On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong declared the existence of the People’s Republic of China. The country had been fragmented, ravaged and impoverished by invasion, occupation and unending civil wars since 1911 when Imperial China fell. Mao and the Communist Party emerged the victors from the constant battling and modern China was forged. Hear leading experts discuss what has happened since then.

No dance experience, two left feet? No Problem!!! You will be able to get on the dance floor at any country dance hall at the completion of our classes. We start with basic line dances and work our way up to beginner plus dances. Every week we teach a new dance and review dances from the previous week. It is highly suggested that you try not to miss any dance classes. We’ll also give you tips about “survival” on the dance floor.

Due to popular demand, we have created a NEW section since the first class sold out so quickly. Register today for SEWING 101 to guarantee yourself a seat in this class. Have a sewing machine phobia? You will be changing thread, reloading a bobbin and sewing with an array of stitches in no time at all! Learn sewing skills on the sewing machine while also learning to make basic garments such as pajama pants and bags. We will also learn to recycle old clothing items into new creations: toys, pillows, zipper bags and grocery tote bags, can all be created from old jeans, skirts, pants and scraps of leftover fabric.

Are you wondering how Social Security fits into your retirement income plan? When are you eligible to start taking benefits? Did you know that you can increase your retirement income substantially depending on when you start taking benefits? What about taxes? What about Medicare? When should you sign up for Medicare? What is and is not covered? Are there any deductibles or out of pocket costs? What is Medicare Advantage?

Blockchain technology will innovate and disrupt almost every industry including our personal lives, data privacy and new job creation. Many existing jobs will require a new knowledge of and ability to work with blockchain. Blockchain is more than bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Blockchain solutions are impacting healthcare, data privacy, supply chain, finance, banking, and more. In this class you’ll learn what a blockchain is, the benefits of it, and why it is important.