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Beading

Learn about beading tools, different types of beading wires, threads and cords, and assorted beads. Practice learned techniques by creating assorted earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. A supply list will be provided and discussed on the first day of class. Instructor: Deborah Hall.

Chinese Brush Painting

Learn the art of brush painting. The instructor will teach the “Impressionistic style,” which is easier to master. She will start with basic strokes to draw orchids, and then gradually introduce other components, such as flower pot, insects, bamboo, minnow, etc. Learn at your own pace. You will need a few supplies for class. Click here for the supply list. Instructor: Ming-Fen Lee.

Kumihimo

Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands. Kumihimo is Japanese for "gathered threads". In this class you will make custom jewelry using the kumihimo technique. Instructor: Deborah Hall. 

Painting and Drawing at all Levels

Come Join the friendliest asrtists in town, and paint or draw 'till you drop! Student instructors will provide personal feedback on your work, but the class is open to anyone at any level to come and paint (or draw!) in the medium of their choice. Class members encourage each other in this open art session that doesn't have guidelines or curriculum - just artistic expression! Instructors: Jerome Chin and Liehwang Hwang. 

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Ballroom Dance Class

Learn standard and social ballroom dance step-patterns in this class. This ballroom dance class led by an instructor will allow you to brush up on your dance moves so that you are ready for the Ballroom Social. Instructor: Mei Lee.

International Standard and Latin Dance - Beginner

Do you love moving to the beautiful music of Waltz, Tango, and Foxtrot, or to the rhythmic music of Rumba, Cha-Cha, and Samba? Join us to learn the basics of ten international style dances. Helps improve posture and musicality. Pre-bronze and bronze-level curriculum. The focus will be on techniques and basic choreography. Drop-ins welcome based on class availability. All drop-in participants must be members of the Cupertino Senior Center. Instructor: Ken Mao.

International Standard and Latin Dance - Intermediate

Do you love dancing International Standard: the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep? How about Latin dances: Rumba, Chacha, Samba, Jive? The class is designed to enrich the experienced dancers by focusing on proper techniques and more complex choreography. Silver and gold-level curriculum. Please register with a dance partner. Drop-ins welcome based on class availability. All drop-in participants must be members of the Cupertino Senior Center. Instructor: Ken Mao.

Line Dance Beginner

All levels of dancers are welcome to join this Beginning Line Dance class. Line Dance is great exercise that may improve your balance, memorization skills, muscle tone, and overall health. This class covers the fundamentals from basic steps to many kinds of dances, including: waltz, rumba, tango, cha-cha, and more. Good exercise, great fun! Instructor: Linda Hsu.

Line Dance Improver/Intermediate

Further develop your line dancing skills in the next level class. Those who have been line dancing for some time and have mastered the basic steps and movements within line dancing. You will learn newer, faster dances than the beginning course. Instructor: Kathy Chang.

Line Dance Intermediate+

This classification will feature dance routines suitable for experienced dancers. It is for those who have mastered a comprehensive range of step patterns and movements. It offers a wide variety of dance routines, and more turning techniques. Instructor: Kathy Chang.

Line Dance Intermediate/Advanced

This class features dance routines suitable for experienced dancers. For those who have mastered a comprehensive range of step patterns and movements, offering a wide variety of dance routines and turning techniques. Instructor: Kathy Chang.

Ukulele Beginning 

This Beginner Ukulele Class is designed for those who are interested in playing the ukulele who have little or no previous experience in playing the ukulele. You will learn basic chords and strums which will be applied to music. Please come to class with a ukulele, a music stand for your music, a tuner for tuning your ukulele, and a 3-ring binder to hold your music and class notes that will be provided to you. iPads are encouraged. Come and enjoy the fun of learning to play the ukulele while singing songs. Instructor: Delphine Ng.

Ukulele Advanced Beginning and HarmoniKatz

Practice with other Senior Center members while further developing your skills with a ukulele. Class is intended for those already familiar with their instruments. Instructor approval is required before registering. Instructor: Delphine Ng.

Hula Dance Beginning

Learn the Hawaiian art of storytelling through dance. Instructor: Patricia Gregory.

Hula Dance Performance Group

Practice toward performing around the community as a Cupertino Senior Center Volunteer. (Instructor’s approval is required before registering for performance group.) Instructor: Jackie Pereria-Anderson.

Yuan Chih Dance

紅樓夢 The Dream of the Red Chamber

A Discussion on "Th Dream of the Red Chamber", arguably the greatest and most complex work in the history of Chinese Literature. Class is conducted in Mandarin. Instructor: Liewhang Hwang.

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Chair Exercise

Come join us a for a gentle chair workout where we will focus on building whole body strength, improve balance & coordination. Grab a chair & let's do this together!  Instructor: Huichen Lin.

Feldenkrais Method (by Zoom or in-person at the Senior Center)

Movement improvement class, learn how to move more comfortably and easily. Instructor: Michelle Westlaken. 

Tai Chi - Beginner

Come try this ancient Chinese art of moving meditation in a relaxed and supportive environment, and learn about its health benefits on many different levels. Treat yourself to a fun, new experience! Gentle movements that improve balance and flexibility. Instructor: Kam Chung.

Yoga Foundations

Enjoy gently strengthening and stretching your body while precisely aligned to support healthy joints and posture. Correct posture supports all of our body systems including the mind and spirit. In Iyengar Style Yoga, we support your alignment through props to make a practice that is safe and effective at any age or ability. Instructor: Rupa Narayanan.

Zumba Gold (Virtual)

Dance your way to better health with Zumba Gold. Class is designed as a dance exercise class for active adults who are 50+. Steps are fun and easy to learn! Instructor: Grace DuVal.

 Zumba Level 1

 Zumba is a complete body workout which involves losing weight through cardiovascular moves, toning the body, improving flexibility, and making your balance more refined. It is a combination of low-intensity and high-intensity moves with an interval style (alternate between high and low-intensity moves). Join us in this beginner-level class. Instructor: Huichen Lin.

Upcoming

Active Chair Volleyball

Join Marla Yonamine and her exciting Active Chair Volleyball class! Participants get great, no-impact exercise, and an opportunity to make new friends in a competitive, but friendly environment. Tuesday regulars in the center often hear the raucous laughter emanating from the Active Chair Volleyball class, and we hope you can become one of those having a ball soon too.  Instructor: Marla Yonamine.

Hatha Yoga

Gentle exercise for all levels. Instructor will guide students through warm-ups, posture, breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. Improves flexibility and strength. Includes chair yoga. Bring a yoga mat.

Matter of Balance

Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program includes facilitated discussion on fall prevention and a gentle exercise program. You will set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home and exercise to increase strength and balance. Space is limited to 12 per session. Instructor Stanford Health.

Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness practice is recognized as a very effective way for stress-free healthy living. The technique is simple, but daily practice is needed to reap the benefits. Joining this mindfulness group will provide the opportunity to learn about mindfulness and practice in a supportive environment.

Tai Chi (Qigong)

Strengthens and conditions without impacting joints, boosts energy, endurance, concentration, and mental clarity.

Yoga for 50+

Fall is the season of transition. Of the three phases in the cycle of being, transition is typically the most difficult. We'll focus on the lung/kidney energy lines to get ready for the winter time.

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ESL Basic Conversation

Have fun practicing basic English conversation! We will be practice English conversation to help you feel more comfortable and confident speaking English. The class will focus on daily living conversations including: weather, shopping, personal information, making chit chat, and talking to classmates, neighbors, and/or friends. There will be conversation ice breakers, role play, and games to add to the fun. Instructor: Mary Nickel

ESL Intermediate Conversation

Join this lively ESL conversation class where you will gain confidence by speaking about topics of your interest. Instructor: Joann Andrushko.

Upcoming

ESL Intermediate

This class is for those who want to improve their ability to speak, understand, and write English. Learn basic English grammar, vocabulary, and phrases for everyday use.

ESL Advanced

Improve your ability to speak, understand, and write English at an advanced level. You will continue to learn English grammar, vocabulary, and phrases for everyday use.

ESL Intermediate Conversation

Join this lively ESL conversation class where you will gain confidence by speaking about topics of your interest.

Apple Assistance

Own an Apple product and have questions on how to use it? Receive one-on-one assistance on how to use your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, and other Apple products so you can text, surf the web, reply to emails, and so much more! 1-hour appointments are scheduled on a first come first serve basis. Instructor: Brock Carpenter. Click here for current class availability and to register.

iPad or iPhone Beginning

Become familiar with your iPad or iPhone by learning about gestures, home screen updates, control center, QuickType and QuickPath, and more. Members must bring a fully charged device with iOS 15 to each class. Please know your Apple account ID and password. Instructor: Rosalind Schiros. Click here for current iPad class availability and to register.   Click here for current iPhone class availability and to register.

iPad or iPhone Intermediate

Expand your iPad skills as you are guided through the latest updates to Safari, camera, photo editing, and more. Members must bring a fully charged iPad or iPhone with iOS 15 to each class. Please know your Apple account ID and password. Instructor: Rosalind Schiros. Click here for current iPad class availability and to register.
Click here for current iPhone class availability and to register.