Wednesday Classes   

How do you feel about censorship? Should someone have the right to target books that are popular with teens and restrict what they can read? Is it ever appropriate? What justification? This SIG will meet the first Wednesday of each month from 5:00 to 6:45 pm, to discuss great bestsellers directed at kids, that have been restricted or banned for some reason. September 4: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower", by Stephen Chbosky. The book for October 2 will be "Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret" by Judy Blume. The books for November and December will be selected by the group from a master list. Handouts will be emailed a few days before each session.

Learn important (and hidden) functions of your iPhone. Learn how to download apps, move them, nest them, and delete them. Learn how to get better photos with your phone, organize your pictures, and send them in text and emails. Texting messages and using Siri will also be covered. Participants should bring their (fully charged) iPhone and know (or bring) their passcode, Apple ID and password.

Home brewing is becoming a great new hobby but many individuals think it’s difficult and expensive to do. In this course, students will discover how easy and fun it is to make beer at home in their kitchen. We will talk about the history and types of beer and introduce the students to the basic ingredients of beer. There will be a discussion of basic equipment for home brewing, and the difference between all grain and extract brewing. In the second meeting, we will use a basic commercially available extract beer kit to brew beer in class. Students will actively participate in this process. In the third meeting, there will be a discussion about different types of malts and hops and the necessity for basic sanitation of brewing equipment. There will also be a discussion on the importance of record keeping. At the fourth and final class, we will demonstrate how to prepare the fermented beer for bottling and assist the students in the bottling and capping the beer. Each student will be able to take home a couple of bottles of the beer that was made in class.

Dive into the depths of your iPad and emerge a master of its capabilities. This class offers a comprehensive guide to utilizing the built-in Apple apps to their fullest potential. Tailor your iPad experience by personalizing and organizing your apps, enhancing your photos, and managing your albums with ease. Gain insights into the iPad’s settings, uncover keyboard shortcuts, and add flair to your emails and texts with animations. Plus, receive practical tips on optimizing the use of Calendar, Notes, Reminders, Facetime, and the Libby app. Transform your iPad into a powerhouse of productivity and personal expression.

Johnson Recreational Center (additional fee required) 430 Complex Dr, Lexington, KY 40506 https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/campus-recreation/johnson-center 

Fall schedule begins Wednesday, August 21st.

Hours of Operation (subject to change):

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

 

Alumni Gym (additional fee required) Gatton Student Center, 160 Avenue of Champions, Lexington KY 40508 https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/campus-recreation/alumni-gym **(students can check dates and times by using the link above)**

**Additional fee payable to JC/Alumni Gym; this fee allows members access to both facilities. Please visit JC/Alumni Gym website for current membership rates.

Fall schedule begins Wednesday, August 21st. Hours of Operation (subject to change):

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

We will discuss multiple Kentuckians who were important to the evolution of Lincoln’s ideas towards politics and slavery. We will follow those ideas into his political life before the Civil War and during his Presidency. During that time, we will look to see where many of his ideas came from and that Kentuckians were instrumental in his evolution from the beginning.

We will discuss multiple Kentuckians who were important to the evolution of Lincoln’s ideas towards politics and slavery. We will follow those ideas into his political life before the Civil War and during his Presidency. During that time, we will look to see where many of his ideas came from and that Kentuckians were instrumental in his evolution from the beginning.

Corner of Complex Drive and University Drive https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/campus-recreation/lancaster-aquatic-center *(students can check dates and times by using the link above)*

Access begins September 3, 2024 Lap swim hours (Dates and times subject to change, and hours may vary due to campus events; check the website link above before visiting):

Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Friday: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Saturday: 2 - 4 p.m. Sunday: 12 - 2 p.m.

This course will provide the opportunity for participants to develop digital literacy skills through making music with modern music technology. Class sessions will include a combination of lecture, discussion, interactive activities, and music-making activities, along with opportunities to share work and reflect with peers. Participants can expect to learn general music fundamentals, traditional composition, and modern music creation methods featuring synthesizers, beat-making, and sampling. This course is open to people of all musical abilities - there is NO requirement to play an instrument or read music. All musical styles and interests are welcomed! This course is offered by the Lexington Philharmonic's Creative Aging Programs.

OLLI Chorus is designed so that participants are provided an opportunity for growth and development while learning and singing quality choral music. A multitude of genres and musical styles, while dealing with proper vocal and choral techniques, will be emphasized in the preparation and rehearsal of the music. Students will be encouraged to sing with sense of blend and balance, striving for a professional choral sound. Join the chorus for an enjoyable, yet challenging experience.

(Class fee includes $10 sheet music fee)

 

This course features aerobic and strength training to improve physical fitness, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. A typical class begins with easy-to-follow cardio for 25 to 30 minutes. Cardio is followed by weight training exercises with dumbbells. Class will always incorporate exercises for abdominals and core strength, ending with flexibility training and cool down. Depending on the class, this may be done on a mat on the floor or a chair. This class is suitable for beginners as well as seasoned exercisers. Friday classes will use chairs instead of mats for weight training exercises, core exercises and stretching.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Water bottle, weights and yoga mat. Zoom students will need a chair for Friday weight training exercises.

This course features aerobic and strength training to improve physical fitness, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. A typical class begins with easy-to-follow cardio for 25 to 30 minutes. Cardio is followed by weight training exercises with dumbbells. Class will always incorporate exercises for abdominals and core strength, ending with flexibility training and cool down. Depending on the class, this may be done on a mat on the floor or a chair. This class is suitable for beginners as well as seasoned exercisers. Friday classes will use chairs instead of mats for weight training exercises, core exercises and stretching.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Water bottle, weights and yoga mat. Zoom students will need a chair for Friday weight training exercises.

Come and join a ballet based dance class taught by a Lexington Ballet company member. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of ballet and enjoy the opportunity to move like a ballet dancer. You will learn to enhance your balance and develop poise in your posture. You will also learn how to lengthen and soften movements executed with your body. There will also be available ballet movements in coordination with sitting and/or wheelchair based students. All are welcome for this movement based experience.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Those enrolled will need comfortable tight clothing like leotard, tights, a ballet skirt if they wish or leggings if they wish. This is so the instructor can see their body and make appropriate corrections and ensure those enrolled will not endanger themselves. They will also need ballet slippers.

Danger! Intrigue! This SIG will meet the first Wednesday of each month February through May, to consider and discuss some of the internationally best-selling mystery novels. Each was first in a series for a beloved detective, with many, many sequels. The SIG will start with February 7: The Face of a Stranger (Detective William Monk) by Anne Perry. The participants will select the books for March, April, and May. Handouts will be emailed to participants before each session.

Since the book, "Life After Life" (1976), was published, many other books and hundreds of professional journal articles have appeared in print on near-death experiences. Scientists, physicians, and others have explained the phenomenon in terms of anoxia, the influence of medications, or a maneuver of dying brains to protect us from a rapid approaching reality of death. On the other hand, scientists, physicians (including neurologists and cardiologists), clergy, and many common, rational people have made extraordinary claims about their own experiences. This course will explore the phenomenon in terms of examining personal accounts and current research. Course will include PowerPoint presentations, lectures, and discussion.

This course will consider the Constitution through the Judeo- Christian understanding of reality and Greco-Roman ideals concerning the cultivation of the mind and the structure of government filtered through 2000 years of history. We’ll review: the Ancient, Medieval and Modern worlds’ Political and Religious Antecedents; English and Colonial History; the Creation of the Constitution including the Great Compromise; Federalism and Slavery; Interpretations and Revisions; and end with Modern Cultural and Constitutional Flashpoints. All course attendees will be encouraged to contribute their own thoughts and historical interpretations and participate in discussions.

This course will look back in history, beginning in 1774, to explore Kentuckians’ understanding of and experiences in: 1) political ideology, 2) the structures of governmental power, 3) class conflict and politics, 4) race and gender issues in politics, 5) the partisan pursuit of power, and 6) post-modern multiculturalism and politics. All course attendees will be encouraged to contribute their own thoughts and participate in discussions.