Classes At the Richland Academy - 60s+ Seniors Art Classes

Richland Academy is grateful to the Area Agency on Aging for their continued support of our 60+ Program. The number of classes, section of classes and instructors has increased with the growing enrollment. All 60+ classes are tuition free.

We have developed new classes, formed performance groups and nurtured many new friendships with this program. Strut your Stuff - our dance group and Cultured Pearls - a musical group are both available to perform for your event. Please call Anngie Tager at 419-522-8224 to schedule performances.

ART FOR SENIORS
Jennifer Donley, Instructor

Beginning Senior Art
Are you ready for a new hobby or just want to try your hand at something new? Come and explore your creative side with this beginning art class. All students will start with basic drawing techniques and then move on to the mediums of charcoal and pastel. This class lays an excellent foundation for the painting process as well. No experience necessary!

Thursday 9:00am-11:00am

Fall Semester 2011- October 6 - December 1 - 8 weeks

Spring Semester 2012 - February 9 - May 3 - 12 weeks

Materials Fee:

$10.00 Fall Semester

$15.00 Spring Semester

Senior Intermediate Art
This class is for the senior artist who has already taken the beginner class or has a prior history as an artist. Students will continue to explore and develop their "inner artist" while strengthening their basic skills and experiencing new mediums. Students are eligible to participate in the Spring Art Show at Richland Academy.

Wednesday 9:00-11:00am

Fall Semester 2011- October 5 - November 30 - 8 weeks

Spring Semester 2012 - February 8 - May 2 - 12 weeks

Materials Fee:

$10.00 Fall Semester

$15.00 Spring Semester

Please refer to the VISUAL ARTS section for the Advanced Art - Different Strokes class description and times.

KEYBOARDING

Josh Cole, Instructor

(Check our Music Classes page for betweeen session offerings)

Just for our seniors...learn keyboard skills, improvisation, popular music styles, and sequencing. (All students should register for beginners class. You will be placed in appropriate class by instructor.)

Beginning
Wednesday 12:15-1:15pm
Fall Semester 2011- October 5 - November 30 - 8 weeks

Spring Semester 2012 - February 8 - May 2 - 12 weeks

Materials Fee:

$10.00 Fall Semester

$15.00 Spring Semester

Intermediate
Wednesday 1:15-2:15pm
Fall Semester 2011- October 5 - November 30 - 8 weeks

Spring Semester 2012 - February 8 - May 2 - 12 weeks

Materials Fee:

$10.00 Fall Semester

$15.00 Spring Semester

STRUT YOUR STUFF
Joan Secrest, Instructor

Join one of Mansfield's legends, Joan Secrest, as she takes you through an enjoyable hour long class of tap and other forms of dance. Tap shoes are not necessary to join this class. An attendance requirement will be used to determine performers for participation in public events throughout the year.

Thursday 5:30-6:30pm 32 weeks

Fall/Spring 2011/2012 - September 15 - May 17

TAI CHI

Caroline Wadsworth , Instructor
By focusing on the health-giving aspect, it is possible to integrate the essential Tai Chi principles to compose an easy -to-learn set suitable for most people. It also keeps the learner's interest by incorporating much depth from the Sun-style into the forms. This program has been put together by medical and Tai Chi experts to combine scientific advances with ancient artistry to improve one's health.

Tai Chi I
Thursday 10:30-11:30am

Tai Chi II
Thursday 9:15-10:15am

Fall Semester 2011- October 6,13,20,27 - November 3 - December 1,8,15 - 8 weeks

Spring Semester 2012 - February 9 - May 3 - 12 weeks

YOGA

Sarah Horrigan, Instructor
Focusing on basic yoga poses and yoga through movement. Benefits include prevention and reversal of osteoporosis, increased flexibility and stress reduction. This is a calm and soothing class that is easy on the joints and improves breathing. A towel or yoga mat is recommended. This class is appropriate for all levels.

Yoga
Tuesday 10:00-11:00am 32 weeks
Fall/Spring 2011/2012 - September 13 - May 15