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Classes & Activities
All Avenidas Chinese Community Center (ACCC) activities will be presented in Chinese and English. FREE. Welcome to ages of 50 and above to join. To register and receive a class Zoom link, please contact us at ACCC@avenidas.org.
Avenidas 華⼈社區中⼼所有活動和課程將以中英⽂進⾏。歡迎50歲或以上學員報名參加！。敬請各學員預先發電郵給我們報名登記出席！如果您對我們的課程有興趣或疑問，請聯繫 ACCC@avenidas.org
Registration Process
Email accc@avenidas.org with your name, email address and phone number. Please put the name of the class and # in the subject line.
Once you complete registration for your class, you will receive an email confirmation with the new Zoom link information and instructions for joining the class.
New in April
Digital Photography–A Beginners Class | 攝出耆妙人生 – 數碼相機攝影初階課程 (#8661)
Wednesdays, April 13 to May 18, 10:30 to 11:30am, $40/$65
週三, 4月13日 至 5月18日, 上午 10時30 至 11時30分, $40/$65
Photography is an excellent activity that can help to keep the brain active, improve cognitive power, and boost memory in seniors. Digital photography makes learning a lot easier for beginners. In this beginner’s class, we will teach you some basic principles and techniques of photography. You will learn the different methods to express the subjects through your images. By understanding and critiquing different images, you will have a good first step in photography basics. Students will complete simple assignments with guidance and will share their work in class.
攝影就是一項能鍛煉腦筋、提升認知能力的活動, 有助預防 腦退化，亦可提升自信。而數碼拍攝科技令初學者的學習 成本和時間大大減少。這個初階課程會教授一些最基本攝 影原理和技巧，認識影像不同的表達方式。通過不同的影 像閱讀，令學員能初步對攝影有較全面的基本認識。學員 們在指導下將完成一些簡 單的影像習作，並於課堂上檢視。
Instructor: Chris Shum | 導師: 沈茂林
Chris has been a professional photographer for over 15 years. He has been awarded in many international photography contests.
Chris 是一位資深專業攝影師，有十五多年經驗，亦贏得 無數國際獎項。
Participants are required to have their own photography device. Smartphones are OK. 備註：學員須自備相機，初班可以用智能手機
Free in April
* Virtual BaDuanJin / ⼋段錦 (#8671) / ⼋段錦進階班 (#8672)
Beginner (#8671): Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:00am Intermediate (#8672): Mondays, 2:30 – 3:00pm
Baduanjin exercise helps to improve your mind and body. Join us for this 30-minute virtual group exercise practice. A volunteer facilitator will guide you through Eight Pieces of Baduanjin session.
* Lotus Dance / 蓮花舞 (#8664)
Fridays, 9:30 – 10:15am
Add the “spice of culture” to your personal fitness program. Lotus Dance is an aerobic dance-fitness program that showcases many of the vibrant cultures of the continent of Asia. Classes will combine different dance styles, music, and cultural props for a fun experience. Enjoy Bollywood, bandari, k-pop, taiko drumming, fan dance, and more!
+ Technology Class in Mandarin / 通訊科技國語電腦班
Thursdays, 9:00 – 10:00am
Offered through Senior Planet’s Mandarin Multilingual Technology Program. For details on each week’s session, visit https://seniorplanet.org/locations/palo-alto/chinese/.
Announcements
Please note: Class schedule may change or be cancelled due to the shelter-in-place order and/or restrictions.
請注意:中⼼課程可能因應居家避疫令或其限制⽽作出課程變動及影響或課程有可能被取消。
New to Zoom? Check out the How to Join a Zoom Meeting tutorial (PDF version available in Chinese).
Contact Information
Email: ACCC@avenidas.org | Chinese/English Bilingual Phone: (650) 289-5409
請電郵華人社區中心索取我們中心更多的資訊, 或致電我們的雙語(中文/英文)電話查詢 (650) 289-5409.