SHEPHERD'S CENTER-BEACHSIDE
Adventures in Learning for Adults
FRIDAY CLASSES
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH
9:00 AM
ZUMBA GOLD WITH RO - EXERCIZE IN DISGUIZE: Join Rochelle Lawandales (bio) and find your happy place as you dance your way to fitness, having fun, staying healthy while not even realizing you are exercising! This class is designed for everyone, but primarily those new to Zumba, returning to or starting an exercise program – or just wanting to shake it! Designed for “older” folks – this class will have you smiling and shaking.
THIS CLASS IS CLOSED FOR FURTHER REGISTRATION DUE TO ROOM CAPACITY
TRIVIA: You asked, and we brought back this exciting game! Teams will have a great time trying to remember songs from their youth (distant past), and try to answer trivia questions on travel, geography, history, current events, literature, etc. Want to have great fun, laugh, be challenged, and rewarded, then come join the game. Maryann Risi (bio) is the moderator for this delightful class.
THIS CLASS IS CLOSED FOR FURTHER REGISTRATION DUE TO ROOM CAPACITY
FRIDAY CLASSES @ ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHRUCH
10:00 AM
HALLELUJAH, THE BIBLE & HANDEL’S MESSIAH: Have you ever sung Handel’s Messiah in a chorus? After a few notes it will resound in your head all afternoon. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!!! Join Rev. Robert L. “Pastor Rob” Cosmas (bio), senior pastor, Ascension Lutheran Church, as he will lead you on a travel to the 18th century to explore the most renown Oratorio in all of Christendom. That’s right, this is a bible study class taught through the lens of ‘the greatest oratorio ever composed’. Miraculously, Handel composed the music in twenty-four days. The biblical passages were assembled by Charles Jennens, librettist. Jennens biblical texts will be our textbook. Handel’s divinely inspired music forms the inspired commentary on the story of Jesus’ advent, passion, and resurrection. As we begin after Easter, the Season is ripe for us to explore sections II and III. (Perhaps we can take up section I, covering Jesus’ Advent, next fall.) “Truthfully, I can’t get the chorus out of my head, Halleluiah, Halleluiah, Halleluiah! I hope to see you in class.”
Text: Libretto, by Charles Jennens, provided
Resource text Not Required: Students may order paperback $17.00.
Kerygma - Hallelujah Resource Book, The Bible and Handel's Messiah, By Carol M. Bechtel, from Cokesbury Publishers also at Amazon.com used copies are available online.
For a Preview Taste visit:
Hallelujah Chorus, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFRI-Ar5hTs
Novel preview, Hallelujah - The Story of the Coming Forth of Handel's Messiah by J. Scott Featherstone, 3 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsCwxkuLkiw
Short Documentary, 6 minutes. https://youtu.be/DbcK4Uw3bHU
MAHJONGG FOR BEGINNERS and INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS: Mahjongg is a tile-based game that originated in China during the Qing Dynasty. It is commonly played with four players, and is a game of skill, strategy, calculation and involves a degree of chance. Sally Dunn and Judy Lukeman will host this two-hour class. New players will be given specialized attention to learn the game while the more experienced players will play independently. THIS IS A TWO (2) HOUR CLASS
HAVING FUN COOKING WITH ROSI: Be one of the twenty people who gets accepted for this class. Due to the small size of the kitchen, registration is limited. Rosi Oberlander (bio) has traveled all over the world and has accumulated many delightful recipes and culinary tidbits along her journeys. Rosi’s cooking talents are renowned locally and she is willing to cook for us and share her recipes.
THIS CLASS IS CLOSED FOR FURTHER REGISTRATION DUE TO ROOM CAPACITY
SURVEY OF OUR PRESIDENTS of the UNITED STATES (POTUS): This class is about the How’s, Who’s and What’s of our 45 past presidents and incumbent – number 46. From George Washington to Joe Biden, you will learn many facts and secrets you may not have known such as, how much does the President earn, are presidential executive orders enforceable, what was the imperial presidency, and what can the President accomplish without Congressional approval? About three presidents will be covered each week. Bill Ross will be the instructor, a former history teacher for 40 years.
BEGINNING BRIDGE - THIS IS A TWO (2) HOUR CLASS: Marie Gerlach’s session is for those who have never played or need to relearn a lost skill. PLEASE, this is a class for beginning players, not a place for the experienced to practice. Marie will cover the basics: bidding, responding, making a plan, conventions, and practice…practice…practice!
BEGINNING LINE DANCING: Join Vicki Little as she, once again, leads us in the fun and exercise that is Line Dancing. This is a class for both the beginner and the experienced since Vicki introduces something new each week. One of the joys of Line Dancing is it requires no partner, so come join the fun of this low impact exercise.
CREATIVE WRITING: Stephanie Andrews returns with her fascinating session on how to improve your writing skills. Stephanie is more than qualified to lead this class. She has been past president of Seaside Poets, author of first published book, “Memories of Wine & Poetry,” scriptwriter-cast Pigeons Picasso, Associate-John Campbell School, Associate-Atlantic Center for the Arts, and other literary activities. Join her class to partner with other writers, stretch, search, and solve the reason of words.
FRIDAY CLASSES @ ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHRUCH
11:00 AM
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: Nancy Dennee (bio) is back in a new role! Now, she will conduct this three-ring circus of games. Rummikub, Dominoes and cards are some of the games from our past times that can once again be enjoyed. Do not delay since class size is limited and it fills up quickly. Come join the fun - let’s do it again!
THIS CLASS IS CLOSED FOR FURTHER REGISTRATION DUE TO ROOM CAPACITY
(Continued from 10:00)
BEGINNING BRIDGE - THIS IS A TWO (2) HOUR CLASS: (If you registered for this class at 10:00, do not register for anything else at 11:00)
LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL CURRENT EVENTS: As a former history and civics teacher, as well as a championship Florida high school football coach, Mike Vogt (bio) blitzes the classroom with his arsenal of knowledge about local, state, and national events that shapes the week. He will begin the class discussing beachside current events and moving on to state and national news. Occasionally Mike will detour off on that dreaded p-word (politics). Class participation is highly encouraged!
LINE DANCING – HIGH BEGINNER/IMPROVER: This class is a follow-on to our beginner class. High beginner adds different steps and Improver is just a little harder. If you are a beginner, you should be able to keep up with us. Don’t let it scare you – Vicki Little wants you to know Everyone is Welcome!