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Online Classes at Avenidas


You don’t have to stop learning just because you’re sheltering in place. Avenidas Without Walls brings your classes online.

Learning & Leisure

detail of Raphael's painting "Parnassus"

A Class on the Classics

Thursdays 10:30 am – 12:00 pm from Jan 14 – Apr 1
Each week we will overview of one of the great plays, poems, novels ever written.

Course Info » about A Class on the Classics

pose like a famous painting contest: Shirley Hollis as Frida Kahlo in "Me and My Parrots"

Art Appreciation with Shirley Hollis

Mondays 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm from Jan 4 – Mar 22
Enjoy twelve weeks of “travel” to visit the art and artists of various under-represented countries and continents.

Course Info » about Art Appreciation with Shirley Hollis

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Beginning Lipreading B: Vowels

Mondays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm from Jan 4 – Mar 22
Whether or not you wear hearing aids, you can learn and practice techniques like lip-reading to ease communication and improve word understanding.

Course Info » about Beginning Lipreading B: Vowels

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Creative Writing

Tuesdays 10:00 am – 11:30 am from Jan 5 – Mar 9
Learn how craft practices and elements such as journaling, character study, sensory description, and dialogue can make your creative writing jump off the page.

Course Info » about Creative Writing

double exposure view of brain waves and a statue of Justice

Hot Topics in Psychology and Law

Tuesdays 11:00 am – 12:15 pm from Jan 5 – Mar 9
Topics will include criminal investigations, sexual harassment, mental competency, child abuse, involuntary confinement, and more.

Course Info » about Hot Topics in Psychology and Law

Chinese Community Center

Corinna Shi leads a Lotus Dance session at Avenidas in 2016. Photo credit: Palo Alto Weekly

Lotus Dance / 蓮花舞

Thursdays 9:00 am – 9:45 am from Jan 14 – Mar 11
Lotus Dance is an aerobic dance-fitness program that showcases many of the vibrant cultures of the continent of Asia.

Course Info » about Lotus Dance / 蓮花舞

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Learning Chinese Culture In America

Thursdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am from Jan 14 – Mar 18
Learn about and explore Chinese Culture through stories, folklore, songs, literature, and beliefs influenced by religion, superstitions and philosophies.

Course Info » about Learning Chinese Culture In America

brush painting of wisteria by Andrew Siu

Chinese Brush Painting–Lingnan Painting Style

Mondays & Fridays 10:30 am – 12:00 pm from Mar 8 – Mar 8
Beginners welcome. Art supplies not provided. Pre-registration is required.

Course Info » about Chinese Brush Painting–Lingnan Painting Style

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ACCC Online Office Hours

Mondays 1:00 pm – 1:40 pm from Jan 4 – Mar 22
Grab a coffee or a cup of tea and join ACCC members and staff for an informal meeting on Zoom.

Course Info » about ACCC Online Office Hours

line dance demonstration by Kent You and Sandy Hsu at the ACCC Chinese New Year festival in 2019

ACCC Line Dancing

Tuesdays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm from Jan 12 – Mar 23
Dance to a wide variety of international music, including pop music, classics, and seasonal songs. No partner needed.

Course Info » about ACCC Line Dancing

class members raise their hands in Teacher Ingrid's Intro to Cantonese class, 2019

Cantonese for Beginners

Tuesdays 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm from Jan 26 – Mar 9
By the end of the class, you will be able to carry basic conversation with other Cantonese. In Chinese and English.

Course Info » about Cantonese for Beginners

The 8 postures of BaDuanJin, photographed by Alexander Callegari

Virtual BaDuanJin Exercise

Wednesdays 9:30 am – 10:00 am from Jan 13 – Mar 17
Course #7875 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 the 8 postures…

Course Info » about Virtual BaDuanJin Exercise

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Incredible World Food Tour

Wednesdays 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm from Jan 13 – Mar 17
Visit local restaurants, night markets, street food vendors, and home cooks in Taiwan, India, Paris, and more!

Course Info » about Incredible World Food Tour

Health & Wellness

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Qi Gong: The Six Healing Sounds

Fridays 9:30 am – 10:30 am from Jan 8 – Mar 12
Six-sounds-healing eliminates stale energies and bolsters fresh capacity for health and strength.

Course Info » about Qi Gong: The Six Healing Sounds

Senior Planet

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Getting Started on Zoom

Mondays 10:00 am – 10:50 am from Jan 11 – Mar 29

Come to this hands-on workshop and sign up for a free, basic Zoom account. Hosted by Senior Planet @Avenidas

Course Info » about Getting Started on Zoom

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