Leisure World Classes

Exploring Gourds
Have fun creating a small gourd project. Learn the variety of techniques used to decorate gourds. A $20.00 materials fee will be collected at the first class. Beginners welcome. The project will be created in multiple sessions. Please, commit to attend all classes. Class limit: 10
Instructor: Debra Zimmerman, member Orange Co. Gourd Society
Tuesdays, April 3 – May 22
1:00 – 3:00 PM (2 hours)
LW, Clubhouse 4 (rear), Art Studio

Memoir Writing in Korean
Everyone has a story to tell to their children and others. Participants will write their stories at home, then share with classmates and receive feedback. Each week, suggestions for topics will be offered. Students will need a Korean dictionary-equipped computer.   Contact the instructor for class meeting times this session... 
Instructor: Joon Kim, MS, Non-Fiction Writer 
Tuesdays, April 3 – May 22
2:30 – 4:00 PM
LW, Clubhouse 3, room 3

Watercolor for Beginners and  Intermediate Painters
Lecture and demonstration will cover fundamental watercolor concepts such as: brush techniques and color theory. Instruction will include individual hands on instruction. Instructor will give supply list the first class. Intermediate students will work on independent projects with assistance from teacher as needed. 
Class limit: 20 (Beginner)
Class limit: 10 (Intermediate) 
Instructor: Ladd Terry
Wednesdays, April 4 – May 23
1:00 – 3:00 PM 
LW, Clubhouse 4 (rear), Art Studio

Longevity Stick
The purpose of Longevity Stick is to prevent disease, protect your health, and increase concentration. It will help develop better balance, increase physical strength by stretching the muscles, and supply more oxygen to the body through deep breathing. Bring a collapsible painter’s extension pole OR a one-inch wooden dowel 1 or 2 inches longer than your height, with rubber (not plastic) end caps (available at Ace Hardware or home supply stores). Tennis or athletic shoes, loose and layered clothing are recommended. Class limit: 25 
Leader: Charles Wm. Taylor 
Thursdays, April 5 – May 24
8:30 – 9:30 AM 
LW, Clubhouse 6, room 6C

Watercolor Workshop for Intermediate Painters
Intermediate students will work on independent projects. No teacher assistance is available. 
Class limit: 15 
Instructor: Carol Stern-Levine will be the contact 
Wednesdays, April 4 – May 23
1:00 – 3:00 PM 
LW, Clubhouse 4 (rear), Art Studio

Aging Well
We are going on a voyage of personal discovery. It has been a part of our life since birth. You and I are going to look at aging. We will look first at aging from a cultural perspective. Once we understand the culture of aging, we will try to answer the most important question: So what do we do with this gift of life and where do we go from here? We will explore productivity, health, personal philosophy, education, interpersonal relations, grief and joy, loves won and loves lost, and a lot more. We will discuss the price we pay for withdrawing from life and what we can gain by intense involvement in our own life experience and the life experiences of others. Then we will talk about the end of life, which is the intimate price we pay for having been brought into this journey in the first place, way back in time. Class limit: 25
Instructor: Jerome Stoll, BA Psych. CSUF, Ret. Licensed Psych Technician, Mental Health Worker
Fridays, April 6 – May 18 (7 wks)
10:00 – 11:30 AM
LW, Clubhouse 3, room 3

Playreading with Alice
Choosing from the best plays of the nineteenth and twentieth century, our group will read them aloud. Join in the reading or just come to listen. We will also learn about each playwright, discuss the meaning of the plays, and become familiar with how a play progresses from the written word to the stage. You will gain insight into the role of the director, actor, designer, and, of course, the playwright. Class limit: 16
Instructor: Alice Lemon, M.A. Drama and Theatre
Fridays, April 6 – May 25
2:30 – 4:00 PM
LW, Clubhouse 3, Room 3