FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. COC-06-062 January 25, 2006
Tuition-Free Classes Offered to Older Adults SANTA CLARITA - College of the Canyons is now enrollment students in a wide variety of tuition-free programs for older adults throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Upcoming classes include Painting for Older Adults, Creative Expression Through Needlework Activities; Basic Computer Literacy; Lifelong Learning Skills to Improve Memory and Flexible Thinking; and Global Events Discussion Groups. Additional opportunities include Art Appreciation, Film Exploration, Issues on Aging, Creative Expression Through Vocal and Instrumental Music, and Writing Personal Histories. Taking classes such as these is a great way to stay active, meet people and learn a new skill or brush up on some rusty ones. They meet at a variety of convenient locations throughout the Santa Clarita Valley such as community centers and senior apartments. While most classes begin on February 6, others have later start dates; and some offer both daytime and evening sessions. For more information or to enroll, please call the College of the Canyons Community Extension Office at 362-3304. |