up to date on what you need to know to age comfortably. In this course you will learn about texting, the best apps for seniors, safety, photo sharing, social media and much, much more. Research your next trip, use the latest apps to find services, but most importantly learn how to stay connected to family and friends for years to come.

Class #21813 Science for the LaypersonMeyer, W. CraigMonday 1:30 to 3:30 pmRoom: EARTH 4101How science helps your life! A discussion of basic scientific principles and their application. We will examine current topics of scientific interest and will not avoid uncomfortable topics for which there is solid scientific evidence.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleClass #12905 Current EventsLevick, MarkThursday 12 to 2 pmRoom: BEH 1308Lively discussion of current local, national and world events. Explore the news from different viewpoints with a goal of increased understanding, empathy and tolerance.

Class #13487 Foundations of Western SocietyKaapuni, GregThursday 2 to 4 pmRoom: BUS 3218This course is designed to survey the history of Western Civilization from prehistory through early modern times, in particular the civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islam, Medieval Europe, and Early Modern Europe. The goal is to give a conceptual as well as a factual framework from which to understand the early political, cultural, social, intellectual, economic and scientific developments in each of these areas of civilization and how these developments have helped shape the modern world.

Class #12721 Current EventsLevick, MarkTuesday 10 am to 12 pmRoom: Off-siteLocation: The Village in Northridge, 9222 Corbin Ave., Northridge, CA 91324 Lively discussion of current local, national and world events. Explore the news from different viewpoints with a goal of increased understanding, empathy and tolerance.

Class #13207 Sports Current EventsLevick, MarkTuesday 1 to 3 pmRoom: BUS 3206Lively discussion including (but not limited to) current financial, legal, ethical and political issues in the local, national or world arena related to organized sports, not simply a recap of prior weeks' games.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleClass #12850 Historical Roots of Modern TopicsAdajian, BlancaWednesday 11:30 am to 1:30 pmRoom: BUS 3200This series invites you to join in each week as a new topic is covered and explored from its past to the present… and possible future via video and class discussion.

Class #26249 Women in PoliticsHolland, KathleenTuesday 1:30 to 3:30 pmRoom: ELM 1720In this course, students will discuss the political institutions, processes, and problems of the national, state, and local government from a woman’s perspective, nationally and internationally.

Class #12704 Current EventsLevick, MarkWednesday 1 to 3 pmRoom: Off-siteLocation: The Village in Sherman Oaks, 5450 Vesper Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Lively discussion of current local, national and world events. Explore the news from different viewpoints with a goal of increased understanding, empathy and tolerance.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleClass #25845 The Story of Religious History in AmericaSloan Goben, LouiseWednesday 1:30 to 3:30 pmRoom: BUS 3218Religious practices in America come in the form of a multiplicity of religious traditions that currently exist today. Beginning with an exploration of indigenous spirituality, the course covers religious expressions that came to America with European settlers, African slaves, Islam, and the opening of global connections to include traditional Asian faith practices, and religions that have their origins in America. We have become a “community of communities” as we seek to understand how we might live into our motto – e pluribus unum.

Class #12806 Religions of the World – Western TraditionsSloan Goben, LouiseThursday 1:30 to 3:30 pmRoom: IRIS 0914This course will be an introduction to the study of World Religions. The course will focus on ancient religions and their influence on contemporary practices. We will consider ancient Greek and Hellenistic religions, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Yoruba and some practices considered neo-pagan. Each of these traditions has a great variety of sub-divisions yet holds many philosophies in common. When possible, the instructor will invite practitioners of these traditions to join us for a time of Q & A. We strive for conversation and understanding in a world that invites cross-cultural opportunities for engagement.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleLiteratureOlder Adult 29CE—Literature and the Human Experience

Class #11140 The Hebrew Prophets and the Christian GospelsFollett, RichardTuesday 1:30 to 3:30 pmRoom: IRIS 0914Using the English Bible as literature, this class explores the magnificent wisdom of the Hebrew prophets from the Tanakh and the four Christian Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. What can we learn for today’s society from ancient Wisdom literature? Was Jesus extending the tradition of the Hebrew prophets or starting a new religion?

Art HistoryOlder Adult 56CE—Seeing and Understanding Art

Class #12450 Art and Culture in Southern CaliforniaCheney, EdFriday 1 to 3 pmRoom: ART 3300This class will visit 5-7 art and/or cultural venues to broaden and support class lectures. Lectures at Pierce will be given to prepare for each visit.

Class #12410 Russian Art and CultureThornton, John PaulMonday 11:30 am to 1:30 pmRoom: BEH 1308Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great and the Romanovs come to life in this dramatic overview of Russian art and history. Learn how patronage from the Czars, empathy for the serfs, revolution and resilience shaped this formidable nation.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleClass #12499 Russian Art and CultureThornton, John PaulTuesday 2:15 to 4:15 pmRoom: MUS 3401Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great and the Romanovs come to life in this dramatic overview of Russian art and history. Learn how patronage from the Czars, empathy for the serfs, revolution and resilience shaped this formidable nation.

Class #21496 Russian Art and CultureThornton, John PaulThursday 9:45 to 11:45 amRoom: BEH 1308Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great and the Romanovs come to life in this dramatic overview of Russian art and history. Learn how patronage from the Czars, empathy for the serfs, revolution and resilience shaped this formidable nation.

Class #21497 Great Artists and their ModelsThornton, John PaulThursday 2 to 4 pmRoom: IRIS 0901True stories of great artists and their inspirational muses. From the Renaissance to contemporary times, creativity has been stoked by the contributions of family, friends, lovers and professional models.

Class #12383 Great Artists and their ModelsThornton, John PaulMonday 2:20 to 4:20 pmRoom: CFS 91126True stories of great artists and their inspirational muses. From the Renaissance to contemporary times, creativity has been stoked by the contributions of family, friends, lovers and professional models.

Class #12362 Great Artists and their ModelsThornton, John PaulTuesday 11:15 am to 1:15 pmRoom: IRIS 0914True stories of great artists and their inspirational muses. From the Renaissance to contemporary times, creativity has been stoked by the contributions of family, friends, lovers and professional models.

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ArtOlder Adult 42CE—Creative Art for Seniors

Class #11570 Beginning and Intermediate DrawingPitt, DeborahThursday 1:30 to 3:30 pmRoom: ART 3312Using directed exercises, we will explore colored drawing materials such as colored pencils and oil pastels to make various artworks.

Class #22468 Painting PortraitsThornton, John PaulTuesday 9 to 11 amRoom: VLGE 8344Students will learn to paint the human head, focusing on structure, value, edges and color while examining works of great masters. All mediums and levels of experience welcome.

Class #11262 QuiltingStreimer, RitaWednesday 12:50 to 2:50 pmRoom: VLGE 8343Projects are designed to include a wide range of quilt construction techniques and patterns, traditional and modern. Basic sewing skills suggested, but quilters at all levels welcome.

Class #21494 Digital PhotographyNisan, RitaThursday 2 to 4 pmRoom: VLGE 8341Make your digital camera work for you. Learn use of available light (natural or artificial), importance of composition, exposure and camera techniques that turn snapshots into professional-quality photographs. Learn how to download, organize and store digital images. Bring camera and camera manual to first class meeting. This course utilizes Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR), Mirrorless camera or other digital cameras (no point & shoot or smart phones). Cameras need to have manual control capabilities in addition to automatic controls.

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ArtOlder Adult 62CE—Life Drawing for Seniors

Class #13627 Intermediate & Advanced PaintingPitt, DeborahFriday 9:30 am to 12:30 pmRoom: ART 3312Previous painting experience recommended. This course will be an investigation of various styles and ideas, with an emphasis on finding your own artistic direction. There may be some directed exercises, as well as opportunities for students to pursue their own projects. Please bring something to work on for the first class, and a goal for the semester.

Class #25336 Figurative PaintingScarbro, CarolineWednesday 1 to 4 pmRoom: VLGE 8330Class will incorporate both lectures and demonstrations to guide students with a deeper understanding of the human form.

Class #22018 Beyond DrawingKraus, PeterFriday 12:30 to 3:30 pmRoom: AT 3800Via instructor assistance/critique and hands-on experience, advance your composition, style and technique, working on projects and media you select (oil excluded). Bring table covering and preferred materials.

Class #22017 Intermediate/Advanced DrawingKraus, PeterThursday 9:30 am to 12:30 pmRoom: VLGE 8330Drawing 2 experience or higher recommended. Continue to hone your skills as you explore a variety of subject matter, styles, techniques and mediums including charcoal, conte, colored paper, pen and ink, water soluble pencils, etc. Bring table covering, table top easel, pencil, standard 8.5”x11” white unlined paper, blender and kneaded eraser to the first meeting. Other supplies will be discussed at that time.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleClass #13649 Abstract Painting and Color with Mixed MediaPitt, DeborahTuesday 1 to 4 pmRoom: VLGE 8344Using directed exercises, we will experiment with styles of abstraction using color and a variety of mixed media--acrylic paint and previous experience recommended. Please bring a table covering-easel.

Class #13686 Beginning and Intermediate PaintingPitt, DeborahTuesday 9:30 am to 12:30 pmRoom: VLGE 8343All levels welcome. Study paint handling and art fundamentals with some instruction in figure painting. Bring painting material and a table covering to first class.

Class #13919 Pastel PortraitureKraus, PeterWednesday 1 to 4 pmRoom: NGYM 5602Previous pastel and portraiture drawing experience recommended. This comprehensive course explores the developmental process of rendering the human face using traditional and contemporary chalk pastel and pastel pencil techniques. Previous pastel and portraiture drawing experience recommended. Bring table covering, table top easel, pencil and newsprint paper to first meeting.

Class #21296 Beginner WatercolorKraus, PeterWednesday 9:30 am to 12:30 pmRoom: VLGE 8344Basic drawing experience recommended. This class is for students who have not worked in watercolor before and for students who would like to advance fundamental skills. Techniques such as color washes, surface preparation, transparency, wet on wet, glazing, color mixing, expression and composition will be emphasized. First class meeting we will discuss what materials you will need. Bring supplies if you have them.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleClass #25333 Gouache PaintingScarbro, CarolineWednesday 9:30 am to 12:30 pmRoom: VLGE 8343Gouache is a medium that produces bold colors, dries flat, and even like acrylic or oil. The medium is opaque and can be used with watercolor and watercolor brushes yet simpler to use.

Class #13768 Life DrawingPitt, DeborahThursday 9:30 am to 12:30 pmRoom: ART 3312All levels welcome. Working from the live model or guided exercises, study and review gesture, balance, musculature, foreshortening and experiment with various materials.

Class #27121 Life DrawingScarbro, CarolineFriday 9:30 am to 12:30 pmRoom: ART 3309All levels welcome. Working from the live model or guided exercises, study and review gesture, balance, musculature, foreshortening and experiment with various materials.

Class #25988 Building Blocks of Composition, Acrylic PaintingTirr, CatherineThursday 10 am to 1 pmRoom: VLGE 8341This course teaches how to recognize strength in a composition. It covers a variety of acrylic techniques such as glazing with matt and gloss mediums, liquid applications, dry brushing and blending and knife techniques. Working from still life and occasionally portraiture, the student will develop an expressive personal style and design.

Class #25325 Perspective & Composition BasicsKraus, PeterThursday 1 to 4 pmRoom: VLGE 8330Previous drawing experience recommended. In this hands-on and lecture course, we will explore linear and atmospheric perspective as well rudimentary principles of composition including format, unity, harmony, rhythm, balance and emphasis. Bring pencil, paper and eraser to first class. Other materials will be discussed at that time.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleClass #13606 Oil and Acrylic PaintingScarbro, CarolineFriday 1 to 4 pmRoom: ART 3312Class is for beginners to advance students. Instructor will demo different techniques and strategies of abstract art to realism.

Class #13858 Renaissance Painting - Egg TemperaThornton, John PaulWednesday 1 to 4 pmRoom: VLGE 8341Painting with egg tempera is a traditional method used by artists such as Botticelli, and Michelangelo. Students will receive ground pigments to make tempera paint, learn to prepare wood panels and paint using this brilliant, historical technique. Painting experience required.

ArtOlder Adult 63CE—Watercolor Painting

Class #14006 WatercolorThornton, John PaulFriday 1 to 4 pmRoom: BUS 3217All levels are welcome. Learn about washes, dry brush techniques, color theory and color mixing and composition. Enjoy the spontaneity of watercolor and learn how to express your ideas. Bring table covering and materials to first class.

Class #14079 Watercolor: The Natural WorldTirr, CatherineThursday 1:30 to 4:30 pmRoom: VLGE 8344This course introduces the student to all types of applications of watercolor. It is designed for those students who are intermediate water colorists. It covers positive and negative painting, wet in wet, dry brush, glazing, use of resists. It will enable the student to strengthen design and compositional skills, while covering the techniques needed to capture both still life and landscape, in expressive and imaginative ways. The class will combine observation with expression, to develop a unique personal vocabulary. Weather permitting, some plein air painting may be possible.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleClass #14023 Watercolor/Pastel PaintingKraus, PeterFriday 9 am to 12 pmRoom: AT 3800Basic drawing, watercolor and pastel experience recommended. Via lecture, demo, critique and hands-in experience, explore a variety of traditional and modern methods to advance your style, technique, composition and color mixing skills. Bring table covering and supplies to first meeting.

Class #25326 Chinese Brush Painting / “Splash Ink”James, KathrynMonday 1 to 4 pmRoom: VLGE 8330This class is a combination of “Splash Ink,” a spontaneous semi-abstract form of Chinese brush painting where paint is splashed onto the surface, and traditional Chinese brush painting. Students are free to use one or the other or both techniques leading to a more modern and liberating a result which is more abstract in nature.

Class #25327 Watercolor: In Plain SightTirr, CatherineTuesday 9:30 am to 12:30 pmRoom: VLGE 8341This course introduces the student to all types of applications of watercolor. It is designed for those students who are new to water color. It covers positive and negative painting, wet in wet, dry brush, glazing, use of resists. It will enable the student to strengthen design and compositional skills, while covering the techniques needed to capture both still life and landscape, in expressive and imaginative ways. The class will combine observation with expression, to develop a unique personal vocabulary.

Class #13994 Drawing with Color Media: Our WorldTirr, CatherineTuesday 1 to 4 pmRoom: VLGE 8341This course covers mixing collage with other color media, while introducing line, tone and a variety of drawing techniques and color exercises to achieve the skills required to render a broad range of subjects, from still life to landscape. The focus of the course is to develop a comfort level with a wide variety of color media.

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ComputerVocational Education 187CE—Computer Usage Skills

Class #27166 Intermediate Computer SkillsMurphy, HankFriday 12 to 2 pmRoom: COSC 1507Introduction to Microsoft Office (Intermediate Word, Intro to Excel, Intro to PowerPoint); download photos from phone and camera; introduction to Facebook and social media; email attachments, address book, groups; internet security.

Class #17697 Basic Computer SurveySchamus, DavidMonday 2:30 to 4:30 pmRoom: COSC 1507Learn computer terminology, how to use mouse, file management, word processing basics (format text, save files to flash drive, copy and paste text), add photos to documents; learn Internet and e-mail basics including send, reply, and add attachments.

Class #23363 Intermediate Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint 2016Simmonds, AntoinetteThursday 2:30 to 4:30 pmRoom: BUS 3207Basic computer skills suggested. Using MS Office 2016 at a little faster pace, we will learn the programs beyond creating tables, copy/paste, and much more.

Class #22562 Advanced Exploration of InternetPerret, JosephTuesday 1 to 3 pmRoom: BUS 3207This class will learn usage and safety, advanced browser searches, file management and other software applications.

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Health and FitnessOlder Adult 52CE—Body Movement for Seniors

Class #12133 Aquatic FitnessHefter, DeborahThursday 9 to 11 amRoom: PoolFun, fat-burning fitness workout using shallow water techniques designed for swimmers and non-swimmers. Improve posture, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Bring swimsuit and class attire (rash guards, shoes, etc.) for instructor to check. First day of class, we will review the syllabus, equipment and facility information for 1 hour and get in the water the second hour of class.

Class #11838 Aquatic FitnessLacelle, BryonTuesday 8:30 to 10:30 amRoom: PoolFun, fat-burning fitness workout using shallow water techniques designed for swimmers and non-swimmers. Improve posture, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Bring swimsuit and class attire (rash guards, shoes, etc.) for instructor to check. First day of class, we will review the syllabus, equipment and facility information for 1 hour and get in the water the second hour of class.

Class #25844 Aquatic FitnessLacelle, BryonFriday 9:30 to 11:30 amRoom: PoolFun, fat-burning fitness workout using shallow water techniques designed for swimmers and non-swimmers. Improve posture, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Bring swimsuit and class attire (rash guards, shoes, etc.) for instructor to check. First day of class, we will review the syllabus, equipment and facility information for 1 hour and get in the water the second hour of class.

Class #12073 Body MovementTapper, KarenTuesday 10:10 am to 12:10 pmRoom: SGYM 5402Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5 lbs.) are required.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleClass #11972 Body MovementTapper, KarenThursday 10:40 am to 12:40 pmRoom: SGYM 5402Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5 lbs.) are required.

Class #11893 Body MovementTapper, KarenTuesday 8 to 10 amRoom: SGYM 5402Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5 lbs.) are required.

Class #12204 Body MovementShvetsov, KristelMonday 8:30 to 10:30 amRoom: SGYM 5402Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat required.

Class #11925 Body MovementTapper, KarenFriday 9 to 11 amRoom: SGYM 5402Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. A 6-foot resistance band, mat, and light dumbbells (1-5 lbs.) are required.

Class #11860 Body MovementCummins, DianaThursday 8:30 to 10:30 amRoom: SGYM 5402Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Focus on balance, stability, and improving functional movement. TheraBands required.

Class #12017 Body MovementShvetsov, KristelWednesday 9 to 11 amRoom: SGYM 5402Improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Mat required.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleChair Exercise

Class #25322 Chair YogaCummins, DianaWednesday 11:15 am to 1:15 pmRoom: VLGE 8111Chair Yoga is a class focusing on the Body-Mind system of Hatha Yoga that embraces healthful physical exercise and relaxation techniques. Designed to safely build stability and mobility, strength and flexibility in muscles and joints, classes will learn and practice seated and standing yoga poses with the chair and additional support materials, (balls, straps, therabands and other devices) Also incorporated into classes will be strategies for reducing postural tension patterns and improving body alignment and yoga relaxation and breathing techniques. Equipment is provided. Students are encouraged to bring a yoga mat to each class for additional support.

Class #21812 Chair ExerciseShvetsov, KristelMonday 10:40 am to 12:40 pmRoom: VLGE 8111This chair based class is focused on developing bone health and muscle strength, while minimizing stress and impact to joints. The class blends gentle seated cardiovascular movements with dynamic stretching to improve mobility, decrease pain, and improve overall health and quality of life. Equipment is provided.

Class #27067 Chair ExerciseShvetsov, KristelTuesday 11 am to 1 pmRoom: VLGE 8111This chair based class is focused on developing bone health and muscle strength, while minimizing stress and impact to joints. The class blends gentle seated cardiovascular movements with dynamic stretching to improve mobility, decrease pain, and improve overall health and quality of life. Equipment is provided.

Class #12222 Chair ExerciseMacDonald, AmyWednesday 2 to 4 pmRoom: VLGE 8111This class consists of gentle exercises using a chair for seated and/or standing support. Includes yoga chair techniques. Elastic tubing/therabands, balance discs, and balls are used to improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Please bring a towel to class. Equipment is provided.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleClass #12241 Chair ExerciseMacDonald, AmyThursday 8 to 10 amRoom: VLGE 8111This class consists of gentle exercises using a chair for seated and/or standing support. Includes yoga chair techniques. Elastic tubing/therabands, balance discs, and balls are used to improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Please bring a towel to class. Equipment is provided.

Class #25323 Chair ExerciseMacDonald, AmyFriday 10:45 am to 12:45 pmRoom: VLGE 8111This class consists of gentle exercises using a chair for seated and/or standing support. Includes yoga chair techniques. Elastic tubing/therabands, balance discs, and balls are used to improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Please bring a towel to class. Equipment is provided.

Class #26254 Chair ExerciseJensen, KarinMonday 1 to 3 pmRoom: VLGE 8111This class consists of gentle exercises using a chair for seated and/or standing support. Includes yoga chair techniques. Elastic tubing/TheraBands, balance discs, and balls are used to improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Please bring a towel to class. Equipment is provided.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleYogaOlder Adult 53CE—Yoga for Seniors

Class #12271 Intermediate Yoga/Mat PilatesMacDonald, AmyFriday 8 to 10 amRoom: NGYM 5601Building on previous Yoga/Mat Pilates experience, continue to build core strength, flexibility, coordination, and improve balance. Please bring mat to class.

Class #12346 Basic Yoga/Mat PilatesMacDonald, AmyThursday 10:50 am to 12:50 pmRoom: NGYM 5601Introduction to basic yoga postures and mat Pilates techniques, exploring proper alignment, core strength, flexibility, breath work, and balance improvement. Please bring mat to class.

Class #12309 YogaFeldman, RickTuesday 7:25 to 9:25 amRoom: NGYM 5601Gentle stretching, core strength, deep breathing and stress reduction focusing techniques. Please bring mat to class.

Class #25324 YogaFeldman, RickTuesday 1:30 to 3:30 pmRoom: VLGE 8111Gentle stretching, core strength, deep breathing and stress reduction focusing techniques. Please bring mat to class. Focus: techniques for restorative Yoga using foam roller to both provide and receive corrective muscle release.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleHealth and FitnessOlder Adult 58CE - Healthy Living

Class #12688 Body-Mind FusionTinto-Singer, SandraFriday 11:10 am to 1:10 pmRoom: SGYM 5402Build strong mental & physical health with body and cardio sculpturing. Bring 1-2 lbs weights, mat, water and small ball the size of a grapefruit for Tai Qi Ball range of motion exercises.

Class #12655 Body-Mind FusionTinto-Singer, SandraMonday 10:40 am to 12:40 pmRoom: SGYM 5402Build strong mental & physical health with body and cardio sculpturing. Bring 1-2 lbs weights, mat, water and small ball the size of a grapefruit for Tai Qi Ball range of motion exercises.

Class #12626 Body-Mind FusionTinto-Singer, SandraWednesday 11:10 am to 1:10 pmRoom: SGYM 5402Build strong mental & physical health with body and cardio sculpturing. Bring 1-2 lbs weights, mat, water and small ball the size of a grapefruit for Tai Qi Ball range of motion exercises.

Class #12611 East meets WestTinto-Singer, SandraWednesday 2 to 4 pmRoom: MUS 3423This introductory class explores the fundamental concepts, and compares Western and Eastern methodology with an integrated approach to healthy living.

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MusicOlder Adult 49CE—Music Appreciation for Seniors

Class #11695 The Valley is Alive with the Sound of Music!Piazza, StephenFriday 11 am to 1 pmRoom: ELM 1728A wide-ranging journey through the pop, jazz, folk and classical musical scene in our own San Fernando Valley. This course highlights performances by a variety of local, national and international stars including Yo Yo Ma’s Silkroad Ensemble, Christian McBride, the Alley Cats, Keb’ Mo’, the LA Symphonic Winds and the San Fernando Valley Symphony.

Class #11823 Superstar Singers from the Stage, the Screen and the StudioPiazza, StephenFriday 2 to 4 pmRoom: ELM 1728From Aretha to Whitney, Callas to Pavarotti and Dylan to Presley. A fascinating look into the artistic lives of singers, crooners, rockers and divas who have formed our musical landscape in the 21st century. Class members will be encouraged to share recordings of their favorite song stylists. Join in a fascinating vocal, musical and artistic voyage of discovery.

Class #22423 Development of Broadway MusicalsDomine, JamesMonday 1 to 3 pmRoom: MUS 3401Course covers the development and performance of Broadway Musicals involving listening examples, discussion of the repertoire, as well as the composers, lyricists and source material associated with each. Lectures will discuss the role of significant composers and performers in the historical development of the American musical from its beginnings in the ethnic theaters of New York City circa 1900 through the late 20th century. Emphasis is placed for the purposes of this course on the “golden age” of Broadway spanning chronologically from the late 1930s through the early 1960s.

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ENCORE Program Spring 2019 Class ScheduleClass #11746 Encore SingersAvakian-Akkus, GarinehThursday 2:30 to 4:30 pmRoom: MUS 3400Experience the joy of singing! Learn new songs and revisit familiar songs. Whether your experience is singing in the shower or singing in a group, this class is for you. You will learn basic singing techniques, proper breathing and voice exercises. Emphasis is on developing and understanding the singing voice, the body as a musical instrument, and the vocal potential of each student. At the end of the semester, enjoy performing in a concert or encouraging fellow classmates as they perform. All levels are welcome to join.

Class #21495 Classical MasterpiecesBrostoff, NealWednesday 11:15 am to 1:15 pmRoom: MUS 3401This course is a continuation of 30 Classical Masterpieces. The focus is on the musical masterworks of Mozart, Schubert, Mahler, operas, and early-mid 20th century composers, especially Igor Stravinsky, Arnold Schoenberg and Bela Bartok. Again, the classical playlist will be enhanced by uproarious musical humor.

Class #11719 Development of OperaDomine, JamesWednesday 2 to 4 pmRoom: MUS 3401Course covers the development and performance of Opera involving listening examples, discussion of the repertoire, as well as the composers, librettists, and source material associated with each. Lectures will discuss five different selected operas from its beginnings in the Renaissance through the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern style periods. Students will acquire listening and analytical skills associated with the complex art form that opera represents. Exploration of historically significant cultural trends, aesthetic values and social contexts and philosophies that form and influence the production of operatic works over the centuries cultivate vibrant intellectual awareness and sensitivities that only music can convey.

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Office: VLGE 8310A (behind South Gym)Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pmTelephone: (818) 710-2561

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