Lifelong Learning
At the Susi Q, you’ll find classes offered by Laguna Beach Seniors, the City's Community Services Department, Irvine Valley College Emeritus, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. They are designed primarily for the interests of older adults, but everyone is welcome. Check to see if instructors allow drop-ins or have single session fees. Most classes run on a quarterly schedule, require enrollment and have minimums and caps. Times and dates are subject to change. Check with the front desk for the latest information or to make an appointment.
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In the Spotlight:
Money Matters
In partnership with nonprofit Consumer Credit Counseling of Orange County, the Susi Q is pleased to offer the following 3-part series.
PART ONE: ORGANIZING FINANCIAL PAPERWORK
Friday, March 2, 1:30-3:00
How to turn paper piles into organized files, using simple strategies and tools.
PART TWO: IDENTITY THEFT: Deter, Detect, Defend
Friday, March 9, 1:30-3:00
How to minimize your risk, identify identify theft warning signs, fight identify theft if you become a victim.
PART THREE: UNDERSTANDING CREDIT REPORTS
Friday, March 16, 1:30-3:00
How to establish good credit, re-establish credit after a financial crisis, obtain your credit reports, calculate a credit score, and improve your credit score.
AND MORE...
AARP 8-HOUR DRIVER SAFETY CLASSES
THURSDAY & FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 23 & 24 | 12:30-4:30.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY | MAY 24 & 25 | 8:30-12:30.
Participants must attend both days. Fee: $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members.
AARP 4-HOUR DRIVER SAFETY REFRESHER CLASS
FRIDAY MARCH 23 | 12:30-4:30
This is for students who have previously taken the 4-hour class within the past four years. Fee: $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members.
Who needs a driver safety course? Find out here.
BRAIN FITNESS CLASS: THE BRAIN-BODY CHALLENGE
FRIDAYS | 1:00-2:00 | Studio 2
Developed and taught by Pat Glavin to improves both the mind and the physical body through a series of Neurobic exercises. Brain cells deteriorate through aging. They must be challenged by experiencing new activities. Take the Brain-Body Challenge!
CREATIVE WRITING - NEW DATES
THURSDAYS | JANUARY 12 - MARCH 15 | 12:00-3:00.
Instructor: Sue Cross
Cost: $100, Drop-in fee $15.
CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS | 9:30-11:30
OLLI SCIENCE DISCUSSION GROUP - NEW SESSION
EVERY OTHER TUESDAY | 10:00-12:00
Meets: 2/14, 2/28, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22.
Class discussion will be based on articles in the monthly issues of Scientific American Magazine. Class members engage in shared discussions of each article, it’s topic, issues, controversies surrounding the topic, and it’s societal impact. Come to all or selected discussions. If willing to lead a discussion on a chosen article, contact Mariann Tracy.
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI-$)
SPRING AND FALL SEMESTERS
Information on OLLI courses in Orange County.
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The computer lab is open during fee-based classes or when free volunteer instruction or assistance is available.
Free Computer Assistance
MONDAYS | 12:00-3:00
WEDNESDAYS | 1:00-3:00
FRIDAYS | 10 ;00-1:00
Computer Classes
You can register for for the following on the City’s website.
Digital Photo Editing
Thursdays 2/2-2/23 from 9:00-10:30 and Thursdays 3/8-3/29 10:30-noon. Cost $45/series.
Managing Photos
Thursdays 2/2-2/23 from 10:30-12:00 and Thursdays 3/8-3/29 from 9:00-10:30. Cost $45/series.
Apple/Mac Coaching
(Apple laptop, iPad, iPhone)
Thursdays 2/2-2/23 and Thursday 3/1-3/29 from 1:00-3:00. Cost $10 per class. _________________________
The computer lab is open during fee-based classes or when free volunteer instruction or assistance is available.
Free Computer Assistance
MONDAYS | 12:00-3:00
WEDNESDAYS | 1:00-3:00
FRIDAYS | 10 ;00-1:00
Computer Classes
You can register for for the following on the City’s website.
Digital Photo Editing
Thursdays 2/2-2/23 from 9:00-10:30 and Thursdays 3/8-3/29 10:30-noon. Cost $45/series.
Managing Photos
Thursdays 2/2-2/23 from 10:30-12:00 and Thursdays 3/8-3/29 from 9:00-10:30. Cost $45/series.
Apple/Mac Coaching
(Apple laptop, iPad, iPhone)
Thursdays 2/2-2/23 and Thursday 3/1-3/29 from 1:00-3:00. Cost $10 per class. _________________________