The Lifelong Learning program supports older adults
as they challenge themselves personally, intellectually, and physically.

Adults with Disabilities - Leisure Time Skills/Art
A course designed for disabled adults to enrich their lives through various art media.
No fee
Hope Services/Skills Center/Pajaro Valley Training Center, 14 Carr Street, Watsonville
      Tues    10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.   Lerma
Hope Services/Skills Center/Pajaro Valley Training Center, 8056 Valencia Street, Aptos
     Thurs    9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.    Poms

Band - Watsonville Community - Free
The Watsonville Community Band wants new members who can read music and competently play a band instrument.
Rehearsals are Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. in the Watsonville High School band room on Marchant St.
Information: Eugene Smith (786-2160), Antonio Trujillo (759-9071) or www.watsonville-band.org

Birding Basics - The Birds of Pajaro Valley
This fun and fascinating class is an introduction to many of the amazing birds in our own community. Using digital slides and bird song recordings, you will learn the basics of birding in a supportive environment. You will begin building your basic field skills, learning how to use your field guide and optics and employing useful identification techniques. Weather permitting, much of the class will involve practical field practice. Please arrive for the first class with your binoculars and a field guide, if you have them. Students are required to purchase bird cards at a cost of $5.00.
Pajaro Valley High Wetlands center, 500 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville
      Tues    9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.    Adams
      Session 1: Jan 10 - Mar 13    $70  
      Session 2: Mar 20 - May 29    $70

Brown Bag Birding
Stressed after a day at work? Want to learn more about local birds but can’t attend a morning class? Join us in the evening to enjoy your own brown bag light meal and then bird local hot spots. Bring your brown bag, as well as binoculars and a field guide if you have them. This is a class with just field trips and will involve easy walking. It is especially designed for beginners and for those who have taken Birding Basics. Students who can’t attend the first class of each session must contact the instructor directly to learn where the next meeting place is. Get contact information from the office.
First meeting place green Valley center parking lot by adult education
      Thurs
      Session 1: Mar 15 - May 31(no class 4/5)
    
Drivers Safety Program - AARP
Taught in the classroom, this course may enable you to apply for a discount on your auto insurance. Students need not be a member of AARP, but must be at least 50 years old. Students must pre-register by calling Kristine Klein (831) 724-1873. Students must arrive to class on time and attend both days. Payment must be made in class by cash, check or money order (made out to AARP). Members must bring AARP membership card to the first class meeting.
Green Valley Center, Room 2, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville    Klein
      Mon & Tues 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
      Session 1: Feb 6 and 7            $12 (members) $14 (non-members)
      Session 2: April 16 and 17        $12 (members) $14 (non-members)
      
Ceramics
Make a pinch pot, a coil pot or learn slab construction, how to use underglazes and glazes. Gain knowledge about greenware decorating and/or learn how to pour your own greenware. From beginning skills to advanced, students learn in a fun, supportive and instructive environment.
Watsonville Area Senior Center, 114 E. Fifth Street, Watsonville
     Wed    9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.    Reyes
     Session 1: Jan 11 - Mar 14    .                       $115 ($95 Age 55+)
     Session 2: Mar 21 - May 30 ( class 4/4)              $115 ($95 Age 55+)

Clay Sculpture
Focusing on hand-building techniques, students will learn basic fundamentals of small scale sculpture. All levels of experience are welcome. Recommended materials list and syllabus will be available at the first class meeting. Materials extra.
Watsonville Area Senior Center, 114 E. Fifth Street, Watsonville
      Thurs    9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon    Reyes
      Session 1: Jan 12 - Mar 15                             $100 ($75 Age 55+)
      Session 2: Mar 22 - May 31 (no class 4/5)           $100 ($75 Age 55+)

Drawing
This foundational drawing class is designed to hone your eye-hand coordination. The teacher will address the topics of positive and negative space, composition, contour draw- ing, modeling, and gesture among others. If you have never drawn before or if you want to brush up on your drafting skills, this is a great class for you. Materials list and syllabus will be supplied at the first class.
Green Valley Center, Room 6, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
      Tues    9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
      Session 1: Jan 10 - Mar 13                      Carver $100 ($75 Age 55+)
      Session 2: Mar 20 - May 29 (no class 4/3)  Carver $100 ($75 Age 55+)

Painting Drawing and Collage
Carver $115 ($100 Age 55+) $115 ($100 Age 55+)
Open entry class for all levels of experience. Join other students in learning the basic tech- niques and fundamentals of art using many mediums. We will explore, have fun and make art in a supportive and encouraging environment. You can work on class projects, or bring in your own. Learn about line, value, balance, shape, form, texture, color, art history, art appreciation and art theory.
La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach
      Tues    9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
      Session 1: Jan 10 - Mar 13                      Reyes $100 ($75 Age 55+)
      Session 2: Mar 20 - May 29 (no class 4/3)  Reyes $100 ($75 Age 55+)
Watsonville Area Senior Center, 114 E. Fifth Street, Watsonville
      Thurs    1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
      Session 1: Jan 12 - Mar 15                          Reyes $100 ($75 Age 55+)
      Session 2: Mar 22 - May 31 (no class 4/5)        Reyes $100 ($75 Age 55+)

Watercolor - all levels
If you are interested in getting your feet wet with watercolor or are a seasoned painter, this will be a great PLUS for your artistic endeavors. Instructor Bonni Carver addresses specific facets of this marvelous medium by demonstrating at each class and offering you oppor- tunities to go for it! Syllabus and class materials list will be provided the first day of class.
Green Valley Center, Room 6, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
      Wed    9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon                 Carver
      Session 1: Jan 11 - Mar 14                                     $100 ($75 Age 55+)
      Session 2: Mar 21 - May 30 (no class 4/4)                   $100 ($75 Age 55+)
      Thurs    9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
      Session 1: Jan 12 - Mar 15                                     $100 ($75 Age 55+)
      Session 2: Mar 22 - May 31 (no class 4/5)                 $100 ($75 Age 55+)

Physical Fitness/Exercise For older adults - ongoing - start anytime!
Exercise to music and with friends. A fun and relaxing way to strengthen the body, increase flexibility and balance, and reduce stress and discomfort.
Watsonville Area Senior Center, 114 E. Fifth Street, Watsonville Mon & Wed    10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Session 1: Jan 11 - Mar 14 (no class 1/16, 2/20)           Day $50 ($35 Age 55+)
Session 2: Mar 21 - May 30 (no class 4/2, 4/4, 4/9, 5/28) Day $50 ($35 Age 55+)

Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient form of Chinese exercise consisting of slow and continuous movements that can help to improve balance and strength, increase circulation, and decrease stress. This exercise is gentle, fun, and easy to learn.

Continuing Tai Chi
Corralitos Cultural Center, 127 Hames Road, Corralitos
      Mon    9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.                     Fox
      Session 1: Jan 23 - Mar 12 (no class 2/20)                 $60 ($40 Age 55+)
      Session 2: Mar 26 - May 30 (no class 4/2, 4/9, 5/28) $60 ($40 Age 55+)

Beginning Tai Chi
Monterey Vista Mobile Estates , 144 Holm Road, Watsonville
       Wed    10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon           Fox
      Session 1: Jan 11 - Mar 14                                             $60 ($40 Age 55+)
      Session 2: Mar 21 - May 30 (no class 4/4)                  $60 ($40 Age 55+)